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Morning Brew Daily

The Global Economy is STRUGGLING & Duolingo Ditches Contractors for AI

Jan 10, 2024
28:40
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The podcast discusses the World Bank's forecast of a slowing global economy. It also covers the dangerous trend of 'swatting' politicians, the ongoing battle between grocery chains and food suppliers, Duolingo's move to AI, the ban on dog meat in South Korea, and the significance of 'The Sopranos' for TV.
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Quick takeaways

  • The global economy is predicted to experience a weak stretch of growth, signaling a wasted decade due to factors such as the pandemic recovery and inflation.
  • South Korea has unanimously passed a law banning the breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for human consumption, reflecting changing cultural attitudes toward dogs as pets and the desire to protect animal welfare.

Deep dives

The SEC's Fake Bitcoin ETF Tweet and Cybersecurity Incident

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) tweeted that it had approved a spot-Bitcoin ETF, but it turned out to be a cybersecurity incident involving the SEC's hacked account. The incident highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity measures, as the SEC did not even have two-factor authentication enabled. The incident caused a brief celebration in the cryptocurrency market before the truth was revealed.

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