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.
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