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Darryl Hicks, founder and CEO of FlexPay, takes us behind the scenes of a problem costing subscription businesses millions each month – failed payments and the resulting involuntary customer churn. From his early days cleaning toilets in his parents' commercial cleaning business to consulting for major telecom companies in the Twin Towers, Darryl shares his unique journey to founding a company that's now processing billions of transactions using sophisticated AI. What began as a solution he built for his own subscription businesses has evolved into a mission to fundamentally transform how payments work.FlexPay stands apart through deep partnerships with financial institutions, sharing crucial data that has traditionally been siloed between merchants and issuers. This approach allows their machine learning models to continuously improve. For subscription businesses experiencing millions in monthly failed payments, even small improvements in recovery rates translate to substantial revenue.The conversation reveals how payment system opacity creates unnecessary friction for legitimate commerce. When issuing banks make decisions without transparency – whether declining transactions due to suspected fraud or based on undisclosed policies against certain merchant categories – both businesses and consumers suffer. While excited about innovations like stable coins, Darryl remains pragmatic about the future of payments: "I would not bet against Visa and Mastercard." Rather than trying to replace traditional rails, he's focused on reducing friction within existing systems through better data sharing and transparency. For entrepreneurs, he emphasizes the importance of building strong advisory boards and following your natural passions.
with @rhhackett @smc90 @DarenMatsuoka @SamBronerWelcome to web3 with a16z, a show about the next generation of the internet. I'm Robert Hackett.There has been a flurry of stablecoin news lately, so we're doing a special bonus episode to cover everything that's been going on. Sonal and I are joined by a16z crypto's Data Science lead Daren Matsuoka who shares the actual data behind the stablecoin trend. Then we have Sam Broner — who is a Deal Partner here and our frequent author on stablecoins — to analyze the news, and help highlight the signal versus the noise.Here's a selection of the news:USDC issuer Circle filed to go public on the New York Stock ExchangeCoinbase released an agentic payments standard with support for stablecoin paymentsVisa and Mastercard enhanced stablecoin supportStripe announced stablecoin financial account balances, a programmable stablecoin (via Bridge), a stablecoin-backed card, and moreMeta is reportedly in talks to introduce stablecoins as a means for payoutsAnd much moreWe also have one of our regular episodes covering the broader stablecoins trend and big picture, dropping separately in the feed, also with Sam and a16z crypto Founder Chris Dixon, so be sure to check that out next.Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(1:30) Stablecoin Data Overview(3:55) Stablecoin Adoption and Infrastructure(4:24) Market Share of Issuers and Blockchains(6:10) Stablecoin Growth vs. Crypto Market Cycles(7:45) Stablecoin News and Developments(9:44) Fintech Embraces Stablecoins(12:44) Legacy Payment Systems vs. Stablecoins(17:04) The Future of Stablecoins and Open Networks(22:11) ConclusionLinks to related resources:Everything stablecoins: Big picture, deep dive with Chris Dixon, Sam Broner, and Robert Hackett (a16z crypto, May 2025)A chart of stablecoin usage growth vs. crypto market cyclicality (@DarenMatsuoka on X)The month fintechs embraced stablecoins by Sam Broner (a16z crypto, May 2025)What Stripe's acquisition of Bridge means for fintech and stablecoins by James da Costa and Sam Broner (a16z crypto, April 2025)A guide to stablecoins: What, why, and how by a16z crypto editorial (a16z crypto, April 2025)As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.
Aunque existe un correlato, nadie sabe nada. La presidenta de la República, parece, se entera leyendo la prensa, o las redes sociales. ¿No hay un embajador que tiene años en Washington? ¿Qué ha hecho este tiempo? No se puede gobernar un estado sin tener una relación con San Diego fluida, teniendo en la garita más transitada a una gobernadora que es una persona non grata en suelo estadounidense. ¿No que habíamos domado a Trump? Hay agencias respirándole a Sheinbaum atrás de la nuca. Hay un endurecimiento de las agencias del gobierno de EU. La precisión del golpe al quitarle la visa a la gobernadora y a su marido es neurálgico: ha mandado un mensaje muy claro al que México ha sido incapaz de responder.
INE y OXXO firman convenio para incentivar la participación ciudadana el 1 de junioDecisión administrativa y no una acusación, cancelación de visa de gobernadora de BCMás información en nuestro Podcast
Last week, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse was part of a bipartisan group that reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program.
Jak pomáhá umělá inteligence zjednodušit firemní finance? Kolik hodin práce firmám ušetří virtuální karty? A jak spolupráce fintechů s tradičními bankami mění způsob, jakým firmy spravují své finance? Nejen o tom byla řeč v nejnovějším díle podcastu Money Movements, který připravuje Forbes ve spolupráci se společností Visa. Pozvání do něj přijali Robert Soudný, spoluzakladatel a CEO společnosti Wflow, a Miroslav Koubek, který má v České spořitelně na starosti produkty denního bankovnictví pro firmy. Oba hosté diskutují o tom, jak moderní technologie eliminují papírové procesy, šetří čas a umožňují firmám soustředit se více na byznys a kreativnější úkoly než na administrativu plateb.
O programa Mais Acesso A Especialistas busca reduzir o tempo de espera nas filas de atendimento especializado do SUS. Saiba mais no episódio de hoje. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean Farrington hears from a care home owner what a visa ban will mean to his company. And the latest from the China-US trade talks. Will it be back to business as usual?
(May 12, 2025) Business owners in Lake George are worried the young foreign workers they rely on every summer may get caught up in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Why J-1 visa holders may get held up this summer. Also: Speaking with reporters in Ticonderoga Friday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voiced support for President Donald Trump's tariff approach, but said she wanted full funding for rural airports in the North Country.
