"After years of Tesla dominance, a Chinese company called BYD has become the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles. On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge's Andy Hawkins explains where BYD came from, why its cars are so compelling, and what its rise means for the future of EVs. He also helps us figure out whether and when BYD cars might come to the US, and how an influx of Chinese cars - which the influencers already love - could change the car market."
"Before that, though, it's time to catch up on some AI news with The Verge's Hayden Field. We play a game of "Big Deal, Medium Deal, Small Deal" with headlines about ChatGPT Health, Claude Cowork, Anthropic's leadership changes, the push for AI shopping, and more. (OpenAI announced its plans to start showing ads after we recorded... safe to say that one is a big deal.)"
BYD, a Chinese automaker, has surpassed Tesla to become the world's largest seller of electric vehicles. BYD's origins, product design, and pricing strategies make its cars—models like the Dolphin Surf—compelling to buyers and influencers. The company's rise could alter global EV competition and potentially lead to BYD entering the U.S. market, affecting pricing and market dynamics. Recent AI developments include ChatGPT Health, Claude Cowork, leadership changes at Anthropic, and increased emphasis on AI-driven shopping, alongside OpenAI's plan to show ads. A listener question examines parental screen-time decisions, comparing giving a child an old iPhone versus an iPad.
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