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Fentanyl Cash Laundering and the Role of Chinese Nationals. Josh Birenbaum (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) discusses with John Batchelor the challenge of laundering the enormous amounts of cash generated by fentanyl drug smugglers and drug lords. This multibillion-dollar process often utilizes Chinese nationals residing in the United States. Because of capital controls imposed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), diaspora populations use internet chat rooms and WeChat to find opportunities to access dollars. Drug cartels capitalize on this by giving the Chinese nationals money to spend lavishly, thus laundering the drug cash. While these individuals may know they are circumventing CCP controls, they usually do not know the illegal origin of the funds which ultimately finance the cartels.

Season 2.6 Episode 3, Chat with Stephanie about the free of travel view, like daily life, creating memories, without the challenge of breaking through the comfort zone第2.6季第3期（英文），和Stephanie聊自由持久的旅行观，自由奔赴和创造回忆的日常，无需冲破安全区的挑战For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

On October 1st 2025, Paxful announced the decision to "wind down operations" and blamed the "misconduct" of co-founder Ray Youssef for the company's trajectory. But Ray Youssef had already moved on since 2023, building NoOnes as a non-US entity which better serves the peer to peer needs of the Global South. In this episode, Ray explains what's going on and what he's planning to do next. Time stamps: 00:01:08 - Introducing Ray Youssef 00:01:15 - Discussion on Paxful Termination and NoOnes as a Better Alternative 00:01:29 - Ray Youssef Accused of Undermining Paxful 00:02:54 - Paxful Press Release on Winding Down Operations 00:03:31 - Ray Youssef's Response and Exit from Paxful 00:03:46 - Warnings About Paxful's 3,000 Bitcoin in Cold Storage 00:04:29 - American Regulations Impacting Paxful 00:05:15 - New Indian Team at Paxful 00:05:27 - BitGo as Former Custodian for Paxful 00:05:53 - Dormant Tax Introduced by Paxful (Taxful Pun) 00:08:36 - Ray Youssef's Beard and Hair Discussion 00:09:23 - Expulsion from Bitcoin Church and Fatwa by High Priests 00:10:07 - Bitcoin as Financial and Monetary System 00:10:44 - NoOnes Replacing Financial Pillar for Global South 00:10:49 - Economic Apartheid Concept 00:11:15 - Ray Youssef Homeless When Starting Paxful 00:11:20 - Ex-Co-Founder (Artur Schaback Implied) as Business Partner Warning 00:11:50 - Executive Team Letters Against Ex-Co-Founder 00:12:03 - Attempt to Shut Down Paxful and Handle 3,000 Bitcoin 00:12:47 - Lawsuit by Ex-Co-Founder on Martin Luther King Day 00:13:03 - Accusations and Projections by Ex-Co-Founder 00:13:27 - Fintech Company Without Engineers During Lawsuit 00:14:23 - Ex-Co-Founder Incompetent as CPO 00:15:05 - $1.6 Million from Ray Youssef to Unfreeze Funds 00:15:29 - Delaware Law Firm Handling Paxful 00:15:35 - New Indian CEO Removing Paxful from LinkedIn Bio 00:16:00 - Ray Narrative on BitcoinMagazine.com 00:16:17 - Ex-Co-Founder Raiding Estonian Office 00:18:32 - Kate Grazic Back for NoOnes Partner Program 00:18:57 - LocalBitcoins Traders at NoOnes 00:19:03 - Paxful Family Reunited at NoOnes 00:19:27 - NoOnes Structure Outside the West 00:21:07 - 3,000 Bitcoin Worth $360 Million 00:24:56 - Own Account Bitcoin Disappeared from Paxful 00:24:59 - Solana Contract Issue in January 00:25:04 - Nick Carter Calling Ray Youssef a Clown 00:25:11 - Ari David Paul Accusing Scamming with NoOnes 00:25:24 - Support for Gaza and Palestine 00:25:30 - Nick Carter and Ari David Paul as Zionists 00:26:19 - Hack During Hajj in Medina 00:27:34 - Solana Bug Leading to Hack 00:28:09 - Ray Youssef Driving a Mini Cooper 00:30:42 - Muy from Ghana as Top Advocate at NoOnes 00:33:07 - Victor Schauberger's Work on Water 00:35:43 - WeChat of the Global South (NoOnes Vision) 00:36:27 - Silk Road Comparison (Clean Version) 00:37:28 - CivKit Project 00:37:34 - Nicholas Gregory (CivKit Collaborator) 00:37:41 - Commerce Block 00:38:29 - DarkFi Project 00:38:34 - Amir Taaki (Narodism) as Original Bitcoin Developer 00:42:38 - Roger Ver Attacked by Trolls 00:44:21 - Michael Saylor Meeting 00:45:58 - Adam Back as Skinny Twerp 00:59:18 - Tokenization Experiments by Ray Youssef 01:04:09 - Shelby Cobra 3D-Printed Car Project 01:04:34 - Water Bottle Structuring Water (Victor Schauberger Inspired) 01:06:17 - Malcolm X, Muammar Gaddafi, African Heroes on Wall 01:18:06 - Bitcoin.com News 01:18:43 - Roger Ver Quoted 01:20:06 - Roger Ver as Hero 01:21:03 - Bitcoin Cash 01:23:00 - Lunar the Silver Star (Sega CD Game) 01:23:14 - Garsh Hellcream (Warcraft Reference) 01:24:37 - XMR Bazaar (Monero Marketplace) 01:25:32 - Layer 2 Labs (Drivechains) 01:26:05 - Zcash Sidechain 01:26:12 - Thunder (Big Block Bitcoin Sidechain) 01:27:25 - Citrea (ZK Rollup for Bitcoin) 01:32:57 - Litecoin and MWEB (Mimblewimble Extension Block) 01:33:10 - Bitcoin Cash 01:33:17 - Monero 01:34:12 - Age of Empires (Priest Rush Invented by Ray Youssef) 01:35:52 - Sandy Peterson (Age of Empires Designer) 01:36:06 - USA Stablecoin Act 01:37:02 - Monerotopia Event 01:37:39 - Vitalik Buterin (In Photo) 01:40:17 - Val Venis (WWE Wrestler) 01:41:10 - Taxes Abolished in New World 01:45:15 - Sideshift (Swap Platform)

Thoughts on OpenAI after a month of infrastructure and partnership announcements, including the differences between OpenAI and a Mag7 company, Ben's interview with Sam Altman this week, Apps in ChatGPT, and drawing on Windows, Apple, and WeChat to better understand the company's strategy. At the end: Questions on Sora, the 90-9-1 law, and OpenAI's approach to copyright, as well as some brief reactions to China's move to escalate curbs on rare earth exports.