Alerta SSC CDMX sobre una nueva modalidad de fraude a través de la oferta de empleo en redes sociales Del 26 de abril al 3 de mayo se vacunaron dos millones 300 mil niñosDestaca la Secretaría de Salud el papel que desempeñan los 376 mil 845 enfermeras y enfermeros del sector saludMás información en nuestro podcast
Idag delar jag med mig av mina perspektiv på en lyssnarfråga. Frågan som ställs är: Hur vågar jag visa mig mer sårbar med min partner?Har du en fråga du vill ställa mig, eller en utmaning du vill få perspektiv på? Maila mig på madeleine@mofjrd.com för chans att få din utmaning lyft här i podden anonymt!Uppskattade du det här samtalet? Dela gärna en recension i appen där du lyssnar eller dela det här avsnittet på din story och tagga @mofjrd! Tack för att du hjälper mig att göra mig arbete möjligt! JOBBA MED MADELEINE: Boka 1:1 coaching: https://www.mofjrd.com/coaching Boka parcoaching: https://relationsakademin.se/coaching ÖVRIGA LÄNKAR: Om Madeleine Mofjärd: https://www.mofjrd.com Följ podden på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mofjrdLyssna på Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mofjrdGratis inspirationsbrev: https://mofjrd.com/inspirationsbrevGå med i FB-community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mofjrdcommunity
Uma bandeira de cartões, uma fintech ou uma empresa de tecnologia? O episódio #212 do programa Mídia e Marketing recebe Carla Mita, vice-presidente de marketing da Visa no Brasil. A conversa aborda a evolução do posicionamento da Visa, que nasceu como uma empresa de cartões e hoje se define como uma companhia de tecnologia. Carla também discute as estratégias de marketing da marca, como a personalização da experiência do cliente, a criação de momentos memoráveis por meio de patrocínios esportivos e a adaptação da comunicação para alcançar novas gerações.
EU cancela visa de la gobernadora de Baja California INE tiene listo “Sistema de Cómputos” para elecciones judicialesColombia concede asilo al expresidente Ricardo Martineli Más información en nuestro podcast
Pide la Iglesia Católica redescubrir la maternidad como símbolo de “esperanza”EU revoca visa a gobernadora de Baja CaliforniaEjército israelí ordena la evacuación de tres puertos en YemenMás información en nuestro Podcast
On Episode 836 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Next Generation in Trucking's Lindsey Trent about the company's Career Catalyst award, which honors the fleets shaping our nation's future drivers. This recognition highlights fleets — both for-hire and private — that are creating meaningful career paths for young truck drivers, diesel technicians, warehouse associates and more. Can we bring big ship building back to the USA? With all this trade war talk, Dredging Contractors of America's William Doyle talks about how ship building is essential to national security and balancing trade. We'll take a look at the SHIPS Act, the latest on the trade deals and how they're all tied together. Plus, driver on visa charged in fatal wreck; does Jerome Powell need a SONAR account; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Dee Weekly we unpack the OCC's surprise green-light for U.S. banks, Ethereum's freshly-activated Pectra upgrade, a Bitcoin Core overhaul, and adoption moves from Morgan Stanley, Visa, and PayPal—all while BTC flirts with $103 K and ETH rockets 29 %. Stay ahead of the market with concise analysis across regulation, global policy, tech breakthroughs, price action, and real-world adoption.Links to All Articles MentionedOCC clarifies bank authority to engage in crypto custody — https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-42.htmlU.S. House schedules FIT21 market-structure vote — https://www.bhfs.com/insights/alerts-articles/2024/house-passes-landmark-crypto-billESMA issues MiCA market-abuse guidelines — https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-04/ESMA75-453128700-1408_Final_Report_MiCA_Guidelines_on_prevention_and_detection_of_market_abuse.pdfNexus Global Payments launch (Project Nexus) — https://fintechnews.sg/109698/payments/nexus-global-payments/Ethereum Pectra upgrade activated — https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/05/07/ethereum-activates-pectra-upgrade-raising-max-stake-to-2048-ethBitcoin Core 27.0 release notes — https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/27.0/Solana Firedancer testnet hits 1 M TPS — https://nexo.com/blog/solana-firedancerBitcoin reclaims $100 K — https://www.investopedia.com/watch-these-bitcoin-price-levels-as-cryptocurrency-reclaims-usd100k-level-11731488BTC price data — https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BTC%3DF/history/ETH price data — https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ETH%3DF/history/SOL price data — https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SOL-USD/history/Morgan Stanley to add crypto trading to E*Trade — https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-01/morgan-stanley-plans-to-offer-crypto-trading-to-e-trade-clientsVisa invests in BVNK and expands USDC settlement — https://bvnk.com/blog/visa-invests-in-bvnkCoinbase × PayPal integrate fee-free PYUSD — https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-and-paypal-to-advance-stablecoin-paymentsLinks:HIO Discord: https://discord.gg/Mq6TUHv4Codex Discord: https://discord.gg/ChK3ew3AWaku Discord: https://discord.gg/UADwEA64Status Discord: https://discord.gg/cWTjmjNKLogos Discord: https://discord.gg/SrtQBha3Website: https://Thebitcoinpodcast.com
What if merchants could earn reward points just for processing payments? This week, James Shepherd welcomes back Jeff Moskowitz to explore a creative twist on merchant services—credit card processing rewards. From luxury travel to high-end merchandise, learn how this unique program is gaining traction and helping agents stand out in a crowded market. Then, James and Patti Murphy dive into a packed Today in Payments segment, covering everything from crypto developments to Visa and Mastercard's push to enable AI agents like ChatGPT to make payments.
