In this episode, we explore the latest tech and AI developments making headlines. OpenAI has launched "Your Year with ChatGPT," a year-end review feature for select users, offering personalized awards and creative content based on user interactions. Meanwhile, a power outage in San Francisco stalled Waymo's self-driving cars, causing traffic disruptions but no accidents. In the realm of philanthropy, AI is poised to enhance charitable giving by connecting data and predicting needs, despite stagnant U.S. giving rates. We also delve into the personal impact of AI, as one woman's reliance on an AI chatbot shifts to human connections, leading to significant life changes. On the cybersecurity front, phantom APIs from AI-generated code pose hidden vulnerabilities, demanding new detection strategies. Additionally, research reveals that GLP-1 therapy not only aids weight loss but also reduces grocery spending, with implications for the food industry. Pandora integrates AI to boost customer service and operational efficiency amid a leadership transition. Lastly, Nirvana Insurance secures $100 million to enhance its AI-driven system for the trucking industry, aiming to improve decision-making and innovation cycles. Join us as we unpack these stories and their broader implications.

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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