Season 2.6 Episode 2, Chat with Yini about a stable and developing travel view, making it an indispensable yet always anticipated part of life第2.6季第2期，和Yini聊平稳发展的旅行观，让它成为生活无法缺失但总有期待的可能For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

Eugene Chew is the Global Chief Operating Officer at BikesOnline.com, a leading direct-to-consumer cycling retailer in the U.S. and Australia and the exclusive distributor of Polygon and Superior bikes.From the early days of the internet to scaling a global Ecommerce operation, Eugene has built a career at the intersection of creativity, data, and operational excellence. Before joining BikesOnline, he led digital transformation as Chief Digital Officer at J. Walter Thompson (WPP) and served as Greater China Regional Head at Lion (Kirin).At BikesOnline, Eugene and his team are redefining what it means to sell complex, logistics-heavy products online. From solving “dirty freight” challenges to perfecting the post-purchase experience, he's proving that operational rigor and creative problem-solving can turn friction into a competitive moat.Beyond Ecommerce, Eugene is also an avid cyclist, gardener, and tea enthusiast — running Tea Urchin, his aged tea business that reflects his love for craftsmanship and detail.Whether you're scaling a DTC brand, optimizing supply chains, or navigating global expansion with a lean team, Eugene offers an inside look at how to balance creativity, data, and discipline to build a sustainable business that lasts.This episode also mentions insights from Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless on rethinking global fulfillment, and Kyle Hency of GoodDay Software on building better systems for modern Shopify brands.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:38] Intro[01:36] Naming a brand that stands the test of time[02:09] Predicting automation in ad buying early on[05:01] Learning innovation from China's all-in-one model[06:01] Balancing innovation with Western logistics limits[08:55] Recognizing the shift toward direct brand work[10:12] Shifting from service work to physical operations[11:50] Managing cash flow under market uncertainty[12:31] Stay updated with new episodes[12:41] Helping founders scale beyond day-to-day ops[13:27] Finding opportunity in a pandemic-era pivot[14:01] Designing packaging that simplifies assembly[15:30] Diversifying suppliers to reduce risk exposure[17:48] Protecting margins from tariff and fraud risks[19:01] Choosing Shopify for flexibility and speed[22:36] Hiring agencies to guide complex migrations[25:05] Training teams before adding new integrations[27:18] Episode Sponsors: Electric Eye & Heatmap[29:59] Partnering with experts where specialization wins[31:58] Gaining perspective from cross-industry learnings[34:27] Avoiding costly trial-and-error learning[36:34] Prioritizing projects with impact and simplicity[41:20] Managing cost challenges in global logistics[44:50] Preparing for tariffs with flexible strategiesResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubePremium bikes at unbeatable prices, direct from manufacturers bikesonline.com/Follow Eugene Chew linkedin.com/in/eugenechewMentioned episode with Izzy Rosenzweig of Portless: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpbeHvv3_1QMentioned episode with Kyle Hency of GoodDay Software: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQNsUfgl9E4Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

More than six months after 50,000 liters of toxic water from a Chinese-run mining site spilled into Zambia's Kafue River, there's still no resolution to what's become a massive environmental crisis.  The government is siding with the company, Sino-Metals, while local farmers and activists remain unsatisfied with the response and have launched multiple lawsuits, including one seeking $80 billion in damages (more than twice the entire size of the Zambian economy). That's sparked outrage on Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and Weibo, where commentators are fuming over what they perceive as blatant extortion of a Chinese company. Eric, Cobus, and Géraud are joined this week by CGSP's Critical Minerals Editor, Obert Bore, to discuss the latest in the Kafue River situation and why Chinese social media is reacting so angrily. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @christiangeraud | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Season 2.6 Episode 1 , chat with Vincent about changing views on travel and gradually learned to love our own memories. It's worth some suitable background music第2.6季第1期，和Vincent聊他变化中的旅行观，还有那些学会热爱自己的瞬间，点一首孙燕姿的“风衣”吧For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins about his new book, iWar: Fortnite, Elon Musk, Spotify, WeChat, and Laying Siege to Apple's Empire. iWar traces a series of campaigns launched against Apple's control of the iOS App Store, including those from Spotify, Epic, Meta, and Elon Musk. Higgins chronicles the rise of the App Store from its launch in 2008, contextualizing Apple's vigorous defense of its iOS business practices with its broader pattern of testing the boundaries of legal and ethical standards.Thanks to the sponsors of this week's episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast:Xsolla. With the Xsolla Web Shop, you can create a direct storefront, cut fees down to as low as 5%, and keep players engaged with bundles, rewards, and analytics.INCRMNTAL⁠⁠. True attribution measures incrementality, always on.Universal Ads is Comcast's self-serve TV ads platform that lets you launch campaigns in minutes across premium inventory from NBC, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Roku, and more.Interested in sponsoring the Mobile Dev Memo podcast? Contact ⁠Marketecture⁠.

Join us on Dashu Mandarin as we dive into the fascinating evolution of China's dining scene! From the convenience of WeChat payments and 24/7 delivery apps to the rise of pre-made meals in restaurants, we explore how technology and changing consumer habits are reshaping the way people eat out in China. Hear our candid thoughts on the pros (midnight medicine deliveries!) and cons (overly complex coupon systems and standardized flavors) of this modern dining landscape.

