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Geek News Central Podcast

Twice weekly Technology News show covering the Tech Space. With Segments on Science, Mobile, Digital TV, FAA, FCC, Cyber Security, Gadgets and Tech Politics.

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44:21

Google Faces Potential Breakup as DOJ Seeks Antitrust...

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2025/04/22

Alphabet is back in court as the DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search empire, proposing divestiture of Chrome and restrictions on Android and AI use. The trial, overseen by Judge Amit Mehta, is the latest in a series of legal battles over Google’s online search and advertising dominance. Google warns that forced remedies would … Continue reading Google Faces Potential Breakup as DOJ Seeks Antitrust Remedies Over Search Monopoly #1815 →The post Google Faces Potential Breakup as DOJ Seeks Antitrust

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30:27

Bot Crisis 101: Community Colleges Overrun by...

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2025/04/18

Community colleges, especially Southwestern College in California, are battling a surge of AI-driven bot students who fraudulently enroll in online classes to collect financial aid. Professors are overwhelmed with vetting enrollees, while administrators scramble to respond. Despite some institutional efforts, faculty feel unsupported, and the problem only worsens, threatening education quality and student access. -Thinking … Continue reading Bot Crisis 101: Community Colleges Overrun by AI-Driven

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36:25

Apple’s AI Turmoil: Inside the Struggles and Setbacks...

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2025/04/11

Apple’s efforts to upgrade Siri and develop Apple Intelligence have been plagued by indecision, leadership issues, and underperforming AI models. Internal conflicts, technical missteps, and a fictitious WWDC demo have highlighted Apple’s struggle to keep pace with competitors. Optimism remains as leadership shifts toward a more open, results-driven approach. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use … Continue reading Apple’s AI Turmoil: Inside the Struggles and Setbacks of Siri and Apple Intelligence

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32:14

Impact of Tariffs on Tech Companies’ Stock...

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2025/04/08

Tech stocks swung wildly as Trump reaffirmed global tariff plans, rattling markets after last week’s $1.8 trillion sell-off. Major players like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia closed higher despite early losses. Apple and Tesla ended in the red, while hopes of tariff delays briefly buoyed sentiment. Wall Street braced for a broader economic fallout, with … Continue reading Impact of Tariffs on Tech Companies’ Stock Performance #1812 →The post Impact of Tariffs on Tech Companies’ Stock

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39:30

ChatGPT’s New Image Model Sparks Additional Copyright...

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2025/03/28

OpenAI’s new image generator has gone viral with Studio Ghibli-style memes featuring public figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The tool, part of GPT-4o, allows users to recreate existing images in artistic styles, sparking copyright concerns about training on copyrighted works. Legal experts point out that while the style isn’t protected, how models are … Continue reading ChatGPT’s New Image Model Sparks Additional Copyright Controversies #1810 →The post ChatGPT’s New Image Model Sparks

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31:58

US Astronauts Return Home After Nine-Month Stranded...

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2025/03/18

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stranded on the ISS for nine months due to a Boeing Starliner malfunction, will return to Earth on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. Initially planned as a short trip, their extended stay required extra supplies. Their journey home, alongside two other crew members, will be broadcast live. … Continue reading US Astronauts Return Home After Nine-Month Stranded Stay on ISS #1807 →The post US Astronauts Return Home After Nine-Month Stranded Stay on

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42:06

OpenAI Pushes for Copyright Flexibility and Light AI...

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2025/03/14

OpenAI’s latest push for influence in Washington. With President Trump revoking Biden’s AI executive order, OpenAI is making its case for light regulations, copyright flexibility, and a stronger U.S. stance against Chinese AI competition. We’ll explore what this means for the future of AI development, government partnerships, and the ongoing legal battles over AI training … Continue reading OpenAI Pushes for Copyright Flexibility and Light AI Regulations #1806 → The post OpenAI Pushes for Copyright

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42:11

The AGI Standoff Is Already Happening #1804

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2025/03/07

Today, we’re diving into a major policy paper co-authored by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, and AI safety expert Dan Hendrycks. They’re pushing back against the idea of a ‘Manhattan Project’ for artificial general intelligence (AGI), warning that an aggressive U.S. race for AI dominance could escalate global tensions—especially with … Continue reading The AGI Standoff Is Already Happening #1804 →The post The AGI Standoff Is Already Happening #1804 appeared first on Geek

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ChatGPT 4.5 Unveiled and My Experience with it! #1803

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2025/02/28

Today, OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5, its newest AI language model, promising enhanced writing skills, better knowledge, and a more refined, human-like interaction. Despite impressive upgrades, OpenAI admits GPT-4.5 isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s optimized for more natural conversations, practical problem-solving, and reduced hallucinations. Available first to ChatGPT Pro users, it’s soon rolling out broadly, including on Microsoft’s … Continue reading ChatGPT 4.5 Unveiled and My Experience with it! #1803

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52:42

Federal Workers Shift to Encrypted Messaging to Hide...

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2025/02/14

As trust in platforms like Facebook declines, federal employees are increasingly turning to encrypted apps like Signal for private communication. Concerns over surveillance by the Trump administration and tech companies’ cooperation with government data requests have driven many to migrate sensitive conversations away from mainstream services. Employees fear potential monitoring and retaliation, leading to heightened … Continue reading Federal Workers Shift to Encrypted Messaging to Hide

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34:19

T-Mobile Offers Free Starlink Satellite Texting Beta...

