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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The security of large language models (LLMs) is a major concern for IT professionals due to the numerous ways they can be attacked through jailbreaking. These attacks can lead to the disclosure of private information and bypassing security measures. The constant discovery of new jailbreaking methods, such as many shot jailbreaking, raises concerns about the lack of guarantees in the security of LLMs. With the widespread use of LLMs by millions of people and companies like OpenAI integrating them into various applications, the issue of security becomes more worrisome. It is challenging to keep the attack surface small for LLMs, making it difficult to ensure their security. Despite the potential benefits of secure AI, LLMs may never achieve complete security and trustworthiness.Microsoft and OpenAI are discussing a project called "Stargate" where Microsoft would invest $100 billion in building a supercomputing cluster to support OpenAI's advanced AI models. This project is seen as a significant shift towards capital-intensive AI industries and may influence corporate strategies and AI policy. The high cost of Stargate could impact the geopolitical landscape by deterring competitors and concentrating large companies in the AI market. The geopolitics of AI are also highlighted, with American companies investing heavily in AI models while China is subsidizing its internet companies' AI efforts to keep up.The EU and the US have differing regulations regarding AI safety, with the EU focusing on potential systemic risk models based on computing power and the US mandating reporting for models exceeding certain flops thresholds. The developments in AI research, regulation, and business are shaping the landscape of artificial intelligence across various industries.The text discusses the vulnerability of undersea cables in the Red Sea, which connect continents and carry important data. Damage to these cables in late February degraded internet connections in parts of East Africa and South Asia, with speculation that Yemen's Houthi rebels were responsible. Evidence suggests that a sinking cargo ship may have accidentally damaged the cables. The incident highlights the internet's resilience in routing around damage to ensure data transmission.Venture capital investment in thermal battery companies has increased significantly, with a 103.6% year-over-year increase in capital invested. Thermal battery startups are seeing a median post-money valuation increase of 81.9% year-over-year. Thermal batteries store heat energy in materials and can be used for heat or electricity generation, bridging the gap in industrial settings when wind or solar energy is not available.Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins was interviewed on the Leadership Next podcast about how Cisco consistently ranks near the top of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For list. Robbins attributes this success to a focus on transparency, communication, and treating employees well.The potential development of a $100 billion AI supercomputer called "Stargate" by Microsoft and OpenAI aims to accelerate humanity's approach to nuclear fusion. The U.S. government is looking to fast-track talks with tech companies to meet the growing demands for electricity to power AI data centers. The project could lead to advancements in AI technology, including the creation of AGI systems smarter than humans.Thank you for listening to OWITH.ai: the podcast that brings you the latest news in AI and technology.

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