Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Eric Xing is leading an ambitious project at MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi to establish American-style research norms in AI, promoting open research and democratizing access to cutting-edge tools. The UAE aims to build soft power in AI through MBZUAI, positioning it as a competitor to elite institutions like MIT and Carnegie Mellon. Xing's emphasis on transparency in advanced AI reasoning models refle...
Jul 23, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 621
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Transitioning from geographic to virtual communities has been a significant evolution in the digital age. The impact of digitization and AI on various industries, especially publishing, has been profound. Legal implications like fair use laws and AI-generated content have also come into play. The historical evolution of human communication and the role of nation-states in controlling informa...
Jul 22, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 620
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.This week's highlights from Stratechery cover a range of topics, from the economic future of the web to coverage of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The articles delve into Cloudflare's Content Independence Day, basketball news, and the challenges of cooling computers to prevent overheating. In addition, there are updates on Google's acquisition of Windsurf and Nvidia's chip sales to Chin...
Jul 21, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 619
Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin
Jul 19, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 618
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. The International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) has brought together top AI researchers to share papers, discuss scaling up reinforcement learning, and explore the impact of Meta's hiring spree. Former Google researchers have also unveiled new AI agents like Asimov. The electric atmosphere at ICML is palpable as experts gather to shape the future of AI. Recent industry developments ...
Jul 18, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 617
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.H2Ok Innovations, a manufacturing tech startup founded by siblings Annie and David Lu, recently raised $12 million in Series A funding. The company provides precision automation solutions for big-name customers like AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Danone, and Unilever. Their goal is to optimize manufacturing processes through data collection and sensors to increase efficiency. The Lus, who come from a ...
Jul 17, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 616
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.New research suggests that coders may overestimate the efficiency gains of using AI coding assistants, sparking a debate on the actual benefits of AI in coding. While some studies show that AI tools like GitHub Copilot can help developers focus more on coding and less on project management, others point out challenges such as the need to review and clean up AI-generated code. Researchers fro...
Jul 16, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 615
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Tokenized stocks are becoming a popular trend in the fintech world, with high-profile announcements from companies like Robinhood, OpenAI, and SpaceX. While some argue that tokenized stocks make trading easier and more accessible, caution is advised due to potential risks associated with lack of oversight and disclosure for private companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledg...
Jul 15, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 614
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Tesla has announced that it will hold its annual shareholders meeting on November 6, following pressure from investors. The meeting will address questions about CEO Elon Musk's compensation and how the board plans to keep him engaged. In the UK, four individuals have been arrested in connection to major hacks at Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Meanwhile, job-seeking services Indeed ...
Jul 14, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 613
Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin
Jul 12, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 612
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. The growing concern of AI voice scams and deepfakes has raised awareness about the need for stronger security measures. With incidents like deepfakes impersonating high-profile individuals, organizations must deploy advanced security tools for identity verification. The rapid development of AI technology, with companies like XAI releasing innovative chatbots and browsers, signals a shift to...
Jul 11, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 611
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Transitioning from the rise of "vibe businesses" using AI avatars to assist in building websites and businesses, we move on to venture deals in the tech industry. From funding rounds for XPANCEO, Huspy, Centivax, and Honor Education to private equity deals like Astria Elevate acquiring Entro Communications, the tech industry is buzzing with activity. Exits and acquisitions like Tilia Holdin...
Jul 10, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 610
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Many companies use the benchmark of better than average human performance when deploying AI, but this may not always be appropriate, especially in high-risk domains like medical scans or self-driving cars where the most consequential decisions matter more than average performance. Achieving superhuman performance and human-like decision-making simultaneously is challenging for AI, raising q...
Jul 09, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 609
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. is heating up, with new tax provisions benefiting small businesses and sparks flying between Elon Musk and President Trump. The Trump tax and spending bill includes changes to capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses, prompting mixed reactions from investors and entrepreneurs. Musk's criticism of the bill led to the announc...
Jul 08, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 608
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. ## IBM launches new AI-powered automation tool for customer serviceIBM has recently announced the launch of a new AI-powered automation tool designed to improve customer service. The tool uses natural language processing to understand and respond to customer inquiries, helping to streamline the customer service process.## Google introduces new AI-powered language modelGoogle has introduced ...
