Best Texas Tech Public Media Podcasts (2024)

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110. Pizza Meter - How Pizza Orders Predict War & Waffle House Index - They Unofficial FEMA Designation 47:30

12m ago47:30

47:30

Summary The conversation discusses the concept of the pizza meter, which suggests that an increase in pizza orders from government buildings can be indicative of important political or military events. The pizza meter has been observed to predict events such as the invasion of Grenada and Panama. The Pentagon has attempted to combat the pizza meter…

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Meta Reports Q1 2024 Earnings - DTH 4:51

11m ago4:51

4:51

Meta reporting better-than-expected Q1 2024 earnings, Micron receives $13.7 billion in US grants and loans to bolster its $125 billion US pledge, and TikTok removes questionable “task and reward” mechanism in the TikTok Lite app in the EU. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show…

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US President Signs Bill Requiring Bytedance to Divest - DTH 4:29

1h ago4:29

4:29

Qualcomm announces X Plus processor, Windows 11 users may see ads in their Start Menu, the FTC further restricts noncompete clauses. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Microsoft Launches The Next Version Of Its Lightweight AI Model - DTH 4:59

28m ago4:59

4:59

Amazon shuts down a California drone delivery location but opens another in Arizona, real-time responses are coming to Geminia for Android, and Microsoft launches the next version of its lightweight AI model. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 …

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Apple Quietly Acquired Datakalab in December - DTH 7:09

40m ago7:09

7:09

Meta announces Horizon OS will embrace 3rd party hardware developers, Embracer Group splits up its gaming divisions, Tinder announces "Share My Date". Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Apple Is Ordered To Remove Popular Messaging Apps From The Chinese App Store - DTH 4:51

5d ago4:51

4:51

Apple is ordered to remove popular messaging apps and Threads from the Chinese App Store, Meta permanently drops the price of the Meta Quest 2 to $199, and the bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. is picking up momentum. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show dire…

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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores 50:20

4h ago50:20

50:20

Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…

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An EU Privacy Watchdog Says Meta Should Give Users Free Options Without Targeted Ads - DTH 4:29

6h ago4:29

4:29

The U.S. House advances a bill requiring the government to get a warrant before purchasing data, an EU privacy watchdog says Meta should give users free options without targeted ads, and TikTok has started rolling out its photosharing Instagram rival. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and supp…

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Mandian Links Hacktivist Group Cyber Army of Russia To Sandworm - DTH 5:23

1d ago5:23

5:23

Google Maps adds more charging features for EV drivers, Snap plans to watermark AI images made with its tools, Take-Two halts some projects to cut costs. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Tesla Lays Off More Than 10% Of Its Global Workforce - DTH 4:30

8d ago4:30

4:30

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its global workforce - DTH, A judge dismisses some personal claims against Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, and YouTube is cracking down on 3rd party app blocking apps… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https…

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Samsung Regains Top Spot Over Apple in Global Market Shipments - DTH 5:54

3d ago5:54

5:54

Satellite connectivity coming to Google's Pixel 9 line, Samsung gets billions in US grants to expand Texas chip production, Adobe announces new AI tools for Premiere. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on A…

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Apple Nears Production Of The New M4 Processor With Focus On AI - DTH 4:49

6d ago4:49

4:49

Apple nears production of the new M4 Processor with focus on AI, Apple’s bid to dismiss a $1 billion lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 1500 UK developers is rejected, Meta has started testing Meta AI in WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger in India and Africa… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free fee…

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Apple Sent Threat Notifications To iPhone Users In 92 Countries - DTH 4:42

7d ago4:42

4:42

The Biden Administration announced a $110 million investment by US and Japanese companies in a joint AI research initiative, Amazon’s CEO said generative AI may be the largest technology transformation since the cloud and perhaps since the internet, and Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries… Link to Show Notes Support this…

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FCC's ISP "Nutrition Labels" Go Into Effect - DTH 5:27

8d ago5:27

5:27

NetEase and Microsoft agree to bring WoW and other Activision Blizzard titles back to China, ByteDance earnings soared in 2023, independent browser use is on the rise post-DMA. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. H…

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S2E5: Rethinking the U.S. Education System & Supporting Teachers w/ Matthew Ebert 1:15:18

14d ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Brian interviews Matthew Ebert, founder and principal of Ebert Educational Consulting and a former Baltimore Public School principal, about the state of the education system in the U.S. Matthew has 20+ years of experience in education, primarily focused on school leadership in urban settings. Matthew's consulting is grounded in his experiences as a…

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Google Makes Major Announcements At Its Google Next Conference - DTH 4:37

9d ago4:37

4:37

Google announced new Arm-based Tensor AI chips for data centers called Axion, Microsoft is investing $2.9 billion in data centers in Japan, and the Biden Administration will announce $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants to Samsung next week. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show d…

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Report: OpenAI's Whisper Model Transcribed A Million Hours Of YouTube - DTH 5:52

