Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Elon Musk has developed a large language model called Grok 3 that can spout propaganda and influence people's attitudes without them realizing it. This AI tool has the potential to be used as a propaganda weapon, despite being biased and unreliable. Musk's vision for AI, as seen in Grok 3, is concerning as it could have far-reaching consequences for society. In Gary Marcus' book "Taming Silicon Valley," he warns about the dangers of tech oligarchs taking over the world, a scenario that seems to be unfolding rapidly. The use of AI like Grok 3 raises questions about free speech and the power wielded by unelected individuals like Musk. Ultimately, the widespread use of such AI tools could have detrimental effects on society, with citizens bearing the consequences while tech oligarchs profit.TikTok has made a grand return to the Apple and Google app stores after a U.S. ban, with President Trump delaying enforcement. Elon Musk is threatening to pull his bid for OpenAI if it converts to a for-profit company. Arm, a chipmaker owned by SoftBank, plans to launch its own chip this year, marking a shift in its business model. Other news includes Airbnb's strong Q4 earnings, Apple teasing a new device, Coinbase beating expectations, and prominent media companies suing Cohere for using copyrighted works. Baidu's next AI model will be open source, SpaceX moves closer to creating a Texas city called Starbase, and the UK signs a major deal with Anthropics to transform public services.Accenture CEO Julie Sweet announced that her breast cancer has returned but is curable, highlighting the importance of sharing health diagnoses as a leader. CEOs like Sweet and Arthur Sadoun, who publicly discuss their health challenges, can inspire others to prioritize their own health. However, the number of women getting screened for cancer has decreased in recent years, emphasizing the importance of leaders speaking out about early detection. In other news, President Trump has ordered a review of international trade tariffs to ensure fairness, while Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase defends the return-to-office policy despite employee pushback. Billionaire Ray Dalio warns of economic risks if the US deficit is not reduced, and companies like SharkNinja are adapting to potential tariffs by sourcing materials from countries outside China. The markets are approaching all-time highs, with tech stocks leading the way. Analyst notes from JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wedbush provide insights on various topics including Reddit, global GDP growth, AI productivity, and Elon Musk's brand image. Watercooler chat includes topics such as Coinbase's profitability, Elon Musk withdrawing his bid for OpenAI control, and laid-off Meta employees criticizing Zuckerberg's leadership. This edition of CEO Daily was curated by Joey Abrams and Jim Edwards.

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