Season 2.6, chat with Sean, who hardly travels, about his curiosity about traveling to kick off a new season第2.6季开篇，和不爱旅行的人聊聊对旅行的好奇，以此开启新一季For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The role played by travelAnd our relationship with it【关于本季】我想知道，旅行所扮演的角色，以及我们与它的关系

Chinese visual artist Cai Guoqiang and outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologized on Sunday for staging a fireworks display in the Himalaya Mountains that drew widespread criticism over its potential impact on the Xizang autonomous region's high-altitude ecosystem. Local authorities have announced an investigation into the event.中国视觉艺术家蔡国强与户外品牌始祖鸟于周日致歉。此前，二者在喜马拉雅山脉举办烟花秀，该活动因可能对西藏自治区高海拔生态系统造成影响而广受批评，目前当地有关部门已宣布对此次事件展开调查。On Friday, Cai ignited three sets of fireworks at an altitude of about 5,500 meters in Gyalze county in Xizang's second-largest city of Shigatse, as part of his art project, Ascending Dragon. The show, which was designed to symbolize vitality and auspiciousness in Chinese culture, used chemical elements the organizers claimed were biodegradable and verified by international tests during past events.上周五，蔡国强在西藏第二大城市日喀则的江孜县，于海拔约5500米处点燃三组烟花。此次烟花秀是其艺术项目《升龙》的组成部分，旨在象征中国文化中的生机与吉祥。主办方称，烟花所使用的化学物质具有生物可降解性，且在以往活动中已通过国际测试验证。However, the video of the fireworks, which was released on Saturday, triggered a heated debate online, with critics questioning whether the fireworks disturbed wildlife, damaged vegetation, or polluted the high-altitude ecosystem.然而，该烟花秀视频于周六发布后，在网络上引发激烈争议。批评人士质疑，此次烟花秀是否惊扰了野生动物、破坏了植被，或是对高海拔生态系统造成了污染。In a statement posted on his official WeChat account on Sunday, Cai said that he and his studio have taken the public's concerns seriously and "humbly accept all criticism of our artistic creation".周日，蔡国强在其官方微信公众号发布声明表示，他与工作室高度重视公众关切，“虚心接受针对此次艺术创作的所有批评”。"We indeed overlooked many aspects, and I deeply apologize," he said, pledging to work with local authorities and third-party agencies to assess the environmental impact of the show and, if necessary, take remedial measures.“我们确实在诸多方面存在疏漏，我深感歉意。”他说道，并承诺将联合当地有关部门及第三方机构，对此次活动的环境影响展开评估，必要时将采取补救措施。Arc'teryx, which is owned by Finland-based Amer Sports and partly controlled by China's Anta Group, deleted the controversial video and also issued an apology for the branding activity, vowing to "sincerely accept all criticism and suggestions" and take corrective actions based on environmental assessments and public feedback.始祖鸟品牌隶属于芬兰亚玛芬体育集团（Amer Sports），且由中国安踏集团部分控股。该品牌已删除引发争议的视频，并就此次品牌推广活动致歉，承诺“真诚接受所有批评与建议”，并将依据环境评估结果及公众反馈采取整改行动。Authorities in Shigatse announced on Sunday that a team has been formed to investigate the fireworks event. The team was sent to the site for verification, and follow-up actions will be taken based on probe results, and in accordance with laws and regulations, they said in a statement.日喀则市有关部门于周日宣布，已组建专项团队调查此次烟花秀事件。相关部门在声明中表示，团队已赶赴现场核查，后续将依据调查结果，严格依法依规采取相应措施。Earlier, the organizers of the show had said that precautionary measures were taken to protect the local environment, including relocating livestock and herders, guiding away small animals with salt, and restoring meadows and farmland immediately after the fireworks. They emphasized that the event was assessed as having the "lowest risk level" in terms of both noise and light pollution.此前，活动主办方曾表示，已采取多项预防措施保护当地环境，包括转移牲畜与牧民、用盐引导小动物远离活动区域，以及在烟花燃放后立即对草地和农田进行修复。主办方还强调，经评估，此次活动在噪音与光污染方面均处于“最低风险等级”。However, environmental experts questioned whether such precautions were adequate for one of the world's most vulnerable ecological zones.但环境专家对这些预防措施能否保护这一全球最脆弱的生态区域之一提出质疑。"It's not scientific to use the smoke-testing result in low-altitude or urban environment as a reference for its impact on a high-altitude ecosystem," said Palden Tsering, an associate professor at Qinghai Minzu University.青海民族大学副教授帕尔登・次仁（Palden Tsering）指出：“以低海拔地区或城市环境中的烟雾测试结果，作为评估其对高海拔生态系统影响的依据，这种做法并不科学。”The cold and arid conditions in the Himalayas and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are known to slow down any decomposition process, raising doubts on whether the so-called biodegradable chemicals actually disintegrated quickly, Palden Tsering said.帕尔登・次仁表示，喜马拉雅山脉与青藏高原气候寒冷干燥，物质分解过程缓慢，这让人对所谓“可生物降解化学物质”能否快速降解产生疑问。The expert also cautioned that fireworks residues might leach harmful chemicals into alpine meadows or water sources. "Such impacts may last for years and should have been considered beforehand."这位专家还警示，烟花残留物可能会使有害化学物质渗入高寒草甸或水源。“此类影响可能持续数年，本应在事前就充分考虑到。”The organizers' attempt to use salt feed to drive away animals already suggests that the fireworks display was likely to disturb local wildlife, he noted. "Salt bricks have no odor and are not conspicuous, making it difficult to imagine how they could effectively 'repel' small animals such as pikas," he added.他指出，主办方试图用盐饲料驱赶动物，这一行为本身就说明烟花秀可能会惊扰当地野生动物。“盐砖无气味且不显眼，很难想象它能有效‘驱赶'鼠兔等小型动物。”Gu Yourong, a council member of the China Wild Plant Conservation Association, explained the challenges involved in restoring alpine meadows if the fireworks actually caused damages.中国野生植物保护协会理事顾有容解释道，若烟花秀确实对高寒草甸造成破坏，后续修复工作将面临诸多挑战。"The topsoil on alpine meadows is just a 10-centimeter-thick turf layer. Once damaged, it cannot regenerate easily, because below it lies infertile rock debris. Vegetation could take decades — even centuries — to recover," Gu said.顾有容表示：“高寒草甸的表层土壤仅是一层10厘米厚的草皮层，一旦受损便难以再生，因为其下方是贫瘠的岩石碎屑。植被恢复可能需要数十年，甚至数百年时间。”Despite the apologies, many netizens called the fireworks display reckless, saying that it clashed with Arc'teryx's branding as a nature-respecting outdoor brand.尽管涉事方已致歉，仍有不少网友认为此次烟花秀行为鲁莽，称其与始祖鸟“尊重自然”的户外品牌定位相悖。The company has seen rapid growth in recent years. According to Amer Sports' 2024 annual report, the brand's revenue surged 36 percent last year to reach $2.19 billion.近年来，始祖鸟品牌发展迅速。根据亚玛芬体育集团2024年年度报告，该品牌去年营收同比激增36%，达到21.9亿美元。Media reports said an application for organizing the fireworks had been filed with the local ecology and environment bureau. Multiple government meetings were held in advance to study the site selection and assess nearby wildlife presence, according to the reports.有媒体报道称，活动主办方此前已向当地生态环境局提交烟花燃放申请。报道还提到，相关政府部门事前多次召开会议，研究活动选址，并对周边野生动物分布情况进行评估。The final site did not fall within any ecological protection zone and had no residents living nearby, and so far, no ecological damage has been detected, a local official said.一位当地官员表示，最终确定的活动地点不在任何生态保护区范围内，且附近无居民居住。截至目前，尚未发现生态破坏情况。biodegradableadj.可生物降解的/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/residuesn.残留物；残渣/ˈrezɪdjuːz/leachv.过滤；/liːtʃ/

