An AI system named ODIN has pinpointed a malfunctioning sensor as the likely cause of the Air India 171 crash, challenging initial theories of fuel contamination and pilot error. This malfunction led to a false engine emergency reading, causing an automated dual engine shutdown during takeoff.

Investment giants BlackRock and Blackstone are targeting U.S. utility companies to meet the growing electricity demands of data centers. Despite potential benefits, concerns arise over prioritizing profit over reliable service for consumers, sparking debate over the balance between commercial interests and public utility.

Laurence Tubiana advocates for taxing AI and cryptocurrencies to fund climate initiatives, highlighting their significant energy consumption. This proposal aims to balance technological advancement with environmental responsibility, amidst challenges in implementing global taxation strategies.

ICE has gained access to a federal Medicaid database, raising privacy concerns. This move, part of a broader deportation strategy, allows ICE to access personal and medical information of nearly 80 million Americans, sparking debate over the implications for privacy and immigrant surveillance.

OpenAI

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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Delta Air Lines is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to refine its airfare pricing, aiming to apply AI to 20% of its domestic flights by the end of 2025. This marks a significant increase from the current 3%, highlighting a shift towards dynamic pricing models. Delta's partnership with Fetcherr, an AI travel firm, is central to this strategy, which could lead to more responsive and market-tailored air travel pricing.

A Bloomberg Intelligence survey reveals Generation Z's discomfort with AI features on dating apps, showing a preference for in-person interactions despite the growing use of AI for profile and conversation assistance on platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. This reflects a complex relationship between technology and modern dating among younger users.

Elon Musk has teased a new AI "companion" developed by his company, xAI, drawing attention and speculation. This AI, described as having a personality similar to fictional characters Edward Cullen and Christian Grey, adds to Musk's collection of AI

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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In a landmark collaboration, researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Meta have published a paper voicing concerns about In this episode, we cover the latest shifts in artificial intelligence and tech. OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Meta unite to issue a rare joint warning about the future of AI safety, raising questions about how long we’ll be able to oversee machine reasoning. We look at growing backlash as companies like Duolingo, Klarna, and Salesforce push to replace workers with AI, and examine Elon Musk’s xAI as it launches controversial new features with Grok. Microsoft expands Copilot Vision’s reach, and Mistral unveils its open-source Voxtral voice model to challenge industry leaders. We go behind the scenes at OpenAI with insights from a former engineer, and finish with a look at President Trump’s $90 billion tech and AI investment plan in Pennsylvania, backed by companies like Google, Blackstone, Amazon, and more.

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.
As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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