AI and Tech Updates: From Open Banking Battles to Meta's Hypernova Glasses

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Fintech and crypto companies are engaging in a battle over open banking rules, with a shift in power dynamics in Washington D.C. The financial technology industry is evolving rapidly, with new players and technologies reshaping the landscape of finance.Margaret "Maggie" Boden, a British philosopher and cognitive scientist, passed away at the age of 88. Meta is preparing to release high-end smart glasses called "Hypernova" while Shein's U.K. sales soar. Startup down rounds are at a 10-year high, and the IPO market remains active.The intertwining of pop culture and politics in the age of Trump is discussed, along with market updates and entertainment industry decisions. The impact of AI talent rush on startup hiring is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of talent density and quality over headcount growth.The US government is in talks with Intel, while Meta faces questions about oversight in AI policy. Horizon3.ai has developed an AI hacker for cybersecurity purposes. Amazon launches same-day delivery of fresh groceries in 1,000 U.S. cities.Research shows that scrubbing risky material from AI training data can enhance safeguards against harmful tampering. This method aims to make models safer and more resistant to malicious interference. Private AI companies like OpenAI may already be implementing similar filtering processes for AI development.

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