OWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The email is announcing the 100th edition of the weekly top picks column, where an "ask me anything" session with the author, Alberto Romero, is happening. Readers are encouraged to ask any questions they have about AI, running a newsletter, common misunderstandings about AI, and other topics. Some suggested questions are provided to help get the conversation started. The author will be available all day to answer questions.President Donald Trump revealed on social media that his January executive order directed his presidential working group to create a U.S. crypto reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA. This announcement caused a frenzy in the market, leading to double-digit gains in most digital assets. The move reaffirms the Trump administration's support for the crypto industry, as evidenced by dropping SEC cases and naming David Sacks as the AI and crypto czar.Apple's AI efforts are facing a crisis as they are lagging behind competitors like Amazon's Alexa. The next Siri update, expected in May, aims to merge legacy commands and advanced queries to create a more competitive and conversational assistant. However, sources within Apple's AI division suggest that a truly modernized version of Siri won't be available until 2027.Skype, once a dominant player in the telecommunications market with over 300 million monthly users, will be discontinued by Microsoft on May 5th. The service revolutionized international calling but failed to innovate and adapt to changing technologies over the years. Microsoft's focus will now shift towards its team communication platform.In other news, Mastercard exits a deal with a top VC firm in Africa, China warns AI leaders against traveling to the US, Pinterest fights fake content with AI, Softbank considers borrowing $16 billion for AI investments, and Sensei Ag struggles to make an impact in modernizing agriculture with technology.Oleksandr Kosovan, CEO of Kyiv-based MacPaw, is continuing to grow his company despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine's economy and tech sector have shown resilience, with MacPaw still growing, albeit at a slower pace. Kosovan has moved some employees and his family out of the country for safety. Despite the challenges faced by Ukraine's business leaders, Kosovan wants to showcase the strength of Ukraine's tech sector and has commissioned a book on Ukrainian innovation in IT.In other news, Anne Wojcicki is trying to buy back 23andMe, the Atlanta Fed predicts GDP contraction in the US, and BofA remains bullish on Nvidia stock. The markets showed mixed reactions, with the S&P 500 closing up but down for February, while Bitcoin regained ground after President Trump mentioned a national crypto reserve. Analysts are monitoring recession chances, global credit trends, and Nvidia's performance. In geopolitical news, Russia is content with the current situation, while Europe is scrambling for a plan in response to the conflict in Ukraine. RFK Jr. urged measles vaccinations, and Anora was a big winner at the Oscars.

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