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Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. In a remarkable display of the growing impact of artificial intelligence, Isomorphic Labs and Anduril have secured substantial investments in their latest funding rounds. Isomorphic Labs, an AI-driven drug discovery company, raised $2.1 billion in a Series B round, while defense tech...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Our first story today delves into a growing phenomenon where AI chatbots are being utilized for emotional support and mental health assistance, particularly by younger individuals. A study from mpathic, founded by clinical psychologists, has raised concerns about the current capabili...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. This week's content delved into significant topics such as Big Tech's first-quarter earnings, insights from tech writer Joanna Stern, and an analysis of the Boston Celtics' future. In the realm of Big Tech, companies like Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft show...

Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. The ongoing expansion of AI campuses, driven by a race to build larger data centers, is sparking community concerns and bizarre online conspiracy theories. This trend was highlighted with Anthropics' partnership with SpaceXAI to tap into Elon Musk's Colossus supercomputer i...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. In e-commerce, District, a company founded by Snapchat alumni, is transforming online shopping by making it more personal and community-centric. They recently secured $14.7 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kindred Ventures. The platform is designed for independe...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Astrocade, a platform revolutionizing game creation through AI, has recently secured $56 million in funding, supported by Sequoia Capital among others. Established in 2022 by the Sadeghian brothers, both holding PhDs, Astrocade utilizes AI to enable users to craft games using natural...

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Ethereal Ventures, a venture capital firm co-founded by Min Teo and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, has recently gained attention after years of quiet operation. Established in 2021 as a spin-out from ConsenSys, where Min Teo previously helped organize its investment arm, Ethereal man...

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. In recent developments, tech giants are facing increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies worldwide. New regulations aim to ensure fair competition and protect user privacy. Governments are pushing for transparency in data usage, which could lead to significant changes in how these c...

Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. In 2026, a significant wave of investment is sweeping through the tech industry, primarily focused on artificial intelligence. Major players like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are at the forefront of this movement, with projected spending on AI nearing $700 billion, a substan...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Vanta, a security and compliance firm based in San Francisco, has reached $300 million in annual recurring revenue, tripling its ARR over two years. This surge is driven by the rise of "shadow AI," where corporate employees in America use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Starting with a transformation story, Freepik, a Spanish startup founded by Joaquin Cuenca Abela, is rebranding itself as Magnific. This name change aligns with its new focus on AI-driven video generation. Originally successful as a platform for stock images, Freepik capitalized on g...

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Now, let's dive into today's news. Avoca, an AI startup valued at $1 billion and supported by Kleiner Perkins, has been making waves in the home services sector. Initially focused on automating call management for restaurants, founders Tyson Chen and Apurva Shrivastava shif...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. This week's highlights include pivotal events in the tech industry. A significant transition is the end of Tim Cook's tenure as CEO of Apple, marking the end of an era. Cook, who led Apple longer than Steve Jobs, has been a major figure in tech's maturation. His leader...

Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. In Washington, D.C., AI security experts gathered to tackle the mounting risks associated with advanced AI systems, such as Anthropic's Mythos. The meeting brought together AI security practitioners, standards-setters, and policy experts to discuss the challenges of securing AI...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Let's delve into our first story. Esther Wojcicki, known as the "godmother of Silicon Valley," along with her former student Mary Minno, has launched Treehub, a residency program targeting academic founders in biotech and healthcare. Minno, who boasts extensive experie...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Humble, a San Francisco-based startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a $24 million seed round to introduce the Humble Hauler, a fully electric autonomous freight vehicle designed for the U.S. freight industry, valued at $906 billion. The Hauler features a cabless design aimed at...

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Let's dive into our first topic today. Private markets have experienced significant growth, now boasting $10 trillion in assets under management. Despite this expansion, they have consistently underperformed public markets over the past decade. For instance, the S&P 500 has...

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. This week, significant discussions emerged around AI innovations, Amazon's strategic maneuvers with Globalstar satellites, and an insightful interview with Nico Rosberg. The dialogue on AI underscores the relevance of understanding zero marginal costs, highlighting that fixed co...

Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Linkedin

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. The rise of anti-AI sentiment has escalated into violence, as recent attacks on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlight growing public backlash against artificial intelligence. This negative sentiment has been building due to concerns over AI's environmental impact, job automation, and...

Good morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Hyfix Spatial Intelligence, a Santa Clara-based startup, has secured $15 million in seed funding for a novel system-on-a-chip designed for drones and robots. This innovation is set to replace the current array of electronics with a single chip that integrates flight control, high-pre...

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. Let's delve into the latest headlines. AI is making waves as Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, has stirred the cybersecurity community. Its ability to identify and exploit software vulnerabilities faster than organizations can patch them is causing concern. This capability...