It's issue #242 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Fast Company used Google’s AI to analyze 188 predictions of what’s in store for tech in 2025 - Read more about it here.
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How Might NASA Change Under Trump? Here’s What Is Being Discussed
"Elon get those rocket ships going because we want to reach Mars before the end of my term."
SpaDEX: All You Need to Know About ISRO’s Groundbreaking Space Docking Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will deploy this mission using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C60), which is scheduled to lift off at 21:58 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
We’re About to Fly a Spacecraft Into the Sun for the First Time
"Quite simply, we want to find the birthplace of the solar wind."
ChatGPT Search Tool Vulnerable to Manipulation and Deception, Tests Show
Guardian testing reveals AI-powered search tools can return false or malicious results if webpages contain hidden text.
Italy Fines OpenAI €15 Million for ChatGPT GDPR Data Privacy Violations
The fine comes nearly a year after the Garante found that ChatGPT processed users' information to train its service in violation of the European Union's GDPR.
The Philippines Is Creating a ChatGPT Rival That Speaks Filipino and Taglish
ITanong will be a local version of ChatGPT, its developers say, built with considerably fewer resources.
✨ Product find of the week
Trupeer.ai - Transform Your Screen Recordings Into AI Santa Videos in Seconds
Simply record your screen, and see it instantly transformed with a Santa avatar, voiceover and visual effects. No editing skills required - just record and let AI handle the rest.
📰 In other news
How Hallucinatory A.I. Helps Science Dream Up Big Breakthroughs
Why So Many Influencers Are Running for Election in Indonesia
China’s AI Elite Rethink Their Silicon Valley Dream Jobs
TikTok’s Offices to Shut Down in Canada Over Security Concerns
Special mentions this week
The Top 10 Product Designs of 2024
The Santa Claus Rally, Coffee Badging and More
A New Tool Will Help LVMH, Chanel and More Track Climate Progress
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