Tune into this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, Nico Pantelis, and guest contributor Dr. Bob Murphy from infineo cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including how tokenized stocks are taking off, IP tokenization, and more RWA news! This week Jason Barraza had the opportunity to interview Jerald David (JD) from Arca Labs and Alan Konevsky from tZERO to talk about their new Lynq Network, Crypto.com joining as their latest launch partner, and what it means for the industry. JD and Alan also share one more surprise launch partner! Dinari's CEO Gabriel Otte also came on for an interview around their recent $12.7M Series A round, how they'll be expanding, insights on where there's demand for tokenized US stocks, arbitrage opportunities, and more. Company of the Week - Herwig: Beyond, Inc. Company of the Week - Kyle: Permuto Capital The Market Movements 1. GENIUS Act Did NOT Pass! 2. Securitize Receives Investment from Jump Crypto: https://news.bitcoin.com/jump-crypto-takes-strategic-stake-in-securitize-to-bolster-blockchain-finance/ 3. Beyond to Close Overstock IP Token RegCF Early: https://investors.beyond.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Beyond-Inc--Announces-the-Early-Closing-Date-of-the-Overstock-O-Digital-Asset-Security-Offering-on-the-tZERO-Platform/default.aspx 4. Beyond Doubles Down With Second Offering: buybuy BABY IP Token: https://investors.beyond.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Beyond-Inc--Announces-the-Launch-of-the-BABY-Digital-Asset-Security-Offering-on-the-tZERO-Platform/default.aspx 5. Robinhood to Tokenize American Stocks for Europe: https://crypto.news/robinhood-plans-tokenized-u-s-stocks-for-european-investors-report/ 6. US Treasury's TBAC Releases Report on Stablecoins and Interest: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/us-treasury-report-on-stablecoins-mulls-upside-of-offering-interest/ 7. Stripe Expands Stablecoin Accounts to 100+ Countries: https://cointelegraph.com/news/stripe-announces-stablecoin-financial-accounts The Token Debrief 1. Inveniam Acquires Data Company Tractiv for Private Markets AI: https://www.inveniam.io/resources/inveniam-acquires-tractiv-to-enhance-enterprise-grade-ai-technology-for-private-markets 2. BVNK Receives Investment from Visa as Stablecoins Heat Up: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielwebber/2025/05/06/visa-invests-in-bvnk-in-powerful-validation-of-stablecoins-future/ 3. Colb Asset Raises 7.3M Seed Extension: https://crypto.news/colb-asset-raises-fresh-funds-to-bring-pre-ipo-equities-on-chain/ 4. Superstate Announces Tokenized Equities Platform “Opening Bell”, SOL Strategies to Offer First Token: https://superstate.com/blog/superstate-reveals-opening-bell-public-equities-onchain 5. RedSwan to Tokenize Altus Opportunity Fund on Hedera 6. Permuto Capital Amends S-1 Filing to Tokenize MSFT: https://blockchain.news/flashnews/s-1-filing-for-tokenized-msft-stock-major-step-for-crypto-equity-integration 7. Project Ensemble by HKMA Sees Northern Trust Join Carbon Credits Pilot: https://techbullion.com/northern-trust-joins-project-ensemble-to-pilot-tokenized-carbon-credits/ 8. Citi to Partner with SDX as Custodian and Tokenization Engine: https://www.citigroup.com/global/news/press-release/2025/citi-and-sdx-join-forces-to-unlock-access-to-tokenized-private-market-assets-for-global-issuers-and-investors 9. New Kyrgyzstan Gold-backed USDKG Planned for Q3 Launch: https://coinedition.com/kyrgyzstan-to-launch-gold-backed-usd-pegged-stablecoin-usdkg-by-q3-2025/ 10. Deutsche Borse Integrates FX Platform into Digital Exchange: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/deutsche-borses-360t-unveils-3dx-digital-exchange-for-crypto/ 11. Onchain Risk Detection: Tether's Hadron and Chainalysis: https://tether.io/news/hadron-by-tether-integrates-chainalysis-sets-new-standard-for-compliant-tokenization/ 12. Kinexys by J.P.Morgan Works with MIT to Explore Token Standards Banks: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/standards-for-bank-tokens-proposed-by-kinexys-by-jp-morgan-mit/ 13. Kinexys Digital Payments Expands to MENA, Supporting 8 Banks in Region: https://www.theblock.co/post/352722/jpmorgans-blockchain-unit-mena-expansion 14. ECB Launches Innovation Platform for Euro CDBC with 70 Organizations: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/70-organizations-join-ecbs-digital-euro-innovation-platform/ 15. Malaysia's Securities Commission Introduces RWA Regulatory Framework: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/sc-malaysia-proposes-plans-for-tokenized-capital-market-products/ 16. Custodia Teams Up With Vantage for Onchain Cross-Border Deposits: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/custodia-vantage-enable-cross-border-tokenized-deposits-on-ethereum/ ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:07 Market Movements 29:30 STS Interviews: Lynq Network 36:52 Token Debrief 47:47 STS Interviews: Dinari 57:26 Companies of The Week
On Episode 836 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Next Generation in Trucking's Lindsey Trent about the company's Career Catalyst award, which honors the fleets shaping our nation's future drivers. This recognition highlights fleets — both for-hire and private — that are creating meaningful career paths for young truck drivers, diesel technicians, warehouse associates and more. Can we bring big ship building back to the USA? With all this trade war talk, Dredging Contractors of America's William Doyle talks about how ship building is essential to national security and balancing trade. We'll take a look at the SHIPS Act, the latest on the trade deals and how they're all tied together. Plus, driver on visa charged in fatal wreck; does Jerome Powell need a SONAR account; and more. Catch new shows live at noon EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on FreightWaves LinkedIn, Facebook, X or YouTube, or on demand by looking up WHAT THE TRUCK?!? on your favorite podcast player and at 5 p.m. Eastern on SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking Channel 146. Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It might surprise you to hear who is using XSGD, a stablecoin pegged to the Singapore Dollar and why. What are the real-world cases for stablecoins in Singapore and across the globe? Michelle Martin finds out more with StraitsX, a Singapore startup focused on developing stablecoin. This episode features Jason Tay, Head of Commercial at StraitsX, a stablecoin platform powering digital payments in Southeast Asia. They explore the fallout from the failed U.S. Senate stablecoin bill and what it means for global momentum. Will Meta’s renewed stablecoin ambitions and Visa’s infrastructure bets accelerate adoption in Asia? What is setting the pace for responsible, institutional crypto adoption and why might an individual or institution want to handle stablecoins today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vehicle owners, listen up. Wouldn't it be great to easily diagnose your car or truck's health BEFORE any costly repairs were needed? SPARQ Diagnostics is an AI-powered car health monitor that's normally $500 but given away for free. I chat with Daniel Nieh, co-founder of SPARQWhat are the latest TV features you need to know about? What features are important? We're joined by TCL's Bruce Walker, a “product evangelist” at the companyOn what's new and newsworthy in home alarm systems and smart home gear, I sit down with Gilles Drieu, Chief Technology Officer of ADTThank you to Visa and SanDisk for your support!