In this Two and a Half Gamers special, Matej and Felix sit down with Lemon (柠檬游戏说) — WeChat Mini-Game blogger, founder of Hyperjoy, and consultant for Scopely — to unpack the Chinese mini-game gold rush.Key insights:2024 market revenue: $7B+ (¥50B RMB).500M+ MAU, 400K+ dev teams183% YoY increase in advertisers; dev cycles: 4 weeks (hypercasual) to 3–6 months (hybrid/midcore).Balanced demographics: gender 50/50, strong 24–40 y/o core.Winners: 4X/SLG, Tower Defense Roguelike, Merge/Match.Declining: Hybrid RPGs, Simulation.Stable: Idle Card RPGs.60% of UA spend is concentrated in RPG, SLG, and TD.Day-1 payer retention is highest in RPG/4X (18–85%).Top GamesIce War: Three Kingdoms – Whiteout Survival clone w/ localized 3K theme.Bangbang Survivor – Top-grossing $1M+/day, IP expanding into 4X.Penguin Go! – Lucky Defense survivor, meta system differentiates it.Plant Master TD Go – Backpack TD hit (#5 grossing).永远的蔚蓝星球 (Summon & Merge TD) – $30M/month, global Q4 launch.Human Leap: Evolution – Top Douyin ad-mon gameSave the King – Royal Match UA creative turned into a WeChat hit ($70K/day ads).East ↔ West ExpansionWest → East: Supercell, Century Games, Scopely already entering WeChat mini-games.East → West: Galaxy Defense, Legend of Mushroom, Banban Survivor meta systems fueling crossovers.Success requires simplification of meta for Western markets.Takeaway: Mini-games are not “mini.” They're a $7B industry with complex metas, ruthless UA competition, and growing East–West crossover potential.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lemon Choihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lemon-minigame/Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction to China's Minigame Market03:01 Minigame Market Overview07:26 Minigame Genres and Trends14:56 Successful Minigames and Case Studies29:04 Key Takeaways and Future Outlook---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

Fredrik talks to Teresa Wu about devops for frontend and AI. Why does frontend feel so complex? Does it have to be? We also discuss the value of open language models, smaller and more specific language models and their benefits. Is “AI” even a useful label anymore? Teresa thinks we’ll split into more specific terms over time. Recorded during Øredev 2024. The episode is sponsored by Ellipsis - let us edit your podcast and make it sound just as good as Kodsnack! With more than ten years and 1200 episodes of experience, Ellipsis gets your podcast edited, chapterized, and described with all related links in a prompt and professional manner. Thank you Cloudnet for sponsoring our VPS! Comments, questions or tips? We a re @kodsnack, @tobiashieta, @oferlund and @bjoreman on Twitter, have a page on Facebook and can be emailed at info@kodsnack.se if you want to write longer. We read everything we receive. If you enjoy Kodsnack we would love a review in iTunes! You can also support the podcast by buying us a coffee (or two!) through Ko-fi. Links Teresa Teresas' Øredev 2024 talks: Devops for frontend and Building amazing front-end project with Gemma: A state-of-the-art open model Ellipsis - sponsor of the week: we edit Kodsnack, and we can edit your podcast too! Super-apps Wechat Support us on Ko-fi Gemma Titles This was actually made to happen The same fun and the same pain The lucky ones My own experience I don’t have a word for it A super-super-app Explosion of complexity A whole sea of new questions They only do one thing

