Palantir's Energy Moves, Salesforce's AI Impact, and Google's Veo 3 Misinformation Defense

In this episode, Bob begins with an introduction to Palantir's collaboration in the nuclear energy sector, exploring its implications for energy innovation. The discussion moves to recent legislative changes and increased investment in nuclear energy, considering their potential impact on the industry. Bob then examines Salesforce's AI implementation, analyzing its effects on the labor market. The episode continues with a discussion on Google's Veo 3 and the challenges posed by deepfakes and AI misinformation. Bob also explores AI's role in enhancing cybersecurity measures, highlighting its importance in protecting digital infrastructure. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of the key topics covered.

Episode Transcript

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What if nuclear energy could be the key topowering our AI-driven future?

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Welcome to The AI News Daily Brief, your go-tofor the latest AI updates.
Today is Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about Palantir'sgroundbreaking partnership in the nuclear
sector.
Let’s dive in.
Imagine a world where constructing nuclearreactors is as streamlined as building a new

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app.
That's the vision behind Palantir Technologies'latest collaboration with a nuclear deployment
company.
They're joining forces to develop an artificialintelligence-driven software system
specifically designed for the construction ofnuclear reactors.
Nuclear energy is gaining traction once again,and for good reason.

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It's seen as a cleaner, more reliable energysource compared to wind or solar.
The new software, dubbed the nuclear operatingsystem or NOS, aims to simplify the
construction process, enabling faster and morecost-effective builds.
This could revolutionize how nuclear plants aredeveloped across the globe.
This ambitious project aligns with recentexecutive orders from United States President

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Donald Trump, aimed at boosting the country'snuclear energy production.
These orders are part of a broader strategy tomeet the booming demand from data centers and
artificial intelligence technologies, which areconsuming more power than ever.
A Palantir spokesperson revealed that thenuclear company, based in Kentucky, will invest

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approximately one hundred million dollars overthe next five years to bring this platform to
life.
The nuclear industry is also expected tobenefit from recent legislative changes that
favor nuclear energy, including tax creditsthat have been preserved while many
green-energy subsidies were rolled back.
With United States power consumption projectedto hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by

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AI and cryptocurrency mining, this partnershipcould play a critical role in meeting the
country's growing energy needs.
It's a bold step forward in redefining how weproduce and utilize energy in an increasingly
AI-centric world.
"Artificial intelligence is doing thirty tofifty percent of the work at Salesforce now,"

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announced Marc Benioff, the Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Salesforce Incorporated, in a recent
interview on The Circuit with Emily Chang.
That’s a staggering figure, and it underscoresthe rapid integration of artificial
intelligence into our everyday businessprocesses.

Picture this (02:39):
You walk into a bustling Salesforce office, and behind the scenes, a
significant portion of the workload is beinghandled not by humans, but by artificial
intelligence.
From software engineering to customer service,artificial intelligence has become an integral
part of the workflow, streamlining tasks andboosting efficiency.

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But why should we care?
Well, this shift highlights the labor-replacingpotential of artificial intelligence—a hot
topic across industries.
Companies like Salesforce are not justexperimenting with artificial intelligence;
they’re embedding it deeply into theiroperations.
This could signal a broader trend whereartificial intelligence takes on more roles

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traditionally held by humans.
Marc Benioff’s insights are part of a largerconversation about how artificial intelligence
is reshaping the workforce.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve,it's not just about doing things faster or
cheaper.
It’s about fundamentally changing how work isdone, which could have profound implications

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for job markets worldwide.
So, what does this mean for the future of work?
If thirty to fifty percent of tasks can beautomated by artificial intelligence, what
happens to those roles?
It’s a question that companies and employeesalike are grappling with as artificial
intelligence technologies advance at abreakneck pace.

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Imagine waking up and scrolling through yournews feed, only to find a video depicting a
missile strike in a major city—a video that'scompletely fake.
That's the growing fear with the release ofGoogle's new artificial intelligence tool, Veo
3, which can generate lifelike videos fromsimple text prompts.
It’s a tool that’s as powerful as it iscontroversial.