Welcome to the AI Rollup, from the Limitless Podcast. David, Ejaaz, and Josh break down the week's most important AI headlines, from OpenAI's $3B Windsurf acquisition and Google's full-stack AI play, to Visa and Mastercard preparing for agentic commerce. We explore the state of robotics, major interpretability challenges, and why the race to AGI may outpace our ability to understand it. Plus: AI ASMR, glow-up GPT, and why autonomous agents still kinda suck. Stay curious, this one's stacked.------
Let's be friends!What happens when your identity is stripped away by a visa system designed to make you dependent? This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of immigrant women who arrive in America as accomplished professionals only to discover they're legally prohibited from working.Varuni Sinha, author of the groundbreaking memoir "Golden Handcuffs and Immigrants' Pursuit of Happiness," takes us on her harrowing journey from successful advertising executive and academic in India to a woman battling depression and alcoholism in New York City. As the first South Asian woman to write openly about the H4 visa experience, she exposes how immigration laws have silently devastated careers and mental health since 1990.Her transformation began on the streets of New York, walking her dog through neighborhoods where strangers would inexplicably share their deepest secrets. These encounters—which she documented as "strangers on the street"—became her first step toward healing. The profound moment came when several men risked their lives to save her runaway dog from traffic, prompting her to reassess everything she'd been through as an immigrant.Drawing inspiration from Richard Phillips, who maintained his humanity during 46 years of wrongful imprisonment by creating watercolor paintings, Varuni channeled her pain into creativity. Despite facing pregnancy loss and her mother-in-law's terminal illness during COVID, she completed her manuscript—a testament to resilience that readers from all backgrounds have found deeply relatable.Varuni's message transcends the immigrant experience: we all have our own "golden handcuffs," situations that feel imprisoning but contain the seeds of our transformation. "We all fall down," she reminds us, "only to learn how to build ourselves back again, brick by brick." Her story isn't just about survival—it's about emerging from darkness with a more beautiful understanding of what it means to be human.https://varuni-sinha.squarespace.com/about-me
A federal judge has just delivered a stunning blow to Apple's App Store dominance, permanently banning the tech giant from charging commissions on purchases made outside their walled garden. This landmark ruling in Epic Games' ongoing legal battle against Apple not only paves the way for Fortnite's return to iOS but signals a fundamental shift in how digital marketplaces operate. Could this be the beginning of the end for Apple's notorious 30% "tax" on developers?Meanwhile, your polite interactions with AI might be costing more than you think. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users saying "please" and "thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company tens of millions of dollars annually—money he considers "well spent." Beyond the financial implications, these interactions have surprising environmental consequences, with AI-generated content consuming substantial energy resources. As 67% of users report being polite to their AI assistants (with 12% doing so to appease potential robot overlords), the question emerges: does courtesy to algorithms matter?The financial world isn't sitting idle either. Visa's ambitious new initiative aims to give AI agents direct access to your wallet, allowing them to make purchases on your behalf based on preferences and budgets. This move beyond simple chatbots raises profound questions about convenience versus control in our digital lives. As consumer credit card debt soars past $1.21 trillion, should we trust algorithms to manage our spending habits? We explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of this new frontier in financial technology.Don't miss our essential "Letters" segment, where we expose the latest scams targeting consumers—including a dangerous new "brushing scam" using malicious QR codes to compromise smartphones. Subscribe to Tech Time Radio wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media to stay ahead of emerging threats and technological developments that impact your digital life.Support the show
In this episode of TechMagic, Cathy Hackl shares an exciting announcement, whilst co-hosts Lee Kebler and Adam Davis McGee dissect the latest shifts in AI, gaming, and digital privacy. From the delayed launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 to Meta's controversial AI-driven ad strategies, the duo tackles pressing ethical, legal, and technological questions. They explore Visa's investment in AI agents, Spotify's AI DJ, and the societal impact of chatbots and deepfake legislation. With candid insights and sharp analysis, Lee and ADM shed light on the balance between innovation and responsibility, highlighting how AI reshapes industries, public trust, and the digital future.What you will learn:Why GTA 6's delay to 2026 signals broader challenges in game development timelinesHow Meta's AI-powered advertising strategy could revolutionize digital marketing Why AI chatbots present significant safety concerns for minors The implications of new US legislation targeting deep fake pornography How Visa's AI agent payment system could transform automated purchasing behaviorsWhy Meta Ray-Ban's default AI privacy settings raise significant data concernsHow AI models prioritize objectives over truthfulness, with accuracy rates below 50%Why AI-generated evidence in legal proceedings requires new regulatory frameworksThe impact of Spotify's AI DJ feature on the future of personalized music curationThe challenges of training AI on potentially compromised or biased internet dataCome for the tech, stay for the magic!Key Discussion Topics:00:00 Introduction & Birthday Greetings for Cathy01:36 AI's Impact on Tech: A Bumpy Road Ahead05:10 GTA 6 Delay & Roblox Brand Partnerships07:14 AI Chatbots: Safety Concerns for Young Users13:09 Google's Responsible Approach to AI Development14:29 New Legislation on Deepfake Content19:55 AI-Generated Evidence in Legal Proceedings24:25 The Truth Problem: AI's Accuracy Below 50%28:23 Training AI on Internet Data: Garbage In, Garbage Out30:58 Visa's AI Shopping Assistant Plans36:09 Meta's AI-Powered Advertising Revolution43:24 Meta Ray-Ban Privacy Settings Update45:37 AI DJs & The Future of Music Curation51:20 Closing Thoughts & Next Week's Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Sophie in welcoming Doug Rand, a visionary in the realm of innovation and