In this episode, we explore Yann LeCun's dismissal of AI existential threats, shedding light on the limitations of current technology. We also cover SpaceX's historic attempt to catch its Starship booster, a game-changing moment for space travel. Additionally, we discuss the alarming hacking of smart vacuums and TikTok's acknowledgment of its negative effects on teens, raising critical questions about tech accountability and safety.

Sources:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/12/metas-yann-lecun-says-worries-about-a-i-s-existential-threat-are-complete-b-s/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/12/spacex-will-attempt-historic-catch-of-returning-starship-booster-on-sunday/

https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/12/24268508/hacked-ecovacs-deebot-x2-racial-slurs-chase-pets

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/12/tiktoks-research-reportedly-acknowledges-negative-effects-on-teens/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) Meta’s Yann LeCun says worries about A.I.’s existential threat are ‘complete B.S.’

(00:02:31) SpaceX will attempt historic catch of returning Starship booster on Sunday

(00:05:44) Hackers took over robovacs to chase pets and yell slurs

(00:08:22) TikTok’s research reportedly acknowledges negative effects on teens