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A recent partnership is reshaping defense technology as a data analytics giant teams up with major tech players. They aim to provide U.S. intelligence agencies access to advanced AI models, enabling enhanced data processing and strategic decision-making. The collaboration raises important questions about the military's cautious adoption of AI solutions. Listeners explore the implications of this integration in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

The FTC is cracking down on neobank Dave for misleading marketing tactics. They accuse the platform of advertising cash advances that were seldom available. The podcast dives into the complexities of dark patterns in user interfaces that hide fees from consumers. Listeners learn about the implications of deceptive practices in the fintech industry and the potential impact on users. It's a fascinating exploration of ethics in digital finance.

Corinne Riley, a Partner at Greylock, unveils the transformative impact of AI coding assistants on startups. She discusses how tools like GitHub Copilot are reshaping software engineering and aiding developers in overcoming challenges. The conversation dives into the benefits these AIs provide, from speeding up coding processes to enhancing problem-solving capabilities. Riley also addresses the potential hurdles startups face when integrating AI, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating this evolving landscape.

Lyft is making bold strides in the autonomous vehicle market with new partnerships. They’re teaming up with May Mobility, Mobileye, and Nexar to leverage innovative technologies. The goal? A pilot program in Atlanta by 2025. These collaborations promise to enhance driver experience while prioritizing safety. It's an exciting time as Lyft aims to catch up with Uber in the rapidly evolving world of self-driving services.

“Move cautiously and red-team things” is sadly not as catchy as “move fast and break things.” But three AI safety advocates made it clear to startup founders that going too fast can lead to ethical issues in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most AI benchmarks don’t tell us much. They ask questions that can be solved with rote memorization, or cover topics that aren’t relevant to the majority of users. So some AI enthusiasts are turning to games as a way to test AIs’ problem-solving skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can the U.S. meaningfully regulate AI? It’s not at all clear yet. Policymakers have achieved progress in recent months, but they’ve also had setbacks, illustrating the challenging nature of laws imposing guardrails on the technology. In March, Tennessee became the first state to protect voice artists from unauthorized AI cloning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Maps is getting new features powered by Gemini, Google’s generative AI model. On Thursday the company announced incoming updates that will allow Google Maps users in the U.S. to tap into AI to help them find new places to visit and answer questions about different locations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two mobile operating systems currently comprise nearly 100% of the global smartphone market. Building one is hard, and for most phone makers, there are better uses of resources, especially when Android is right there for the taking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices