Best Disucssion Podcasts (2025)

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The Sam Altman Interview – DTNS Live 5044 1:06:52

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Main Show starts at 9:57 CEO of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince, stated in an Axios article that search traffic referrals have plummeted as people increasingly rely on AI. Meta announced new Oakley smart glasses starting at $399. We talk to Andrew Mayne about his interview with OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. And it's Friday we test your knowledge of shave head…

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Barbie's Dream AI - DTNS Live 5043 1:05:15

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Main Show starts at 6:27 Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects the company’s corporate headcount to shrink in the coming years as generative AI tools take over some tasks. Netflix signs a deal with French network TF1 to stream its broadcast channels in France. Mattel and OpenAI have a new partnership that will see the toy maker integrate OpenAI’s products …

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ChatGPT Adds Pounds - DTNS Live 5042 1:00:51

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Main Show starts at 6:11 Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found that for the first time a majority of Americans got their news via social media over TV, direct websites and apps. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is telling countries they need to develop Sovereign AI. We explain what that is and what it can mean for AI development. Is t…

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Chatbot Confidential - DTNS Live 5041 1:04:26

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Main Show starts at 8:32 Meta’s Threads app will now let users mark posts as containing spoilers, blurring text or images until tapped. Can LLM chatbots like ChatGPT be causing problems for those already suffering from mentally instability? An Oxford professor explains why they think AI alone cannot solve the productivity puzzle. And Ford tackles P…

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Stablemattress - DTNS Live 5040 1:08:53

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Meta’s AI app draws criticism for its unclear privacy settings. Is cryptocurrency about to actually go mainstream? Google reiterated its opposition to age verification of a device’s user through its app store. And its our Friday great debates as well tackle some of the world’s most contentious issues. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood…

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Bodily Hotkeys - DTNS Live DTNS 5039 1:01:23

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Emily Forlini is here to give us an update on the state of brain computer interfaces. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new AI-based tropical cyclone forecasting model. NYU and UC Berkeley researchers have come up with a way to train robots by watching people perform tasks from their own perspectives. And Amazon Prime Video pads out th…

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A Handheld Boom - DTNS Live 5038 1:03:36

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Main Show starts at 7:15 We discuss Amazon’s AI-powered Video Generator just out of beta. How burying smartphones can help fight crime. Scott shares what he thinks of the Xbox Handheld gaming PCs announced this week. And remembering Bill Atkinson’s legacy in GUI operating systems. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. L…

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Microsoft Build and Tractor Pull - DTNS Live 5037 1:08:40

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Meta pushes deeper into the AGI race with a new superintelligence lab and high-profile hires, while Apple draws the curtain on Intel Macs and Microsoft ditches Seattle for its Build conference. Meanwhile, Google’s AI-driven search is siphoning publisher traffic, Transsion is electrifying Africa with budget e-bikes, and Threads finally learns how to…

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WWDC - What's Up Apple? - DTNS Live 5036 1:02:11

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Main Show starts at 6:49 We share our thoughts on this year’s Apple Keynote from WWDC. Justin share’s his thoughts on China’s ban on AI before entrance exams. And where is Apple on a deployment date for Apple Intelligence? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Aca…

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Walmart Sends Out the Drones - DTNS Live 5035 1:12:01

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Main Show starts at 8:49 We divine what we can expect from Monday’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with help from Spotify. Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five more US cities. And it's Friday and time for another end of week quiz! Starring Sarah Lane, Nica M…

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Surfs Up for AI in Seafood - DTNS Live 5034 1:07:43

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Main Show starts at 9:32 Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain the role AI is taking in revolutionizing Aquaculture. Why is Microsoft publishing a magazine? Amazon hopes to replace delivery drivers with robots. And would you pay $22,000 for a luxury-minded display for showcasing your dynamic digital art? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Andrea Jone…

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Put Your Face in the Game - DTNS Live! 5033 1:06:58

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00:00 Preshow 09:26 DTNS Live Starts The IRS open-sourced its Direct File software amid political pressure, Microsoft reshuffled leadership to align LinkedIn and Office under shared AI goals, and AMC Networks joined other studios in partnering with AI firm Runway to streamline production and marketing. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott John…

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You're Wetting It Wrong - DTNS Live 5032 1:03:40

