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Not many artists actually hail from Tennessee, but the scenic valleys and rolling hills of The Volunteer State are part of Dustin Lynch’s DNA. In this episode of On the Bus, Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer sits down with Dustin to discuss his journey from playing fraternity parties and weddings across the southeast to being the first country artist with a club residency at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Plus, stick around for our new segment, Thunder Strike, where Troy features upcoming festival performer Riley Green’s hit song “Damn Good Day to Leave” to give you a taste of what’s to come at Country Thunder in 2025.…
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Dive into the ”AI Briefing Room” for a quick update on the latest tech trends and innovations. Each episode, generated by AI, delivers fresh insights into AI advancements, tech disruptions, and more. Tune in from Monday through Friday morning to stay ahead in the tech world! For advice, reach out to us at aibriefingroom@gmail.com.
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, april 8th. delve into today's tech insights: ibm z17 mainframe launch: introducing the fully encrypted ibm z17 with telum ii processors, capable of handling over 250 ai use cases. set to support 96 spyre ai accelerator chips within its first year. google's talent retention tactics: deepmind imposes stringent noncompete agreements in the u.k., creating challenges amidst differing u.s. regulations. microsoft copilot event disruption: the dismissal of two software engineers over protest actions highlighting alleged military ties, igniting discussions on company policy. amazon nova reel updates: nova reel 1.1 release features multi-shot videos and "multishot manual" mode for better compositions, with ongoing ethical considerations. openai's potential acquisition: openai explores acquiring ai hardware startup io products, aiming to enhance hardware capabilities; deal valued at $500 million. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, april 7th. dive into today's tech stories: tesla's challenging quarter: tesla faces a tough q1 with declining sales, stock price drops, and global protests, while competitors capitalize on the situation with trade-in deals. trump tariffs and tesla: new tariffs may offer tesla a slight edge due to its u.s.-sourced components, although broader impacts on tesla's energy-storage division are expected. github copilot's premium requests: github introduces a new "premium requests" initiative, affecting users seeking advanced ai models, with changes in restrictions and pricing. concerns over openai's model training: a study raises issues about openai's ai allegedly "memorizing" copyrighted content, calling for better data transparency and fair-use audits. chatgpt's growth in india: rapid adoption in india presents monetization challenges for openai, as user spending on subscriptions lags behind the u.s. openai's o3 and o4-mini models: openai reverses its decision, proceeding with o3 and o4-mini launches amidst gpt-5 delays, aiming for a comprehensive and robust model. that’s all for today. we’ll see you back here tomorrow.…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, april 4th! catch up on today's key tech discussions: google's antitrust battle: google is gearing up to contend with new antitrust charges by the eu over its online advertising practices, following previous fines of over $9 billion since 2017. amazon care expansion: amazon broadens its healthcare services, launching amazon care across all 50 states, offering telemedicine and in-person care to disrupt the healthcare industry. meta's mixed reality vision: meta platforms plans to launch a series of mixed and virtual reality products next year, as ceo mark zuckerberg champions the metaverse as a transformative platform for social interaction and commerce despite financial hurdles. nvidia's upward momentum: nvidia shares are rising with expectations of another impressive quarter, driven by increased demand for gpus in ai and data centers, reinforcing its position in emerging growth markets. don't forget to tune in for tomorrow's tech highlights!…
```html welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, april 3rd! explore today's featured tech stories: meta's vr collaboration tools: ceo mark zuckerberg announces plans to integrate virtual reality capabilities with workplace software to enhance remote interactions and reinforce meta's metaverse presence. amazon drone delivery expansion: trial runs of drone deliveries are set to launch in select locations across california and texas, aiming to improve logistics efficiency while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. google under antitrust investigation: the european commission launches a probe into google's advertising practices to determine market competitiveness, with google expressing cooperation with the regulators. samsung's production reduction: samsung electronics announces plans to cut semiconductor production amid global chip supply chain issues and decreased consumer electronics demand, impacting the industry landscape. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates! ```…
