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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Global Tech, Political Shifts, and AI Innovations: Your Essential OWITH.ai Update

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.##Starting with news from the venture capital world, David Tisch's BoxGroup has raised an impressive $550 million across two new funds, marking a significant achievement in its 16-year history. BoxGroup's unique strategy focuses on participating in a wide array of early-stage rounds, which has led to a diversified portfolio that includes companies like Ramp, Stripe, Plaid, and Airtable. The recent funding is split between BoxGroup Seven, an early-stage vehicle, and BoxGroup Leaven, an opportunity fund for follow-on investments. Tisch emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships over geographical constraints, helping the firm to build a portfolio rivaling top incubators like Y Combinator. Despite increasing competition for limited partner dollars, BoxGroup remains committed to its consistent approach.Transitioning to the tech infrastructure realm, a significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on October 21, 2025, disrupted numerous internet services globally. The incident affected major platforms such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Lyft, Reddit, and Zoom, sparking debates about the concentration of internet services under Amazon's control. This outage underscores the risks of centralized internet infrastructure. Simultaneously, OpenAI is working with Hollywood actor unions and talent agencies to address deepfake issues following the release of its Sora 2 video generation AI model. The company aims to protect artists' rights after facing backlash over unauthorized clips.Meanwhile, the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is scrutinizing a proposed $3.7 billion merger between Getty Images and Shutterstock due to potential competition concerns. Additional tech news includes Anthropic launching AI tools for life sciences research and Science Corp.'s brain-computer interface restoring vision in some blind patients. Google is testing pre-release Pixel hardware with select testers, and Ticketmaster faces scrutiny over account limitations related to scalping.##In a historic political development, Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister. Known for her conservative views, Takaichi plans to boost defense spending and reduce taxes. In the business sphere, Coach CEO Todd Kahn discusses the brand's success with Gen Z consumers in China, highlighting the strategic use of social media and affordable luxury offerings.Apple's iPhone 17 has experienced robust sales, particularly in China, boosting Apple's market capitalization. In international trade news, the U.S. and Australia have signed an $8.5 billion deal to enhance rare earth production, aiming to counter China's dominance in the supply chain. Meanwhile, OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy predicts it will take about a decade for AI agents to reach human-level intelligence.##On the startup front, Magic, an AI-powered loyalty startup, has raised $10 million in seed funding to revolutionize customer relationship management in the restaurant industry. The startup's first product, Loyalist, uses AI to personalize guest experiences and enhance retention. Founded by Maggie Tang, Magic aims to modernize CRM tools in hospitality by leveraging customer data for tailored experiences.In other venture deals, Brook.ai secured $28 million for its remote healthcare platform, and Planera raised $8 million for construction project management solutions. These developments highlight the growing interest in AI-driven solutions across various sectors.##Turning to global tech developments, the Chinese government has accused American hackers of targeting its national timekeeping agency, underscoring the strategic importance of timekeeping for infrasThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    5 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    AI Advances, Geopolitical Shifts, and Media Mergers: This Week's Tech Insights

