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AI Weekly Rundown Aug 17 - 24 2025: 👽Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton Warns: "We're Creating Alien Beings"—Time to Be "Very Worried" 📊Reddit Becomes Top Source for AI Searches, Surpassing Google 🛑Zuckerberg Freezes AI Hiring Amid Bubble Fears etc.

Aug 23, 2025
Geoffrey Hinton raises alarms about the dangers of creating AI that resembles 'alien beings.' Apple is considering integrating Google’s Gemini AI into Siri, sparking interesting tech partnerships. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg has halted AI hiring due to market bubbles. Reddit overtakes Google as the primary source for AI searches, signaling a shift in user engagement. The podcast also dives into the ethical implications of AI, particularly regarding privacy in personal health data.
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Hinton's 'Alien Beings' Warning

  • Geoffrey Hinton warns current AI may be 'alien beings' capable of planning and resisting shutdowns.
  • His technical authority makes this a concrete trajectory, not just speculative worry.
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Meta's AI Hiring Freeze Signals Caution

  • Meta froze AI hiring, signaling a market correction after rapid talent escalation.
  • The move highlights volatility and reconsideration of aggressive AI spending.
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Apple May Outsource Siri's Brain

  • Apple is running a bake-off considering Google's Gemini to power Siri, showing openness to external foundational models.
  • This reflects how specialized model development now outpaces many in-house efforts.
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