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00:00Thanks for joining Daily World Podcast's technology report on June 17, 2025.
00:15I'm Angela, here to decode the newest tech trends and innovations.
00:21The Trump Organization has launched a new mobile service plan along with the T1 phone,
00:26a gold mobile device made in America.
00:28However, early attempts to pre-order the phone have encountered issues,
00:33with users reporting website errors and incorrect charges to their credit cards,
00:37raising questions about the ordering process and product delivery.
00:41The T1 phone is priced at $499, but concerns about its specifications and the reliability of its
00:47Made in the USA claim have emerged, casting doubt on its market viability.
00:53In conjunction with this, Trump Mobile has introduced a prepaid wireless plan
00:58priced at $47.45 per month.
01:01This plan, which offers unlimited talk, texting, and 20GB of high-speed data,
01:07is considered overpriced, compared to other market options that provide better value without questionable extras.
01:13Shifting focus to the technology sector, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has expressed skepticism regarding the current value generated by artificial intelligence.
01:25He emphasizes the need to focus on real-world economic impacts, rather than pursuing unrealistic milestones like artificial general intelligence.
01:33Nadella argues that genuine productivity growth will become apparent only when AI significantly contributes to economic acceleration,
01:41a situation that has yet to materialize.
01:43In a related development, the German state of Schleswig-Holstein is transitioning from Microsoft software to Linux and open-source programs,
01:53impacting around 30,000 employees.
01:55This move reflects a broader trend among European governments seeking digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on U.S. tech companies due to data security and geopolitical concerns.
02:07Meanwhile, Microsoft has inadvertently replaced the Windows 11 startup sound with that of Windows Vista in a recent test bill.
02:15The company is currently addressing this error, while users have shown nostalgia for the unexpected throwback.
02:23Amid these developments, the San Francisco Police Department has accepted a $9.4 million donation to expand its drone program.
02:31This funding will enhance surveillance capabilities and support the real-time investigation center, allowing for improved crime detection and assistance to firefighters.
02:41In the realm of cybersecurity, hackers have shifted their focus to U.S. insurance companies, employing tactics similar to those used in previous retail attacks.
02:51The group known as Scattered Spider has been linked to multiple cyber attacks, prompting warnings for insurance companies to bolster their cybersecurity measures, particularly against social engineering attempts.
03:02On a different note, WhatsApp is set to introduce ads through its stories like Status Feature, allowing businesses to display sponsored content alongside user updates.
03:14Meta aims to tailor these ads to user interests, while ensuring that personal chats remain unaffected.
03:21Finland has launched the world's largest sand-based battery, which utilizes crushed soapstone to store heat generated from renewable electricity.
03:28This innovative thermal energy storage system is expected to reduce carbon emissions significantly by decreasing reliance on oil and wood chips for heating, presenting an economically viable solution for energy storage.
03:43OpenAI has secured a $200 million contract with the U.S. Defense Department to develop AI tools aimed at addressing national security challenges.
03:52In a notable trend, California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would prevent companies from making employment decisions solely based on AI recommendations, requiring human oversight.
04:13This proposal has faced opposition from business groups, while supporters highlight the need for accountability in automated systems.
04:20Lastly, the launch of OpenAI's chat GPT has raised concerns among academics regarding the potential contamination of AI training data, likening it to the environmental impact of atomic bond tests.
04:34Researchers warn that the proliferation of AI models trained on synthetic data could lead to reliability issues in future AI systems.
04:41MagCache has announced the integration of Chroma support, enhancing its capabilities as a training-free caching approach aimed at improving inference speed for video and image diffusion models.
04:55This update allows users to seamlessly connect MagCache with comfy UI-native nodes, resulting in significant acceleration in model performance while preserving visual quality.
05:06In related technology news, OpenAI has appointed Joaquin Eskitaneta Enus Candela as its new head of recruiting.
05:15Candela emphasized the critical need for the company to attract top talent in the face of fierce competition within the AI industry.
05:22He noted the unprecedented pressure on OpenAI to grow rapidly, particularly as it competes with major players like Amazon and Meta, and aims to build a strong, mission-focused team to further advance OpenAI's objectives.
05:35We've reached the end of our technology coverage on Daily World Podcast.
05:42I'm Angela, keep innovating, and we'll see you in the next broadcast.
