Morning News: OpenAI Scandal, Trump's Impact on Tech, and AI Executive Order Rescinded

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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.OpenAI is facing scrutiny following a benchmarking scandal involving its O3 model, with critics accusing the company of lacking transparency. Despite claims that AGI is not close, recent developments suggest otherwise, with hints about the singularity and the development of an agentic system called Operator. President Trump overturned Biden's AI executive order, leaving a void in federal regulations and potentially sparking conflicts with the EU. Other notable AI news includes concerns about Amazon's acquisition of Covariant AI, Metropolis acquiring Oosto, Google introducing Titans architecture, Meta's breakthrough in machine translation, and the British government's plans to integrate AI into public services. As OpenAI prepares for a significant announcement, scrutiny over its actions and transparency will be crucial to determining the validity of its advancements in AI. Additionally, developments in AI technology and models from companies like DeepSeek and Moonshot AI are offering cheaper alternatives for advanced AI reasoning tasks.Transitioning to the impact of Trump's presidency on the tech industry, including his executive orders related to AI, social media, and energy. It also highlights the concerns of U.S. drone makers working with Taiwan due to geopolitical tensions with China. Additionally, there has been a boost in stock for Chinese consumer companies following drama surrounding TikTok in the U.S. Other topics covered include Broadcom CEO's openness to more deals, Meta's attempt to poach TikTok creators, Ford's investigation into hands-free driving tech, and the decline in popularity of dating apps among Generation Z. Overall, providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the tech industry under Trump's second presidency.Moving on to today's CEO Daily newsletter where various business leaders discuss the collapse of trust in governments, business leaders, and the media. Donald Trump signed a large number of executive orders on his first day back in office, including actions related to pardons, fossil fuels, and immigration. Elon Musk aims to cut federal spending through his new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but questions remain about how much he can actually accomplish. Another electric vehicle startup, Canoo, filed for bankruptcy as the industry faces challenges under the new Trump administration. Analyst notes from Wedbush, Convera, and Apollo provide insights on various topics including TikTok, the Federal Reserve, and the US economy. Around the watercooler, stories include a Chinese actor's kidnapping in Southeast Asia, a farming millionaire's chili business downfall, and potential trillionaires in the near future.Lastly, the 2023 White House executive order on AI has been rescinded as announced by Gary Marcus. This development may raise questions about Elon Musk's concerns about AI safety. To receive more updates on AI from Marcus readers can subscribe to his email newsletter. For a complete experience readers can upgrade to a paid subscription. The email also contains information on how to unsubscribe from the mailing list.

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