It's issue #245 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Global fact-checkers were disappointed, not surprised, Meta ended its program - Read more about it here.
Note: If you are new here, we'd strongly recommend subscribing to the newsletter so you don't miss out on the future updates. You can subscribe here.
US imposes export controls on chips for AI to counter China
US semiconductor industry warns move will aid competitors.
Nvidia’s Top Customers Face Delays From Glitchy AI Chip Racks
The first shipments of racks equipped with Nvidia's newest chips, Blackwell, have been plagued by overheating as well as glitches involving the way the chips connect to one another, according to three people working at suppliers and two customers that have dealt with the issues.
Tech giants must obey UK’s online safety laws, says minister
Peter Kyle said the UK needed to legislate more frequently to deal with developments in the technology.
Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models – but there’s a hidden cost
Last week the billionaire and owner of X, Elon Musk, claimed the pool of human-generated data that’s used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT has run out.
Hidden risks in UN’s AI governance plan
The United Nations’ Governing AI for Humanity: Final Report outlines a visionary framework for the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), promising ethical deployment, equitable development and global cooperation.
US tech moguls slam EU digital rulebook
The EU is yet to show teeth in the face of its critics.
✨ Product find of the week
Applio - A simple, high-quality voice conversion tool
The Applio App is a desktop tool designed to simplify voice AI interactions, featuring an audio editor, UVR integration, and quick setup. It offers users an intuitive experience with customizable workspaces.
📰 In other news
It’s official: Boring cities are bad for your health
The Teenage Engineering OP-XY is the grayscale sequencer of Dreams
Nvidia says new rule will weaken US leadership in AI
Pixxel to launch India’s first private satellite network, eyes $19 bln market
Special mentions this week
Why does Trump want to buy Greenland?
Groww, India’s biggest trading app, prepares for IPO
UK’s CMA slaps Google search and its 90%+ market share with an antitrust investigation
And that's the lot! Thanks for checking out what we had to share with you this week, we shall catch up with you next Wednesday. Incase you aren't subscribed to the newsletter, you could subscribe here.
Also, please do let your friends know about D&T if they'd be interested! Canvs Club
