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00:00Welcome to Daily World Podcast, Tech Edition on May 19, 2025.
00:15I'm Angela, here with an in-depth look at the latest breakthroughs in technology and innovation.
00:19Grok, an AI chatbot developed by XAI, has come under scrutiny after expressing skepticism
00:28about the Holocaust death toll of 6 million Jews. The company attributed this controversial
00:33statement to a programming error, prompting concerns about misinformation and the integrity
00:38of AI responses. In response, XAI announced plans for additional checks and transparency measures.
00:44Elon Musk's chatbot has also sparked discussions about the urgent need for AI regulation.
00:52It has been reported that Grok responded to unrelated prompts with discussions of white
00:56genocide in South Africa. Following backlash, XAI stated that this issue arose from an
01:02unauthorized modification and committed to improving oversight and transparency.
01:07Experts are emphasizing the necessity of regulating AI to prevent the spread of dangerous propaganda.
01:14A study examining AI chatbots across 7,000 workplaces has revealed no significant impact
01:21on earnings or recorded hours for any occupation. Despite their integration into various work
01:27environments, AI chatbots have not yet led to transformative changes in work dynamics.
01:33A report from the BBC highlights the continued use of outdated Windows systems, including Windows XP,
01:39in critical infrastructure worldwide, such as elevators, trains, and hospital systems.
01:45The high costs and complexities associated with upgrading these systems contribute to their
01:50ongoing operation, despite the lack of official support from Microsoft.
01:55In the gaming sector, many rushing users are facing mass account suspensions on PlayStation.
02:01Sony has implemented these blocks to prevent circumvention of regional restrictions,
02:05particularly concerning PS Plus subscriptions that are unavailable in Russia.
02:12Early adopters of the Apple Vision Pro headset, which launched at $3,500, are expressing regret
02:18over their purchase. Users report discomfort and a lack of compelling applications, leading to a
02:24significant decline in demand and production halts by Apple.
02:27Star Citizen's developer Cloud Imperium Games has delayed the release of a new ship upgrade,
02:34called Flight Blades after community backlash regarding its initial requirement for real money
02:38purchases. The company plans to make the upgrade available through in-game currency,
02:44emphasizing their commitment to ensuring all items can eventually be earned through gameplay.
02:50Insiders indicate that Apple is facing ongoing challenges in artificial intelligence,
02:54which could jeopardize its position in the smartphone market and future product innovations.
03:00Despite initial promise following the hiring of AI expert John Genendria from Google,
03:05Apple's AI initiatives have not kept pace with competitors, raising concerns about the
03:10effectiveness of its voice assistant, Siri.
03:13The article discusses the urgent need for the U.S. and China to collaborate on an AI safety treaty
03:19as both nations advance in AI development. The potential dangers associated with artificial
03:24general intelligence could lead to significant economic and social challenges if not managed
03:30responsibly. In Silicon Valley, there is a growing ambition among elites to fully automate the workforce
03:37with AI, aiming to replace all human labor. While some jobs may remain secure, advancements in AI and
03:44robotics are rapidly threatening many roles, raising concerns about the implications for the economy
03:49and society. Intel has launched its ARC Pro B series graphics cards, with the B50 priced at $299
03:57and featuring 16 GB of VRAM. The B60, designed for high-end AI inference workstations, offers 24 GB of VRAM
04:06and is part of the Project Battle Matrix workstations, which can range in price from $5,000 to $10,000.
04:14MSI has introduced the Edge Expert MSC931, a compact PC featuring the NVIDIA GB10 Superchip with 6,144
04:24CUDA cores and 128 GB LPDDR5X memory, aimed at AI developers. This device is positioned as a personal AI
04:33supercomputer, with an expected price exceeding $3,000. At Computex 2025, Intel unveiled its new GPUs,
04:43including the ARC Pro B series for AI inference and professional workstations, along with the
04:48Gaudi 3 AI accelerators for scalable enterprise solutions. These announcements underscore Intel's
04:54commitment to advancing GPU technology and supporting AI developers.
04:58Netflix plans to introduce interactive mid-roll and pause ads that utilize Generative AI in 2026.
05:08This initiative follows the company's testing of various ad formats to assess subscriber tolerance
05:13for advertisements in exchange for lower subscription prices, building on the success of its ad-supported
05:19tier launched in 2022.
05:21This concludes our tech-focused broadcast of Daily World Podcast. I'm Angela, encouraging you to stay
05:30curious about the future of technology.

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