10d ago5:52

5:52

Apple updates App Store guidelines to allow game emulators in, TSMC gets US funding for more domestic production, Spotify experiments with AI-generated playlists. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast…

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Microsoft Expects Chinese-State-Backed Cyber Groups To Target 2024 Elections - DTH 4:35

13d ago4:35

4:35

Microsoft expects Chinese-state-backed cyber groups to target 2024 elections, Samsung expects first-quarter profits to jump 10-fold year-over-year, And Apple layoffs affect more than 700 Santa Clara, California-based employees. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? Y…

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The FCC Will Soon Vote On The Return Of Net Neutrality - DTH 5:06

14d ago5:06

5:06

The FCC votes on the return of net neutrality on April 25th, Big tech companies form a consortium to allay fears of AI job displacement, and Russia’s antitrust agency writes a letter to Apple asking why Russian iPhone users don’t have access to Russian banking and contactless apps. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth…

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TSMC Expected To Resume Production After Taiwan Earthquake - DTH 5:32

23d ago5:32

5:32

Stability AI launches stable Audio 2.0, Spotify to raise Premium tier prices in multiple markets, Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra model seems imminent. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel 1:01:33

15d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…

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Microsoft Is Testing A New Xbox AI Chatbot For Customer Service - DTH 4:29

16d ago4:29

4:29

Microsoft is testing a new Xbox AI chatbot for customer service, Discord is bringing advertising to the platform, and Amazon is trying to attract new startup customers to AWS with free AI credits… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: htt…

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S2E4: Qigong, Sound Therapy and Natural Healing Practices w/ Jennie Chan, Founder of Spectra Wellbeing 53:14

23d ago53:14

53:14

Brian interviews Jennie Chan, a Chinese medicine practitioner, Qigong (pronounced chee-guhng) instructor and founder of Spectra Wellbeing, a wellness company promoting the practice of Qigong in individivual and group settings. Brian and Jennie explore her personal story from high-powered, high-stress finance professional to traditional medicine pra…

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Google To Destroy Billions of Data From Class Action Chrome Browsing Lawsuit - DTH 6:37

24d ago6:37

6:37

Gmail is 20! Microsoft unbundles Teams from Office wordwide, does Apple Podcasts give special treatment to creators who pay for Podcast Subscriptions? Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Apple Is Releasing New iPads In Early May - DTH 4:54

28d ago4:54

4:54

FTX crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for defrauding customers, investors, and lenders of $11 billion, Apple is releasing new iPads in early May, and Meta is sunsetting Facebook News in the U.S. and Australia. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free fee…

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Florent Daudens: Building an AI-Literate Newsroom at Radio Canada 1:08:28

20d ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Florent Daudens, the outgoing Director of Newsgathering and Deployment at Canada's National Public Broadcaster, Radio-Canada, joins Nikita Roy to share how he led AI literacy initiatives in their newsroom. In his role, Florent focused on enhancing the news department with AI as well as managing operations across national, parliamentary, and foreign…

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Google Will Allow You To Build Travel Itineraries With AI - DTH 4:35

28d ago4:35

4:35

Google is updating Search Generative Experience to allow it to build travel itineraries, Samsung was unable to close a deal with Apple to create the screens for the 2024 iPhone SE 4, and Amazon makes its biggest outside investment into AI startup Antropic. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and…

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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius 59:46

21d ago59:46

59:46

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…

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Hulu Content Library Comes to Disney+ - DTH 5:21

29d ago5:21

5:21

Apple announces WWDC dates, Canva and Affinity promise users that they won’t force payment subscriptions, Google researchers say zero-days are on the rise. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Microsoft Names Pavan Davuluri New Chief Of Windows And Surface - DTH 5:11

23d ago5:11

5:11

Microsoft names Pavan Davuluri new chief of Windows and Surface, Elon Musk mandates Full Self Driving test rides for all U.S. Tesla purchases, and Meta rolls out a default opt-out setting that limits recommendations of “political content” to Instagram and Threads. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free …

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European Commission Probes Apple, Google, Meta Under New DMA Rules - DTH 4:31

24d ago4:31

4:31

Apple CEO Tim Cook says Vision Pro is coming to Chinese market this year, Florida Gov. DeSantis signs new teen social media bill into law, China introduces new restrictions on US-based microprocessors. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https:…

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S2E3: How Demographic Shifts Are Changing Politics, Business, Culture and Society w/ Bradley Schurman, Founder and CEO of Human Change 1:07:29

25d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Brian welcomes demographic consultant, Bradley Schurman, back to the series for an updated and in-depth conversation on how key demographic trends are likely to impact politics, business, culture and societies around the world in the years to come. Bradley stands at the forefront of navigating the complexities of demographic evolution as the vision…

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Microsoft Unveiled Its First AI-Powered Surface PCs - DTH 4:48

27d ago4:48

4:48

Microsoft unveiled its first AI-powered Surface PCs for commercial and business customers, Apple held talks with Baidu about using its AI technology in China, and Threads fediverse beta is available in Japan, Canada, and the U.S. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly?…

