• AI Updates, Tech Trends, and Market Insights: Good Morning from OWITH.ai

  • Jan 31 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
  • Podcast

AI Updates, Tech Trends, and Market Insights: Good Morning 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.Nation-state hacking groups are utilizing Google's Gemini chatbot to work more efficiently in cyber operations, though they have not yet used AI to create novel attack methods. The release of Deepseek's R1 and OpenAI's ChatGPT for government use raises concerns about potential misuse of AI in hacking and espionage operations. It is crucial to stay vigilant against emerging threats in the cybersecurity landscape.Customer feedback is essential for companies, and Unwrap, a customer intelligence platform founded in 2022, aims to make feedback actionable by using AI to analyze data from reviews, surveys, and social media. Unwrap's innovative approach has attracted clients like Microsoft and JetBlue. Recent venture deals in technology and startups, including funding rounds and acquisitions, showcase investments in various sectors like energy, grid technology, AI development, and security platforms.Microsoft reported strong quarterly results but a weaker-than-expected outlook, causing shares to fall. Meta exceeded Q4 earnings expectations but predicts a slowdown for the current quarter. Deepseek is facing scrutiny for inaccuracies and lack of safety guardrails in its AI model. Updates on other companies like GM, IBM, Softbank, Comcast, Tesla, Waymo, and startup closures in 2024 are also highlighted.The growing federal deficit, now at $32.2 trillion national debt, raises concerns among investors. CEO Bruce Lee of Keebeck Wealth Management suggests austerity measures to address the deficit. Other news includes Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's decision on interest rate cuts, Audi and Porsche considering U.S. manufacturing sites, and a potential export ban on Nvidia AI chips. Managing the deficit, aviation safety, economic policies like tariffs and interest rates are key challenges.Deepseek's open-source AI model, Deepseek-r1 has outperformed leading models like OpenAI's O1 and Meta's Llama. The success of Deepseek raises questions about the future of AI technology and the balance between open-source and closed-source models. Despite concerns about impact on Western closed-source business models, Deepseek's release has led to increased commoditization in the AI sector. CEO emphasizes enjoying the music and taking breaks in the fast-paced tech industry.

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