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Artificial Intelligence and the End of Human Connection Why AI companions, generative AI, and virtual “friends” risk replacing the skills that define humanity Artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from early chatbots like Microsoft's XiaoIce to today's generative AI systems such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Inflection's Pi, Replika, and Anthropic's Claude. Unlike the rule-based bots of 2021, these tools simulate empathy, companionship, and even intimacy. Millions of users globally now spend hours in “conversations” with AI companions that promise to be better listeners than human beings. This is not science fiction — it's already happening in 2025. And while the technology is astonishing, the implications are dangerous. By outsourcing empathy and connection to machines, we risk losing the core skills — listening, genuine curiosity, and human empathy — that hold families, businesses, and even entire civilisations together. Is AI companionship replacing human empathy? Yes — at least in practice. Generative AI is increasingly designed to meet emotional as well as informational needs. Replika, for example, markets itself as an “AI friend who is always there.” In Japan, where loneliness has become a public health issue, young professionals are turning to AI companions for attention they feel is missing from their workplace and personal lives. The problem is that AI empathy is simulated, not felt. Algorithms generate patterns of sympathetic language but cannot experience human care. Believing that an AI “understands” us is a comforting illusion — but one that erodes our ability to seek and sustain authentic relationships. Mini-Summary: AI companions simulate empathy convincingly, but they cannot replace authentic human care. Overreliance on machine “friends” risks hollowing out human empathy. Why are AI companions so attractive after the pandemic? The rise of AI companions is tied to loneliness and isolation in the post-COVID era. Remote work in the US, Japan, and Europe disconnected people from daily office conversations. Hybrid workplaces made interactions more transactional. Many now feel “connected but alone” despite using Zoom, Teams, LINE, and WhatsApp. AI steps into this vacuum. ChatGPT or Pi will never check their phone mid-conversation. They give us undivided “attention” and immediate responses. For those starved of recognition, this feels irresistible. Yet the comfort is artificial. True human connection is unpredictable, messy, and demanding — but it is also what makes it meaningful. Mini-Summary: Pandemic-driven isolation created demand for “perfect listeners.” AI meets that demand, but only with simulation, not sincerity. Have humans lost the skill of listening? One reason AI feels so compelling is that human listening is in decline. In boardrooms, executives multitask during meetings. Friends split attention between conversation and social media. Parents scroll while their children talk. Listening — the foundation of trust — is being treated as optional. AI thrives in this context. A Replika or Claude “chat partner” never interrupts, creating the illusion of deep attention. But the more we outsource listening to AI, the less we practise it ourselves. In Japan's consensus-driven culture, poor listening weakens harmony. In Western markets, it undermines trust in teams and leadership credibility. Mini-Summary: Declining human listening creates demand for AI's simulated attentiveness, accelerating erosion of the skill across cultures. Why is it easier to chat with AI than with people? AI interactions feel simpler because they strip away complexity. Text exchanges with AI resemble messaging with a friend, but without risk. Messages can be edited before sending. Tone of voice, body language, and subtle cues don't need interpretation. Younger generations, already conditioned to prefer text over speech, are especially drawn to AI chat partners. But convenience carries a hidden cost: weakening social skills. If leaders, employees, or students practise conversations only with AI, they will find real interactions — with clients, colleagues, or family — increasingly difficult and draining. Mini-Summary: Talking to AI is easier because it avoids human complexity, but long-term reliance undermines social and professional communication skills. What is missing from today's human relationships? We are more digitally connected than ever. With Slack, Teams, LINE, WhatsApp, and WeChat, humans can contact each other instantly. Yet connectivity does not equal connection. What's missing is emotional depth: attention, empathy, validation. AI is engineered to simulate these needs endlessly. But a machine cannot feel sincerity. It cannot truly recognise your worth. The danger is that people mistake artificial validation for real human recognition, leaving them emotionally unfulfilled while thinking they are connected. Mini-Summary: Today's deficit is not connectivity but emotional depth — something only genuine human relationships can provide. How can leaders and professionals protect authentic connection? The solution is not banning AI, but doubling down on human skills. Dale Carnegie's timeless principles are more critical in 2025 than in 1936: Be a good listener. Give people full attention. Encourage them to talk about themselves. Become genuinely interested in others. Authentic curiosity builds trust across cultures and markets. Make the other person feel important — sincerely. Recognition must be real, not simulated. For executives at firms like Toyota, Rakuten, or Amazon Japan, this is not abstract advice. In a hybrid workplace, leaders who practise deep listening and genuine recognition will build stronger, more resilient teams than those who lean on technology to do the emotional labour. Mini-Summary: Executives must actively practise timeless human skills to counterbalance AI's seductive but empty simulations of connection. What is at stake if we rely too heavily on AI? Civilisation itself. Societies are held together by empathy, listening, and trust. If these skills atrophy, replaced by simulations, we risk becoming efficient but emotionally hollow. Japan, where social cohesion depends on mutual obligation, and Western economies, where contracts depend on trust, both stand to lose. This is not speculative science fiction — it's already visible in rising dependence on AI companions. The more we rely on AI for emotional fulfilment, the less capable we become of providing it for each other. Mini-Summary: Overreliance on AI companions threatens the very foundation of civilisation: empathy, trust, and authentic relationships. Conclusion Artificial intelligence will only grow more persuasive, with generative systems marketed as better friends, mentors, or partners. But we cannot outsource empathy and listening to machines without profound consequences. Civilisation depends on the skills only humans can provide. Leaders, professionals, and citizens alike must resist the illusion of AI intimacy and recommit to the timeless practices of genuine listening, interest, and recognition. Only then can we ensure technology supports — rather than replaces — what makes us fully human.

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of building growth strategies across APAC with Victoria, who leads marketing for Thomson Reuters across an enormous remit spanning from Africa and the Middle East through to Japan and New Zealand. Victoria shares why expanding into APAC is fundamentally different from other regions, dispels common myths about APAC markets, and reveals how sophisticated buyers in these geographies are driving the future of B2B technology adoption. The conversation explores everything from the nuanced approach needed for different markets like Japan's trust-building requirements versus the rapid innovation appetite in Southeast Asia, to how geopolitical shifts create both opportunities and challenges. Victoria also shares her approach to creating bespoke research that serves as both thought leadership and demand generation, demonstrating how to move beyond traditional marketing tactics to become a true business growth driver. Guest Introduction Victoria Sampson (McCafferty) is a seasoned marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving growth across Asia-Pacific. As CMO APAC at Thomson Reuters, she leads a diverse regional team, combining data, technology, and customer insight to design demand generation programs that deliver measurable impact. Passionate about understanding buyer behavior, she believes the best marketing comes from truly knowing the customer—what they value, how they operate, and when to reach them. Throughout her career, she has been proud to build inclusive teams, champion an ethical, people-first culture, and position marketing as a precision growth engine that bridges business goals with customer needs in meaningful ways. Key Topics Why APAC expansion is different: Cultural practices, timing (e.g., Eid in Middle East), and diverse innovation drivers require long-term commitment (6–24 months depending on market).APAC myths debunked: Markets are often more advanced than US/EU in tech adoption, with larger buying groups and 70% of the journey completed digitally before first contact.The “gateway market” trap: Limiting operations to Singapore and Australia misses growth in China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.Content as advantage: Bespoke research and executive interviews drive both client retention and sophisticated demand generation.The 70-30 localisation rule: 70% of marketing scales regionally; 30% needs localisation around culture, channels, and geography.Channel diversification: WeChat dominates China, Naver in Korea, WhatsApp is rising in B2B, while Japan's B2B sees low social media impact and declining email effectiveness.Marketing as advisory: Shift from traditional roles to driving business growth with analytics, strategy, and client-centric positioning.Future of B2B marketing: AI handles execution; human skills in messaging, buyer understanding, and connection become key — a return to the “art” of marketing. Resources & Links People Mentioned Professor Scott Galloway - Recommended resource for business insights and contentShahin Hoda LinkedIn ProfileAlexander Hipwell LinkedIn Profile Companies & Tools Discussed Thomson Reuters - Victoria's employerBombora - Intent data platform mentioned6Sense - ABM software platformCanva AI - Content creation toolTableau - Data analytics and reporting Events & Programs Synergy - Thomson Reuters' flagship client event series (Australia, Dubai, Singapore, Tokyo) Subscribe to the xG Weekly Newsletter for weekly insights on B2B growth across APAC: https://xgrowth.com.au/newsletter Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: Victoria Sampson (McCafferty) Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

Season 4.6, Episode 8, I chatted with Martin about the self in the current state of urban love, those fragments of the self that are labeled and expected第4.6季第8期，和Martin聊都市爱情现状中的自我，那些被标签，被期待的碎片For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

In Episode 218 of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down one of the most heated summers yet in China's EV world — a season of price wars, social media battles, and momentum shifts.We cover:⚔️ Onvo L90 vs. Li Auto i8 rivalry – aggressive pricing, messy launches, and social media smear campaigns.