Jul 07, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 607
Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin
Jul 05, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 606
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Accenture has warned of a potential 11-fold surge in carbon emissions from AI data centers by 2030, with a projected 3.4% increase in global emissions over the next five years. Despite these warnings, big tech companies are racing to build AI data centers, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizing the need for rapid expansion in the US to keep up with China in the AI race. The US government ...
Jul 04, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 605
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Shiv Rao, the CEO of Abridge, a healthcare AI startup, recently led a $300 million Series E funding round with investors including a16z and Khosla Ventures. The company is now valued at $5.3 billion and operates in over 150 enterprise health systems. Despite the company's growth and success, caution is advised about rushing into an IPO, as options need to be preserved for the future. Abridge...
Jul 03, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 604
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Ambrook, a farmer-focused software startup, recently raised $26.1 million in Series A funding to provide farmers and ranchers with specialized accounting software tailored to the unique needs of agricultural businesses. The company aims to help family farms thrive by offering tools for generational planning and efficient inventory management. Ambrook's software features real-time data track...
Jul 02, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 603
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The election of Zohran Mamdani as a mayoral candidate in New York City has caused a meltdown among the tech elite, with some comparing the city to San Francisco. Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, has proposed policies such as government-run grocery stores and freezing rent hikes, which has sparked backlash from tech figures like Tyler Winklevoss. The reaction mirrors the contempt that th...
Jul 01, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 602
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Recent developments in AI have been making waves. Tesla has launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, while elevenlabs has introduced voice-first AI tools. Google DeepMind has also unveiled AlphaGenome, showcasing the rapid progress in various sectors. Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky emphasized the importance of storytelling in AI-generated content, and a federal judge recently ruled on AI ...
Jun 30, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 601
Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin
Jun 28, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 600
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Steven Adler, a former OpenAI safety researcher, recently participated in a simulation organized by the AI Futures Project. The simulation aimed to explore the potential consequences of superintelligent AI systems emerging in the next few years. It highlighted power struggles between AI systems, emphasizing the need for monitoring AI communication channels and implementing control mechanisms...
Jun 27, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 599
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.##Title: Google unveils new AI language model Google recently announced the release of a new AI language model called LaMDA. LaMDA is designed to have more natural conversations and better understand the context of a conversation. This could have significant implications for improving chatbots and virtual assistants.##Title: Tesla's AI Day showcases advancements in self-driving technologyTes...
Jun 26, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 598
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. ## Google releases new AI tool to help with pronunciationGoogle has recently announced the launch of a new AI tool that aims to help users improve their pronunciation in different languages. The tool uses machine learning to analyze the user's speech and provide feedback on areas where they can improve. This is a great example of how AI can be used to assist with language learning and commu...
Jun 25, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 597
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Transitioning from the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) to the focus on the Big Five tech companies, it's clear that each company has its own strengths and challenges in the AI space. Meta's struggles with AI development and accusations of manipulating models contrast with Apple's basic capabilities and potential for growth through partnerships with companies like OpenAI. Google...
Jun 24, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 596
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Google has introduced Search Live with voice input for natural conversations. OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Record for live transcription and summarization. Elevenlabs now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) for conversational agents. Elon Musk discussed various AI topics at Y Combinator's AI Startup School. Data shows autonomous vehicles are becoming safer than human drivers. George Hotz ou...
Jun 23, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 595
Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin
Jun 21, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 594
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.##Title: AI helps detect wildfires before they spreadContent: Researchers have developed an AI system that can detect wildfires in their early stages. By analyzing satellite images, the system can identify signs of a wildfire before it spreads, allowing for faster response times and potentially saving lives.##Title: AI-powered robot assists with underwater explorationContent: A team of resea...
Jun 20, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 593
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.##Title: New AI technology helps in early detection of Parkinson's diseaseContent: Researchers have developed a new AI technology that can help in the early detection of Parkinson's disease. The technology analyzes voice recordings to identify vocal biomarkers that indicate the presence of the disease. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment strategies for patients....
Jun 19, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 592