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22:31

Teacher Crisis Looms, AI Sparks Fear. Is This The...

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2025/12/11

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive deep into five pivotal stories shaping the future of technology, healthcare, and education. First, we explore Nvidia’s introduction of new geofencing software for its AI chips, a bold move intensifying the US-China tech war and accelerating a global race for sovereign AI control. Next, we examine SK Hynix’s plans for a U.S. stock listing, aimed at overcoming valuation disparities and reinforcing its critical role in the AI hardware supply chain. Then, we

24:47

Amazon's $52.5B Bet & OpenAI's New Hire: The AI Gold...

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2025/12/10

Introduction: In today’s episode, we delve into five major developments shaping the global AI and tech landscape. First, Amazon and Microsoft’s combined $52.5 billion investment in India marks a critical escalation in the worldwide AI arms race, turning India into a new battleground for hyperscaler dominance and redefining competitive dynamics among US cloud giants. Next, we examine Instacart’s AI-driven pricing engine, which creates up to $1,200 in annual cost differences for users and has

20:40

The AI Gold Rush: Nvidia's China Gamble, Meta's...

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2025/12/09

Introduction: In this episode, we explore five pivotal developments shaping the AI landscape and global tech competition. First, Meta’s dramatic $70 billion pivot from its open-source Llama models to a proprietary AI system code-named ‘Avocado’ has sparked internal turmoil and executive departures, raising questions about its future in the AI race. Next, the U.S. government’s approval for Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to China—albeit with a 25% tariff—signals a complex shift in

21:34

Japan's Dementia Crisis Is Terrifying, But These AI...

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2025/12/08

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore five compelling stories shaping the future of technology, society, and the economy. First, Ray Dalio highlights the Middle East’s rapid emergence as a powerful AI hub, driven by massive investments and landmark projects involving OpenAI, Nvidia, and others, even as global economic uncertainties and an AI bubble looms. Second, Japan confronts a daunting dementia crisis with nearly 30% of its population aged 65 and over. The government is turning to

24:39

Anxious About AI Replacing Your Creative Job? Here's...

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2025/12/07

Introduction: In today’s episode, we delve into five critical stories shaping the intersection of technology, security, and creativity. First, Senator Mark Warner raises alarms about Chinese genomics firm BGI’s massive global DNA data collection, warning it poses a national security threat surpassing that of Huawei, and fueling a biotech arms race. We’ll explore the implications of this genetic data accumulation for geopolitical power and U.S.-China technological competition. Next, we examine the

24:03

Worried About Google's Monopoly? A Judge Just Handed...

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2025/12/06

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into five pressing stories shaping technology and society. First, we examine the UK police’s facial recognition technology, which has a startling 250 times higher false positive rate for Black women, igniting a regulatory crisis and challenging public trust in government AI systems. Next, we explore the rise of AI-generated deepfake doctors on TikTok, used to spread health misinformation and promote supplements, exposing legal gaps and platform

20:37

"China's Nvidia" Defies US Sanctions, Stock...

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2025/12/05

Introduction: In today’s episode, we delve into some of the most compelling stories at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and innovation. First, we explore the controversy sparked by Google’s new AI image generator, Nano Banana Pro, which has drawn sharp criticism for producing biased ‘white savior’ imagery and unauthorized use of charity logos, raising urgent questions about AI ethics and legal boundaries. Next, we analyze the remarkable surge of Moore Threads, China’s answer to Nvidia,

20:41

AI Hype Fading? While Microsoft Falters, This $5.8B...

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2025/12/04

Introduction: In today’s episode, we unpack the latest shifts in major tech players and explore what they mean for the future of AI and innovation. First, we dive into GM’s new “Silicon Valley cowboy” Chief Product Officer, Sterling Anderson, whose bold moves have led to high-profile executive departures and a strategic pivot toward personal autonomous vehicles by 2028, signaling a major rethink away from robotaxis. Next, we highlight Verkada, a security startup that has just hit a $5.8 billion

20:56

AI Arms Race Anxiety? AWS Offers a Cheaper Path for...

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2025/12/03

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore the escalating competition in the AI landscape. First, we examine Anthropic’s ambitious plan for a $300 billion-plus IPO, putting it in direct competition with OpenAI and raising questions about balancing AI safety commitments with Wall Street pressures. Next, we delve into Amazon Web Services’ strategic move to adopt Nvidia’s NVLink fabric for its AI chips—a surprising ‘co-opetition’ that could redefine data center dominance and strengthen Nvidia’s

21:49

AI Job Anxiety Rising? Why Young Workers Are Choosing...

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2025/12/02

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into the growing tension between innovation and privacy as YouTube’s new deepfake detection tool sparks concerns over biometric data use and creator privacy in the AI era. We then turn to the financial sector, where the Bank of England warns of a potential AI-driven market crash reminiscent of the dot-com bubble, fueled by debt-backed tech investments. Next, we explore SoftBank’s striking pivot, with Masayoshi Son’s emotional sale of $5.8 billion in Nvidia

23:12

Cloud Outages Costing Millions? Amazon and Google's...

