The 4Geeks Podcast

This episode explores the transformative role of AI and machine learning in healthcare. We'll highlight the benefits, including enhanced medical imaging and diagnostics, accelerated drug discovery, and personalized treatment approaches.

Discover how AI is also being used to predict disease outbreaks and strengthen public health surveillance.

We also address critical risks and challenges, such as ethical considerations and the n...

Artificial intelligence is significantly altering the pharmaceutical industry by speeding up drug discovery through rapid analysis of large datasets and prediction of compound interactions. 

AI is also optimizing clinical trials by improving patient recruitment, personalizing study designs, and monitoring responses.

Furthermore, AI facilitates drug repurposing by identifying new uses for existing medications and enhances precision m...

Are we close to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? AI can now master games and generate images, but how does it compare to the human brain?

This episode explores the key differences between AI and the brain, including the challenges of defining AGI, the complexity of real neurons versus artificial ones, the brain's modularity, its capacity for continuous learning, the sophistication of biological memory, and its e...

Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence development over the next five years. This investment aims to broaden their product line beyond smartphones to include AI-driven PCs, tablets, and wearable technology. 

The announcement coincides with Honor's preparations for an initial public offering and a surge in AI investment throughout China. Honor's move is also influenc...

China has launched PUMCH-GENESIS, its first AI model specifically designed to diagnose rare diseases. This large language model, developed by Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, can quickly analyze symptoms and suggest potential rare genetic disorders. 

The AI is tailored to Chinese genetic data, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and speed up confirmation for patients in China. It addresses...

The text envisions a future where healthcare is seamlessly integrated into daily life, effectively making hospitals obsolete. This transformation is driven by advancements in AI, wearable technology, and data collection. 

Strategies for success include embracing wearable tech, treating mental health as a community endeavor, repurposing obsolete infrastructure into healthcare hubs, creating personalized care environments, and integra...

Meta is implementing a change to Facebook livestream storage. Livestreams older than 30 days will be automatically removed to reduce storage costs. 

Users will receive notifications and have options to download their videos, convert them into Reels, or defer deletion for six months. Meta will remove existing livestreams older than 30 days over the coming months. 

This change is being made because most livestream views occur within th...

In this episode, we dive into the potential acquisition of Niantic, the company behind the global phenomenon Pokémon Go, by Scopely Inc., a mobile game company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

We'll explore the details of the potential $3.5 billion deal, including what it means for the future of Pokémon Go and other Niantic mobile games.

We will also analyze Saudi Arabia's growing involvement in the gaming industry a...

OpenAI recently launched Operator, a new AI agent designed to automate tasks like booking travel and shopping, marking a shift from traditional chatbots. 

Operator uses a novel approach, bypassing APIs to interact with software and websites directly, mimicking human computer use. However, Operator's performance currently lags behind human capabilities, and the AI field faces increasing competition, especially from companies lik...

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is generating significant buzz by producing cost-effective AI models that rival leading U.S. counterparts.  

DeepSeek's models, like DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, are reportedly comparable in performance to OpenAI and Meta's offerings but significantly cheaper, challenging the dominance of U.S. tech giants.

This success has sparked controversy, with some questioning the company's claims a...

Amazon is overhauling its Alexa digital assistant, integrating generative AI to transform it from a simple voice assistant into a more sophisticated "agent" capable of handling complex tasks.  

This ambitious project has faced significant technical challenges, including resolving issues like "hallucinations" (fabricated answers) and ensuring speed and reliability.  

Internal organizational hurdles and legacy cod...

OpenAI has released a new beta feature for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers called "Tasks," enabling users to schedule reminders and to-dos.  

This functionality transforms ChatGPT into a more traditional digital assistant, capable of handling scheduled one-time or recurring tasks.  The feature is currently limited to paying subscribers, with no announcement regarding availability for free users.  

OpenAI's bro...

This podcast will teach you how to turn Google Maps into an automated lead machine for your business. You'll learn a simple method for scraping thousands of free leads and sending personalized emails to them all on autopilot. This method is easy to follow and doesn't require any advanced technical skills. 

You'll discover how to use tools like PhantomBuster and Make.com to find leads, extract their email addresses, and send them ta...

This podcast will cover strategies and tools to help manage Azure costs, even on a tight budget. It will discuss how to understand current Azure spending patterns using tools such as the Azure Cost Management + Billing portal and Azure Advisor.

The podcast will explore data-driven strategies like rightsizing resources, leveraging reserved instances, and optimizing storage and network costs.

Additionally, it will cover automating ...

Tune in to hear expert insights on the biggest tech trends predicted to dominate investments in 2025:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cryptocurrencies
• Quantum Computing

This podcast will delve into the key takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, a major technology trade show setting the stage for the year's innovations.

We'll examine:

• Major announcements from tech giants
• Breakthrou...

Is the Apple Vision Pro doomed to flop? 🍎💀

This week, we dive deep into the lukewarm reception of Apple's ambitious mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. Despite its incredible potential, the steep $3,500 price tag is proving to be a major roadblock for consumers.

Join us as we analyze expert opinions and explore potential strategies for Apple to turn the tide in 2025. Can Apple make this groundbreaking technology more accessibl...

Financial experts offer advice to millennials on navigating potential economic shifts under a new presidential administration.  

Key recommendations include boosting retirement savings through various methods, reviewing investment strategies to diversify and mitigate risk (including exploring alternative assets like real estate), starting a side hustle to create multiple income streams, and prioritizing essential needs to manage ri...

Torsten Sløk, Apollo's chief economist, predicts a zero percent chance of a US recession in 2025, despite stronger-than-expected 2024 economic growth.

He identifies key risks for 2025 including potential tariffs, Nvidia's earnings performance, and a possible inflation rebound leading to higher interest rates.

While Sløk notes some upside potential, including further economic acceleration, the most significant downside risk is see...

Microsoft is reportedly diversifying its artificial intelligence strategy by integrating internal and third-party AI models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot, reducing its reliance on OpenAI.

This shift aims to mitigate costs and improve speed for enterprise users. The decision follows concerns about Copilot's return on investment and mirrors similar moves by other Microsoft units, such as GitHub.

Ongoing negotiations between Microso...