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Delve into the intersection of technology, politics, and global affairs on this podcast as it explores the latest advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and medical technology. From discussions on tech policy and Big Tech to the global economy and Mergers & Acquisitions, each episode offers insights into how innovations in fields like physics, materials science, and mechanical engineering are shaping our future. Stay informed on the latest trends in consumer electronics, design engineering, and the

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0:36

Melvin's News Break

Melvin"s News ·

2024/04/05

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16:23

Apple's Home Robot Venture, Microsoft Security...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/04/04

Apple is venturing into the home robot market following a setback in their car project, but they are encountering design and pricing hurdles. Microsoft faces scrutiny over security lapses that allegedly facilitated Chinese hackers to breach U.S. officials' email accounts. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's X platform, formerly Twitter, is making changes to its safety team due to worries about content moderation and hate speech after leadership changes and advertiser criticism.

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15:48

Meta's Messaging Agreement, Chrome Incognito...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/04/03

Meta has refuted accusations of Netflix accessing private messages, pointing to agreements allowing messaging about content. A document claimed a unique arrangement granting Netflix access to Meta's Inbox API. Additionally, a legal settlement seeks to improve privacy for Chrome's Incognito mode users by highlighting the nuances of private browsing. Lastly, financial difficulties have surfaced for Trump Media & Technology Group, disclosing a $58.2 million loss in 2023 alongside legal

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14:02

STEM Education Expansion, OpenAI ChatGPT Free...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/04/02

TikTok is introducing its STEM feed to Europe, beginning in the U.K. and Ireland, to offer educational content for users under 18 and address concerns about harmful content. OpenAI has launched a free version of ChatGPT that allows users to interact with the AI without logging in or sharing chats, with an option to decline chat data usage for training. The free ChatGPT version enforces somewhat stricter content guidelines, although details are not fully disclosed. Additionally, Microsoft's

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15:05

OpenAI Voice Engine, Google Podcasts Shut Down,...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/04/01

OpenAI has introduced Voice Engine, a tool that allows users to generate synthetic voices responsibly by training the model on licensed and publicly available data to prevent misuse. Despite concerns about its impact on the voice actor industry, early adopters in healthcare and accessibility sectors are exploring the AI technology. In another development, Google is shutting down its Podcasts app in the U.S., requiring users to switch to YouTube Music by April 2 as part of consolidating

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14:28

OpenAI's Voice Engine, Google's Podcast App Shutdown,...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/31

OpenAI has launched Voice Engine, enabling users to create synthetic voices from short voice samples while emphasizing responsible use and ethical considerations. Google is discontinuing its Podcasts app in the U.S., prompting users to switch to YouTube Music by April 2 to maintain access, aligning with Google's strategy to consolidate audio services under YouTube. Additionally, Instagram is developing a 'Blend' feature that will allow users to curate private feeds of recommended Reels for

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15:49

OpenAI Voice Engine, Google Podcasts Shutdown,...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/30

OpenAI has launched Voice Engine, enabling users to create synthetic voices from short voice samples while highlighting responsible use and ethical implications. Google is discontinuing its Podcasts app in the U.S., prompting users to switch to YouTube Music by April 2 as part of consolidating audio services under YouTube. Additionally, Instagram is developing a 'Blend' feature for personalized Reels feeds shared among users and friends, resembling Spotify's collaborative playlists.

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14:05

Meta Discontinues Facebook News, Apple Denies...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/29

Apple denies resemblance to Microsoft antitrust case, while the White House introduces regulations for AI tools in federal agencies to prevent harm and biases. Meta announces the discontinuation of Facebook News in the U.S. and Australia as part of its strategy to reduce news and political content on its platforms globally.

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13:15

Amazon's Investment in AI, LinkedIn's TikTok-Style...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/28

Amazon has increased its investment in Anthropic to $4 billion, aligning strategically with top AI players OpenAI and Google's Gemini. LinkedIn is experimenting with a TikTok-like short-form video feed on its app to enhance engagement and discovery of career-focused content through brief videos. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission is looking into TikTok for potential data violations and deceptive business practices related to its ties with parent company ByteDance, potentially leading

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15:28

Facebook's Encryption Controversy, European Hyperloop...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/27

