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Google CEO discusses challenges of visual media apps and generative AI, announces Gemini chatbot as alternative to search, explores benefits and concerns of technology.

Discussion on the retraction of a controversial study linking the abortion pill to emergency room visits, concerns about methodology and conflicts of interest. Exploration of the safety of the abortion pill, challenges faced by patients, misclassification of emergency room visits, and legal battles surrounding its approval.

The podcast discusses the identification of a mystery company behind AI-generated robocalls impersonating Biden during the New Hampshire primary. The FCC is working on a proposal to ban such robocalls.

A startup accused of cyber mercenary activities in India faces legal threats and a growing backlash. Anti-censorship voices unite to expose the company's hacking past. The Electronic Frontier Foundation responds to legal threats, hoping to create a Streisand effect. The legal battle between the company and Reuters escalates, leading to censorship. The company's censorship attempts now backfire and result in a backlash.

The cultivated meat industry is facing challenges as all restaurants that sold lab-grown meat have stopped offering it. Eat Just is facing financial struggles and legal disputes but plans to find a more cost-effective way for large-scale production. Regulatory approval for Aleph Farms' cultivated beef product in Israel and the expected rollout of cultivated meat in the US offer hope for the industry.

Tesla plans to release a low-cost model in 2025 to compete with Chinese automakers. The new model aims to be the cheapest EV on the US market. The podcast also mentions Chinese competition in the EV market and an investigation into General Motors' self-driving subsidiary.

Find out how Comcast's Xfinity stores sensitive personal data, including political beliefs and sexual orientation, and learn how users can opt out of this data storage.

Recent breaches of Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise by Russia's Midnight Blizzard hackers demonstrate the persistent threat posed by this notorious cyber-espionage group, linked to the Kremlin's SVR. The podcast explores the ongoing international espionage activities of Midnight Blizzard and their ability to exploit weaknesses in organizations' digital defenses.

Apple's announcement of changes for European users, allowing them to shop for apps outside of the App Store and use other browsers on iOS. Discussion on the European Union's aim to increase competition with the Digital Markets Act. Backlash from developers and legal disputes over Apple's new policies.

Researchers analyze a deepfake robocall impersonating President Biden, concluding that it was likely created using technology from AI startup ElevenLabs. The importance of safeguards against deepfakes and AI-generated propaganda is discussed.