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Learn about the challenges faced by a leading lab-grown meat company, which resulted in significant job cuts. The cultivated meat industry is struggling with regulatory bans, funding issues, and high production costs. Companies are restructuring and focusing on product launches to overcome these obstacles.

EU officials label Meta's pay-for-privacy model as illegal, requiring a middle ground option for users to opt out of targeted advertising. Meta faces potential fines if they fail to reach an agreement with regulators by March 2025.

French AI startups like Mistral AI are feeling the pressure as the upcoming election in France may swing voters towards the far right or hard left. Concerns around talent acquisition, taxation, and immigration policies are causing anxiety within the AI industry.

OpenAI introduces CriticGPT to enhance AI training by fine-tuning GPT-4, making AI chatbots smarter and more reliable by aligning their outputs with human values.

Explore the heartbreaking story of Ella, a young asthma patient whose tragic death sheds light on the detrimental effects of air pollution. Learn about her mother's advocacy efforts to fight for cleaner air and prevent similar tragedies from occurring.

Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage, bringing an end to his long legal battle and potential extradition. The podcast discusses the terms of the deal and Assange's future return to Australia after being released from prison. It explores the legal battles, extradition hearings, and impact on press freedoms, delving into Assange's mental health and personal life.

The podcast discusses the three stages of post-pandemic recovery: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. It focuses on challenges faced during the 'slump' stage in the UK, uncertainties during the rebuild phase, long-term mental health impacts, and opportunities for structural re-evaluation.

Investigative reporting on Perplexity's alleged plagiarism practices, legal implications discussed, manipulation of copyright laws by tech companies, AI's influence on creativity, and the importance of supporting creators in the creative economy.

Explore the history and significance of potatoes, from their origins to the Irish Potato Famine. Learn about the decline in potato consumption in the US and the rise of frozen potato products. Dive into the health risks associated with processed potato products and the potential resurgence of this versatile vegetable.

STEM students from over 120 universities are refusing to work at Google and Amazon due to Project Nimbus, a cloud computing deal with Israel. Organizers protest the project, claiming harm to Palestinians and military ties.