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Episode Synopsis
Introduction:
In today’s episode, we dive into five critical stories shaping technology and society. First, Japan is making a bold move to revive its semiconductor industry by launching Rapidus, a startup focused on mass-producing cutting-edge 2nm chips by 2027, challenging global giants with a speed-centric and custom manufacturing approach. Next, we examine serious allegations against Meta, accusing the company of concealing internal research that revealed the harmful mental health impacts of its social media apps on young users—prioritizing profit growth over safety. We also feature insights from Llion Jones, co-author of the foundational AI paper “Attention Is All You Need,” who calls for the UK to embrace speculative AI research instead of rivaling dominant U.S. and Chinese hyper-scalers, highlighting the need for AI systems to challenge users rather than blindly agree. Then, despite a total ban, China quietly reemerges as the world’s third-largest Bitcoin miner, sparking discussions on geopolitical implications and the security of the Bitcoin network. Finally, we explore how Americans holding onto older devices longer is creating a significant productivity drag, contrasting the US model of regular upgrades with Europe’s push for a circular repair economy, and reflecting on the future impact of software obsolescence and on-device AI.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:51 Japan's High-Stakes Bet: Transforming Hokkaido into a Global Chip Hub
00:04:29 Meta Accused of Burying Evidence of Social Media Harm, Prioritizing Growth Over Safety
00:08:33 AI Pioneer Urges UK to 'Be Brave,' Not Compete with US/China in AI Race
00:13:22 Bitcoin Mining Resurges in China Despite 2021 Ban, Reaching Third Globally
00:17:35 Device Hoarding Costs Economy Billions: The Hidden Price of Old Tech
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In today’s episode, we dive into five critical stories shaping technology and society. First, Japan is making a bold move to revive its semiconductor industry by launching Rapidus, a startup focused on mass-producing cutting-edge 2nm chips by 2027, challenging global giants with a speed-centric and custom manufacturing approach. Next, we examine serious allegations against Meta, accusing the company of concealing internal research that revealed the harmful mental health impacts of its social media apps on young users—prioritizing profit growth over safety. We also feature insights from Llion Jones, co-author of the foundational AI paper “Attention Is All You Need,” who calls for the UK to embrace speculative AI research instead of rivaling dominant U.S. and Chinese hyper-scalers, highlighting the need for AI systems to challenge users rather than blindly agree. Then, despite a total ban, China quietly reemerges as the world’s third-largest Bitcoin miner, sparking discussions on geopolitical implications and the security of the Bitcoin network. Finally, we explore how Americans holding onto older devices longer is creating a significant productivity drag, contrasting the US model of regular upgrades with Europe’s push for a circular repair economy, and reflecting on the future impact of software obsolescence and on-device AI.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:51 Japan's High-Stakes Bet: Transforming Hokkaido into a Global Chip Hub
00:04:29 Meta Accused of Burying Evidence of Social Media Harm, Prioritizing Growth Over Safety
00:08:33 AI Pioneer Urges UK to 'Be Brave,' Not Compete with US/China in AI Race
00:13:22 Bitcoin Mining Resurges in China Despite 2021 Ban, Reaching Third Globally
00:17:35 Device Hoarding Costs Economy Billions: The Hidden Price of Old Tech
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