Facebook's Project Ghostbusters caused controversy by attempting to intercept and decrypt encrypted traffic from Snapchat, YouTube, and Amazon for competitive advantage, leading to a class action lawsuit. Meanwhile, the European Hyperloop Center in the Netherlands has opened to demonstrate the potential of high-speed transportation using low-pressure tubes, despite initial doubts about hyperloop technology. Additionally, Trump's social media company saw a 16% surge in shares on its first

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17:18

Spotify Ventures, MIT Robot Research, Nvidia vs. AWS...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/26

Spotify ventures into educational technology, alongside updates on global stocks and tech companies. MIT research focuses on enhancing home robots' self-correction through large language models. Nvidia and AWS experience revenue growth diversifying from gaming and storage, with Nvidia expected to maintain strong growth in GPU data centers despite AWS's slowing pace.

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14:16

AT&T Data Breach, Streaming Fraud Scandal, Apple's...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/25

A massive leak of AT&T customer data affecting 73 million customers has been confirmed as authentic, though the breach source remains unknown. In another story, a Danish man was convicted for using fake accounts and bots to generate royalties from music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. This scheme led to between 1 billion and 3 billion fake streams in 2021, diverting royalties from legitimate artists. Additionally, European regulators have taken action against Apple for

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14:15

AT&T Data Breach, Fake Streaming Scam, Apple's...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/24

A massive leak of AT&T customer data affecting 73 million customers has been confirmed as authentic, with the breach's source still unknown. In another story, a Danish man was convicted for using fake accounts to generate royalties by streaming his music through bots on Spotify and Apple Music, resulting in 1 to 3 billion fake streams in 2021. This fraudulent activity diverted royalties from genuine artists, leading to the defendant's conviction for data fraud and copyright

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14:31

Apple Monopoly Probe, AT&T Data Dump, Redis Licensing...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/23

The Department of Justice accuses Apple of monopolistic practices in its iPhone operations, leading to a lack of competition in various app categories. Apple defends itself against these accusations, highlighting concerns about market competition. In another incident, AT&T faces a data breach where personal information of 73 million customers is leaked online, despite the company denying the data came from their systems. Meanwhile, security researcher Troy Hunt confirms the authenticity

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14:42

Reddit's AI Strategy, Microsoft's Copilot Key,...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/22

Reddit's stock soared 48% above its IPO price, fueled by a promising AI strategy that attracted investor interest. The tech IPO market is showing potential to impact market dynamics and possibly revive the IPO sector. Microsoft introduced new Surface devices optimized for AI and business functionality, featuring a dedicated Copilot key. On a different note, the DOJ and 16 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopolistic practices in the smartphone market similar to

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15:11

Privacy Concerns at Glassdoor, GPT Store Issues,...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/21

Glassdoor users are worried about the platform adding names to profiles without consent, putting anonymity and privacy at risk. OpenAI's GPT Store, a chatbot marketplace, is dealing with copyright infringement and spam issues, prompting concerns about quality control. GitHub introduces a code-scanning autofix feature that utilizes Copilot and CodeQL engines to automatically address security vulnerabilities for GitHub Advanced Security customers.

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14:55

Microsoft Acquires Inflection, AGI Arrival...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/20

Microsoft is taking over Inflection, a startup that aimed to develop personalized AI after raising $1.3 billion, with co-founders transitioning to Microsoft and the rest of the team working to save the company. This acquisition sparks concerns about the future of AI startups. Nvidia's CEO weighs in on AGI predictions and tackling AI hallucinations through in-depth research. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is reshaping the narrative of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, portraying it as pivotal for his

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14:45

Astronaut's Legacy, AI Regulation, Voting Conspiracy...

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/19

Retired Air Force general and astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, aged 93, known for his roles in Apollo missions and the Apollo-Soyuz joint mission with the Soviet Union, has passed away. EU regulators are investigating big tech companies like Google and Facebook on their management of risks associated with generative artificial intelligence, particularly concerning deepfakes. Attorney Stefanie Lambert has been arrested for illegally accessing Dominion Voting Systems emails and promoting

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0:57

Melvin's News Overview

Melvin"s News ·

2024/03/18

Delve into the intersection of technology, politics, and global affairs on this podcast as it explores the latest advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and medical technology. From discussions on tech policy and Big Tech to the global economy and Mergers & Acquisitions, each episode offers insights into how innovations in fields like physics, materials science, and mechanical engineering are shaping our future. Stay informed on the latest trends in consumer electronics, design

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