Business, Spoken

Discover how tech companies like OpenAI are ushering in a new era of AI assistants that can write code, debug, organize, and critique it. From SWE Bench benchmarks to the rapid integration of AI in software development, the future of coding is looking AI-powered.

Elon Musk's decision to move X and SpaceX HQ to Texas due to California's laws and taxes, implications on the state's economy and tax revenues

A computer scientist faces a perjury investigation for claiming to be the creator of Bitcoin. The UK High Court has ordered prosecutors to consider criminal charges for the extensive lies about being Satoshi Nakamoto.

Delve into the nostalgic essence of community-driven site Metafilter, exploring its unique portrayal as a social network for non-friends. Reflect on its 25-year journey from a niche link-sharing site to a nonprofit entity, and discover the impact of language models like chat GPT and Claude in shaping reality.

The EU is scrutinizing X's paid blue check system, which is owned by Elon Musk, for being deceptive and vulnerable to abuse by malicious actors.

Entrepreneur Sam Altman discusses AI's influence on behavior and the risks involved. The podcast explores OpenAI's venture into persuasive AI for public health, highlighting its potential benefits in promoting healthier habits and the importance of legal safeguards to prevent misuse and preserve privacy.

Exploring the role of AI in education and how it can assist teachers without replacing them, discussing the importance of human interaction in the learning process, showcasing initiatives and tools aimed at improving student engagement and motivation.

The podcast delves into Google's struggles with nonconsensual explicit images online, discussing victims' experiences and challenges faced by insiders. Solutions like mathematical hashing are suggested to address the growing problem of criminal explicit content circulating online.

US military shifting focus from powered armor to AI tactical assistants for special operations, aiming to empower operators with superior cognitive abilities. HEO program explores innovative AI-driven systems for critical decision-making in challenging circumstances, utilizing experimental tech like sensing edge computing and language translation.

US government awards Moderna $176 million for mRNA bird flu vaccine development, addressing the growing fears of a pandemic. The podcast delves into the challenges in responding to the outbreak and criticism of the public health response.