immigration policy, to explore the unique journey that led him from the world of evolutionary biology to the corridors of the White House. Doug shares his fascinating transition from scientific research to entrepreneurship and policy-making, shedding light on the pivotal role of his work under the Obama administration in modernizing employment-based immigration, especially the H-1B program. His story underscores the significance of civil servants and their behind-the-scenes efforts in shaping global talent mobility. Co-Director of the Talent Mobility Fund, Doug Rand is a startup founder, immigration expert, and policymaker who trained as an evolutionary biologist. He served as Senior Advisor to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from 2021–2025 and as Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 2010–2017. As an entrepreneur, he was the co-founder and president of Boundless, and the co-founder and CEO of Playscripts, Inc In this episode, you'll hear about: Doug Rand's transition from evolutionary biology to a key role in U.S. immigration policy Modernization of the H-1B program and its impact on global talent mobility Biden administration's changes allowing startup founders to qualify for H-1B visas Extension of employment authorization documents to address backlog issues Challenges and opportunities for immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S. Importance of issuing more green cards to retain top AI talent in the U.S. Collaborative potential between government and startups to support innovation and immigration policy Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-rand/ Website - https://welcomingthefuture.substack.com/ https://www.talentmobility.fund/ https://welcomingthefuture.substack.com/p/a-modern-melting-pot-for-scientists USCIS Impact: 2021–2025 Options for Noncitizen STEM Professionals to Work in the United States Options for Noncitizen Entrepreneurs to Work in the United States https://archivemacropolo.org/interactive/digital-projects/the-global-ai-talent-tracker/ https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/outreach-tools/local-governments https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/most-of-americas-most-promising-ai-startups-have-immigrant-founders/ https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/information-for-employers-and-employees/options-for-nonimmigrant-workers-following-termination-of-employment Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook
In this episode of FinTech Layer Cake, host Reggie Young welcomes back Simon Taylor—fintech thought leader, writer of Fintech Brainfood, and Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine.They explore the rapidly emerging world of agentic payments and what Visa's new tokenization framework means for AI-driven commerce. Simon also unpacks real-world use cases, from “vibe shopping” to automated business purchasing, and what hurdles—like consumer trust and fraud—still stand in the way.The conversation then shifts to Sardine's groundbreaking Agentic Oversight Framework, which shows how AI agents can safely handle complex compliance tasks like KYC.Whether you're building AI tools, working in compliance, or just curious about the next frontier in payments—this is an essential listen.
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BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #838 - 05.05.2025 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s THE DONNING OF ALCATRAZ | Kentucky Derby, Worldcoin USA, Singing Cyborgs Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By: Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol V2 Baron of the Berrean Protocol*** Amber J*** Sir Jamey Not the Lanister*** Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Sir Marty of the Bass, Mark B, John B, Greg & Gainer, Cage Rattler Coffee, American Hobo, Lizart25, Sir Morv Knight of the Burning Chariots, Sir Casey the Shield Knight Producers of TALENT Sir Marty K Knight of the Wrong Timeline Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clippy Team: Courtney S, JOLMS, Kristen Reminders: Clankoniphius Links: JAM SHOW NOTES/TIMESTAMPS HELLO WORLD EFNO TRUMP/SPACE POPE REPTILIAN Trump orders Alcatraz prison to reopen and expanded to house the 'dregs of society' (DailyMail) Clip: Pope Trump AI Shared by White House, Catholics Outraged (NBC News) EXECS THE KENTUCKY DERBY Who won Kentucky Derby 2025 (Sporting News) Normal Announcer out with nut allergy (Yahoo) WORLDCOIN Worldcoin banned in Indonesia (CCN) Worldcoin moves into the US, Visa, other partners (Verge) NEW WORLD ORDER/EUGENICS Underprepared for new world order created by 'jaw dropping' collapse of populations (Yahoo Fin) PRODUCERS CYBORG/BIBLICAL/BEAST SYSTEM Scientists Direct Cyborg Cicadas to Play Rendition of "Pachelbel's Canon” (Futurism) Scientists Have Used Nanotechnology To “Tattoo” Tardigrades (Scitech Daily) ANTARCTICA Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds (Fox) TALENT/MEET UP TIME/END Stories we didn't get to: Clip: Pope Trump AI Shared by White House, Catholics Outraged (NBC News) Catholic outrage grows over 'Pope Trump' image on official White House media (NCR Online) → Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis' Tombstone (NY Times) Skype shutting down today — these are the best alternatives (TechCrunch) White House has ‘no specific timeline' to release Epstein files despite promises (Independent) Secret CIA files claim to expose locations of three alien bases...two of them on Earth (DailyMail) NIH closes experimentation labs accused of brutally killing thousands of beagles 40+ years (fox)
Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this episode of Fraudology Karisse Hendrick provides important updates on Visa's Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) and explores how recent tariffs are impacting e-commerce fraud. Hendrick explains that VAMP implementation has been delayed until October 1st, with fines not taking effect until January 2024. She clarifies that acquirers will likely pass VAMP fees onto merchants exceeding certain fraud ratios. Notably, Visa is expected to announce that alerts from Ethoca, CDRN, and RDR will now count towards reducing merchants' fraud ratios - a significant change from previous announcements. Hendrick also discusses how post-authorization systems may be negatively impacted by VAMP and Visa's new enumeration program.The episode then delves into the fascinating ripple effects of recent tariffs on e-commerce fraud patterns. Karisse shares insights from conversations with retail executives, revealing how tariffs are leading to customs delays, increased chargebacks, electronic stockpiling that triggers fraud systems, and the creation of "straw merchants" to avoid fees. She explains how fraudsters are exploiting Canadian accounts for cross-border schemes and how freight forwarding services are surging. Throughout, Hendrick emphasizes how these trends are straining fraud departments and forcing them to re-evaluate what constitutes suspicious behavior.Don't miss the eye-opening insights - tune in now to stay ahead of the latest fraud trends and regulatory changes!Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
