00:00you're tuned into daily world podcasts tech focus for june 18th 2025 i'm angela here to
00:17spotlight breakthrough developments in ai robotics and emerging technologies
00:21google has intensified its efforts against ad blockers on youtube
00:27intentionally slowing down video playback for users with ad blockers installed
00:31this has resulted in interruptions and black screens during videos users are prompted to
00:37disable ad blockers or risk being blocked from watching content as part of google's campaign
00:41to enforce its terms of service and promote subscriptions to youtube premium this strategy
00:47has created a dynamic between google and users who seek to avoid advertisements nintendo is taking
00:54a firm stance against piracy by permanently banning switch to consoles from online services if they
01:00detect the use of make flash cartridges these cartridges enable the playing of pirated or copied
01:05games the ban affects the hardware itself preventing access to nintendo accounts and online features
01:12and a factory reset can render the console unusable this reflects nintendo's ongoing efforts to combat
01:19unauthorized game copying on its fastest selling console users of the mig flash cartridge for switch
01:272 have reported bans from nintendo's online servers even when using backups of legally owned games
01:34nintendo appears to have the capability to detect the use of these cartridges likely through cryptographic
01:39signatures the developers of mig flash have issued warnings about the risk of bans if the device is not
01:46strictly used with personal game backups in iran state television has urged citizens to delete whatsapp
01:54from their devices accusing the messaging platform of sending user data to israel without providing
01:59evidence whatsapp owned by meta has denied these claims emphasizing its commitment to end to end
02:05encryption and user privacy experts have raised concerns about metadata and data sovereignty noting iran's
02:12history of blocking social media platforms amid political unrest the recent signalgate 2.0 incident
02:20has highlighted the risks associated with creating backdoors in encrypted communication apps a compromised
02:26version of signal used by u.s officials was hacked due to weakened security measures this incident underscores
02:32the argument that any backdoor even if intended for legitimate use can be exploited by malicious actors
02:38experts recommend that governments focus on enhancing targeted law enforcement capabilities without
02:44undermining encryption finland has launched the world's largest sand battery a thermal energy storage
02:51system that utilizes crushed soapstone to store heat generated from renewable electricity this innovative
02:57battery can hold 1 000 megawatt hours of heat for weeks significantly reducing carbon emissions and
03:03reliance on fossil fuels for district heating in the town of pornen the technology presents a cost-effective
03:09solution for renewable energy storage with the potential to transform heating systems and support cleaner energy grids
03:17several european governments including denmark schleswig-holstein barcelona munich vienna and various
03:23french national institutions are transitioning from microsoft products to open source software such as linux and libra office
03:30this shift aims to enhance digital sovereignty reduce costs and improve data privacy
03:36reflecting broader political and economic motivations toward technological independence and transparency in the public sector
03:45elon musk has criticized his ai chatbot grok after it indicated that right-wing political violence in the united states
03:52has been more frequent and deadly than left-wing violence since 2016 referencing events like the january 6 capital riot
04:00musk labeled the response a major fail accusing the chatbot of echoing mainstream media narratives
04:06this incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining political neutrality and addressing bias in ai systems
04:14the co-founder of crea is considering open sourcing a new model developed in collaboration with black forest labs
04:21this potential move could promote community collaboration and innovation by making the model accessible to a broader audience
04:29you've been listening to daily world podcast technology update i'm angela signing off until next time
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