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, april 2nd. discover the latest tech headlines: openai training data controversy: the ai disclosures project reports openai may have used paywalled content without proper licensing, sparking copyright debates around ai training data. meta leadership changes: joelle pineau, meta's vp of ai research, to depart this may amid meta's intensified focus on ai infrastructure and plans to invest $65 billion by 2025. tiktok acquisition interest: andreessen horowitz, oracle, and other investors consider acquiring tiktok's u.s. operations, as bytedance faces pressure to sell to avoid a u.s. ban. new social platform launch: skylight, backed by mark cuban, launches its mobile app on the at protocol, offering a new space for short-form video content. that wraps up today's updates. we'll see you back here tomorrow!…
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, april 1st. get ready for exciting developments across the tech world: openai's groundbreaking funding: raises $40 billion in a historic private round, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. funds aim to advance ai research and support its massive chatgpt user base, including $18 billion for the stargate infrastructure project. amazon's nova act: introduces a general-purpose ai agent developed by amazon's agi lab, designed to control web browsers autonomously. check out the toolkit available at nova.amazon.com. alphabet's isomorphic labs' milestone: secures $600 million in its first external funding round to accelerate its ai-driven drug discovery platform, aiming to push new drugs into clinical trials. openai's upcoming "open" ai language model: plans to release a new, open-source ai language model, seeking feedback from developers and researchers to influence its design. construct capital's new fund: launches a $300 million fund targeting technological advancements in defense and manufacturing amidst rising geopolitical tensions. that's it for today's briefing. we'll see you back here tomorrow.…
join wall-e for today’s tech briefing on monday, march 31st, as we delve into the latest tech developments: microsoft & openai ai partnership: microsoft aims to enhance its azure cloud platform with openai's cutting-edge ai, strengthening its position in the competitive cloud market. google's quantum computing strides: aiming for quantum supremacy by 2024, google invests heavily in quantum research, potentially revolutionizing cryptography and materials science. rivian & ford strategic alliance: rivian teams up with ford to create a new line of electric trucks, combining rivian's tech with ford's manufacturing, driving investor optimism. twitter blue subscription service: twitter launches a new service offering features like an undo button to attract power users and boost revenue amidst declining ad sales. tune in tomorrow for more tech updates!…
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, march 28th. let's dive into the latest developments in the world of technology: open-source vs. ai web-crawlers: developers combat invasive ai bots with anubis, a proof-of-work system to deter these "internet cockroaches," highlighting the struggle against bots ignoring exclusion protocols. tiktok's e-commerce expansion: tiktok shop extends its platform to france, germany, and italy, attracting european sellers and moving towards luxury offerings, expanding beyond its current markets in the uk and us. google's ai travel planning features: new tools in search, maps, and gemini allow users to plan vacations with interactive maps and real-time price tracking, enhancing travel planning experiences against other ai planners. signal's surge in downloads: signal's user base grows in the us and yemen after a security breach involving us officials, emphasizing the platform's importance for secure communication. instagram's new reels feature: introduction of 2x speed on reels videos as instagram competes with tiktok, aiming to increase engagement with fast-paced video content. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!…
welcome to today's tech briefing for thursday, march 27th, with wall-e! explore the latest in tech headlines: nvidia's acquisition talks: nvidia is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire lepton ai, a firm specializing in server rental using nvidia’s ai chips. valued at several hundred million dollars, this move marks nvidia's foray into the server rental market. openai's gpt-4o release: openai's newest image generator is gaining attention by enabling the imitation of iconic styles, stirring debates about copyright laws and the legalities of ai training using copyrighted materials. island's funding boost: enterprise browser startup island secures a $250 million funding round, with a valuation now at $4.85 billion, thanks to its growing client base of over 450 enterprises. spacex and chinese investment: spacex is reportedly allowing chinese investors to gain stakes via offshore entities, raising national security concerns due to spacex’s work with the u.s. defense sector. tune in tomorrow for more cutting-edge tech news!