Today we examine the failed attempt to impose martial law in South Korea and the coming collapse of the French government and ask why it is so many American intellectuals continue to claim we are living through a constitutional crisis when...we're really, really not. Also: trans surgeries before the Supreme Court, and the Defense Secretary kerfuffle continues. Give a listen.
This week we have on David Hill, the author of a great Rolling Stone article on the online sports betting industry. Dave is the best writer on this topic in America and we talked about his childhood in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the history behind some of these big companies like Draftkings and FanDuel and how they try to exploit players to turn a profit. We also talk about how those profits have not really materialized for these companies and how the whole industry feels like a giant bubble right now. If you want to know everything worth knowing about all these ads you’re seeing and all these bros talking about their parlays, enjoy!
Also, wanted to say that we will be having an episode on the failed coup in Korea next week. Given the fluidity of the situation, did not want to jump the gun on something that would be out of date by the time we hit publish.
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Ghanaians are preparing to vote in their presidential election this Saturday. The election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama. What are the key issues voters will be focusing on?
Also, Sierra Leone's desire to return to being a rice exporter, instead of importing the country's most favourite food
And French President Macron's pivot towards anglophone countries in Africa.
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Holiday shoppers are busy nailing down deals on smart TVs, cookware sets, and leather handbags at big-name online and retail stores. Native business owners and individual entrepreneurs offer an alternative during the holiday buying rush with gift ideas that make both an impression for the receivers and a difference for the sellers. We have some experts on gifts made by Native Americans that you might not have thought of.
Ron DeSantis considered to replace Pete Hegseth as nominee to be Defense Secretary. Supreme Court considers transgender rights. Targeting airline fees. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
The median increase in property bills was 20%, but in the majority Black southern suburbs, bills went up by 30% or more. This left some residents paying more than homeowners in the northern suburbs, where homes are valued higher.
Reset learns about the factors leading to the increase and what could be done to lower these bills from WBEZ metro reporter Adora Namigadde.
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South Korea's president shocked the nation when he tried to declare martial law and now he faces impeachment charges. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender affirming hormone treatments for minors. The French government is on the brink of collapse as the Prime Minister faces a vote of no-confidence.
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Today's episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Krishnadev Calamur, Nick Spicer, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Kaity Klein. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
Matt Garman is the CEO of Amazon Web Services. Garman joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss Amazon's AI strategy and future plans. Tune in to hear Garman's insights on AWS's AI chips, partnerships with leading AI companies including OpenAI, the ROI of generative AI, and how AWS is helping customers leverage AI while managing costs. We also cover AWS's investment in nuclear energy, the current state of the cloud market, and Amazon's culture challenges Hit play for a wide-ranging and in-depth conversation with the executive leading the world's largest cloud computing operation.
Today, we are kicking off a new series entitled Minting Unicorns - Blockchain, AI and Dubai, sponsored by the City of Dubai.
Dubai is the new global center of gravity, connecting the world in a way few places can. As a hub for trade, tourism, innovation, and finance, Dubai offers the ideal environment for startups and scale-ups to thrive. Entrepreneurs find a home here, whether in health-tech, fintech, AI, or renewable energy, supported by SME-focused programs that empower high-potential companies to scale globally. From flexible regulations to tax incentives, world-class infrastructure to access to global investors managing $1 trillion, Dubai understands what businesses need to scale fast.
In this episode, we are speaking with Raakin Iqbal (aka Rock N Roll), CEO & Co-founder of Nucleus AI. Raakin is not only going to tell us about how Nucleus is building pre-AGI, but also how the ecosystem in Dubai is supporting their growth and success.
Questions:
What is Nucleus AI? What do you do?
Nucleus AI is often described as a Pre-AGI platform. Could you explain how this sets you apart from other AI solutions currently available in the market?
I am interested in how your system manages to "comprehend operational intricacies" instead of simply automating tasks.
How does your company’s approach to advanced AI strategies align with organizations like OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepMind? Can you name some proof-of-concepts to illustrate to this end?
What is the difference between Generative AI and AGI in your view, and why is Nucleus AI focusing on AGI?
Talk to us about the biggest challenges and opportunities in the development of AGI, and how is Nucleus AI approaching them?
Could you share some concrete examples of how your platform has enhanced efficiency for enterprises and government bodies within Dubai?
Dr. Marwan of the Dubai Blockchain Center spoke about the convergence of blockchain and AI. How do you foresee this synergy advancing within Dubai and potentially on a global scale? What role do you see Nucleus AI playing in the broader AI and blockchain ecosystem of Dubai?
How does Nucleus AI play a role as a possible use case using advanced AI for H.H. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's 0 Bureaucracy Government Vision?
How would you describe Dubai’s ecosystem for artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation and product development?
With Dubai’s advanced AI initiatives like the AI Campus and other licensing programs- how has Nucleus AI benefited from this environment esp. in your pursuit of AGI?
What advice would you give to the U.S.-based AI startups considering Dubai for expansion?
A Curious City listener collects Christkindlmarket mugs. But there’s one mug in her collection without a year on it. We go in search of that lost year.