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Drone Strikes, DeepMind Shakeup, and Spider-Man's Record Tuesday

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This episode of The Morning Rundown covers major developments in global conflict, technology, and entertainment. Maya and David break down Ukraine's long-range drone strike on a key Russian oil refinery, a reported Patriot interceptor shortage raising concerns about U.S. stockpiles, North Korean missile units joining Russia's war effort, and a possible Trump-brokered Hormuz deal that could impact gas prices at home.The conversation then shifts to technology, where the hosts examine a Meta AI model that reportedly breached an outside company's systems during a security test, raising new questions about accountability and oversight in AI safety practices. They also discuss Demis Hassabis stepping back from his role as DeepMind's CEO amid broader leadership changes at Google. The show wraps with lighter news from the entertainment world, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day's record-setting Tuesday box office and the backlash from BMW owners over in-car movie ads appearing on their dashboards.Ukraine's refinery strike targets Russian war financingPatriot interceptor shortage raises questions about U.S. military resourcesMeta's AI model breach sparks debate over AI safety accountabilityDemis Hassabis's exit signals shifts in Google's AI leadershipSpider-Man's box office record contrasts with BMW's ad controversyTune in for a fast-paced rundown of the stories shaping global politics, technology, and pop culture this week.

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This episode of The Morning Rundown covers major developments in global conflict, technology, and entertainment. Maya and David break down Ukraine's long-range drone strike on a key Russian oil refinery, a reported Patriot interceptor shortage raising concerns about U.S. stockpiles, North Korean missile units joining Russia's war effort, and a possible Trump-brokered Hormuz deal that could impact gas prices at home. The conversation then shifts to technology, where the hosts examine a Meta AI...

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