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Mar 8, 2024 • 8min

Europe Is Breaking Open the Empires of Big Tech

Exploring Europe's efforts to regulate foreign tech giants, the Digital Markets Act aims to challenge big tech companies and foster innovation. Parallels are drawn between medieval serfs and modern Amazon sellers, highlighting the control wielded by big tech in Europe.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 8min

Scientists Are Inching Closer to Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth

Scientists are making strides in bringing back the woolly mammoth by reprogramming elephant cells. Colossal Biosciences is overcoming gene editing challenges to create mammoth-like elephants for reintroduction in the Arctic, sparking ethical debates and scientific milestones.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 8min

The Mysterious Case of the Missing Trump Trial Ransomware Leak

Exploring the disappearance of the Lockbit gang's promised court leak related to Donald Trump, raising questions about their motives and the outcome. Delving into the uncertainties surrounding ransom payment, law enforcement actions, and creation of a new dark website. Speculation on the failed ransomware leak and potential complications for the trial involving a former president.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 5min

Google’s Deal With StackOverflow Is the Latest Proof That AI Giants Will Pay for Data

Google's agreement with StackOverflow to utilize their programming community data for Gemini chatbot training showcases a new trend of AI giants paying for data. The collaboration highlights the evolving landscape of generative AI products and the value of Stack Overflow data in enhancing AI systems.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 8min

Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against a Group That Found Hate Speech on X Isn’t Going Well

The podcast discusses Elon Musk's legal battle with a non-profit over hate speech tracking on Platform X, highlighting allegations of user security breaches and violations of terms of service. It also explores the accusations of hosting toxic content and white supremacists under Musk's leadership, along with clashes over platform accountability.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 5min

Tesla’s Charging Network is Now Open to Other EVs and Ford Is First In Line

Ford electric car drivers can now use Tesla's Supercharger network, with more carmakers expected to follow suit. This move by Ford aims to improve charging accessibility for EV owners.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 7min

RIP Apple Car. This Is Why It Died

Exploring the demise of the Apple Car project and the importance of partnerships in the automotive industry. Highlighting Apple's shift to electric vehicles, driver assistance, and CarPlay dominance in autonomous vehicle testing.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 3min

A Discarded Plan to Build Underwater Cities Will Give Coral Reefs New Life

Reviving coral reefs with innovative underwater regeneration project using AI and mineral accretion to create BioRock, combating coastal erosion and enhancing marine ecosystems with accelerated coral, oyster, and seagrass growth.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 8min

Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Is Working. Elon Musk’s Transparency Isn’t

Neuralink's first brain implant allows control of a computer mouse with thoughts, Elon Musk under scrutiny for lack of study information, ethical concerns around transparency in research, technology not for mind-reading but requires user training and intention interpretation.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 10min

Google Tweaked Search to Comply With EU Rules. Yelp Says It Makes Results Even More Unfair

Google tweaked search results to comply with EU regulations, but Yelp claims it made results even more biased. The podcast discusses the impact on user trust, concerns about fairness in search results, and efforts to promote transparency and fair competition.

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