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The US DOJ Files An Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple - DTH 4:26

28d ago4:26

4:26

The Department of Just filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group join Epic Games’ protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction, and Reddit set its IPO price at $34 per share. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directl…

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Intel will get almost $20 billion from US - DTH 5:05

29d ago5:05

5:05

GPT 5 may arrive by summer, Fitbit gets an AI, and Facebook improves its "Poke" feature. Get show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Meta Nearly Halves Its Ad-Free Subscription Rates In The EU - DTH 4:23

1M ago4:23

4:23

DOJ to Push for TikTok Divestiture in Senate Briefings, Nvidia unveils the world’s most powerful AI chip, and Meta nearly halves its ad-free subscription rates in the EU. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth.…

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Report: Apple In Negotiations With Google for AI - DTH 5:05

1M ago5:05

5:05

Sony PSVR2 not selling well, Google reachers develop VLOGGER, Google changes Fitbit naming. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S2E2: Populism, Nationalism and the Rule of Law in Europe with Professor Carlo Ruzza 1:08:17

1M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Brian is joined by Carlo Ruzza, Senior Professor of Political Sociology at the University of Trento School of International Studies, for a conversation on populism, nationalism, the rule of law and their interplay in the global political landscape. Carlo provides insights into the definitions and interpretations of these concepts and discusses how …

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The SCOTUS Will Hear A Case Which Could Determine How The Government And Social Media Platforms Communicate - DTH 4:48

1M ago4:48

4:48

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine how the government and social media platforms communicate, European lawmakers want Meta to scrap its “consent or pay” tactic, And Spotify says Apple is ignoring its app updates which now include pricing information. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want…

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Ezra Eeman: Navigating the AI Frontier at the Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO 39:05

1M ago39:05

39:05

Ezra Eeman, the Director of Strategy & Innovation at the Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO joins Nikita Roy to discuss NPO's AI strategy, revealing the complexities of navigating this frontier within a decentralized network of 13 broadcasters. From leveraging AI for accessibility and efficiency to cautious experiments with synthetic voices and avatars, …

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Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Intends To Buy TikTok - DTH 4:39

1M ago4:39

4:39

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is putting together an investment team to buy TikTok, OpenAI’s CTO said that Sora will be available possibly in a few months, and Amazon’s new AI feature is enabling sellers to create product pages from their websites. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free f…

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EU Parliament Passes AI Act - DTH 5:06

1M ago5:06

5:06

US House passed measure to force TikTok sale, music videos come to Spotify, Microsoft announces pricing model for Copilot for Security chatbot. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Apple Will Allow Developers To Distribute Apps Via The Web - DTH 4:53

1M ago4:53

4:53

Apple will allow developers to distribute apps via the web in the EU, Google has started rolling out restrictions on Gemini to limit surfacing answers about election-related queries, and Intel survived a bid to halt millions in sales to China-based electronics giant Huawei… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want a…

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Report: Some Car Manufacturers Are Using Driving Habits To Raise Insurance Rates 6:31

1M ago6:31

6:31

Qualcomm sets March 18th as new flagship processor date, Airbnb revokes indoor camera host privileges, Nvidia faces class action lawsuit from authors. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Microsoft Says A Russian State-Backed Hacking Group Gained Access To Source Code - DTH 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

Russian state-backed hacking group Midnight Blizzard gained access to Microsoft source code, Rivian surprise announces that Rivian R2 hatchback, visonOS 1.1 for the Apple Vision Pro is now available to all users… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just…

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The EU Is Investigating Apple’s Termination of Epic Games Developer Account - DTH 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

The EU is looking into why Apple terminated Epic Games’ developer account preventing it from creating a third-party App Store on iOS, Elon Musk is removing like, repost, and favorite counts for X, Google announced a plan for Google Play DMA compliance in Europe which which will include two new fees… Link to Show Notes Support this show http://suppo…

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S2E1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Uses, Risks & Ethics for Startups & Tech Companies w/ Peyman Pouryekta 54:11

1M ago54:11

54:11

Peyman Pouryekta is a consultant and advisor to tech industry startups, helping them create stronger, more focused teams and leaders. In recent years, Peyman has worked with venture capital firms, directly with startups as a strategic advisor and has served in C-Level positions. In these roles, Peyman coaches his clients how to set strategy, develo…

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OpenAI Says Musk Argument Over Openness Is Invalid - DTH 6:44

1M ago6:44

6:44

Apple will geolocate EU users in iOS 17.4 to comply with DMA rules, AI researchers want safe harbor when testing and investigating AI tools, Microsoft engineer says Copilot Designer tool is problematic. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https…

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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channel and you can also check out the website for blogs, etc…

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Russia And China Propose Putting A Nuclear Power Plant On The Moon - DTH 4:24

2M ago4:24

4:24

Russia and China propose putting a nuclear power plant on the Moon, Microsoft seeks to have parts of The New York Times copyright infringement case against it and OpenAI dismissed, and former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for severance pay. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the …

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