• AI Geopolitics, OpenAI Drama, and LA Tech Community: A Recap from OWITH.ai

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
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AI Geopolitics, OpenAI Drama, and LA Tech Community: A Recap from OWITH.ai

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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.In recent AI geopolitics debate, Gary Marcus and China's Victor Gao covered topics like censorship, intelligence, tariffs, and more. Anthropics CEO Dario Amodei's essay on China and DeepSeek was also discussed, with Marcus providing insights. While some of Amodei's points are valid, Marcus believes focusing on innovative technology is key to success in the AI field.OpenAI is facing criticism for potentially breaking terms of service and intellectual property rights. The company is now being threatened by another company, DeepSeek, for similar actions at lower costs. Gary Marcus discusses these issues on CNBC's Squawk on the Street. Subscribe to Marcus on AI for more updates on the OpenAI drama.The LA Tech Community Cares Fund raised over $580,000 to provide emergency relief to Angelenos affected by devastating fires. Leaders like Josh Porter and Dustin Rosen spearheaded this initiative, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the LA tech ecosystem.The U.S. government is responding to DeepSeek's impact on the stock market, while RTX has a billion-dollar backlog in aviation and defense contracts. Block has launched an open-source AI agent called Goose, allowing developers to customize AI agents for various purposes. Other tech news updates include Apple's security vulnerabilities and AT&T's Q4 earnings beating expectations.Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman faces challenges in the housing market due to recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Despite these difficulties, Kelman emphasizes emotional support for employees. Other news includes updates on Fortune 500 companies and insights from top analysts.Experts at the World Economic Forum raised concerns about giving AI models agency and highlighted the risks of using AI agents like Salesforce's automation tasks. Workforce training in using AI tools effectively is crucial, along with international governance to regulate super powerful AI systems. President Trump's executive order on AI and developments in AI technology were also discussed.

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