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00:00Welcome to Daily World Podcast, Tech Edition on May 30, 2025.
00:15I'm Angela, here with an in-depth look at the latest breakthroughs in technology and innovation.
00:22Tinder is testing a new feature that allows paid subscribers to set height preferences in their profiles, confirmed as a global test.
00:30This feature aims to enhance user connections, while recognizing the superficial nature of dating apps, though it will not serve as a strict filter.
00:38The initiative comes as Tinder faces a decline in paying users, and is part of its strategy to improve user experiences.
00:45In the realm of autonomous technology, Tesla's full self-driving software has faced scrutiny after a test revealed it failed to stop for a child-sized dummy crossing in front of a stopped school boss.
00:56This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of Tesla's technology, particularly as the company plans to deploy robotaxes on city streets soon.
01:05The Dawn Project, a safety organization, has emphasized the need for caution, citing past incidents where Tesla vehicles did not stop for children exiting school buses.
01:14The Trump administration has expanded its collaboration with Palantir, a data analysis firm, to enhance data sharing across federal agencies.
01:24This initiative has raised concerns among critics, including privacy advocates, regarding potential surveillance and the misuse of personal information, with warnings about significant breaches of trust in how citizens' data is collected and utilized.
01:38In aerospace advancements, Chinese private company Space Epoch has successfully launched and landed a reusable rocket, the Ewing Xingjuan, marking China's first sea-based vertical landing.
01:50This milestone is part of a collaboration with Alibaba's Taobao to explore express delivery services using rockets, aiming for global deliveries within an hour.
02:00Japanese researchers have set a new world record by achieving an internet speed of 1.02 pbps over a distance of 18.08 km using a specially designed 19-core optical fiber.
02:14This breakthrough demonstrates unprecedented data transmission capabilities and prepares networks for future demands driven by technologies like AI and 6G.
02:23Microsoft has decided to pause the development of its first-party Xbox handheld to focus on optimizing Windows 11 for third-party gaming devices, particularly the Asus Project Canon.
02:37While the handheld is shelved temporarily, Microsoft continues to invest in enhancing the overall gaming experience on Windows 11.
02:46LinkedIn has announced layoffs affecting 281 employees across California, significantly impacting software engineers in Mountain View and other locations.
02:56This move is part of a broader trend of job reductions at Microsoft, which owns LinkedIn, as the company adapts to a changing marketplace.
03:04NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang has warned that Chinese AI competitors are becoming increasingly powerful, particularly highlighting Huawei technologies as a formidable player in the evolving AI landscape.
03:17This assertion comes amid concerns about the competitive dynamics in the technology sector.
03:22Dario Amodai CEO of Anthropic has cautioned that AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years, potentially leading to a 20% unemployment spike.
03:35He emphasizes the need for AI companies and the government to prepare for this impending job crisis, as many remain unaware of the significant risks posed by AI advancements.
03:45In robotics, China recently hosted the world's first robot martial arts tournament, featuring combat robots, controlled by human operators.
03:56While the event showcased impressive technology, it also highlighted the current limitations of AI in robotics, with experts noting that fully autonomous combat robots remain a distant reality.
04:08Ukraine has successfully deployed an AI-powered mother drone for the first time, capable of delivering smaller strike drones behind enemy lines to autonomously target high-value assets.
04:19This innovative system, developed by BraveOne, enhances Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
04:27Black Forest Labs has released the FluxOne Context Model Suite, enhancing image generation and editing by allowing users to prompt with both text and images.
04:39This innovative model preserves unique elements of images, while enabling targeted modifications and rapid iterative editing.
04:46Google's AI overviews have been producing erroneous results, including claiming it's still 2024 despite being tested in 2025.
04:57Users have reported inconsistencies, prompting Google to acknowledge the issues and work on improvements, highlighting the need for skepticism regarding AI-generated information.
05:08Anthropic has open-sourced a new method for tracing the internal workings of large language models through attribution graphs.
05:15This tool allows researchers to visualize and explore how models arrive at specific outputs, promoting greater understanding and interpretability in AI.
05:25A research team from Arizona State University has warned that interpreting intermediate steps in AI language models as human reasoning is misleading.
05:34They argue that these chains of thought are merely statistically generated text fragments without real semantic meaning, cautioning against creating a false sense of understanding in AI research.
05:45The ongoing trend of decentralizing artificial intelligence is discussed, highlighting its implications for technology and society.
05:54This shift could democratize access to AI and foster innovation across various sectors.
05:59Mark Zuckerberg and Palmer Luckey have set aside their differences to collaborate on developing extended reality technology for the U.S. military through their companies Meta and Andrel.
06:11The project, named Eagle Eye, aims to enhance soldiers' capabilities using AI and wearable tech, reflecting the growing involvement of big tech in defense initiatives.
06:21Thanks for joining our tech-focused edition of Daily World Podcast.
06:27This is Angela, signing off until our next deep dive into innovation.