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Google is officially debunking a series of reports that claimed Gmail has been hit with a "major" security issue in recent days. "We want to reassure our users that Gmail's protections are strong and effective," the company said in a somewhat unusual statement. "Several inaccurate claims surfaced recently that incorrectly stated that we issued a broad warning to all Gmail users about a major Gmail security issue. This is entirely false." Also, major social media platforms in China have started rolling out labels for AI-generated content to comply with a law that took effect on Monday. Users of the likes of WeChat, Douyin, Weibo and RedNote are now seeing such labels on posts. And, following news that Escape from Tarkov is escaping its perpetual beta, the pioneering extraction shooter is also about to make its debut on Steam. Nikita Buyanov, head of the Battlestate Games studio that developed Escape from Tarkov, confirmed on X that the game's Steam page "will be available soon," only teasing that the full details will come later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 4.6, Episode 7, I chatted with Martin about love stories in Beijing, discussing the current situation where relationships are more important than feelings第4.6季第7期，和Martin聊北京的爱情故事，关于那些关系比感情更重要的现状For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

China has one of the world's most sophisticated internet censorship systems - it's so extensive that it's been nicknamed ‘The Great Firewall of China'. Many Western websites, such as Google or WhatsApp, are shut off to Chinese Internet users, while Chinese equivalents like Baidu and WeChat are popular instead. Blockbuster films like Top Gun Maverick have been edited, celebrities like Lady Gaga are taboo and even Peppa Pig has been censored.So, what is the Chinese government trying to achieve with internet censorship? And in an increasingly globalised world, how are they managing to filter out the information they don't want people to know? Shawn Yuan from the BBC's Global China Unit explains how the ‘Great Firewall' works - and what it tells us about the relationship between the government and citizens in China.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Julia Ross-Roy and Chelsea Coates Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Chinese numbers are more than just math—they're full of meanings, superstitions, and slang expressions that reveal how Chinese people think, feel, and communicate.In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I'll walk you through the most commonly used Chinese number slangs, from unlucky 4 (四) and lucky 8 (八), to love messages like 520 (I love you), 521 (I'm willing), and even the not-so-nice 250 (idiot).You'll learn:Why Chinese buildings skip the 4th floorWhy license plates with 8s sell for millionsHow to say "I love you forever" in just 7 digitsWhy calling someone 250 (èr bǎi wǔ) is not a complimentAnd how number slangs are used on WeChat and social mediaEach number is explained with pronunciation, cultural psychology, and real-world examples—so you can use them confidently and avoid awkward misunderstandings.Watch all videos: https://youtube.com/@chinamyth#ChineseSlang #LearnMandarin #ChineseCulture #MandarinForBeginners #SpeakChinese

几乎每一天 almost every day比如 小red书 某音 某信 like TIKTOK, Red note, or WeChat for example集中注意力 stay focused on something压根不 not at all

In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we're continuing our series on Brett King's new book, Branch Tomorrow. We feature interviews with some of Brett's contributing authors: Bruno Diniz, Efi Pylarinou, Jim Marous, Paolo Sironi, and Richard Turrin. Each author brings specialty in different markets giving Branch Tomorrow a multi-perspective look at banking, banking culture, changes in 'branching' and the future of financial services across the globe, from the US to India, China, and Latin America. In this episode, Brett speaks with Richard Turrin, an industry leader in fintech innovation and digital transformation, and Author of Cashless: China's Digital Currency. Brett and Richard delve into the robust digital financial services landscape in China which experienced significant digital disruption starting in the mid-2010s. You'll hear how bankers there are still reeling from the unprecedented scale of disruption brought on by MYbank, WeBank, WeChat and Alipay. Then, Brett connects with Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking and Financial Markets at the IBM Institute for Business Value and host of Provoke.fm's Bankers Bookshelf podcast. Paolo shares insights from the Eurozone on branch transformation, highlighting how some European banks are embracing digitization by evolving their branches. He discusses how they are balancing digital and physical presence by adjusting their in-branch product offerings, with a focus on personalization, financial inclusion, and maintaining strong customer engagement. Tune in now for these insightful conversations! Branch Tomorrow, available mid-September, is an invaluable resource for bankers, regulators, fintech innovators, and future-focused leaders dedicated to thriving in the digital transformation of finance. The future of banking is here!

Season 4.6, Episode 6, I chatted with Vincent about loving and dating culture in big cities, about those pathological conditions such as irritability, depression, unreasonable tantrums and lack of logic第4.6季第6期，和Vincent聊大都市的爱情和约会文化，关于那些删除，无理，虚无的病态For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

Tom Uren and Amberleigh Jack talk about a new report that looks at how Russian cyber security firms have adapted since the country's invasion of Ukraine. These firms are doing surprisingly well financially. It turns out that in an era of great power competition, picking sides is not just necessary, it is also a winning strategy. They also discuss Russia effectively killing foreign messenger services to promote its own WeChat-like service and claims that the UK has backed down on its Apple encryption order. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes

Season 4.6, Episode 5, I chatted with Vincent about a dating story in London, about having no quality at all and being extremely hypocritical第4.6季第5期，和Vincent伦敦约会故事一则，关于极其缺乏素质的下头行为For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Richard Turrin, author of a book on China's rapid transformation to a cashless society. GUEST → https://richturrin.com/  → https://www.amazon.com/Cashless-Chinas-Digital-Currency-Revolution/dp/1949642720  → https://x.com/richardturrin  → https://substack.com/@richturrin  → https://www.linkedin.com/in/turrin/  WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com  (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/    CRYPTO DONATIONS → https://watchmanprivacy.com/donate.html     TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 1:30 – Guest background 3:20 – China's rapid cashless transformation from 2010 – 2018 7:00 – Did China have a plan to create this cashlessness? 10:40 – What is the reality in 2025? 13:00 – What is WeChat like at the user level? 19:50 – Are Alipay and WeChat sandboxed? 21:25 – Scams on Alipay and WeChat 26:45 – How do foreigners use Chinese payment apps? 30:20 – How will China transition to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) 39:07 – Banks in China had to get on board 48:40 – Fees for Alipay and WeChat are essentially zero 50:50 – How often can Chinese use apps outside of China? 52:30 – Are Chinese allowed to use other payment methods? 55:05 – China data sovereignty 1:04:00 – Final thoughts Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Episode [174] – Daria Vedenskaya (Fitness Coach, Zumba on the Bund) Please welcome to the podcast, Daria Vedenskaya, joining us all the way from Vladivostok, Russia. Daria studied in Shanghai, China, where she works as an Import-Export Agent. But her true passion lies in the world of fitness and personal training. She offers online classes as well as one-on-one personal coaching, tailoring each program to individual needs. In Shanghai, Daria is well-known for her popular Zumba on the Bund sessions and her Pulse Revolution workouts—guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Daria has also taken the stage as a speaker at PechaKucha events in Shanghai, where she shared her story and inspired others. In this episode, we dive into her journey: growing up in Russia, the challenges she faced as a teenager, diet and nutrition, Russian food culture, and the moment someone suggested she head to Shanghai to follow a new path. Join me on this inspiring conversation with Russian-born fitness coach, trainer, and entrepreneur, Daria Vedenskaya.

