Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Transitioning from Google's original motto of "Don't be evil" in 2001 to potentially utilizing their resources for military and surveillance purposes in 2025, there are concerns about the implications of Google's use of personal data and powerful AI technology falling into the wrong hands. The focus on AI in Google's recent earnings call suggests they are in an arms race for supremacy, potentially leading to a shift in priorities towards profit over ethics. This shift represents a departure from the original ethos of not being evil and raises ethical concerns about the future of AI technology.Rebecca Egger and Dr. Helen Egger have co-founded Little Otter, an AI-powered family mental health startup that aims to provide mental health support services for families. With $9.5 million in funding and plans to expand its AI triage platform to improve early identification of mental health disorders in children, Little Otter has already served over 23,000 families and completed 100,000 care visits. The newsletter also includes details on other venture deals in the technology sector, such as Semgrep and Magicschool AI securing funding. It covers private equity deals and exits in various industries, as well as IPOs like SailPoint's offering on the NASDAQ.Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported slowing growth in its cloud business, causing shares to fall. The company's cloud revenue grew by 30% in the fourth quarter, but analysts were expecting 33%. The slowdown was attributed to a shortage of capacity in data centers. In response to Trump's tariffs, the USPS has halted packages from China and Hong Kong, impacting Chinese e-commerce companies. AMD reported record revenue but experienced a stock price drop due to concerns about the impact of the trade war and competition. Snap beat expectations with $1.56 billion in Q4 revenue.In today's CEO Daily, concerns about tariffs affecting companies like Tesla and Apple are discussed. The CEO of Cloudera shares his mission to hold AI accountable and talks about the challenges faced by Gen Z in the workforce. The article also covers Trump's controversial statements regarding taking over Gaza and potential conflicts with Iran. Additionally, it mentions Citigroup's decision to allow remote work and provides updates on market trends and analyst notes.The Jevons Paradox in AI infrastructure explains how efficiency gains may actually accelerate energy demand. With Google's increased spending on AI efforts, there are implications for energy consumption and stock prices of related companies. The rise of AI data centers globally, including in India, highlights efforts to invest in renewable energy sources for data centers. Understanding the Jevons Paradox is crucial in relation to AI infrastructure, energy consumption, and the future of artificial intelligence.

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