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This week we discuss the Israel-Palestine war, rise of right wing nationalistic governments and oil prices

#war #elonmusk #inflation In this week's episode, we cover 1. Jobs and Inflation in the US 2. US Air Strikes 3. Financial Services in the Indian Stock Market

#sony #war #bitcoin In this week's episode, we cover Sweden Prepares for War as we see more international turmoil in the Middle East Sony-Zee's pending nuptials have been called off How will the Bitcoin ETF effect the value of Bitcoin?

#Tesla #war #india In this week's episode, we cover A rocket strike on Israel from Syria Tesla setting up a factory in the Indian state of Gujarat India-Russia bilateral ties - discussions on nuclear and military tech

#blackfridaysale2023 #consumerbehaviour #uspolitics In this week's episode, we cover Houthi Red Sea shipping attacks lead to a transnational coalition Biden pardons Marijuana charges What Black Friday 2023's numbers say

#adani #reservation #googlegemini On this week's episode, we talk about Adani's Resurgence since its Hindenburg disaster India's reservation of Parliamentary seats for PoK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) Google's Gemini comes to Bard and other mobile Apps

#reliance #deepfake #israelhamaswar This week, we cover 1. Sodium Ion Batteries - Could this be the future of Battery tech? 2. The Government of India tries to fight deep fake 3. A brief truce in the Israel-Hamas war References Used: 1. LTTE-Sri Lanka Civil War: https://thediplomat.com/2015/04/how-sri-lanka-won-the-war/ 2. Hamas hostages released: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/26/1215226229/another-hostages-for-prisoners-swap-expected-if-a-fragile-cease-fire-holds-in-is 3. Reliance's push into Sodium Ion batteries: https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2023/08/28/reliance-chairman-talks-hjt-solar-module-sodium-ion-battery-plans/#:~:text=pv%20magazine%20India-,Reliance%20chairman%20outlines%20plans%20for%20HJT%20solar%20modules%2C%20sodium%2Dion,ion%20cell%20production%20by%202025.

#xijinping #hacked #xiaomi In this week's recap, we take a look at 1. China’s ICBC, the world’s biggest bank, hit by cyberattack. 2. U.S. and China agree to resume military talks. 3. Xiaomi enters electric vehicle market.

#infosys #apple #delhi In this week's recap, we take a look at The Air Quality Index in Delhi around Diwali TATA manufacturing iPhones in India Infosys Co-founder, Billionaire Narayana Murthy's prescription to the Indian Youth.

#netflix #streaming #disney This week we examine the economics of streaming in different verticals. References 1. The Impact on Streaming During the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://vodlix.com/blog/the-impact-on-streaming-during-the-covid-19-pandemic 2. How Much Will Consumers Pay for Streaming Video?: https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/04/15/how-much-will-consumers-pay-for-streaming-video/ 3. A Star no more: How Disney’s relationship with India soured: https://the-captable.com/2023/07/disney-star-india-sale-viacom18-jiocinema/

#ai #recession #elonmusk In this week's recap, we take a look at 1. Humane's AI Pin 2. Global Market Corrections 3. Elon's vision for X

#gaming #esports #twitch This week we examine the intricacies of the Gaming Industry. References 1. The cultural significance of gaming and its evolution over the years: https://landing.jobs/blog/gaming-culture-evolution/ 2. Hot buttons: why fashion houses are getting into video games: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/mar/01/why-fashion-houses-are-getting-into-video-games 3. Video Games Are Becoming a High-Fashion Playground: https://www.vogue.com/article/video-game-fashion-designer-collaborations 4. The Difference Between Esports & Gaming: https://medium.com/ipg-media-lab/the-difference-between-esports-gaming-3bcb2d45d42b

This week, we cover our thoughts on the Google Pixel Event, a new Speaker in the US Congress, and the September Jobs report.

#innovation #capitalism #socialism This week we examine innovation in socialist versus capitalist economic systems.. References 1. Marxism: What It Is and Comparison to Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marxism.asp#:~:text=Marxism%20is%20an%20economic%20and,of%20the%20means%20of%20production. 2. What Is Universal Basic Income (UBI), and How Does It Work?: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/basic-income.asp 3. How Capitalism is a Driving Force of Climate Change: https://pitjournal.unc.edu/2022/12/24/how-capitalism-is-a-driving-force-of-climate-change/#:~:text=Most%20climate%20scientists%20have%20come,from%20a%20global%20capitalist%20drive.

