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May 30, 2025 • 4min

Atomic Canyon wants to be ChatGPT for the nuclear industry

A startup has just secured $7 million to enhance AI-driven document management for nuclear power plants. The founder shares insights into how AI can revolutionize the nuclear industry by tackling the challenge of document overload. Listeners will discover the innovative strategies being implemented and the company's exciting partnerships, all aimed at streamlining operations in a critical sector.
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May 30, 2025 • 4min

Why export restrictions aren’t the only thing to pay attention to in Nvidia’s earnings

The podcast dives into Nvidia's upcoming earnings report and its relevance amid U.S. chip export controls. It emphasizes the potential impact of their new GB200 NVL72 hardware on market dynamics. The discussion highlights both immediate challenges and long-term demand for AI technologies. Listeners will gain insights into how Nvidia can maintain its market position and the importance of delivery expectations.
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May 29, 2025 • 4min

Gridcare thinks more than 100 MW of data center capacity is hiding in the grid

Discover how Gridcare is revolutionizing energy solutions by uncovering hidden capacity in the electrical grid. The discussion highlights the challenges data center developers face with growing demand. Innovative strategies, like AI and data mapping, are showcased as game-changers. Collaborations are emphasized to meet future energy needs. A fascinating investment of $13.3 million brings attention to the vital role of maximizing underutilized resources.
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May 29, 2025 • 3min

Tesla loses more ground in Europe, while BYD makes gains

Tesla is facing a significant downturn in vehicle sales in Europe and the UK, with a staggering 49% decline. Meanwhile, competitors like BYD are thriving, marking impressive growth in EV registrations. The release of the new Model Y has done little to stem Tesla's losses as the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. The podcast dives deep into these market changes and what they mean for the future of electric vehicles.
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May 28, 2025 • 3min

YouTube tops Disney and Netflix in TV viewing and WhatsApp launches long-awaited iPad app

Nielsen’s latest report serves as another wake-up call that YouTube is rapidly gaining ground in the TV landscape. On Tuesday, Nielsen released its April 2025 “Media Distributor Gauge” report, which showed that YouTube has achieved a significant milestone: it has maintained the largest share of TV viewing for three consecutive months, now accounting for 12.4% ; WhatsApp is officially available on iPad, Meta announced on Tuesday. The new iPad app allows you to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 28, 2025 • 7min

Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed 

The newly signed Take It Down Act makes it illegal to publish nonconsensual explicit images – real or AI-generated – and gives platforms just 48 hours to comply with a victim’s takedown request or face liability. While widely praised as a long-overdue win for victims, experts warn its vague language, lax standards for verifying claims, and tight compliance window could pave the way for overreach, censorship of legitimate content, and even surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 27, 2025 • 4min

Why Intempus thinks robots should have a human physiological state

Teddy Warner, 19, has always been interested in robotics. His family was in the industry, and he says he “grew up” working in a machinist shop while in high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 27, 2025 • 4min

Anthropic CEO claims AI models hallucinate less than humans

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei believes today’s AI models hallucinate, or make things up and present them as if they’re true, at a lower rate than humans do, he said during a press briefing at Anthropic’s first developer event, Code with Claude, in San Francisco on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 • 14min

Mysterious hacking group Careto was run by the Spanish government, sources say

The elusive hacking group Careto was never publicly linked to a specific government, but TechCrunch has learned researchers concluded privately that the Spanish government was behind the group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 • 5min

Jony Ive to lead OpenAI’s design work following $6.5B acquisition of his company

Famed Apple product designer Jony Ive will now lead creative and design work at OpenAI, the result on an usual deal announced on Wednesday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Ive have been working on an AI device that will move consumers beyond screens for roughly two years, according to The Wall Street Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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