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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.Meta has made its AI model available to the U.S. military, emphasizing its "open source AI" framing, despite controversy over restrictions on military use. The move comes after reports of Chinese researchers using a version of the AI model for military purposes without permission, raising concerns about foreign misuse of AI technology. In response, some U.S. lawmakers have called for export controls on American AI. Meta is positioning itself as a champion of open-source AI standards aligned with U.S. interests, but challenges remain in defining what constitutes truly open-source AI and ensuring national security.Other developments in the AI industry include Intel's disappointment with its Gaudi AI chips, Amazon adding an AI-powered feature to Prime Video, and key hires at OpenAI and Anthropics. These developments underscore the growing influence of AI in various industries and increasing competition among tech companies in the AI space.Additionally, Google cybersecurity analysts collaborating with DeepMind on an LLM-powered agent called Big Sleep discovered a vulnerability in the SQLite database engine. This highlights the importance of finding vulnerabilities early to give defenders an advantage in cybersecurity. Tech companies like Meta and Amazon face setbacks in plans to power AI data centers with nuclear energy due to regulatory challenges and environmental concerns. Despite interest in using nuclear energy for its reliability and efficiency, companies must navigate obstacles to ensure sustainability and grid reliability.Reflecting on election day in Silicon Valley and Washington D.C., the historical context of close, chaotic, and contested elections in American politics is highlighted. The author draws parallels to past elections, such as the disputed election of 1876 between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden, and the infamous 2000 election between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The resilience of democracy through peaceful transfers of power despite contentious elections is emphasized. Updates on recent venture deals, private equity acquisitions, exits, and other business news are included, with a note of encouragement to go out and vote, emphasizing the importance of being part of a long continuum in American democracy.In another update, Meta has extended its ban on political ads on Facebook and Instagram beyond election day to curtail attempts to influence public opinion while votes are still being counted. OpenAI is in talks to restructure into a for-profit benefit corporation, signaling a shift towards revenue generation. Palantir has raised its annual revenue forecast for the third time, reflecting strong demand for its AI services. Netflix will remove most of its interactive specials by December 1 as it winds down the format experiment launched in 2017. Physical Intelligence has raised $400 million in funding, while infostealer malware is prevalent in recent data breaches. General Motors is convinced that ditching CarPlay and Android Auto is the right move for controlling the tech stack, and women on TikTok are seeing more content from Kamala Harris compared to men.The potential impact of deepfakes on the upcoming election is discussed, with warnings issued by government agencies about foreign adversaries creating fake videos to spread disinformation. The text also highlights the use of deepfakes in fraud cases, such as a fake CFO tricking an employee into transferring millions of dollars. Legal implications of deepfakes are explored, focusing on holding platform companies accountable for failing to stop the spread of disinformation. Berkshire Hathaway selling Apple stock, the U.S. dollar

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