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Residents in places like Tehran and Tel Avivare already on edge due to the looming threat
of missile strikes.
But now, they’re also grappling with theanxiety of misinformation.
GeoConfirmed, an online verification platform,has noticed a spike in artificial
intelligence-generated misinformation,including fake videos of air strikes that never

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happened.
This isn’t just an isolated issue but part of abroader trend where politically charged events
are being exploited to spread false narratives.
Google's DeepMind released Veo 3, a tool thatcreates eight-second videos from text, just
last month.
Al Jazeera tested the tool’s capabilities bygenerating a video of a protester in New York,

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which looked so real it could easily have beenmistaken for actual footage.
Even more concerning, Al Jazeera used the toolto fabricate videos of missile strikes in
Tehran and Tel Aviv, despite Veo 3’s supposedsafeguards against harmful content.
Ben Colman, the Chief Executive Officer ofReality Defender, a deepfake detection firm,

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shared his experience of creating a completelysynthetic video of himself.
It fooled his own team and even securityexperts.
"If I can do this in minutes, imagine whatmotivated bad actors are already doing with
unlimited time and resources," he said,highlighting the urgent need for robust
solutions to counteract the spread ofmisinformation.

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Google claims it's committed to responsibleartificial intelligence development, adding a
SynthID watermark to identify AI-generatedcontent.
But experts argue that Google rushed Veo 3 tomarket, possibly before all safety features
were in place.
Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard, criticizedGoogle for prioritizing their standing in the

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tech race over user safety, saying, "They’relike the third horse in a two-horse race.
They don’t care about customers.
They care about their own shiny tech."
The implications of Veo 3 extend beyond protestfootage.
Since its release, several fabricated videosmimicking real news broadcasts have appeared on

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social media.
One even falsely reported on a home break-inusing CNN graphics.
Alejandra Caraballo from Harvard Law’s CyberlawClinic demonstrated how easy it is to create
multiple fake news videos, warning that thiscould mislead audiences, especially older
consumers who might not discern real from fakeas easily.

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A study from Penn State University found thatnearly half of consumers were fooled by fake
videos shared on social media.
Surprisingly, younger adults are moresusceptible to misinformation than older ones,
likely because they rely on social media fornews, which lacks the rigorous fact-checking of
traditional outlets.
This underscores the need for bothtechnological solutions and greater public

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awareness to combat the spread of syntheticmedia.
As synthetic media tools become moreaccessible, they offer new opportunities for
malicious actors.
A recent incident involved a fabricated newssegment where a CBS reporter was made to appear
to say racist remarks.
With the growing prevalence of these tools, thespread of manipulated content often outpaces

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efforts to correct it, leaving a lasting impacton public perception.
Cybersecurity is no longer just a game of catand mouse—it’s a high-stakes chess match, and
artificial intelligence is changing the rules.
Welcome back to The AI News Daily Brief.
I'm Bob, your guide through today’s techstories.

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Let’s dive into how artificial intelligence isrevolutionizing the world of cybersecurity.
Imagine a world where your business's digitaldefenses are so advanced, they’re constantly
evolving to outsmart cybercriminals.
That’s the promise of artificial intelligencein cybersecurity.
It's not just about detecting threats faster;it's about creating a dynamic shield that

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adapts and learns from every encounter.
Artificial intelligence is being harnessed bycybersecurity experts to identify
vulnerabilities and respond to threats withunprecedented speed.

But here’s the twist (08:49):
cybercriminals are also leveraging artificial intelligence to launch
more sophisticated attacks.
It's a digital arms race where both sides aregetting smarter.
So, why does this matter?
For businesses, it’s crucial to understand thatartificial intelligence isn’t just a tool for
defense—it’s a potential weapon in the wronghands.

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This dual nature of artificial intelligence incybersecurity means organizations must be
proactive, not reactive, in securing theirdigital assets.
Robert Fernandes, a seasoned cybersecurityexecutive, emphasizes the importance of
integrating artificial intelligencethoughtfully into your security strategy.

His insights highlight a key takeaway (09:33):
In today’s digital landscape, the question isn’t
whether artificial intelligence is a friend orfoe, but how you can make it work for you.
As we wrap up today’s episode, remember thatartificial intelligence is reshaping the
cybersecurity landscape.
Whether you’re a business owner or a techenthusiast, understanding this shift is

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critical.
That’s it for today’s AI News Daily Brief.
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This is Bob, signing off.
Until next time.