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TikTok is rolling out its “Manage Topics” feature globally. Nintendo will NOT provide review copies of the upcoming Switch 2 console. We explain away the FUD surrounding inaccurate beliefs about how waterproof our devices are. And Reddit rolls out the ability to hide your post history on your profile. Good or bad idea? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merr…

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Don't Put Fur on a Robot - DTNS Live 5031 55:44

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Wall Street Journal’s reports that Meta plans to fully automate ad creation using AI by 2026. Justin asks the question. Are data centers the new tech bubble? Are Apple TVs a good example of a privacy-first streaming hardware? And why we should stop anthropomorphizing generative AI tools. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger …

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WhatsApp With This Group Chat! - DTNS Live 5030 59:05

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Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, will summarize long emails unless you opt out. AI dev platform, Hugging Face, introduced two new open source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini. Even with RCS, messaging Android users from an iPhone still kind of sucks. Will Apple address that at WWDC 2025? And it’s Friday Quiz time. Who spoke the quote, Steve Jo…

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Fishtank PC Trends - DTNS Live 5029 57:57

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Trisha Hershberger is here with the latest PC building trends she saw at this year’s COMPUTEX tradeshow. And Anthropic’s CEO paints a stark picture of what AI could do to the entry level white collar job market in the next 1 to 5 years. Instagram now supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos. And why SteamOS could make Windows irrelevant on handheld gaming …

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Can't Game With Reputation - DTNS Live 5028 56:44

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Is the biggest obstacle towards wider AI adoption in game development coming from gamers? YouTube has maintained the largest share of TV viewing for three months now according to Nielsen’s The Gaugue report. Why Microsoft’s attempt to get 3rd party devs to update through the Windows Update tool is the best thing since sliced bread. And Apple plans …

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Smile....cuz I'm back kids! 3:13

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It's been awhile....but I'm back! And we are talking about Smile ( 2022 ) so get ready as we unpack this amazing new horror movie! DOn't worry, I also give you some updates on me, why I've been absent, gettin' nostalgic to get better, Pete & Pete and how it IS related to horror....by a well known actor...Grab your drinks and let's go!…

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Smart is in the Home of the Beholder - DTNS Live 5027 54:57

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WhatsApp finally made it to iPad, Salesforce is dropping $8 billion on Informatica to boost its AI game, and Realme launched two phones with monster batteries that charge in under an hour. Meanwhile, The Browser Company hit pause on Arc to chase the AI wave with its new Dia browser. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Note…

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Reliably Unreliable LLMs - DTNS Live 5026 1:00:29

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How reliable are LLMs when it comes to judgements in sensitive areas? Turns out not so much. How oversharing information online can make you a bigger target for cyber criminals. And can LLMs do a better job being CEO than a human could? Plus it's Friday and it's time to screw you thinking caps on as we quiz our panel about bad product names. Starri…

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Data Centers "IN SPAAAAACE!!!" - DTNS Live 5025 1:01:02

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Space, the final frontier for startups. Rob DeMillo is here to talk to us about the Space startup scene. Anthropic releases hybrid LLMs Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. Will Jony Ives' AI device be more successful than Rabbit or the Humane AI pin? And is Google harming its own ability to compete in the LLM space with its confusing naming conventi…

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Playing with Godot on Vision Pro - DTNS Live 5024 56:15

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Apple officially provides support for the Apple Vision Pro on the Godot game engine. OpenAI is buying Jony Ive’s product development company called io. Is YouTube the secret sauce for self-improvement? And Volvo will be the first automaker to integrate Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its automobiles. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson,…

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All About Google I/O – DTNS Live 5023 53:56

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We discuss all the announcements from Google I/O. Patrick’s here with a first-hand guide on how to prepare for connectivity and power outage during natural disasters. And Marshall, the guitar amplifier company, has introduced its first home theater soundbar. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes.…

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Siri-ously Out of Date – DTNS Live 5022 59:22

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Netflix has acquired exclusive global streaming rights to Sesame Street starting with season 56. Tom highlights the big news from Microsoft BUILD. Why is Apple so behind on rolling out AI? And are you one of the millions who haven’t upgraded their Windows OS installs? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to …

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No Squirrels Were Harmed in the Making of This Forrest - DTNS Live 5021 1:00:43

