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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. An MIT report found that 95% of AI pilot projects fail due to a "learning gap" in how companies implement AI tools, rather than limitations of the technology itself. The report recommended creating more agentic AI systems using the Nanda protocol and highlighted the success of startups and companies purchasing AI models. Despite these insights, the stock market reacted negatively, leading to a sell-off of AI-related tech stocks. The report emphasized the importance of understanding how to properly use AI tools and purchasing solutions from specialized vendors. In other news, Google is introducing new features in its phones to potentially gain market share from Apple, which has delayed AI feature rollouts for its iPhones. OpenAI is considering renting out AI infrastructure and exploring financing options beyond debt, while its medical AI startup, OpenEvidence, achieved a perfect score on the USMLE exam.Twin Health, a metabolic health startup, raised $53 million in Series E funding at a valuation of $950 million. The company uses a digital twin technology to help individuals manage their diabetes by tracking glucose levels and activity. By addressing the root cause of dysfunctional metabolism, Twin Health aims to improve overall health outcomes. The company has partnered with employers and health plans to provide its services. Twin Health's approach involves addressing both biology and behavior simultaneously to tackle the complexities of human metabolism. The company has seen success with participants lowering their A1C levels and reducing medication use. Twin Health's recent funding round will help them scale commercially and reach more patients.Baidu, a Chinese internet pioneer, is struggling to compete with new players in the market despite heavy investments in areas such as cloud computing, self-driving cars, and AI. Google unveiled its $1,799 Pixel 10 Pro Fold phone with water and dust resistance, while Minnesota sued TikTok for allegedly manipulating young users. Sony raised the prices of all models of its PlayStation 5 by $50 due to a challenging economic environment caused by global trade wars. Other tech news includes Meta freezing AI hiring, Amazon preparing new Fire tablets, and Microsoft warning against "seemingly conscious AI." OpenAI recorded its first $1 billion revenue month, and Xbox ally handhelds are set to launch on October 16.The text discusses how Target lost its edge to Walmart despite initial successes under CEO Brian Cornell's leadership. Cornell made bold moves to revamp the company, but sales declined and stock prices fell after his departure. The Federal Reserve will address its independence at the Jackson Hole symposium amidst criminal referrals from Trump loyalists. Other news includes concerns about inflation, moves against Nvidia in China, and Sony raising console prices due to tariffs. The labor market is shifting as managers take back control from employees who received significant raises during the Great Resignation. Big tech stocks fell amid worries of an AI bubble, and a federal court ruled against the release of transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein grand jury probe. Market updates show mixed performance across different regions.The text discusses a recent buildathon where developers used AI-assisted coding tools to quickly build software products, showcasing the efficiency of AI in software development. The event highlighted the potential of AI in accelerating product development and reducing barriers to building complex software. China is reevaluating its use of U.S.-made AI processors due to security concerns, aiming to promote domestic semiconductor capabilities. A

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