Oliver's News

Jul 17 2024 101 ep.

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AI Talent Poaching Probe, Fake Bitcoin Creator Charges, Guaranteed Income Debate

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 British regulators are investigating Microsoft's hiring practices from AI startup Inflection AI due to potential competition concerns in the AI market. The scrutiny is part of a larger trend of tech companies acquiring talent and products from startups with

Trump's VP Pick, MLB Batting Struggles, Biden's Rent Cap Proposal

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the 2024 election, emphasizing Vance's background in venture capitalism and political connections, including ties to influential figures like Peter Thiel and Steve Case

Cybersecurity Mega Deal, Political Violence History, Remembering Jacoby Jones

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 Google's parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced negotiations to purchase cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date. Wiz specializes in AI-powered cloud-based cybersecurity solutions with real-time thr

MENA Startup Boom, A.I. Economic Impact Debate, Survivalist Compounds Trend

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 The Middle East and North Africa region's startup ecosystem is thriving with various accelerator programs, funding injections, and strategic investments, such as Egypt's Raya FutureTECH and Maalexi's $1 million venture debt. Noteworthy developments include

Robotics Funding, AI's Environmental Impact, Biden's NATO Summit Scrutiny

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 Standard Bots Inc., a startup specializing in advanced robotic arms, secures $63 million in funding for their flagship product, the RO1, which features advanced AI capabilities. The growth of AI technology is linked to increased energy consumption and emiss

Child-Safe AI Design, Massive Copper Discovery, College Athletes' Pay Debate

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 This summary encompasses various topics: Firstly, it discusses the significance of child-safe design in large language models (LLMs) used in AI systems to ensure appropriate interactions for children. Secondly, it highlights KoBold Metals' use of advanced A

AMD's European AI Takeover, Hazardous Navigation Apps, Venture Capital's Transformative Landscape

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 AMD has made a significant move by acquiring Finnish AI startup Silo AI for $665 million, marking the largest takeover in Europe. The acquisition aims to strengthen AMD's AI services to compete with Nvidia, allowing Silo's team to leverage AMD's software to

Cyber Breach Investigation Innovation, Ukrainian Sports Disruption, Bank Insurance Risk

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 Startup Command Zero Inc. has raised $21 million to launch a platform focusing on improving cyber breach investigations by automating processes, utilizing natural language prompts for data analysis, and visualizing investigation phases. Meanwhile, the Russi

Paramount-Skydance Merger, Record-breaking Run, IIT Madras Innovation

Listen (with more features!) on the PocketPod iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketpod-personal-podcasts/id6502619728 Paramount and Skydance merge, leading to a shift in ownership from the Redstone family to David Ellison, impacting CBS and Nickelodeon. Faith Kipyegon of Kenya breaks the world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Diamond League in Paris, with other