Episode 10: AI Ethics, Urban Resilience, and Big Tech Regulation

In this episode of The Cogna-CatchUp, host John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z unpack some of the week’s biggest stories in tech, AI, and policy. Topics include: Canada Orders TikTok to Dissolve Operations: National security concerns lead to TikTok’s Canadian subsidiary being shut down, reflecting growing apprehensions about foreign influence and data privacy. Zuckerberg Cleared in Social Media Harm Lawsuit: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg avoids personal liability in lawsuits regarding social media’s impact on minors, though legal challenges for Meta persist. AI for Natural Disaster Management: Cities are increasingly adopting AI to predict and respond to natural disasters, from real-time data analysis to post-disaster damage assessments. World’s First Wooden Satellite: Scientists launch Lignosat, a wooden satellite, to study the durability of sustainable materials in space. Big Tech Regulation Under Trump: With a new administration, stricter oversight of major tech companies is expected, focusing on antitrust and content moderation policies. Google and OpenAI Face IP Concerns: News publishers demand compensation for the use of their content in AI training datasets, raising ethical and legal questions. Stay tuned for expert insights and actionable analysis on the evolving tech landscape. 🔗 Discover more at ⁠www.cognacore.com/podcast⁠ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Samuel Z on LinkedIn: ⁠Dr. Samuel Z, PhD⁠ 🔗 Connect with John Kerr on LinkedIn: ⁠John Kerr⁠ Follow, like, and subscribe for weekly rundowns and expert analysis on the latest in AI, tech, and consulting.