A pair of conversations from last week's Smarter Faster Payments conference- Glen's annual check-in with Nacha CEO Jane Larimer, and PASA CEO Ghita Erling shares insights on modernizing South Africa's payment system through collaboration rather than mandate. Also- AI shopping agents, Uber discovers paper, and the vultures circle around checks. Links related to this episode: Nacha: www.nacha.org Payments Association of South Africa: https://pasa.org.za/ Glen's blog on 2024 Faster Payments volumes: https://www.big-fintech.com/zelle-hits-a-trillion-same-day-ach-says-hold-my-beer/ TechCrunch on Visa and Mastercard's new AI shopping agents: https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/30/visa-and-mastercard-unveil-ai-powered-shopping/ Payments Dive on Uber's expanding acceptance of cash: https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/uber-expands-test-with-an-exotic-payment-cash/746464/ Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday May 7 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. This session will feature a round robin on the countless recent regulatory twists and turns. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required: https://www.cutownhall.com/ Join us on Bluesky! @bigfintech.bsky.social; @154advisors.bsky.social (Glen); @jbfintech.bsky.social (John) And connect on LinkedIn for insights like the Friday Fintech Five: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/
Embajador de México visitó a connacionales detenidos en el Centro de Procesamiento de Krome de Florida La Defensa capacitará a 300 elementos de la SSC del Edomex en Santa Lucia Tras ataque de hutíes, Israel bombardeó aeropuerto de Saná y otros puntos de Yemen Más información en nuestro podcast
The Home Office has announced plans to crackdown on VISA applications to the UK.Under the proposed crackdown, applications from people who fit the profile of someone who may claim asylum and who are from countries with high rates of asylum claims will be rejected.The London Standard's Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford discusses the ins and outs of the plans, and considers whether the crackdown will ultimately benefit the UK.Plus, Entertainment Editor Lisa Mcloughlin discusses the outfits, celeb goss and drama from the 2025 Met Gala, including the celebs whose designs were more 'Meh Gala'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Central Asia on the rise? Kazakhstan follows neighboring Uzbekistan's footsteps and launches a new golden visa program.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
Judge Blasts Apple For Violating Antitrust Ruling Google's Sundar Pichai Calls US Remedies 'De Facto' Spinoff of Search - Slashdot Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Visa Announces Plans to Give AI Agents Your Credit Card Information The Age of Realtime Deepfake Fraud Is Here The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Flawed Attempt to Protect Victims That Will Lead to Censorship Congress Moving Forward On Unconstitutional Take It Down Act White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump's tariffs Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices 20% as Tariffs Drive Up Cost of Development UPS will cut 20,000 jobs because fewer Amazon packages are coming Elon Musk's DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal suggests slashing $491M from CISA's ~$3B budget, claiming the cut "refocuses CISA on its core mission" Government Actually Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom; Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Warriors Suddenly Have Other Plans Mark Zuckerberg Sailed 5,300 Miles With Two Superyachts Only to Helicopter Up a Mountain and Ski Down in Billionaire Style - Sustainability Times Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark Wall Street Banks Sell Final Slug of Elon Musk's X Debt Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites Researchers Secretly Ran a Massive, Unauthorized AI Persuasion Experiment on Reddit Users How Badly Did ChatGPT and Copilot Fail to Predict the Winners of the Kentucky Derby? - Slashdot Quantum message travels record distance over fiber optic network Photo appears to show Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages Chinese university designed 'world's first silicon-free 2D GAAFET transistor,' claims new bismuth-based tech is both the fastest and lowest-power transistor yet The one interview question that will protect you from North Korean fake workers Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Owen Thomas, Iain Thomson, and Gary Rivlin Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/weekintech coda.io/twit zscaler.com/security
In episode 212, host Galit Friedlander welcomes beloved ballet educator and coach Lisa Ebeyer (Jackson Ballet, Snow White, and LA's go-to ballet whisperer for commercial dancers) for a no-holds-barred convo on dancing through every season of life—without apology. Join Galit and Lisa as they talk about ditching perfectionism, keeping your body strong without surgery, and why “every age is a transitional time.” From her early pro career at 16 to falling back in love with dance at 48, Lisa shares what it means to keep showing up, stretch your big toe (yes, really), and coach with zero BS. This episode is equal parts wisdom, grit, and the kind of honesty dancers don't hear enough of. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with Lisa Ebeyer on Instagram: @lisaebeyer Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Judge Blasts Apple For Violating Antitrust Ruling Google's Sundar Pichai Calls US Remedies 'De Facto' Spinoff of Search - Slashdot Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Visa Announces Plans to Give AI Agents Your Credit Card Information The Age of Realtime Deepfake Fraud Is Here The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Flawed Attempt to Protect Victims That Will Lead to Censorship Congress Moving Forward On Unconstitutional Take It Down Act White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump's tariffs Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices 20% as Tariffs Drive Up Cost of Development UPS will cut 20,000 jobs because fewer Amazon packages are coming Elon Musk's DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal suggests slashing $491M from CISA's ~$3B budget, claiming the cut "refocuses CISA on its core mission" Government Actually Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom; Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Warriors