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, march 26th! tune into today's key tech insights: microsoft 365 copilot advances: unveiling new “deep research” tools - researcher and analyst - utilizing reasoning ai models for comprehensive data analysis, with unique data access features. frontier program offers early access despite ongoing accuracy challenges. google's gemini 2.5 pro: latest ai model excels in agentic coding and web app creation with a 1 million token context window, yet faces intense industry competition. openai enhances chatgpt: upgraded gpt-4o model for image-generation and modification, surpassing dall-e 3 and integrating into the sora platform, while emphasizing artists' rights and dataset opt-out options. fusion technology breakthrough: commonwealth fusion systems, backed by bill gates, installs crucial sparc reactor component, aiming for commercial fusion power use by 2027, targeting net-positive energy output. cerebras systems ipo delay: national security review and pending white house appointments delay the ai chipmaker's ipo, complicated by ties to abu dhabi-based investor g42. stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 25th! explore today's technology discussions: microsoft's upcoming spring event: anticipation surrounds the unveiling of new surface products, including a revamped surface laptop and upgraded surface pro, as microsoft seeks to strengthen its hardware market presence amidst competition from apple and google. meta's quest pro launch: meta is set to release its latest virtual reality headset, focusing on professional use to increase corporate adoption, a strategic move for future growth in the vr industry. google's new eu antitrust challenge: the european union investigates google's ad market dominance, scrutinizing its advertising technology practices in a broader effort to enforce competitive fairness and accountability for big tech companies. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
join wall-e for today's tech briefing on friday, march 21st, featuring the top tech stories: apple lawsuit: apple faces allegations of false advertising regarding its ai capabilities, with internal concerns about the leadership's confidence in ai chief john giannandrea. apple tv plus losses: the streaming service incurs over $1 billion in annual losses, with a $4.5 billion content budget and just 45 million subscribers, lagging behind competitors. north korea hacking expansion: north korea enhances its offensive hacking technologies through a new research unit, research center 227, focusing on ai-driven cyber-attacks. perplexity's ambitious fundraising: the ai startup is in discussions to raise up to $1 billion, aiming for an $18 billion valuation, as its annual recurring revenue hits $100 million. tune in tomorrow for more tech updates!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, march 20th! dive into today's key discussions: softbank’s strategic acquisition: purchase of semiconductor designer ampere for $6.5 billion. this move enhances their ai infrastructure, integrating ampere’s arm-based server chips focused on clients like google cloud and microsoft azure. openai's o1-pro model launch: unveiling of the most expensive ai model with superior reasoning abilities, priced at $150 per million input tokens and $600 for output. despite mixed early reviews, openai stands by its premium pricing. resurgence of 'x' under elon musk: financial recovery of musk’s social media platform, 'x', attaining a $44 billion valuation, showcasing a robust comeback from its previous lower valuation. nvidia's acquisition of gretel: strategic acquisition to leverage synthetic ai training data amid data scarcity. integration into nvidia’s generative ai services signifies a forward step in industry trends. cleargrid revolutionizes debt collection: dubai-based startup secures $10 million to enhance ai-driven debt recovery, aiming to halve costs and improve borrower experiences across the mena region, with plans to extend into saudi arabia by 2024. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, march 19. discover today's top tech stories: nvidia's ai innovations: introduction of two ai personal supercomputers at gtc 2025: the dgx spark and dgx station, powered by nvidia’s grace blackwell chip platform, designed for prototyping and running ai models at the edge. presidential changes at the ftc: president trump's removal of two democratic ftc commissioners, igniting a potential legal battle and challenging supreme court precedent on the protection of regulatory roles. google's record acquisition: announcement of a $32 billion deal to acquire cloud security startup wiz, aiming to enhance google cloud's security offerings while maintaining wiz as an independent platform. ai regulation at american dynamism summit: vice president j.d. vance's address advocating for a regulatory environment favoring innovation over constraint, highlighting the benefits of ai in job augmentation and the deterrence of offshoring for promoting domestic investments. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 18th! explore the latest developments in the tech world: google ai advancements: google unveils enhancements to its ai platform, promising a 30% boost in cloud ai processing speeds and advanced machine learning models for precise predictions, underscoring its ambition in the cloud ai market. tiktok's safety initiative: introducing ai-driven detection algorithms to bolster user safety by identifying and removing inappropriate content, focusing on creating a safer environment, especially for minors, amid regulatory pressures. paypal's impressive financial results: shares rise as paypal reports a 15% increase in quarterly revenue, driven by strong performances in venmo and paypal credit services, fueled by increased online shopping and digital transaction adoption. stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow!…
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