Biden's TikTok Tug-of-War, Apple's Privacy Play with OpenELM, and the Fiery Ethics of a Flamethrower Robo-Dog
Apr 25, 2024
Dive into the heated debate over TikTok's potential ban as Biden pushes for legislative action against ByteDance. Meanwhile, Apple's privacy-forward OpenELM initiative is set to revolutionize AI with local processing on devices. Discover the ethical dilemmas of the flamethrower robotic dog, the Thermonator, alongside Nvidia's acquisition of Run:ai for enhanced AI capabilities. Plus, get excited about the introduction of a long-awaited native Calculator app for the iPad!
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TikTok Ban
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells it.
This action comes despite Biden's campaign using TikTok for voter engagement.
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Apple's OpenELM
Apple's OpenELM large language models will run locally on devices, enhancing privacy and speed.
This is a shift from cloud-based AI, integrating into iOS 18.
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Thermonator
Throwflame developed the Thermonator, a robotic dog equipped with a flamethrower.
Marketed for wildfire control and agriculture, it raises ethical concerns about weaponizing robots.
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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we're navigating the intersection of technology and policy, starting with the potential ban of TikTok in the United States. President Joe Biden's recent legislative action could force TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban, stirring up a storm of controversy and debate. We'll examine the paradox of the Biden campaign's use of TikTok for voter engagement amidst national security concerns and the company's vow to challenge the ban in court.
Next, we shift our focus to Apple's groundbreaking OpenELM project, which introduces a new family of open-source large language models designed to run locally on devices. This innovative approach promises to enhance privacy and processing speed, marking a significant shift from cloud-based AI. We'll discuss the features and capabilities of OpenELM, its integration with iOS 18, and what this means for the future of on-device AI technologies.
Finally, we'll delve into the fiery realm of robotics with the Thermonator, a flamethrower-equipped robotic dog developed by Throwflame. Built on the Unitree Go1 platform, the Thermonator raises ethical questions and concerns about the weaponization of robotic technologies. We'll also touch on Nvidia's strategic acquisition of the AI startup Run:ai and wrap up with the long-awaited introduction of a native Calculator app for the iPad in the upcoming iPadOS 18 release. Join us as we explore these fascinating developments that are shaping the tech landscape.
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