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.This week marks the launch of a new site called Sharp Text, by Andrew Sharp, known for his podcasts Sharp Tech, Sharp China, and Greatest of All Talk. Before venturing into podcasting, Andrew was a talented writer focusing on tech and China-related topics. His first article addresses the question posed by President Trump: "Did Xi Jinping Just Have a Bad Moment?" The Stratechery content from the week of October 13, 2025, covers several significant subjects. One major focus is on rare earths, as China recently indicated plans to limit exports of these crucial minerals, highlighting the West's reliance on Chinese resources. Dr. Gracelin Baskaran from the Critical Minerals Security Program at CSIS discusses U.S. dysfunction and Chinese market practices that have hindered Western production and explores potential solutions for creating a sustainable supply chain for critical minerals.Transitioning to the lighter side, Netflix has announced a deal with Spotify to make videos of full episodes from some of its biggest podcasts available exclusively on Netflix. This move reflects Netflix's strategy to diversify its content offerings and leverage Spotify's popular podcast lineup.In more industry insights, Rob Biederman, managing partner at Asymmetric Capital Partners, emphasizes the potential pitfalls of excessive venture capital funding. He argues that too much capital can mask intellectual laziness and detract from a startup's ability to innovate and find sustainable business models. Biederman’s perspective is rooted in his belief that founders achieve better personal outcomes when they avoid burning excessive capital. Asymmetric’s narrative reflects a commitment to disciplined investing and maintaining a focus on sustainable growth rather than sheer financial scale.Moving on to AI developments, OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom to co-design and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips, marking a significant move in AI infrastructure. This deployment is set to begin in 2026. Anthropic has introduced "Claude Skills," which allows users to customize Claude for specific workflows by using folders of instructions and resources. Meanwhile, Google has enhanced its VEO platform with version 3.1, offering improved audio, narrative control, and prompt adherence.In the latest Fortune Tech newsletter, several significant developments in the tech industry are highlighted. Microsoft is updating its Windows 11 operating system with new AI features aimed at bridging the gap between current PCs and future "AI PCs." Apple is reportedly developing a touchscreen MacBook Pro slated for release between late 2026 and early 2027. Additional tech news includes Ripple acquiring GTreasury for corporate cash management, Spotify partnering with major music labels to develop responsible AI products, and Amazon's Ring collaborating with Flock for law enforcement partnerships.Finally, in CEO Daily's latest edition, significant developments are highlighted alongside the release of Fortune's 2025 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe. The main story involves the indictment of John Bolton, former National Security Adviser to President Trump, by a federal grand jury on charges related to mishandling classified documents. In other business news, global markets are experiencing a selloff due to concerns over private credit markets, with U.S. banks losing substantial market value.These stories illustrate ongoing trends and interruptions in tech and geopolitical landscapes, offering insights into current global dynamics and technological advancements.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    3 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    2025-10-18 Saturday Special

    Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    5 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    AI and Tech Innovations: The Latest Updates on OWITH.ai

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Pika, a fast-growing AI video app founded by Demi Guo, is challenging giants like Meta's Vibes and OpenAI's Sora by turning quick prompts and selfies into shareable clips. The app has raised $135 million at a $470 million valuation and has 14.5 million users. Pika aims to provide a platform for creativity and emotion rather than polished productions at scale, catering to the self-expression habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher who was fired, has become a Silicon Valley wunderkind. His monograph on AI titled "Situational Awareness: The Decade Ahead" went viral, propelling him to run a hedge fund managing over $1.5 billion. Aschenbrenner believes that expressing investment ideas in the most liquid markets is the best way to capitalize on the impact of artificial general intelligence (AGI) on the global economy.Apple has introduced its new M5 system-on-a-chip, promising improved GPU compute performance for AI. Additionally, a consortium including BlackRock, Microsoft, Nvidia, and XAI has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion as the first investment of the AI Infrastructure Partnership.Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber is open to the idea of adding an AI agent to her board of directors to enhance productivity during meetings. Other executives are also exploring the use of AI bots for various tasks in their companies.Various advancements in AI technology are discussed in the text, highlighting efforts to reduce inference costs, enhance AI processing power, and simplify fine-tuning processes for large language models. Additionally, a new robotics action system called MolMoAct has been developed to improve robots' spatial awareness and manipulation abilities.These developments showcase the ongoing innovation and growth in the AI and technology sectors, emphasizing the importance of error analysis in building AI systems and the potential impact of advanced robotics technology on various industries.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    2 min

  5. 16 OCT

    AI and Tech Updates: Lore's Transformation, Goldman Sachs' VC Move, and DOJ Seizes $15B in Bitcoin

