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Feb 12, 2024 • 4min
How to Get Gemini Advanced, Google's Subscription-Only AI Chatbot
Learn about Google's new subscription-only AI chatbot, Gemini Advanced, and how it compares to OpenAI's GPT-4 model. Discover how to get started with the new chatbot.

Feb 9, 2024 • 9min
Amazon’s Cloud Boss Likens Generative AI Hype to the Dotcom Bubble
Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon’s AWS, compares generative AI hype to the dotcom bubble. They discuss the challenges of deploying generative AI, algorithmic bias, and copyright disputes. They also touch on competition in the cloud business, investments in AI companies, and regulatory challenges in generative AI.

Feb 8, 2024 • 6min
LinkedIn’s New AI Chatbot Wants to Help You Find Your Next Job
LinkedIn's AI chatbot assists job seekers in finding their next job, offering tailored advice on job openings and profiles. The podcast discusses the challenges of job seeking in the tech industry and how AI can help match skills to potential jobs.

Feb 7, 2024 • 5min
Meta Will Crack Down on AI-Generated Fakes—but Leave Plenty Undetected
Meta plans to label AI-generated images on social media as artificial, but only those made with cooperating companies. Meta's oversight board also recommends expanding rules for manipulated media beyond AI-generated content.

Feb 6, 2024 • 6min
FTX Says It Expects to Repay Customers in Full. Some Are Suing for More
Customers of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are suing for fair recovery with claims that the proposed plan does not reflect the full scope of the firm's obligation. The bankruptcy of FTX cryptocurrency exchange and the uncertainty surrounding customer compensation are discussed, including dissatisfaction with claims valuation and potential complications of distributing repayments.

Feb 5, 2024 • 7min
Google Spending on Acquisitions Cratered in 2023
In 2023, Google and other tech giants halted major acquisitions due to rising interest rates and antitrust pressure. They focused instead on cost-cutting measures and investment in generative AI technologies.

Feb 2, 2024 • 6min
Linda Yaccarino Says X Needs More Moderators After All
The podcast discusses the hiring of more trust and safety staff at X after employees responsible for content moderation were fired. It highlights concerns about the lack of moderation and trust and safety measures on X, including the impact of deep cuts made to the teams after Elon Musk's ownership. The inadequacy of moderation and lack of age verification on X are also discussed, with emphasis on the need for better safety measures.

Feb 1, 2024 • 7min
Google Splits Up Its Responsible AI Team
Google's responsible AI team faces uncertainty after the departure of its leader, raising questions about Google's commitment to AI responsibility. The team has been divided into two groups, and there are concerns about a shift in focus towards protecting Google instead of consumers.

Jan 31, 2024 • 4min
US Lawmakers Tell DOJ to Quit Blindly Funding ‘Predictive’ Police Tools
US lawmakers demand DOJ to stop funding 'predictive' police tools due to concerns about discriminatory policing practices.

Jan 30, 2024 • 7min
OpenAI and Other Tech Giants Will Have to Warn the US Government When They Start New AI Projects
Biden administration uses Defense Production Act to make tech giants inform US government about new AI projects; OpenAI's language models development and safety testing to be shared with US government under Defense Production Act.