00:00Hello, tech enthusiasts. This is Daily World Podcast's technology update for June 20,
00:152025. I'm Angela, bringing you the latest from Silicon Valley and beyond.
00:23Researchers at Japan's Riken Institute have made a significant breakthrough in hydrogen production
00:28by developing a manganese oxide catalyst with a modified 3D structure. This innovation enhances
00:34the efficiency and durability of PM electrolyzers, enabling them to produce 10 times more hydrogen
00:39compared to previous non-noble metal catalysts. This advancement could lead to more sustainable
00:45and cost-effective green hydrogen production, avoiding the reliance on rare and expensive
00:49metals like iridium. In the realm of artificial intelligence, Google is utilizing its extensive
00:56library of 20 billion YouTube videos to train its AI models, including Gemini and VO3.
01:03While YouTube claims it uses only a subset of videos and respects creator agreements,
01:08many content creators are unaware that their videos are being used for AI training.
01:13This situation raises questions about intellectual property rights and fair compensation for creators,
01:18as Google has not provided an option for users to opt out of this AI training process.
01:23A massive data breach has been confirmed, exposing nearly 16 billion login credentials from major
01:31platforms such as Apple, Facebook and Google. This incident, attributed to multiple infostealers,
01:37underscores the pressing need for improved password management and secure technologies like
01:42PASCIs. Experts are advocating for users to adopt password managers and switch to PASCIs to enhance
01:48their account security. The concept of fail small rather than fail fast has emerged in discussion
01:56surrounding SpaceX's recent failure. This approach emphasizes minimizing costs and accelerating learning
02:02through effective early-stage testing and failure modeling. The call for leadership that fosters
02:08accountability and views mistakes as learning opportunities is gaining traction. A whistleblower from
02:15Palantir has revealed the company's involvement in controversial government contracts related to
02:19surveillance and military applications, particularly affecting vulnerable communities.
02:24The whistleblower's account highlights Palantir's connections to political power and raises ethical
02:29concerns about its influence over government data and AI deployment, urging public awareness and action
02:35against the normalization of surveillance.
02:38In aerospace, Honda's research and development subsidiary has successfully tested a reusable rocket,
02:44reaching an altitude of 890 feet, and landing within 14 inches of its target.
02:50The nearly 21-foot-tall rocket flew for 56.6 seconds at a facility in Teiketown, Japan,
02:56with ambitions for suborbital flight by 2029, aiming to leverage this technology for satellite deployment.
03:04NVIDIA has joined forces with Bill Gates and HD Hyundai to invest $650 million in TerraPower,
03:11a startup focused on developing small modular nuclear reactors for powering data centers.
03:17This investment reflects a broader trend among tech giants seeking reliable, clean energy sources for
03:22their energy-intensive AI data centers. TerraPower's Natrium plant in Wyoming is currently under construction,
03:30pending regulatory approval, with power production anticipated by 2030.
03:34A lawsuit has been filed against Waymo following an incident in San Francisco, where a passenger in a
03:42Waymo robotaxi opened a door into a bike lane, resulting in severe injuries to a cyclist.
03:48The lawsuit claims a malfunction or design flaw in Waymo's safe exit system, and suggests that the
03:54company prioritizes profit over cyclist safety, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of
04:00autonomous vehicles in urban environments. The reported 16 billion credentials leak is not a new
04:07breach, but a compilation of previously stolen credentials from InfosDealer malware and past
04:12breaches. These credentials have been circulating for years, and were recently refackaged into a large
04:18database that was briefly exposed online. Users are advised to maintain strong cybersecurity practices,
04:25including using unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.
04:31In the electric vehicle market, China is poised to lead global sales, with projections indicating that EV sales
04:37will soon surpass total vehicle sales in the United States. This growth is driven by lower costs and strong
04:44manufacturing capabilities. However, the U.S. market is experiencing a slowdown in EV adoption due to
04:50regulatory changes, which may impact global forecasts. Rising gasoline prices amid tensions in the Middle
04:57East could further enhance the appeal of affordable Chinese EVs worldwide.
05:03OpenAI has issued a warning regarding the imminent development of AI models that could be used as
05:09bioweapons. The company emphasizes the potential risks associated with these advanced models, calling for
05:15careful monitoring and regulation to prevent misuse. In advancements in AI technology, researchers at Brown
05:23University have developed a project using an online game called Click Me to help AI systems perceive images
05:29more like humans. This initiative aims to align AI decision-making with human visual perception, enhancing
05:37reliability and interpretability in applications such as medicine and self-driving cars.
05:42South Korea is advancing its AI capabilities with the establishment of a dedicated government AI unit and the
05:50appointment of a senior presidential secretary for AI policy. The country is focusing on sovereign AI systems,
05:57supported by AW 100 trillion investment and a partnership between SK Group and AWS to create the largest AI data center in
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