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. After three years of the Lore Brief newsletter, a new partnership was announced by Nathan Lands and Jesse Tinsley to transform Lore into an AI infrastructure company. Their focus is on acquiring, investing in, and developing data centers to help America and its allies compete with China in the AI race. This new direction was made possible by the support of readers over the past three years.Goldman Sachs' acquisition of Industry Ventures, a venture capital firm with $7 billion in assets under management, is significant as it signals the increasing importance of VC in propelling the growth of Wall Street banks. This deal reflects the trend of financial firms reaching further into private company dynamics and blurring the lines between public and private markets. Goldmans' belief in rounding out their platform and focus on secondaries as a "secular growth opportunity" suggests that private market opportunities have never been bigger.The U.S. Department of Justice seized $15 billion worth of bitcoin from a scammer involved in a "pig butchering" operation in Cambodia. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT will soon have a more engaging personality, allowing for more spirited interactions. A new threat called "pixnapping" targets Google Android users, stealing sensitive data including 2FA codes. In other tech news, Walmart partners with OpenAI, Intel debuts an AI chip, Oura is valued at $11 billion, Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Spotify and Netflix partner for vodcasts, Meta updates Instagram teen accounts, and custom shoppable TV screensavers are coming to DirecTV.JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is praised for his mentorship of women, with many women leaders considering him an important mentor. The U.S. Supreme Court may keep Trump's tariffs in place due to the logistical difficulty of undoing them, despite the fact that they are considered illegal. Additionally, Trump is preparing to eliminate certain government programs permanently if Congress does not pass his spending bill. OpenAI will allow "erotica for verified adults" following improvements in mental health safeguards. The markets showed mixed performance with S&P 500 futures up, while the UK's FTSE 100 and Japan's Nikkei 225 were down. Kamala Harris expressed that her presidential run was not her finale, and big food companies are focusing on protein-packed products. Bitcoin was up to $112.9k. Stay tuned for more updates on AI and tech developments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    2 min

  6. 15 OCT

    AI Vulnerabilities, Custom Chips, and Hardware Innovation: A Tech Roundup from OWITH.ai

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.A recent study by Anthropics, the UK AI Security Institute, and the Alan Turing Institute found that even large AI models can be "poisoned" with just a few hundred documents, leading to vulnerabilities. This challenges the belief that larger models are more resistant to manipulation. Companies are advised to treat data pipelines like supply chains to prevent and detect poisoning attacks. In other AI news, OpenAI and Broadcom have partnered to develop custom AI chips, the Dutch government seized Nexperia following a U.S. warning, and California has regulated AI chatbots. Corporate America is increasingly investing in AI, with generative AI adoption rising. OpenAI has added a watermark to differentiate between AI-generated and real footage, but it has been found to be easily removable. The study emphasizes the importance of clean data and proper defenses in preventing data poisoning attacks in AI models.Sequoia's Roelof Botha has joined the board of engineering platform Flow, which recently raised $23 million in Series A funding. The founder of Flow Engineering, Pari Singh, had an existential crisis at 14 after making money from a deal. Singh, a mechanical engineer, saw the need for innovation in hardware engineering and founded Flow to solve engineering challenges. Botha believes that hardware and software are merging, leading to new opportunities in the industry. With tensions between the U.S. and China in manufacturing capabilities, companies like Flow are uniquely positioned to drive innovation. Singh sees the potential impact of their work on humanity's most pressing problems, such as getting to Mars faster and decarbonizing the atmosphere. Flow's platform focuses on evolving requirements for hardware products, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in the design process. The company's recent funding round was led by Sequoia, with Botha joining the board to support Flow's growth in the evolving hardware ecosystem.Doug Lebda, the founder and CEO of LendingTree, passed away in an ATV accident. LendingTree was founded in 1996 to simplify loan applications. Broadcom and OpenAI are collaborating to develop custom AI chips, planning to deploy them starting in the second half of 2026. Anduril has unveiled the EagleEye military system, an AI-powered heads-up display for soldiers. Grindr's owners are considering taking the company private due to a decline in stock price. Other tech news includes Apple TV+ rebranding, Fivetran and DBT Labs merging, JPMorgan Chase investing in frontier tech, California regulating AI chatbots, Wayve in talks for funding, Strava possibly going public, and a crypto market rebound.The text discusses various topics including the Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit, where leaders discussed global uncertainty and optimism for the future. It also mentions Scott Bessent criticizing China for its export controls on rare earth minerals. Other news includes the return of living hostages from Gaza, Google's plans to build a $15 billion AI center in India, and the death of LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda. Strava intends to go public, Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber emphasizes the importance of using AI, and major news brands declining Pentagon censorship rules. The market outlook is also discussed with S&P 500 futures down, Stoxx Europe 600 down, and other indices fluctuating. Top analysts warn of a potential market correction if Trump and China do not resolve their issues. Former Apple CEO comments on AI competition, and Peter Thiel criticizes Elon Musk's donations. The text also includes watercooler chat topics such as these.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    4 min

