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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. The accelerating timeline for achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) has sparked discussions, with some predicting it could be achieved as early as 2027. Despite this urgency, top AI labs are not prioritizing AI safety due to competition and the desire to bring new models to market quickly. The geopolitical implications of AGI are also highlighted, with the US government aiming to obtain AGI before rivals like China. An international treaty on AI safety is deemed unlikely due to lack of trust between major powers. Recent developments in the AI industry, such as venture capital enthusiasm for startups and new models by OpenAI, are noted. The importance of embracing AI-driven models for businesses is emphasized, with Nvidia announcing a major deal to produce $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure in the US. The White House tech strategy focuses on public research funds, deregulation for American tech companies, and preventing China from gaining a technological advantage. Palantir sues AI startup Guardian for trade secret theft, while the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence develops a system to trace the influence of data on large language models' outputs. Fortune covers topics including defense tech, AI investing, and acquisitions in the industry, with concerns about potential errors and deadly consequences of using large language models for battlefield decision-making by the US military.Transitioning to another important topic, Mark Zuckerberg is currently on trial in a landmark case with the FTC, defending Meta's past and fighting for its future. The FTC has sued Meta, claiming that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive tactics. If Meta loses, they may be forced to divest the two apps. This case has far-reaching implications for the tech industry as a whole, as it questions the current structure of big tech acquiring startups. If Meta loses, it could impact the entire ecosystem, affecting startups' ability to exit to tech giants. Zuckerberg's testimony is crucial not just for Meta but for the future of big tech M&A. The outcome of this trial could potentially freeze big tech deal-making and impact liquidity for VCs and their investors. The case also raises questions about the monopolistic market concentration that has developed over time in the tech industry. Zuckerberg's testimony will play a significant role in shaping the future of tech acquisitions and the industry as a whole.Shifting focus to various other tech-related topics discussed in recent news, an interview with Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, emphasizes the importance of business performance over convincing people in Silicon Valley. It also covers Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's defense in a lawsuit filed by the FTC, Nvidia's plan to invest $500 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure, and Hugging Face's acquisition of robotics startup Pollen Robotics. Other tech news includes Intel selling a stake to Silver Lake, Apple using user data to improve AI, and Europe issuing burner phones and laptops to U.S. staff to mitigate espionage. AMD announces its first 2nm chip, Google develops an AI model to understand dolphins, and OpenAI releases the GPT-4.1 AI model family. The text also mentions missile-maker MBDA ramping up production amid geopolitical tensions and Kodiak Robotics going public as an autonomous trucking startup.Touching upon market trends and global economic uncertainties, discussions arise about auto tariffs under President Trump considering exemptions for imported vehicles and parts. Moreover, insights on potential economic impacts are provided alongside CEO predictions of a recession due to rapidly chan

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