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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

Space executives share insights on dual-use technology that serves both defense and commercial purposes. They discuss the hurdles startups encounter when balancing diverse missions while attracting investors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building relationships with government entities and understanding defense needs for successful tech ventures.

The European Union has expanded its scrutiny of online marketplaces by opening a formal proceeding on Chinese low cost ecommerce platform, Temu, under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission announced Thursday. Enforcers of the online governance framework will now dial up their oversight of Temu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MC Spano, the Founder and CEO of ForceField, shares her groundbreaking mission to tackle deepfakes and deceptive digital evidence using blockchain technology. She discusses the challenges she faced in a legal case that inspired her startup. The conversation highlights innovative solutions like real-time content verification APIs to assist journalism and law enforcement. Spano's vision aims to restore trust in a world increasingly fraught with digital misinformation.

Discover Luna, a health app revolutionizing teen girls' well-being with expert Q&A and tracking features for periods, moods, and skin health. Explore cutting-edge biotech innovations, particularly in AI-driven antibody treatments. Get insights into a remarkable startup developing haptic navigation tools designed for both blind and sighted users, enhancing accessibility and user experience. Tune in for the latest on funding successes and strategic partnerships driving transformative health tech.

The focus of the new $100 million fund, Crosscut’s sixth, will include energy and power, space and underwater exploration, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, and security and defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices