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Battle of Chinese and Taiwanese Chatbots and a Balloon Battle Between the Koreas

May 29, 2024
Taiwan develops an AI chatbot to compete with China for national security reasons. North and South Korea engage in a balloon battle, escalating tensions with garbage-filled balloons. The podcast discusses the impact of political and cultural factors on AI development and the provocative actions taken by North Korea in the border conflict.
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Competition in Mandarin Chinese Chatbot Development between China and Taiwan
00:00 • 5min
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Tensions Rise over Balloon Provocations Between South Korea and North Korea
05:20 • 4min