Tech Brew Ride Home Drone Ban
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Dec 23, 2025 This discussion highlights the U.S. ban on China-made drones, igniting outrage among pilots struggling to stock up on parts. It dives into the Pentagon's integration of AI through Grok models, emphasizing the routine nature of military tech adoption. The podcast also explores Europe's push for Apple to enable third-party device pairing and reports on an AI-driven boom in corporate bond sales. Lastly, it unveils how stablecoin-powered neobanks are revolutionizing global banking, with insights into their operations and regulatory challenges.
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U.S. Bans China-Made Drones
- The FCC banned imports, marketing, and sales of new China-made drones citing national security concerns.
- Drone pilots and commercial users fear loss of livelihoods because DJI dominates 70–90% of the U.S. market.
Pilot Hoarding Reveals Market Gap
- Eric Ebert, a U.S. drone services owner, says he is "American-made through and through" but cannot find competitive American drones.
- He stocked dozens of DJI units and parts to preserve his company's operations into 2026.
Pentagon Adds Grok To GenAI.mil
- The Pentagon will add Grok-derived models from XAI to its GenAI.mil platform for daily workflows and unclassified data handling.
- The move mixes multiple big AI vendors into defense systems, more operational convenience than battlefield transformation for now.