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Aug 12, 2024 • 9min

Tesla's Giga Train, Self-Training Robots, Bill Gates' 3-Day Work Week, and US Dominates Olympics

Team USA shines at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clinching 126 medals including 40 golds. Tesla debuts its fully electric 'Giga Train' in Germany, providing free rides to all. MIT researchers reveal a groundbreaking algorithm enabling robots to train themselves, enhancing their ability to adapt to new tasks. Bill Gates shares his vision for a three-day workweek powered by AI, exploring how it could reshape work dynamics and employee experiences in the age of automation.
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Aug 9, 2024 • 9min

Defense Tech Anduril Hits $14B Valuation, SpaceX's Raptor 3 Engine, and 3D Printed Blood Vessels

Explore the cutting-edge advancements in space technology and defense innovation. SpaceX introduces its Raptor 3 engine, enhancing thrust and efficiency, while NASA astronauts face unexpected delays on the ISS due to spacecraft issues. Delve into Anduril Industries, which recently hit a $14 billion valuation, redefining military tech with autonomous systems. Discover groundbreaking research in 3D printing, as Harvard's SWIFT method creates complex artificial blood vessels, paving the way for revolutionary developments in organ transplantation and regenerative medicine.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 8min

Quantum Nerve Fibers in the Brain, Mistral AI's Release Agents, Changes at X, and a Medieval Beatmachine

Delve into the fascinating intersection of quantum physics and neuroscience as researchers propose that brain nerve fibers might produce entangled particles, illuminating the mysteries of consciousness. Discover Mistral AI's innovative Agents feature, set to transform AI applications. The podcast also reveals X's significant move from its San Francisco roots, sparking curiosity about the tech landscape's future. Lastly, check out a groundbreaking electronic instrument dedicated to creating medieval music, blending ancient sounds with modern technology.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 7min

Nvidia's GPU Delay, Google's Legal Setback, and Market Jitters, plus Warhol's $26M Digital Portrait

NVIDIA faces a major setback with delays in its Blackwell GPUs, crucial for the AI industry, impacting tech giants like Microsoft and Google. Meanwhile, Google grapples with a significant antitrust ruling that could reshape its market position. The volatility in global stock markets is spurred by recession fears, adding to the tech turmoil. On a lighter note, Andy Warhol's rediscovered digital art hits the spotlight, fetching an impressive $26 million at auction.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 10min

Character AI's Return, Buffett's Apple Shake-up, Universal Basic Income, the US's Nuclear Bet

The return of the co-founders of Character.AI to Google raises intriguing questions about AI's future. Warren Buffett's move to cut his stake in Apple while hoarding cash prompts a deep dive into investment tactics. The conversation then shifts to Universal Basic Income, weighing its potential to tackle economic inequality against implementation challenges. Finally, the Hermes reactor project emerges as a game-changer in nuclear energy, showcasing cutting-edge technology that promises to reshape the clean energy landscape.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 8min

A Massive Mathematical Breakthrough, Solar Light Shows, A Lunar Plan to Save Endangered Species, and an Olympic Standout

Explore the fascinating advancements in prime number theory that could change our understanding of mathematics and internet security. Delve into the solar maximum that promises spectacular auroras. Discover an innovative lunar biorepository aimed at conserving endangered species. Plus, meet a talented South Korean sharpshooter set to stand out in the Olympics. This mix of cosmic wonders and groundbreaking scientific discoveries showcases how diverse fields intersect and shape our world.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 8min

Synchron's Brain Implant Advances, OpenAI's Voice Mode, Friend's AI Necklace, and HIV Nanobody Breakthroughs

Explore mind-blowing advancements in brain-computer interfaces, allowing individuals with paralysis to control devices using only their thoughts. Discover OpenAI's new Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, complete with emotional tone detection and real-time conversations, amidst controversy over a missing voice. Unveil the Friend AI Necklace, a wearable AI companionship device. Plus, learn about groundbreaking HIV treatment breakthroughs using llama nanobodies that may transform treatment for various strains. Get ready for a future shaped by innovative technology and science!
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Jul 30, 2024 • 5min

Tesla Supercharger Alert, Waste-Reducing Insects, Space Force Expansion, and MIT's Transistor Breakthrough

Tesla issues a surprising alert about a DIY method for Supercharger handles, highlighting communication gaps in tech safety. Australian scientists are innovating with genetically engineered flies to tackle organic waste and reduce methane emissions. The U.S. Space Force is expanding its satellite capabilities to boost missile tracking and defense. Meanwhile, researchers are making waves with ferroelectric field-effect transistors, which could revolutionize computer memory and logic, paving the way for exciting advancements in technology.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 7min

Paris Olympics Begin, iPhones Decline in China, Israel's Iron Beam Laser, and AI Singularity Update

The Paris Olympics kick off with stunning ceremonies and star athletes like LeBron James and Simone Biles taking center stage. Meanwhile, Apple faces challenges in China as iPhone sales decline against fierce local competition. The discussion shifts to Israel's revolutionary Iron Beam laser defense system, showcasing advancements in military tech. Finally, insights into AI's future reveal predictions of it surpassing human intelligence by 2029, sparking debates on ethics and the implications for our existence and exploration of the cosmos.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 7min

DeepMind AI Wins Silver Medal, OpenAI's SearchGPT, Olympics Crackdown on Motor-Doping, and Anti-Deepfake Porn Bill

Discover the remarkable achievements of Google DeepMind's AI, which earned a silver medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad by solving complex problems, marking a historic first for AI in competitive math. Explore OpenAI's innovative SearchGPT, a new AI search engine poised to transform information retrieval. Additionally, delve into the fight against motor doping in cycling at the Paris Olympics, where advanced tech is being deployed for detection, along with legislative efforts to thwart deepfake pornography.

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