  7. 14 OCT

    AI and Tech Updates: Protein Bars, Video AI Ethics, Immigration Concerns, and Market Movements

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.In the food industry, a startup called David is making waves with its protein bars that contain 28 grams of protein in just 150 calories. Co-founded by Zach Ranen, David's bars use a unique ingredient called E.P.G. to achieve this low-calorie, high-protein combination. With recent funding of $75 million, David plans to acquire the patent for E.P.G. and expand their product line to include low-calorie ice cream. Their focus on taste, texture, and nutrition sets them apart in the competitive market.OpenAI's new Sora 2 video generation AI model has sparked controversy as people use it to create videos of deceased celebrities, raising ethical concerns. Meanwhile, China's rare earth restrictions are impacting tech, but Taiwan remains unaffected due to alternative sources. Apple is working on smart glasses after slow Vision Pro headset sales, aiming for a lighter, cheaper version for mass adoption. Other news includes a crypto crash, Qantas data breach, and the rise of cobots in industrial facilities.CEOs are worried about the immigration crackdown's negative impact on businesses, leading to fewer customers, lower productivity, and fear among workers and customers. Deportations continue despite the government shutdown, causing disruptions and financial losses. In global news, Hamas releases hostages to Israel, President Trump addresses the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, and Poland prepares for conflict with Russia. Trade war tensions between the US and China are easing with talks of negotiations. AI-powered search engines are creating a new competition akin to the browser wars of the late 1990s.Overall, the markets are showing positive signs with US futures up premarket and global indices experiencing mixed movements. Stay tuned for more updates on AI and tech developments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

    2 min

  8. 13 OCT

    AI Evolution: Insights from OpenAI's COO and the Future of Tech

    Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. OpenAI's COO Brad Lightcap shares insights into the future of AI, highlighting the rapid evolution towards general intelligence, providing startups with opportunities to thrive in this disruptive environment. The enterprise AI race is still in its early stages, with much to be built before AI can significantly impact large organizations. Lightcap believes we are only at the beginning of this transformation, emphasizing that there is a long way to go before AI revolutionizes industries.OpenAI continues to make significant advancements in AI technology, from turning ChatGPT into an app platform to launching AgentKit for production AI agents. Tesla Optimus has even learned kung fu. Google Quantum AI researchers recently won the Nobel Prize in Physics, showcasing the ongoing progress in AI technology and its applications across various fields.China tightens restrictions on rare earth minerals as Intel unveils its first chip built on an 18a process. Coinbase and Mastercard are reportedly in advanced talks to acquire London-based stablecoin firm BVNK for a significant amount. A recent study shows that 93% of U.S. executives use unapproved AI tools at work, posing security risks.A study from OpenAI suggests that AI may soon surpass human expertise in real-world tasks, improving rapidly across various occupations and specialized tasks. Business leaders must adapt to this rapid pace of change driven by AI advancements. Other news includes market updates, export controls on rare earth minerals, and federal workers receiving back pay post-government shutdown.Stratechery highlights OpenAI's Windows strategy, Sam Altman's vision for the future of AI, and the rise of AI-enabled creation shaping the future of creative expression. The hype around OpenAI, Microsoft's Game Pass failure, and Verizon's satellite plans were also covered. Google's YouTube platform was the focus of the week's Stratechery video content. These developments showcase the ongoing progress and potential impact of AI technology on various industries, emphasizing the need for adaptation and innovation in the ever-evolving landscape.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

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