Episode 117: AI Consciousness Debate, McDonald's Price Cuts, and Meta's AI Reorg

In today's episode, we dive into Microsoft AI CEO's warnings about 'seemingly conscious' AI and the ethical implications. We also cover Bill Gates' investment in AI for Alzheimer's research and ChatGPT's integration with Canva. McDonald's is cutting combo meal prices amid consumer concerns, while Target names a new CEO to revitalize the brand. We also explore Ford's $5B investment in EV platforms, funding for India's electric two-wheeler market, and Apollo Funds' acquisition in thermal tech. Finally, we touch on Meta's AI division split and Google's nuclear power plant deal, impacting their data centers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.