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Charter is buying Cox to form a cable giant, while Verizon gets FCC approval to acquire Frontier and expand fiber to millions. Meanwhile, Apple and Epic are back at it over Fortnite, OpenAI launches a coding assistant, Microsoft kills the Surface Laptop Studio, and Acer shows off sleek new gear at Computex. Also: Nvidia denies shifting GPU work to …

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Commercials Continue to "Ad Up" - DTNS Live 5020 53:31

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Coinbase revealed a major data breach tied to contractor bribery, refusing a $20M ransom and facing up to $400M in fallout. Apple launched CarPlay Ultra with deeper in-car integration, starting with Aston Martin. Microsoft is shutting down third-party Bing Search APIs, while Trump criticized Apple’s move to import India-made iPhones. Meanwhile, Pin…

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Your Switch...Should You Choose To Attack It... - DTNS Live 5019 55:53

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DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve solves math and science problems by generating and critiquing its own answers. Meanwhile, the U.S. warns against Huawei chips, Sony eyes PS5 price hikes, Max reverts to HBO Max, Uber launches shuttles, Google tests AI Mode, and Airbnb adds on-demand services. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe. Link to…

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ESPN Your Streams - DTNS Live 5018 55:22

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ESPN aims to launch a $29.99 per month streaming option this Fall. How early childhood YouTube channel Cocomelon moved to the big screen and what it could mean for other YT creators. And Apple reveals new accessibility features coming in iOS 19, macOS 16, and other platforms. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Note…

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AI Foresight Into Our Health - DTNS Live 5017 53:15

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What are the concerns when using AI in healthcare and do the benefits outweigh the risks? Why did the US president fire the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter and does it have anything to do with AI and copyrighted materials? And a scientist licenses technology that makes wood strong as steel while keeping the weight benefits. And are you rea…

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Don't Face Me, Bro! - DTNS Live 5016 1:01:03

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Apple earned over $10 billion from U.S. App Store commissions last year, while Epic continues pushing to relist Fortnite amid ongoing policy shifts. Meanwhile, Microsoft banned the DeepSeek app over privacy concerns, and Meta is reportedly reversing course by adding facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses despite previous backlash. Starring…

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Cash Me Outside, Samsung! - DTNS Live 5015 58:09

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Wikipedia fights against new rules that might remove the anonymity of its editors, Samsung announced a new way to transfer funds via cell phone, and we celebrate 20 years of Podfeet! Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Xbox Goes Mobile - DTNS Live 5014 55:27

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Can the perceived gender of a robot influence the decisions you make by getting recommendations from it? We critique Netflix’s TV and mobile UI redesign. Plus is the cat out of the bag? Online leaks show a possible Xbox handheld could be arriving sooner rather than later. Scott tells us all about it! Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson,…

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The Remembering Protocol - DTNS Live 5013 53:18

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DoorDash plans to acquire hospitality tech firm SevenRooms. We do an overview of all the autonomous car companies right now. How can technology serve as a bridge to our memories of loved ones who’ve passed on. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Knob and Order: Special Car Unit - DTNS Live 5012 58:14

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Automakers are rediscovering the benefits of control knobs and buttons for their cars. Waymo plans to add 2000 more robotaxis in 2026. Google launches a new film and TV production initiative, called 100 Zeros. We examine why they aren’t tasked with making movies or TV shows for YouTube or other Google outlets. And is over reliance on ChatBots for s…

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AI - Me - Anything! - DTNS Live 5011 1:01:07

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Producer of the CISCO Series podcasts, David Spark, is here with a roundup of the big topics from the 2025 RSA Conference. Plus Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar. Something that already has a million users a week. Plus we discuss how Microsoft is celebrating World Passkey Day. And we end the week with a security quiz and gam…

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Would You Like a Price Increase With That? - DTNS Live 5010 57:22

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Xbox prices are going up? Is the first time in home video gaming where prices increase as a system gets older? Meta has plans to overhaul the advertising business from top to bottom, but will it work? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Roomba, Bring Me a Beer - DTNS Live 5009 57:45

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OpenAI pulls an update from ChatGPT that made it too sycophantic. Will Apple Intelligence ever come out? And researchers study if robo-vacuums can be repurposed for other tasks. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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ShopGPT - DTNS Live 5008 59:19

