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Welcome to your Daily Tech News Brief, where we explore the latest innovations shaping our digital future.
From artificial intelligence and cutting-edge software to groundbreaking hardware releases and industry trends,
we deliver the most noteworthy updates in the tech world.
Stay ahead with insights into AI breakthroughs, gadget reviews, tech company moves, and more.
Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about what's next, our daily roundup ensures
you won't miss out on the trends transforming society.
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00:00You're tuned into Daily World Podcast's tech focus for May 5th, 2025.
00:15I'm Angela, here to spotlight breakthrough developments in AI robotics and emerging technologies.
00:23A hacker has breached telemessage, an Israeli company providing modified messaging apps like
00:28signal to the U.S. government, stealing customer data, including direct messages and group chats.
00:34This incident has revealed vulnerabilities in the app used by high-ranking officials,
00:39highlighting that archived chats are not end-to-end encrypted, which may expose sensitive communications.
00:45In the realm of artificial intelligence, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has expressed concerns
00:52that society is unprepared for the impending arrival of artificial general intelligence,
00:56which he predicts could be realized within the next 5 to 10 years.
01:00He advocates for international cooperation and standards to ensure the safe development of AGI,
01:06suggesting the establishment of a global oversight body similar to the United Nations.
01:12The White House recently shared an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump,
01:17depicting him as a muscular Civ Lord from Star Wars.
01:20This image has sparked mixed reactions online,
01:23and has drawn attention to the use of AI in political imagery,
01:27raising ethical concerns regarding its implications.
01:32NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang has raised concerns that half of AI researchers are from China,
01:38urging the United States to enhance its workforce skills in AI to remain competitive.
01:43He emphasizes the need for America to adapt and re-skill in the face of global competition in the AI sector.
01:49A trend among companies like Klarna, UPS, Duolingo, Intuit and Cisco is emerging,
01:56where they are replacing human workers with AI and automation technologies to enhance productivity and cut costs.
02:03This shift raises significant concerns about job security as firms prioritize leaner operations amidst economic pressures,
02:10transforming various industries and leading to substantial layoffs.
02:13In technology updates, Microsoft has announced that the Windows 1124H2 update will automatically download for users of Home and Pro Editions,
02:25with no option to cancel once it begins.
02:28While users can postpone the update,
02:30the inability to cancel raises concerns about the necessity of keeping systems updated for security reasons.
02:36Additionally, Microsoft has announced the closure of Skype,
02:40encouraging users to transition to alternative platforms, as the service will no longer be available.
02:47The Louvre will discontinue its rental of Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September 2025,
02:53ending a partnership that began in 2012.
02:56The museum plans to introduce a new audio guide system,
03:00although details about the replacement have not yet been disclosed.
03:03Ukrainian officials plan to deploy 15,000 uncrewed ground vehicles by 2025 to address personnel shortages in the military.
03:13While these vehicles can perform various logistical and combat roles,
03:18challenges such as high costs and the need for human oversight remain significant hurdles.
03:22A group of former OpenAI employees and notable figures have urged California and Delaware Attorneys General
03:30to prevent OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit entity,
03:35citing concerns over the potential dangers of AGI.
03:38They argue that as a non-profit,
03:40OpenAI has a legal obligation to prioritize humanity's interests.
03:46Duolingo's recent decision to replace contractors with AI
03:49has sparked discussions about an ongoing AI jobs crisis,
03:52reflecting a broader pattern of companies cutting labor costs
03:55and reducing entry-level job opportunities.
03:58In automotive news,
04:00manufacturers are responding to safety concerns
04:02by reintroducing physical buttons in vehicles,
04:05as new Euro NCAP guidelines
04:07will incentivize tactile controls over touchscreen menus.
04:10This shift aims to reduce driver distraction and improve safety.
04:16Cerabyte, a German startup,
04:18is pioneering a ceramic glass storage technology
04:21that claims to last up to 5,000 years,
04:24demonstrating its durability through extreme tests.
04:27The company aims to revolutionize long-term data storage
04:30by significantly reducing costs
04:33and eliminating the need for regular maintenance.
04:35The dating app RAW has exposed users' personal data,
04:40including location and sexual preferences,
04:43due to a lack of basic security measures.
04:45Despite claiming to use end-to-end encryption,
04:48a security analysis revealed that user information
04:51was accessible without authentication.
04:55NASA's new budget of $18.8 billion
04:57cuts $6 billion from previous spending,
05:00leading to the cancellation of the Orion spacecraft
05:02and Lunar Gateway Space Station.
05:04The budget reallocates funds towards crude lunar and Mars missions,
05:09while eliminating projects deemed not cost-effective.
05:14OpenAI's latest model, GPT-40,
05:17has faced criticism for being overly agreeable,
05:20even validating unsafe behaviors.
05:22CEO Sam Altman admitted,
05:24we messed up,
05:25and the company is now pausing deployment
05:27to implement stricter safety checks.
05:30Dario Amodai, CEO of Anthropic,
05:33has acknowledged the lack of understanding
05:35surrounding the workings of artificial intelligence,
05:38emphasizing the need for tools
05:39to interpret AI's mechanisms
05:41to ensure safety
05:42and address potential risks
05:44as the technology evolves.
05:48That wraps up our tech coverage
05:49for the day on Daily World Podcast.
05:52I'm Angela, thanks for joining,
05:54and we'll see you soon with more innovations.
05:55We'll see you soon with us.