Suddenly Have Other Plans Mark Zuckerberg Sailed 5,300 Miles With Two Superyachts Only to Helicopter Up a Mountain and Ski Down in Billionaire Style - Sustainability Times Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark Wall Street Banks Sell Final Slug of Elon Musk's X Debt Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites Researchers Secretly Ran a Massive, Unauthorized AI Persuasion Experiment on Reddit Users How Badly Did ChatGPT and Copilot Fail to Predict the Winners of the Kentucky Derby? - Slashdot Quantum message travels record distance over fiber optic network Photo appears to show Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages Chinese university designed 'world's first silicon-free 2D GAAFET transistor,' claims new bismuth-based tech is both the fastest and lowest-power transistor yet The one interview question that will protect you from North Korean fake workers Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Owen Thomas, Iain Thomson, and Gary Rivlin Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/weekintech coda.io/twit zscaler.com/security
Judge Blasts Apple For Violating Antitrust Ruling Google's Sundar Pichai Calls US Remedies 'De Facto' Spinoff of Search - Slashdot Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Visa Announces Plans to Give AI Agents Your Credit Card Information The Age of Realtime Deepfake Fraud Is Here The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Flawed Attempt to Protect Victims That Will Lead to Censorship Congress Moving Forward On Unconstitutional Take It Down Act White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump's tariffs Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices 20% as Tariffs Drive Up Cost of Development UPS will cut 20,000 jobs because fewer Amazon packages are coming Elon Musk's DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal suggests slashing $491M from CISA's ~$3B budget, claiming the cut "refocuses CISA on its core mission" Government Actually Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom; Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Warriors Suddenly Have Other Plans Mark Zuckerberg Sailed 5,300 Miles With Two Superyachts Only to Helicopter Up a Mountain and Ski Down in Billionaire Style - Sustainability Times Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark Wall Street Banks Sell Final Slug of Elon Musk's X Debt Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites Researchers Secretly Ran a Massive, Unauthorized AI Persuasion Experiment on Reddit Users How Badly Did ChatGPT and Copilot Fail to Predict the Winners of the Kentucky Derby? - Slashdot Quantum message travels record distance over fiber optic network Photo appears to show Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages Chinese university designed 'world's first silicon-free 2D GAAFET transistor,' claims new bismuth-based tech is both the fastest and lowest-power transistor yet The one interview question that will protect you from North Korean fake workers Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Owen Thomas, Iain Thomson, and Gary Rivlin Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/weekintech coda.io/twit zscaler.com/security
Judge Blasts Apple For Violating Antitrust Ruling Google's Sundar Pichai Calls US Remedies 'De Facto' Spinoff of Search - Slashdot Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Visa Announces Plans to Give AI Agents Your Credit Card Information The Age of Realtime Deepfake Fraud Is Here The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Flawed Attempt to Protect Victims That Will Lead to Censorship Congress Moving Forward On Unconstitutional Take It Down Act White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump's tariffs Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices 20% as Tariffs Drive Up Cost of Development UPS will cut 20,000 jobs because fewer Amazon packages are coming Elon Musk's DOGE ties could get his companies out of $2 billion in potential liability President Trump's fiscal 2026 budget proposal suggests slashing $491M from CISA's ~$3B budget, claiming the cut "refocuses CISA on its core mission" Government Actually Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom; Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Warriors Suddenly Have Other Plans Mark Zuckerberg Sailed 5,300 Miles With Two Superyachts Only to Helicopter Up a Mountain and Ski Down in Billionaire Style - Sustainability Times Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark Wall Street Banks Sell Final Slug of Elon Musk's X Debt Elon Musk's SpaceX gets a company town in Texas Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites Researchers Secretly Ran a Massive, Unauthorized AI Persuasion Experiment on Reddit Users How Badly Did ChatGPT and Copilot Fail to Predict the Winners of the Kentucky Derby? - Slashdot Quantum message travels record distance over fiber optic network Photo appears to show Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages Chinese university designed 'world's first silicon-free 2D GAAFET transistor,' claims new bismuth-based tech is both the fastest and lowest-power transistor yet The one interview question that will protect you from North Korean fake workers Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Owen Thomas, Iain Thomson, and Gary Rivlin Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/weekintech coda.io/twit zscaler.com/security
In this episode, we take a closer look at Gildan Activewear after its latest earnings call, which was dominated by tariff discussions. Despite being in a sector typically hit hard by trade restrictions, Gildan's vertically integrated model could actually give it an edge. We also cover Visa’s latest results, where payment volumes remain strong but questions linger around possible pull-forward demand ahead of new tariffs. Dan and Simon then three of the most common TFSA investing mistakes—ranging from overly speculative bets to portfolio structure missteps—that could cost you serious long-term returns. Lastly, we revisit Bitcoin ETFs, breaking down the pros and cons, Canadian and U.S. options, and what recent AUM trends reveal about investor demand. Tickers of stock discussed: IBIT.TO, BITO, ARKB, BTCX-B.TO, FBTC.TO, V, GIL.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump rejects concerns about prices and economic uncertainty as he defends his agenda. Student loan defaults on the rise. Real ID deadline approaching. Weekend movie box office numbers. Trump announces 100% tariff on all foreign-produced movies. Texas school choice. China signals openness to trade talks. President Trump floats idea of reopening Alcatraz prison. Papal conclave to begin Wednesday. Visa wants to do your shopping through AI. Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco.