#writerstrike #meta #microchip In this week's episode, we will be covering 1. End of Writers Guild Strike 2. Challenging ASML Monopoly 3. The Rise of Meta-Rayban Partnership Reference Links 1. Peak TV Is Over. A Different Hollywood Is Coming. - https://www.wsj.com/business/media/hollywood-writers-guild-strike-peak-tv-ai-e29b6278?mod=hp_lead_pos7 2. China plans giant particle accelerator-powered chip factory - https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-giant-particle-accelerator-microchips 3. Jing Meta Insider: Why AR is the key to widespread Web3 tech integration - https://www.wired.com/story/luxury-fashion-brands-video-games- https://jingdaily.com/jing-meta-insider-ar-web3-tech-integration/ 4. Introducing the next generation of smart glasses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWOaxjy-7IU&ab_channel=Ray-BanFilms 5. ZERO10 is a fashion AR try-on company -https://zero10.ar/

#AI #Meta #healthcare In this week's episode, we discuss the uses and impact of AI in industries, particularly in healthcare and financial services. References 1. A Gentle Introduction to Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): https://machinelearningmastery.com/what-are-generative-adversarial-networks-gans/ 2. Transformer Neural Networks: A Step-by-Step Breakdown: https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/transformer-neural-network 3. Entangled Conditional Adversarial Autoencoder for de Novo Drug Discovery: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b00839 4. Personalized Medicine: A Tailor Made Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4224657/ 5. Drug discovery with explainable artificial intelligence: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-020-00236-4

#news #appleevent #fedratehike In our endeavor to bring our viewers more value, we will do a weekly review once a week of the top stories that caught our eye. In this week's episode, we will be covering 1. Apple's September launch 2. The Ever Increasing Focus on Gamers 3. The Fed's choice to leave the rates untouched this week Reference Links 1. Fashion's New VIPs 2. Drest, an app that is Fashion's gateway into the virtual world 3. Luxury brands turn to gamers 4. Video games have become a part of the furniture in Japan 5. YouTube launches YouTube Create 6. Fed rate decision

#iphone15 #innovation #digitalrevolution In this episode, we explore whether Apple's iPhone and iWatch have reached a plateau in terms of innovation. We discuss the ability of smartphones to enhance camera quality by utilizing pixel binning technology. Additionally, we examine recent advancements in complementary products such as the qwerty keyboard. Shifting our focus, we delve into the evolution of innovation within the luxury automotive industry, including Mercedes, BMW, and Audi, and how they engaged in advertising rivalries. Lastly, we touch upon Humane technology, conceptualized by Apple designer Mr. Imran Chaudari. References 1. What is pixel binning, and what does it mean for your mobile photography?- https://www.androidpolice.com/what-is-pixel-binning/ 2. Naya Create | The Keyboard that Transforms with You- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/naya-create/naya-create 3. Flux Keyboard - The Keyboard Reinvented - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fluxkeyboard/flux-keyboard-the-keyboard-reinvented 4. Mercedes-Benz “Chicken” MAGIC BODY CONTROL TV commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwML2PagbY&ab_channel=Mercedes-Benz 5. Modular Smartphones: Trend That Fizzled Out In A Jiffy- https://www.gizbot.com/mobile/features/why-modular-smartphones-failed-despite-potential-067433.html 6. Ad wars: When BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar prove prowess through advertisements - https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/ad-wars-when-bmw-audi-mercedes-benz-jaguar-prove-prowess-through-advertisements/628678/ 7. The disappearing computer -- and a world where you can take AI everywhere- https://www.ted.com/talks/imran_chaudhri_the_disappearing_computer_and_a_world_where_you_can_take_ai_everywhere

#hollywood #disney #writerstrike In this episode, we delve into the elements that contribute to the success of a movie. Our discussion centers around the influence of "woke" culture on contemporary films, highlighting a shift towards emphasizing diversity over narrative substance. We explore the feasibility of gender and race swapping in storytelling. Additionally, we explore the role of Generative AI in the creation of movies. Our conversation then shifts to the impact of the writer's strike and its repercussions on film production and the industry as a whole. Furthermore, we examine the potential for AI to take over screenplay writing and storytelling. Lastly, we analyze the market appeal and commercial viability of these films. References: I.M.A.F.F: "Top 20 Qualities of a Good Film: What's Important" https://imaffawards.com/qualities-of-a-good-film-whats-important/ Film Daft: "How To Write A Screenplay That Works" https://filmdaft.com/how-to-write-a-screenplay-that-works/

#decentralizedai #chatgpt #opensource In this episode, we discuss the fundamental challenges AI poses to humanity. A significant concern arises from the proliferation of deep fakes, as they have the potential to manipulate large groups of people through artificially generated videos of politicians and actors. We also explored the idea of equating digital intelligence with biological intelligence and delved into the concept of uploading consciousness to the cloud, striving for digital immortality. Additionally, we raised the point that if AI becomes decentralized akin to blockchain technology, it may become indestructible. Lastly, we addressed the measures companies are taking to prevent Artificial Intelligence from creating clones of chatgpt and other models to ensure minimal human interference. References Springer: "The Dark Side of AI" - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12525-022-00531-5 Independent: "Facebook's artificial intelligence robots shut down after they start talking to each other in their own language" - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/facebook-artificial-intelligence-ai-chatbot-new-language-research-openai-google-a7869706.html Research Article: "Google’s Neural Machine Translation System: Bridging the Gap between Human and Machine Translation" - https://arxiv.org/pdf/1609.08144.pdf