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We examine the allegations that Amazon will add a line item in pricing denoting tariff charges on products. We discuss if AI assisted shopping is something we need and want. Jenn Cutter is here to explain what Game-key cards are for on the Nintendo Switch 2. And do AI writing assistants need a broader cultural understanding to be more useful for pe…

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Casino Science - DTNS Live 5007 57:23

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We're in Las Vegas for The Morning Stream's live show! We'll be discussing the science of casinos with Dr. Niki and Bobby Frakenberger. Scott shares his thoughts on the Switch 2 and Switch 2 launch. Brian Ibbott will record an episode of the Taskville game show on DTNS Live. And Tom takes some Q and A from the live audience! Starring Tom Merritt, S…

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There's an AI for That - DTNS Live 5006 1:00:44

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Will AI replace apps as the primary interface for technology? Meta’s CTO thinks so. Netflix rolls out dialogue only subtitles. In Australia an AI-generated radio host of a four-hour show went unnoticed for months. And we end the week with another quizzical quiz that we’ll test your knowledge of life after death through technology in big and small s…

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Talk to My AI Agents – DTNS Live 5005 1:03:02

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Can training an LLM on your work enable it to reproduce it with the same precision and quality? Would an energy efficiency label sway your decision on which smartphone or tablet you bought? Is 2025 the year when AI becomes a central pillar in which companies organize themselves around? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Ch…

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The Geminizer! - DTNS Live 5004 56:00

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OpenAI has expressed interest in buying Chrome if the Department of Justice forces Google to divest it. Nintendo says not everybody who wants a Switch 2 on launch day will not be able to get one. Bethesda officially drops The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered the same day they reveal. Why is everyone going crazy for it? And its YouTube’s 20th b…

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A Jump Cut Above the Rest? – DTNS Live 5003 58:14

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Would you like your artistic legacy to live on in an LLM? With the age of tap to pay phone, how do you let your waiter know you’re ready to pay? A Columbia student suspended over an interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to develop a ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool. And Instagram launches a mobile video editor. Does CapCut have competition? Starring Sa…

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Pizza Party in a Waymo - DTNS Live 5002 56:54

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AGI or artificial general intelligence is the holy grail for AI researchers. But how will we know when we’ve achieved it? Can AR/VR based therapy help people with social anxieties? The FTC has sued Uber, accusing it of misleading customers into signing up for the monthly subscription Uber One. And are you a tech hoarder? We share what we do with ou…

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Trust Your Lying AI? - DTNS Live 5001 1:00:36

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We discuss alternatives to Google’s ubiquitous search tool. Will screenshots be the universal method of capturing digital information for AI digital assistants? Is a trend of using ChatGPT to identify locations from photos another threat to privacy? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on…

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Baby-Googs - DTNS Live 5000 58:29

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Google has been found guilty of breaking the law to establish its dominance in ad tech. What discuss what it means for the company. Community colleges struggle against bots pretending to be students stealing financial aid funds. How has AI impacted irregular digital workers who rely on online work to get by? And Polaroid introduces an updated versi…

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We're All Footnotes - DTNS Live 4999 58:47

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We discuss Ubisoft’s new dev tools to help game-devs incorporate accessibility into their games for the colorblind. How can sound help patients alleviate issues with motion sickness. TikTok is launching “Footnotes,” a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature. And with the success of A Minecraft Movie, we ponder the potential of what other game IP to lev…

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Protecting Your Data & The AI Revolution - DTNS Live 4998 58:09

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Apple says it has a workaround to training its AI models with data that doesn’t violate its customers' privacy. The town that used AI to see what everybody wanted. OpenAI is working on a X-like social media platform. Is this what we want? And we share our data security habits when we travel abroad with tech. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nica M…

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The Latest on Tech Tariffs - DTNS Live 4997 56:49

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Which tech products are affected by tariffs and which have been given exemptions? Justin is here to break it down for us. Should ChatBots be made to be less human-like so people don’t assume its intelligent? Would you feel violated if your ride-hailing service recorded your conversation during the ride? And if smartphones are durable to resist brea…

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Appliances as a Service - DTNS Live 4996 59:45

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Toshiba unveils the Aurex AX-RP10, a portable wireless record player. MIT researchers study if English-speaking robots improve the quality of dialogue between parents and children. Plus would you subscribe to your appliance? And it’s time again for our Friday end-of-week Great Debates! Unemployed or Phoneless, Smell vs Taste; which side will you ta…