On May 1, 2025, Sam Altman's identity project, now called World (formerly Worldcoin), launched iris and face-scanning locations in six U.S. cities. The goal? Prove you're human — and get a World ID in return. In this episode, Vicki Davis breaks down how the tech works, why it's free, and the serious ethical concerns for educators and parents alike. You'll learn the three major reasons this global ID push is happening: Stopping identity fraud and deepfakes Verifying age online to protect children Distinguishing humans from synthetic AI agents With connections to platforms like Match.com, Discord, and Reddit, and the backing of Visa, this story is about far more than tech — it's about privacy, control, and the future of our students. I've included lots of links and commentary at the show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e898
In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks—Mad Hatter edition—we kick things off with a refresher on Staingate and the joys of delamination (spoiler: it's not a spa treatment). Then we dive into the U.S. government's latest tech innovation: buying up domains that sound like QAnon Mad Libs in support of Trump's meme coin. Meanwhile, DOGE decided to hand the steering wheel of housing regulations to a college kid and an AI. What could possibly go wrong? Not to be outdone, Elon shows up to a Trump meeting wearing two hats—one for each of his unchecked egos—and MoviePass launches a crypto-tied box office fantasy league, because we've clearly learned nothing.In the actual news, 4chan has risen from the dead like a less hygienic Lazarus, but it's still broken (shocker). Worldcoin's eyeball-scanning overlords are now teaming up with Tinder and Visa—romance and capitalism, together at last. Bitcoin mining is officially more pointless than Beanie Babies, and Microsoft says AI now writes 30% of its code—explains a lot, really. Meta somehow manages to forecast $1.4 trillion in AI revenue while also letting its bots get horny with minors. Meanwhile, Pinterest suddenly pretends to care about AI slop (while being the biggest copyright vampire online), and ChatGPT gets less clingy after OpenAI dials back its update that made it sound like your overly supportive aunt. Plus: more AI lies, shady benchmarks, pillow guy legal drama, and a reminder that North Korean remote workers also hate awkward small talk.We cool off with a Media Candy binge: Schmactors Season 2 is here, Andor returns, Conclave confuses us in the best way, and Ryan Coogler is giving X-Files a reboot we probably don't deserve. Jeremy Renner turns down Disney's lowball Hawkeye offer (respect), and musically we vibe with Maria Somerville and Anka Wolbert's latest releases. In Apps & Doodads, Apple and Epic are back in court, Apple Arcade keeps feeding us Mahjong, and Meta's Ray-Bans go full Stasi. Lyft wants your boomer parents off the road, and Google is sunsetting old Nest thermostats like it's Logan's Run for smart homes. Finally, we peek At the Library with Jason Pargin's black box paranoia, Scalzi's lunar love story, and a massive stack of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Rounding out the show: a shout-out to The Alarm's Mike Peters, gone too soon at 66.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/695FOLLOW UPStaingate 101: What is Delamination?US Government Registered Several Websites Potentially Linked to Trump Meme CoinDOGE Recruits College Kid to Help Rewrite Housing Regulations With AIElon Wears Two Hats During Trump Meeting in Desperate Bid for AttentionMoviePass Launches Box Office Betting Platform Unfortunately Tied to CryptoIN THE NEWS4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problemsWorld partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more placesBitcoin Mining Is No Longer Worth itMicrosoft CEO says up to 30% of the company's code was written by AIMeta's AI chatbots were reportedly able to engage in sexual conversations with minorsMeta forecasted it would make $1.4T in revenue from generative AI by 2035OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT a sycophantic messStudy accuses LM Arena of helping top AI labs game its benchmarkLawyer for MyPillow Founder Filed AI-Generated Brief with ‘Nearly 30' Bogus CitationsPinterest launches new tools to fight AI slopTime saved by AI offset by new work created, study suggestsUndercover North Korean Remote Workers Hate This One Weird QuestionMEDIA CANDYSchmactors Season 2!AndorConclaveRyan Coogler Confirms X-Files Reboot Is His Next ProjectJeremy Renner Says Disney Offered Him Half His Hawkeye Wage for Season 2Maria Somerville - LusterAnka Wolbert - Cocoon TimeAPPS & DOODADSEpic Games just scored a win against AppleApple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment optionsMeta Is Turning Its Ray-Bans Into a Surveillance Machine for AIApple Arcade Mahjong Titan+Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the roadGoogle is cutting off support for these older Nest Thermostats — what you need to knowAT THE LIBRARYI'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom: A Novel by Jason Pargin63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in MayWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye by John ScalziCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies aged 66See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo nos da una actualización de mercado donde habla del estatus del mercado, de los primeros 100 dias de Trump, del 4 de Mayo, los numeros del PIB, de la inflacion, del reporte de empleos y del PELOSI act. Nos da los reportes de ingresos de Domino's Pizza, Visa, UPS, Microsoft, Meta, Robinhood, McDonalds, Amazon y Apple. Después habla de le expansion de Doordash, de la nueva estrategia de Open AI y de otros temas de la Inteligencia Artificial. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros
Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: Will stablecoins disrupt credit cards? The US Treasury Advisory Committee drops a report on stablecoins Mastercard and Visa launch stablecoin integrations Movement labs has more scandals Are quantum timelines accelerating? The real risk of quantum to Bitcoin Could a quantum break fix Bitcoin's security budget? Are any Bitcoin purists left? Circle turns down Ripple's acquisition offer Machinsky is facing a 20-year sentence Arizona passes an SBR bill Cambridge releases a new report on bitcoin mining Bitcoiners are fighting about OP_RETURN again What is Bittensor Content mentioned: US Treasury, Report on Digital Money Coindesk, Inside Movement's Token-Dump Scandal: Secret Contracts, Shadow Advisers and Hidden Middlemen Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Digital Mining Industry Report: Global Operations, Sentiment, and Energy Use
The news to know for Thursday, May 1, 2025! We're talking about the American economy shrinking, and why President Trump says it's not his fault. Also, a big breakthrough in negotiations leads to a new deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and we have the latest on severe storms that spanned from Texas to Pennsylvania — and aren't over yet. Plus, why Visa wants you to give your credit card information to A-I, who's being punished for prank calls during the NFL Draft, and how a kangaroo ended up causing chaos in Alabama. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at https://www.skims.com/newsworthy #skimspartner To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
This week on U Up?, a listener asks whether a relationship can survive without sexual chemistry when her otherwise perfect boyfriend just isn't into sex. Jared and Jordana also debate a Red Flag or Deal Breaker: is it a turnoff if your boyfriend uses prepaid Visa gift cards to buy an engagement ring? Plus, a cringeworthy dating moment when a Bumble match splits the bill, then retracts an extra tip to save $12. From low sex drive to money-related red flags, J&J break it all down with humor and real talk! Watch here on YouTube! Tune in for relatable dating advice and if in NYC, come to the live show!