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Adam N2 (00:05):
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus
Carly W (00:08):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Senator Bernie Sanders hascalled for a national moratorium
on building AI data centers,citing the rapid pace of AI
development.
In a video posted Tuesday, theVermont senator emphasized that
AI is one of the mosttransformative technologies in
history but is advancing tooquickly for public oversight.
(00:30):
Sanders argues the pause wouldallow democracy to catch up and
ensure AI benefits everyone, notjust the wealthiest.
His proposal is notable as thefirst from a national politician
to halt the construction ofcritical AI infrastructure like
data centers.
Major tech companies such asAmazon, Meta, Microsoft, Google,
(00:50):
and Apple have heavily investedin AI-related infrastructure,
spending hundreds of billions in2025 alone.
Sanders highlighted concernsincluding A.I's promotion by
tech billionaires, potential joblosses, and negative impacts on
human interaction.
He painted a grim picture of afuture dominated by device
(01:10):
interactions rather than humanconnections.
While Sanders pushes forcaution, the previous Trump
administration encouraged rapiddata center construction to
compete with China.
Meanwhile, skepticism about AIis growing on Capitol Hill, with
some lawmakers raising alarmsover a possible AI bubble.
Others are seeking regulationson minors' access to AI
(01:32):
chatbots, reflecting a broaderdebate over A.I's societal
risks.
Adam N2 (01:37):
Last week, former President Donald Trump signed an
executive order aimed atblocking states from regulating
artificial intelligence.
The AI industry supports thismove to avoid a complex
patchwork of state laws, butcritics on both the left and
right express concern.
Progressive leaders warn theorder is an overreach that could
worsen AI-related harms, whilesome conservative officials
(01:58):
champion states' rights andoppose federal interference.
Governors like Ron DeSantis andSpencer Cox, along with
Republican lawmakers, have vowedto uphold their states' AI
regulations despite potentiallegal battles.
Trump's order directs theJustice Department to create an
AI Litigation Task Force to suestates that pass their own AI
laws, although child safetyprotections are exempted.
(02:21):
Legal experts question theconstitutionality of such broad
federal preemption without clearreplacement standards.
The executive order has sparkedfears the issue could deepen
divisions within the RepublicanParty ahead of the midterms.
Some GOP strategists encouragestates to resist federal
challenges and defend their lawsin court.
Meanwhile, states like Utah andTexas stand ready to continue
(02:44):
advancing AI legislationregardless of federal pressure.
The conflict reflects broadertensions over the balance of
power between state and federalgovernment in managing emerging
technologies.
Open A.I has launched an AppDirectory and opened its SDK to
developers, bringing Chat G.P.Tcloser to becoming an"everything
app." This move allows users tobrowse available tools and gives
(03:06):
developers the ability to createnew interactive experiences
within Chat G.P.T's interface.
The company has rebranded its"connectors" as various types of
apps, enhancing functionalitylike file search, deep research,
and sync capabilities.
Some apps can now utilize userdata from Chat G.P.T’s Memory
(03:27):
feature when enabled.
Notably, new apps for AppleMusic and DoorDash have been
introduced, allowing users tomanage music libraries and turn
meal planning into shoppingcarts directly inside the
chatbot.
Spotify’s Chat G.P.T app hasalso expanded into more markets,
including the U.K and the EU.
Despite these advancements, OpenA.I has not yet detailed how it
(03:49):
plans to monetize these newfeatures.
The company only mentionedexploring options like digital
goods and will share updates asuser engagement grows.
C.E.O Sam Altman has indicated afuture with more robust platform
features, highlighting theimportance of an app store in
this vision.
This latest development marks asignificant step toward
(04:11):
integrating Chat G.P.T moredeeply into everyday digital
tasks.
Carly W (04:15):
Visa announced the successful completion of
hundreds of AI-driventransactions as part of a pilot
program launched after itsproduct event in April.
The company, along with otherfintech rivals, is developing
tools that enable consumers todelegate transactions to
artificial intelligence agents.
Rubail Birwadker, Visa's head ofgrowth products and
partnerships, predicted that2024 will see significant
(04:39):
adoption of these AI-poweredservices.
AI is reshaping e-commerce byaltering how customers browse
and make purchases online.
Mastercard is also testing an AIshopping feature called Agent
Pay, while Amazon has introduceda"Buy For Me" option.
PayPal and Perplexity havepartnered to develop similar
agentic shopping capabilities.
(05:00):
A recent Visa survey indicatedthat nearly half of U.S.
shoppers are already using AIfor purchases.
