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Getting deep about deepfakes
Today, we’re talking about the different efforts to invest in artificial intelligence. First up, guest host Lily Jamali breaks down Argentina’s endeavor to turn the country into an AI hub. Then, we’ll discuss the use of AI and deepfakes in India’s election in an attempt to reach voters. Later, we’ll smile about America’s first Black astronaut candidate finally taking a trip to space.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
“Argentina’s Milei Plans to Meet With Zuckerberg at End of May” from Bloomberg
“Indian Voters Are Being Bombarded With Millions of Deepfakes. Political Candidates Approve” from Wired
Marketplace’s Decoding Democracy election series
“Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future and E.T. Voted Best 80s Films: Poll Reveals Top 40 Movies From Big-Hair Days” from Good News Network
“Ed Dwight Goes to Space 63 Years After Training as 1st Black Astronaut” from The New York Times
“Can life exist on Europa, Jupiter’s moon?” from Marketplace
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The future of dining
Fast-casual sit-down restaurant chains have a lot on their plates right now. They’re unpopular with Gen Z customers, struggling to maintain reasonable prices and can’t compete with made-to-DoorDash options like Chipotle. Meanwhile, at the other end of the restaurant spectrum, reservations at trendy spots are hot tickets in resale markets. Also in this episode: The Port of Baltimore hopes for a return to normalcy, Texans gear up for a sweltering summer and homeowners in extreme weather-prone areas turn to state governments for insurance.
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Markets hover around record marks
Markets were mixed; Investors eye tech stocks this week as Microsoft announces AI computer; Cruise stocks are smooth sailing; Weight loss drugs boost online pharmacy service.
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China sanctions U.S. defense companies
China aims sanctions at the U.S.; Senate report finds carmakers used parts from a banned supplier; Target cuts prices; Red Lobster files for bankruptcy.
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Red Lobster’s woes go beyond just bottomless shrimp
The popular Red Lobster restaurant seafood chain has officially filed for bankruptcy protection. The eatery has struggled with high labor costs, expensive leases and a popular promotion that ate into profits. Today, we’ll trace back Red Lobster’s struggles. Then, the final results of major New York auction house sales show the art world is struggling to overcome a recession. And later: What’s it like living in a multigenerational residential community?
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The latest in the tense back-and-forth between the U.S. and China
The Chinese government is putting sanctions on three U.S. defense companies. The move came as Taiwan swore in its new president, who called on China to stop trying to intimidate the country, and includes the latest economic restrictions between the U.S. and China as both countries move to protect domestic industries. Plus, health care providers continue to reel from a February cyberattack, and analysts worry about the adverse effects of Google’s AI-powered search results.
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