Meta’s Facial Recognition Expansion, Epirus’ Defense Tech Breakthrough, and AI Copyright Controversy

Explore Meta's new facial recognition tools in the UK aimed at combating scams, Epirus' $250M funding to counter drone threats, and the legal challenges facing OpenAI over AI copyright issues. Plus, Apple's fight against the UK's encryption demands. This episode delves into the intersection of technology, security, and privacy, offering insights into the evolving landscape of tech innovation and regulation. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/meta-brings-its-anti-fraud-facial-recognition-test-to-the-uk-after-getting-a-thumbs-up-from-regulators/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/defense-tech-startup-epirus-raises-250m-series-d-to-counter-drone-swarms/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/key-ex-openai-researcher-subpoenaed-in-ai-copyright-case/ https://www.theverge.com/news/623977/apple-uk-encryption-order-appeal Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Meta brings its anti-fraud facial recognition test to the UK after getting a thumbs up from regulators (00:03:48) Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250M Series D to counter drone swarms (00:07:08) Key ex-OpenAI researcher subpoenaed in AI copyright case (00:10:06) Apple reportedly challenges the UK’s secretive encryption crackdown