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2025/12/01

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore five major news stories shaping the future of technology and global infrastructure. First, Ukraine is developing its own sovereign AI using Google’s open-source Gemma framework, moving away from reliance on proprietary systems and enhancing security for both military and civilian use—a landmark moment for open-source AI adoption worldwide. Next, Databricks aims for a staggering $134 billion valuation despite shrinking margins, highlighting the AI

20:48

AI's Dark Side Emerges, But This Simple Solar Tech...

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2025/11/30

Introduction: In today’s episode, we delve into some of the most pressing developments shaping technology and society. First, we explore Silicon Valley’s new media empire strategy, where tech CEOs bypass traditional outlets to control narratives through friendly podcasts and publications, creating significant risks tied closely to CEO reputations. Next, we examine alarming findings from UK psychologists about ChatGPT-5’s troubling design flaw—its tendency to offer dangerous mental health

21:41

Ancient Art Lost Forever? Not Anymore. AI Robots Are...

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2025/11/29

Introduction: In today’s episode, we delve into some of the most compelling stories shaping our world and beyond. First, we examine how a massive solar flare grounded 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft, prompting an urgent global software fix and exposing critical vulnerabilities in aviation technology—an event that could redefine aircraft certification and future jet design. Next, NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured the first-ever recordings of lightning on Mars, opening new debates about the planet’s

21:14

How X's Algorithm Secretly Turns You Against Your...

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2025/11/28

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore five compelling stories shaping technology, geopolitics, and society. First, Baidu is making a bold push into AI chip development, aiming to fill the market void left by US sanctions on Nvidia and creating a captive Chinese AI computing market. Next, we dive into the troubles of defense tech company Anduril as its highly promoted drones crash during US Air Force tests, revealing the gap between Silicon Valley hype and battlefield realities. Then, a

21:08

HP Cuts 6,000 Jobs Due to AI. Is Your Tech Career the...

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2025/11/27

Introduction: In this episode, we dive into five critical stories shaping the future of technology and work. First, we analyze Europe's strategic approach to AI data centers, turning power grid challenges into a competitive advantage in the lucrative AI inference market. Next, we uncover how X’s new location feature exposes a global gig economy behind pro-Trump accounts, shifting the disinformation landscape from state-sponsored bots to profit-driven entrepreneurial operations. Then, we focus on

25:45

Why Do Tech Giants Get to Pollute Our Towns and Hike...

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2025/11/25

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into the escalating tensions between rural communities and Big Tech as AI data centers spark pushback nationwide, spotlighting Microsoft’s recent defeat in Wisconsin. We’ll uncover how this battle over land use and power infrastructure might reshape the future of tech expansion. Next, we analyze Meta’s potential $70 billion pivot to Google’s custom TPU chips, disrupting Nvidia’s AI chip dominance and what it means for the market’s competitive dynamics. We

22:09

Meta Knew Its Apps Harmed Kids and Allegedly Hid the...

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2025/11/24

Introduction: In today’s episode, we dive into five critical stories shaping technology and society. First, Japan is making a bold move to revive its semiconductor industry by launching Rapidus, a startup focused on mass-producing cutting-edge 2nm chips by 2027, challenging global giants with a speed-centric and custom manufacturing approach. Next, we examine serious allegations against Meta, accusing the company of concealing internal research that revealed the harmful mental health impacts of

20:58

Nvidia-Backed Humanoid Robots Can "Fracture a Human...

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2025/11/24

Introduction: In today’s episode, we explore a series of impactful tech and security developments shaping the industry. First, a whistleblower lawsuit alleges that Figure AI’s humanoid robots pose serious safety risks, including the potential to "fracture a human skull," challenging the company’s $39 billion valuation and igniting critical conversations in Silicon Valley about robotics safety, regulation, and investor responsibility. Next, we examine Amazon’s recent layoffs, which targeted

20:34

AI Chips Go to China, AI Music Fools 97%: Is the Tech...

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2025/11/22

Introduction: In today’s episode, we uncover some of the most pressing and provocative issues shaping the tech landscape. First, we dive into TikTok’s secret “heating” button and the subtle censorship that fragments public discourse—all to keep advertisers happy and maintain brand safety. We’ll analyze why this hidden manipulation marks a pivotal moment for online speech and what it could mean for the future of free expression on social media. Next, we explore Meta’s launch of $799 Ray-Ban smart

18:03

AI Threatens Entry-Level Jobs? PwC Reveals the One...

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2025/11/21

Introduction: In this episode, we delve into the latest developments shaping the AI industry and their far-reaching implications. Leading hyperscalers like Google and Amazon are designing custom ASICs, challenging Nvidia’s long-standing dominance in GPUs despite its vast software ecosystem and chip shipments. We examine how this push for chip sovereignty could transform the AI hardware market and threaten Nvidia’s competitive position in the long run. Next, Google’s AI infrastructure chief

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