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2025/02/11

T-Mobile is rolling out its Starlink satellite texting feature in beta, free until July. Compatible iPhone and Android users, even on rival networks, can apply. After July, premium T-Mobile plans will include it, while others can subscribe for $10–$20 per month. Limited spots are available. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support … Continue reading T-Mobile Offers Free Starlink Satellite Texting Beta Until July #1798 →The post T-Mobile Offers Free Starlink Satellite Texting Beta

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43:56

Starlink 12 Billion in Revenue in 2025? #1796

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2025/02/04

SpaceX’s Starlink has seen explosive growth, with revenue nearly tripling in two years, reaching $8.2 billion in 2024. Analysts project it could surpass $12 billion in 2025, generating $2 billion in free cash flow. With 4.6 million subscribers and rapid expansion across consumer, government, and commercial markets, Starlink is poised for further dominance. However, Elon … Continue reading Starlink 12 Billion in Revenue in 2025? #1796 →The post Starlink 12 Billion in Revenue in 2025? #1796 appeared

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43:57

OpenAI’s Operator: AI Agent Automates Web Tasks #1793

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2025/01/24

OpenAI unveils “Operator,” an AI agent in research preview for ChatGPT Pro users in the U.S. This browser-based tool automates tasks like filling forms, ordering groceries, and planning trips by interacting with web interfaces. It combines GPT-4 vision and reasoning, can self-correct, and seeks user approval for sensitive actions. Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use … Continue reading OpenAI’s Operator: AI Agent Automates Web Tasks #1793 →The post OpenAI’s Operator: AI Agent Automates Web Tasks

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31:39

TikTok Ban Drama: Trump’s Executive Order #1792

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2025/01/21

In this episode, we dive into the TikTok ban saga. With President-elect Donald Trump pledging an executive order to delay the ban, we discuss the legal battles, national security concerns, and what this means for TikTok’s 170 million US users. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat Email Todd or follow him on … Continue reading TikTok Ban Drama: Trump’s Executive Order #1792 → The post TikTok Ban Drama: Trump’s Executive Order #1792 appeared first on Geek News Central.

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Influencers Versus Honey: A Fight for Fairness in...

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2025/01/03

I dive into a controversy shaking up the influencer world and online shopping landscape. A viral exposé has accused the popular browser extension, Honey, owned by PayPal, of deceptive practices that have sparked outrage among creators and consumers alike. Stay tuned as we unpack the allegations, the fallout, and the class-action lawsuit that could redefine … Continue reading Influencers Versus Honey: A Fight for Fairness in Digital Revenue #1789 →The post Influencers Versus Honey: A Fight for

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45:31

Chinese Technology Bans in the US Market #1788

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2024/12/20

In today’s show, I explore the controversies surrounding Chinese technology firms in the U.S., the FAA’s drone ban, and the latest in AI with Google’s Gemini 2.0. I dive into the critical security debates, industry advancements, and the implications of government policies on tech and consumer trust. Stay tuned for an insightful blend of tech … Continue reading Chinese Technology Bans in the US Market #1788 →The post Chinese Technology Bans in the US Market #1788 appeared first on Geek News

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Google DeepMind Unveils Veo 2: A Next-Gen Video AI #1787

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2024/12/17

Google DeepMind introduces Veo 2, a cutting-edge video-generating AI capable of producing 4K, two-minute clips—significantly surpassing OpenAI’s Sora in resolution and duration. While Veo 2’s capabilities are currently capped at 720p and eight seconds within Google’s VideoFX tool, broader access is planned through Google’s Vertex AI as the technology scales. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join … Continue reading Google DeepMind Unveils Veo 2: A Next-Gen Video AI #1787 →The post Google DeepMind

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Gemini 2.0: A New Frontier in Agentic AI Solutions #1786

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2024/12/13

In this episode, I explore Google’s groundbreaking announcement of Gemini 2.0, its latest AI model family. With twice the speed and enhanced multi-modal capabilities, Gemini 2.0 enables text, image, and audio generation in a single API call. We explore its revolutionary applications, from integrating directly into GitHub workflows with the experimental code agent Jules to … Continue reading Gemini 2.0: A New Frontier in Agentic AI Solutions #1786 → The post Gemini 2.0: A New Frontier in Agentic AI

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Sora Turbo: A New Era in AI Video Generation #1785

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2024/12/10

Sora, the cutting-edge AI video generation model, moves beyond research with the launch of Sora Turbo. Available at Sora.com for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, the model offers faster video creation with resolutions up to 1080p and versatile aspect ratios. Features include a storyboard tool, remixing options, and community-generated content feeds. Sora’s release emphasizes transparency … Continue reading Sora Turbo: A New Era in AI Video Generation #1785 →The post Sora Turbo: A New Era in AI Video

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36:52

The Rise of ChatGPT: OpenAI’s Path to 300 Million...

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2024/12/06

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has reached an impressive milestone with 1 billion daily messages and 300 million weekly active users. CEO Sam Altman shared this growth, highlighting its increasing role in daily life and its widespread adoption by over 1.3 million US developers. This marks a sharp rise from February 2023, when it first hit 100 million … Continue reading The Rise of ChatGPT: OpenAI’s Path to 300 Million Users #1784 →The post The Rise of ChatGPT: OpenAI’s Path to 300 Million Users #1784 appeared

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