Missing boy found dead after extensive search失踪男孩在大规模搜寻后被发现死亡 A rescue team that had searched extensively for an 8-year-old boy who went missing found him dead on Wednesday, according to a notice released by Dali city, part of the Dali Bai autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province.据云南省迪庆藏族自治州迪丽市发布的公告，一支搜救队在对一名失踪的 8 岁男孩进行了广泛搜寻后，于周三发现该男孩已死亡。迪丽市属于云南省迪庆藏族自治州。 The boy was found in a mountain stream north of Qingbi Creek in the city's Dali town at around 5 pm on Wednesday.周三下午 5 点左右，这名男孩在该市大利镇青碧溪以北的一条山涧中被发现。 Following an on-site examination and thorough investigation, authorities ruled out death by external injury, and found no evidence that the death was the result of a crime, the notice said.通知中称，经过现场勘查和全面调查，有关部门排除了因外伤致死的可能性，并且未发现该死亡事件系犯罪所致的证据。 "We are deeply saddened by the loss of the child and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family," the team said in the notice. "We also express our gratitude to all sectors of society for their attention and support during the search and rescue efforts. Further related work is currently underway."该团队在公告中表示：“我们对这名儿童的离世深感悲痛，并向其家属致以最诚挚的慰问。”“我们还要感谢社会各界在搜救工作期间给予的关注与支持。目前，相关后续工作正在推进中。” On Saturday, Dali city's public security bureau received a report that the boy had gone missing. In response, the city mobilized a coordinated search and rescue operation involving local police, fire rescue teams, forest firefighters, emergency services, the forestry and grassland administration, and volunteer groups of local civilian rescue teams, the team said in an earlier notice.周六，大理市公安局接到报警称该男孩失踪。对此，该市立即组织了一场协同搜救行动，参与行动的有当地警方、消防救援队、森林消防员、紧急救援部门、林业和草原管理部门以及当地民间救援队的志愿者团体，该团队在早前的一份通知中如是表示。 By Sunday afternoon, more than 300 personnel, two search dogs, four unmanned drones, and five thermal imaging devices had been deployed to locate the child in the area, which features rugged terrain and dense vegetation.到周日下午，已有超过 300 名工作人员、两只搜救犬、四架无人驾驶飞机以及五套热成像设备被派往该地区搜寻这名儿童。该地区地势崎岖，植被茂密。 A resident surnamed Zhang from Dali city, who offered to help with the rescue, told China Daily on Monday that over 380 residents from Dali had created a WeChat group to aid in the rescue, and at least 200 of them had participated in the effort by joining the search on the mountain or organizing supplies.来自大理市的一位姓张的居民主动提出参与救援工作。他周一接受《中国日报》采访时表示，大理市有超过 380 名居民组建了一个微信群来协助救援工作，其中至少有 200 人参与了救援行动，他们有的参与了山上的搜寻工作，有的则负责组织物资供应。 search and rescue operationn.搜救行动/sɜːtʃ ənd ˈreskjuː ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ thermal imaging devicen.热成像设备/ˈθɜːml ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/

Season 4.6, Episode 4, I chatted with Cha about a love story in Paris/London, a firm choice after hardship第4.6季第4期，和茶君聊巴黎/伦敦爱情故事一则，艰难过后的坚定选择For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

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Want AI that works while you sleep? Get our blueprint for AI Agents in 2025: https://clickhubspot.com/wgv Ep. 350 Can you communicate four to five times faster with voice AI than typing? Kipp and Allan Guo, Cofounder & CEO at Willow, dive into the untapped power of voice AI for marketers, founders, and busy professionals, exploring how it can transform your workflow and help you get more done. Learn more on the game-changing uses of voice AI—from supercharging your email and Slack messaging, to brainstorming and iterating ideas with large language models, to radically improving your daily productivity and communication. Mentions Allan Guo https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-guo/ Willow https://willowvoice.com/ Claude https://claude.ai/ WeChat https://www.wechat.com/ Gamma https://gamma.app/ Granola https://www.granola.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Season 4.6, Episode 3, I chat with Cha about a love story in London, an anticipated moment of confession第4.6季第3期，和茶君聊伦敦爱情故事一则，不放期待的告白时刻For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

Season 4.6, Episode 2, I chatted with Sherry about two London love stories, those solutions to loneliness that don't require responsibility第4.6季第2期，和Sherry聊伦敦爱情故事二则，那些不需要负责任的寂寞解法For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