Birwadker noted that these toolsare especially useful for
recurring purchases or buyingevent tickets.
Visa plans to expand its AIpilot programs to Asia and
Europe next year and iscollaborating with over 20
partners.
(05:20):
Despite limited data, thefintech sector is rapidly
advancing AI integration inconsumer transactions.
AstraZeneca is leading thepharmaceutical industry's AI
race by integrating AI clinicaltrials technology at a national
healthcare scale, notably inThailand where over 660,000
people have been screened since2022.
(05:40):
Their AI chest X-ray tooldemonstrated a 54.1% positive
predictive value in the CREATEstudy, significantly surpassing
the 20% success threshold.
Unlike competitors such asPfizer, Novartis, and Roche,
which focus on accelerating drugdiscovery and optimizing trial
processes, AstraZeneca embeds AIin clinical operations to impact
(06:03):
patient care directly.
The company uses AI tools toreduce documentation time by up
to 85% and develop virtualcontrol groups that simulate
placebo arms, potentiallyreducing patient exposure to
inactive treatments.
AstraZeneca’s partnership withQure.ai and national health
bodies enables broad deployment,including a lung cancer
(06:24):
screening program now expandingto heart failure detection.
Industry data shows AI istransforming drug development,
doubling Phase I success rates,and accelerating timelines from
years to weeks.
While others prioritizediscovery, AstraZeneca’s
strategy of applying AIthroughout clinical trials is
lowering time-to-market andbuilding real-world evidence
(06:45):
under regulatory scrutiny.
The company manages over 240global trials with AI embedded
across protocols, patientrecruitment, and regulatory
submissions.
This practical executiondistinguishes AstraZeneca’s
approach, proving A.I's value inhealthcare delivery beyond
laboratory innovation.
The future of pharma AI may bedecided by who best integrates
(07:05):
technology to improve patientoutcomes at scale, and
AstraZeneca is setting the pace.
Don (07:11):
Thank you for listening to today's AI and Tech News podcast
summary...
Please do leave us a comment andfor additional feedback, please
email us atpodcast@digimasters.co.uk You
can now follow us on Instagramand Threads by searching for
@DigimastersShorts or Search forDigimasters on Linkedin.
Be sure to tune in tomorrow anddon't forget to follow or
subscribe!
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus
Carly W (00:08):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Senator Bernie Sanders hascalled for a national moratorium
on building AI data centers,citing the rapid pace of AI
development.
In a video posted Tuesday, theVermont senator emphasized that
AI is one of the mosttransformative technologies in
history but is advancing tooquickly for public oversight.
(00:30):
Sanders argues the pause wouldallow democracy to catch up and
ensure AI benefits everyone, notjust the wealthiest.
His proposal is notable as thefirst from a national politician
to halt the construction ofcritical AI infrastructure like
data centers.
Major tech companies such asAmazon, Meta, Microsoft, Google,
(00:50):
and Apple have heavily investedin AI-related infrastructure,
spending hundreds of billions in2025 alone.
Sanders highlighted concernsincluding A.I's promotion by
tech billionaires, potential joblosses, and negative impacts on
human interaction.
He painted a grim picture of afuture dominated by device
(01:10):
interactions rather than humanconnections.
While Sanders pushes forcaution, the previous Trump
administration encouraged rapiddata center construction to
compete with China.
Meanwhile, skepticism about AIis growing on Capitol Hill, with
some lawmakers raising alarmsover a possible AI bubble.
Others are seeking regulationson minors' access to AI
(01:32):
chatbots, reflecting a broaderdebate over A.I's societal
risks.
Adam N2 (01:37):
Last week, former President Donald Trump signed an
executive order aimed atblocking states from regulating
artificial intelligence.
The AI industry supports thismove to avoid a complex
patchwork of state laws, butcritics on both the left and
right express concern.
Progressive leaders warn theorder is an overreach that could
worsen AI-related harms, whilesome conservative officials
(01:58):
champion states' rights andoppose federal interference.
Governors like Ron DeSantis andSpencer Cox, along with
Republican lawmakers, have vowedto uphold their states' AI
regulations despite potentiallegal battles.
Trump's order directs theJustice Department to create an
AI Litigation Task Force to suestates that pass their own AI
laws, although child safetyprotections are exempted.
(02:21):
Legal experts question theconstitutionality of such broad
federal preemption without clearreplacement standards.
The executive order has sparkedfears the issue could deepen
divisions within the RepublicanParty ahead of the midterms.
Some GOP strategists encouragestates to resist federal
challenges and defend their lawsin court.
Meanwhile, states like Utah andTexas stand ready to continue
(02:44):
advancing AI legislationregardless of federal pressure.
The conflict reflects broadertensions over the balance of
power between state and federalgovernment in managing emerging
technologies.
Open A.I has launched an AppDirectory and opened its SDK to
developers, bringing Chat G.P.Tcloser to becoming an"everything
app." This move allows users tobrowse available tools and gives
(03:06):
developers the ability to createnew interactive experiences
within Chat G.P.T's interface.
The company has rebranded its"connectors" as various types of
apps, enhancing functionalitylike file search, deep research,
and sync capabilities.
Some apps can now utilize userdata from Chat G.P.T’s Memory
(03:27):
feature when enabled.
Notably, new apps for AppleMusic and DoorDash have been
introduced, allowing users tomanage music libraries and turn
meal planning into shoppingcarts directly inside the
chatbot.
Spotify’s Chat G.P.T app hasalso expanded into more markets,
including the U.K and the EU.
Despite these advancements, OpenA.I has not yet detailed how it
(03:49):
plans to monetize these newfeatures.
The company only mentionedexploring options like digital
goods and will share updates asuser engagement grows.
C.E.O Sam Altman has indicated afuture with more robust platform
features, highlighting theimportance of an app store in
this vision.
This latest development marks asignificant step toward
(04:11):
integrating Chat G.P.T moredeeply into everyday digital
tasks.
Carly W (04:15):
Visa announced the successful completion of
hundreds of AI-driventransactions as part of a pilot
program launched after itsproduct event in April.
The company, along with otherfintech rivals, is developing
tools that enable consumers todelegate transactions to
artificial intelligence agents.
Rubail Birwadker, Visa's head ofgrowth products and
partnerships, predicted that2024 will see significant
(04:39):
adoption of these AI-poweredservices.
AI is reshaping e-commerce byaltering how customers browse
and make purchases online.
Mastercard is also testing an AIshopping feature called Agent
Pay, while Amazon has introduceda"Buy For Me" option.
PayPal and Perplexity havepartnered to develop similar
agentic shopping capabilities.
(05:00):
A recent Visa survey indicatedthat nearly half of U.S.
shoppers are already using AIfor purchases.
Birwadker noted that these toolsare especially useful for
recurring purchases or buyingevent tickets.
Visa plans to expand its AIpilot programs to Asia and
Europe next year and iscollaborating with over 20
partners.
(05:20):
Despite limited data, thefintech sector is rapidly
advancing AI integration inconsumer transactions.
AstraZeneca is leading thepharmaceutical industry's AI
race by integrating AI clinicaltrials technology at a national
healthcare scale, notably inThailand where over 660,000
people have been screened since2022.
(05:40):
Their AI chest X-ray tooldemonstrated a 54.1% positive
predictive value in the CREATEstudy, significantly surpassing
the 20% success threshold.
Unlike competitors such asPfizer, Novartis, and Roche,
which focus on accelerating drugdiscovery and optimizing trial
processes, AstraZeneca embeds AIin clinical operations to impact
(06:03):
patient care directly.
The company uses AI tools toreduce documentation time by up
to 85% and develop virtualcontrol groups that simulate
placebo arms, potentiallyreducing patient exposure to
inactive treatments.
AstraZeneca’s partnership withQure.ai and national health
bodies enables broad deployment,including a lung cancer
(06:24):
screening program now expandingto heart failure detection.
Industry data shows AI istransforming drug development,
doubling Phase I success rates,and accelerating timelines from
years to weeks.
While others prioritizediscovery, AstraZeneca’s
strategy of applying AIthroughout clinical trials is
lowering time-to-market andbuilding real-world evidence
(06:45):
under regulatory scrutiny.
The company manages over 240global trials with AI embedded
across protocols, patientrecruitment, and regulatory
submissions.
This practical executiondistinguishes AstraZeneca’s
approach, proving A.I's value inhealthcare delivery beyond
laboratory innovation.
The future of pharma AI may bedecided by who best integrates
(07:05):
technology to improve patientoutcomes at scale, and
AstraZeneca is setting the pace.
Don (07:11):
Thank you for listening to today's AI and Tech News podcast
summary...
Please do leave us a comment andfor additional feedback, please
email us atpodcast@digimasters.co.uk You
can now follow us on Instagramand Threads by searching for
@DigimastersShorts or Search forDigimasters on Linkedin.
Be sure to tune in tomorrow anddon't forget to follow or
subscribe!
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