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OpenAI tells the Financial Times that it found evidence that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek used OpenAI’s proprietary models to train its system. An anti-AI scrapping activist creates a tarpit to trap AI crawlers in an endless maze of links to nowhere. Plus Xbox’s Phil Spencer made an interesting comment about hard exclusives on the platform.Continue reading “Goodness Scrape! – DTNS Live 4945”

As generative AI develops much of the focus has been on the human-like quality of their output. But what does the data show regarding how AI-human interaction creating a feedback loop that impacts our biases. X has partnered with Visa to offer peer-to-peer fund transfer. Is it enough to pull people back to the platformContinue reading “All About That Bias – DTNS Live 4944”

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shakes up the tech market with its R1 Reasoning model that it claims has better performance than OpenAI’s o1 model at just 3% to 5 % of the cost. Canadian developer Daniel Supernault has launched a Kickstarter to increase development of federated social media apps. And multiple YouTube viewers say theyContinue reading “DeepSeek Makes Deep Impression – DTNS Live 4943”

Scientists from Tufts University have accidentally made a sticky web-like substance not unlike what Spider-man would use. The next generation of Apple’s Car Play, up until yesterday or so, was supposed to come out in 2024. What’s going on with the update and should 3rd party car infotainment systems be put on notice? Plus itsContinue reading “Swinging Telegram – DTNS Live 4942”

OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle announced Stargate, a $500 billion investment initiative into building data centers for AI in the US. Sony will end Blu-ray production next month. Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in a Subaru web portal that let them take over car controls and track driver location data. And OpenAI announced Thursday it’s launching aContinue reading “An OpenAI Relationship – DTNS Live 4941”

GDC has released its State of the Game Industry 2025 survey. What does it say about the general mood among game developers, their interest in generative AI and platforms they’re developing for. We look at the highlights from Samsung’s latest Unpacked event where they unveiled new Galaxy S series phones and generative AI services. PlusContinue reading “NetFlex – DTNS Live 4940”

How AI models are helping streamline the process of developing anti-venom for victims of snake bites. We share how we dealt with the “harrowing” ordeal of this past weekend’s TikTok outage. Spotify expands its offerings to include educational courses and self-help content. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading “TikTok, Who’s There? – DTNS Live 4939”

A Pew study found that over a quarter of American teens ages 13 to 17 use ChatGPT for school work. Is this harmful behavior? Goldbelly, the online service that delivers boutique foods across North America, will now deliver Michelin starred meals. And it’s Friday. Time for another fun end of week quiz! Starring Sarah Lane,Continue reading “Gilded Age of Food Delivery – DTNS Live 4938”

The US government looking at ways to avoid having TikTok shut down if it loses its case in the Supreme Court. Plus Intel scores a much needed if very small win in the GPU marketplace. And why are Chinese authorities concerned about the influx of Americans to the platform. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, RogerContinue reading “TikTok Game of Chicken – DTNS Live 4937”

Diamond Comics Distributors, the largest comic book distributor in the North America, has filed for bankruptcy. What does this tell us how digital disruption is affecting specialty brick and mortar stores? Plus Nikita Bier, creator of tbh and Gas, has launched a new app called Explode, designed for sending disappearing messages on iMessage. OpenAI andContinue reading “Can You Trust Open AI With Local News? – DTNS Live 4936”