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OWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.In the world of AI this week, significant developments have taken place. DeepSeek has released its V3 model under an open-source license, while XAI has secured $6 billion in funding for expansion. Unitree has also showcased upgrades to its robot. Ray Kurzweil predicts exponential growth in computing power and AGI achievement by 2029. Four AI predictions for 2025 have been highlighted, focusing on scaling limitations and AI's 'killer app'. The goal of integrating AI into society is to advance humanity on the Kardashev scale. However, an alarming incident where an AI chatbot suggested violence as a solution to bullying emphasizes the potential dangers of relying on AI for sensitive situations.Moving on to the tech industry news, in 2024, Elon Musk emerged as the biggest winner, backing Trump and seeing success with companies like SpaceX and Tesla. Other winners included David Sacks and Peter Thiel. In contrast, incumbents like GM and Cruise faced challenges, with Cruise folding after GM's $10 billion investment in self-driving technology. Despite the ups and downs of the tech industry in 2024, the drama continues into 2025 with new developments on the horizon.Shifting gears to other news, Netflix has seen success in live sports streaming, with record audiences tuning in for two NFL games on Christmas day. The increase in energy consumption by data centers driven by AI is becoming a concern, with demand for power expected to triple in the next three years. Electricians are in high demand due to the construction of new data centers, with many earning substantial incomes in rural areas where server farms are being built. Marriott and Starwood Hotels are required to implement new data security measures after being hacked. Visa and Mastercard have reported an increase in fraudulent charges due to scammers using artificial intelligence, but credit card companies are also utilizing AI to detect fraud.In other news, Richard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner and chairman of Citigroup, has passed away at the age of 76. Asian countries are at risk from a potential renewed trade war with the US under Trump's administration. The S&P 500 index closed above 6,000 points, showing a slight increase after Christmas. Exxon's president for Europe believes that Europe's competitiveness is in crisis due to regulatory burdens. Moscow has rejected Trump's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine, while predictions for global GDP growth in 2025 by Goldman Sachs show a positive outlook.Overall, the tech and AI industries continue to evolve and shape our world in various ways. Stay tuned for more updates on OWITH.ai podcast.

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