"China's approach is very pragmatic. People have been saying DeepSeek did it out of necessity. There's obviously a GPU constraint and hardware constraint in China, something they're working around. In many ways, the engineering genius and engineering innovation is what set DeepSeek apart. It challenged a global narrative around needing more GPUs and more money to get better AI. It was about throwing capital at the problem. It was a different approach because the capital ecosystem in China itself is very different. People talk about proof of concept - you have to prove your concept first in China to get funding. For many startups, they weren't getting much funding before the DeepSeek moment. To your point, no one really knew it would have a strong ROI, so only the BATs that had money and understood the technology were backing it." - Grace Shao, Founder of AI Proem Newsletter Fresh out of the studio, Grace Shao, founder of AI Proem Newsletter and former CNBC and CGTN journalist, joins us to explore the rise of generative AI in China and how it's reshaping the global technology narrative. She began the story of her career journey and started with the conversation reflecting on how the DeepSeek moment revitalized China's internet sector after years of regulatory challenges and geopolitical tensions. Grace unpacks the pragmatic Chinese approach to AI development, explaining how companies like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are leveraging their unique ecosystems and data advantages while startups embrace open-weight models to prove innovation over imitation. She discusses why the "China versus US AI arms race" narrative misses the point, the strategic reasons behind companies relocating to avoid geopolitical sensitivities, and how distribution challenges are separating winners from losers in the consumer AI space. Addressing the broader implications, Grace explores the real opportunities in robotics, vertical AI applications, and why collaboration rather than competition should define the industry's future. Closing the conversation, she shares her vision for bridging cultural understanding between East and West and what success looks like for the next generation of AI development. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Quote of the Day by Grace Shao, Founder of AI Proem [01:21] Introduction: Grace Shao from AI Proem [04:29] China's tech moves incredibly fast. [08:09] China's generative AI landscape: BATs, Startups & Research Labs [09:23] Most AI startups have financial ties with Alibaba or Tencent [10:02] Chinese AI approach more pragmatic: commercialize quickly versus philosophical AGI pursuit [12:23] Alibaba's approach to LLMs with Qwen [15:00] Tencent's WeChat integration with DeepSeek vs Tencent Yuanbao [18:03] ByteDance pivots to multimodal LLM models [21:31] DeepSeek moment revitalized China's internet sector after rough 2022-2024 period [27:28] DeepSeek and Kimi embrace open-weight models for talent and adoption [29:46] Open sourcing as strategic decision for China LLMs [33:19] US capital pullout from China forced companies like Manus overseas to Singapore [37:17] Robotics in China: Unitree Robotics, UBTech and Galbot [42:05] Chinese startups focus on vertical integration rather than competing on LLMs [43:51] Healthcare and agricultural AI applications extremely advanced in China [44:13] This isn't an arms race; framing as competition misses the point [45:49] China and US should collaborate on AI safety and regulation for future generations [49:00] Closing Profile: Grace Shao, Founder of AI Proem Newsletter: https://aiproem.substack.com/ Personal Site: https://www.proemcommunications.com/aboutgraceshao LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmzshao/ Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast. Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/ Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

Season 4.6, Episode 1, I chatted with Sherry about two love stories in Beijing, those love experiences that would make you reflect on yourself after listening第4.6季第1期，和Sherry聊北京爱情故事二则，那些听完会自省的爱情体验For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

This week's podcast is about my visit to Tencent AI Cloud in Beijing.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.Here is the link to our Tech Tours.My are my 3 take-aways:Take-Away 1: Tencent Cloud is Doing “Fast-Follower with Advantages” in AI.WeChat and Tencent Cloud Are Going International Leading with Tech Services.I Expect Tencent Cloud to Be One of the World's Top 5 AI Cloud Companies. ---------I am a consultant and keynote speaker on how to accelerate growth with improving customer experiences (CX) and digital moats.I am a partner at TechMoat Consulting, a consulting firm specialized in how to increase growth with improved customer experiences (CX), personalization and other types of customer value. Get in touch here.I am also author of the Moats and Marathons book series, a framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment, legal or tax advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. This is not investment advice. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the show

In today's Madtech Daily, we discuss AliExpress, TikTok, and WeChat facing privacy complaints, Publicis' quarter 2 growth being boosted by creative and media, and WPP's campaign encouraging UK investment.

The beginning of Season 4.6, we briefly talked about those love affairs in the big city, identity labels, time costs, and loneliness and patience第4.6季开篇，浅浅聊了聊在大都市的那些爱情，身份标签，时间成本，孤独耐性For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,Love in a modern metropolisWhat similaritiesAnd how diverse!【关于本季】我想知道，在都市的爱情在当下有什么样的相似又如何多样

Dayle Solomon Gives us a Look into What it Really Takes to Get into the World of Professional Football.. We Chat about the Work Ethic NEEDED.. The Culture that HAS to be Adapted & The Sacrifices that WILL be Made to Make it to THE TOP.. This Conversation Does NOT just Apply to Football, it has to do with LIFE..

Yan Xuetong è una figura di spicco nel campo delle relazioni internazionali in Cina. Ricopre la carica di professore emerito e decano dell'Istituto di Relazioni Internazionali all'Università Tsinghua, una delle istituzioni accademiche più prestigiose della Cina. Ed è uno degli analisti cinesi di Relazioni internazionali più famosi nel mondo. Ha una sua teoria che di solito viene chiamata "realismo morale" e di recente ha partecipato a un convegno a Pechino: il suo testo è stato ripreso da molti media e account di WeChat e ha fatto discutere.  Gli inserti audio della puntata sono tratti da: Yan Xuetong on political leadership and great power competition, canale YouTube Cgtn, 11 novembre 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Season 1.6 Issue 10, chat with Vincent about the ideal life (part 2). Key words: Comparison, self-actualization, good person第1.6季第十期，和Bruce聊理想生活（下期），关键词：对照项，自我实现，好人For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The ideal way to live in LondonAnd what is the self behind the plan like【关于本季】我想知道，理想生活在伦敦的样子还有规划背后的那个自己是啥样的

Season 1.6 Issue 9, chat with Vincent about the ideal life (part 1). Key words: Comparison, self-actualization, good person第1.6季第九期，和Bruce聊理想生活（上期），关键词：对照项，自我实现，好人For more information, you can follow the WeChat public account: willyi_You can also follow personal ins: willyi_更多内容，可以关注微信公众号：不著还可以关注个人ins：willyi_「This Season」I want to know,The ideal way to live in LondonAnd what is the self behind the plan like【关于本季】我想知道，理想生活在伦敦的样子还有规划背后的那个自己是啥样的

On Thursday, Coinbase announced its acquisition of Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal, the largest merger in the crypto industry to date. In this episode, Owen Lau, executive director and senior analyst at Oppenheimer, delves into why Deribit was such a coveted prize, what this deal means for the global derivatives landscape, and how Coinbase is using its position as a public company to cement its dominance. Plus: The importance of Coinbase paying mostly in stock and barely touching its cash How the derivatives market dwarfs spot trading, and is only getting bigger What this means for CME and smaller crypto exchanges And how Base, Coinbase's L2, fits into the long game Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! FalconX Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Mantle Guest Owen Lau, Executive Director and Senior Analyst at Oppenheimer Timestamps: