The 4Geeks Podcast

Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence development over the next five years. This investment aims to broaden their product line beyond smartphones to include AI-driven PCs, tablets, and wearable technology. 

The announcement coincides with Honor's preparations for an initial public offering and a surge in AI investment throughout China. Honor's move is also influenc...

China has launched PUMCH-GENESIS, its first AI model specifically designed to diagnose rare diseases. This large language model, developed by Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, can quickly analyze symptoms and suggest potential rare genetic disorders. 

The AI is tailored to Chinese genetic data, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and speed up confirmation for patients in China. It addresses...

The text envisions a future where healthcare is seamlessly integrated into daily life, effectively making hospitals obsolete. This transformation is driven by advancements in AI, wearable technology, and data collection. 

Strategies for success include embracing wearable tech, treating mental health as a community endeavor, repurposing obsolete infrastructure into healthcare hubs, creating personalized care environments, and integra...

Meta is implementing a change to Facebook livestream storage. Livestreams older than 30 days will be automatically removed to reduce storage costs. 

Users will receive notifications and have options to download their videos, convert them into Reels, or defer deletion for six months. Meta will remove existing livestreams older than 30 days over the coming months. 

This change is being made because most livestream views occur within th...

In this episode, we dive into the potential acquisition of Niantic, the company behind the global phenomenon Pokémon Go, by Scopely Inc., a mobile game company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

We'll explore the details of the potential $3.5 billion deal, including what it means for the future of Pokémon Go and other Niantic mobile games.

We will also analyze Saudi Arabia's growing involvement in the gaming industry a...

OpenAI recently launched Operator, a new AI agent designed to automate tasks like booking travel and shopping, marking a shift from traditional chatbots. 

Operator uses a novel approach, bypassing APIs to interact with software and websites directly, mimicking human computer use. However, Operator's performance currently lags behind human capabilities, and the AI field faces increasing competition, especially from companies lik...

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is generating significant buzz by producing cost-effective AI models that rival leading U.S. counterparts.  

DeepSeek's models, like DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, are reportedly comparable in performance to OpenAI and Meta's offerings but significantly cheaper, challenging the dominance of U.S. tech giants.

This success has sparked controversy, with some questioning the company's claims a...

Amazon is overhauling its Alexa digital assistant, integrating generative AI to transform it from a simple voice assistant into a more sophisticated "agent" capable of handling complex tasks.  

This ambitious project has faced significant technical challenges, including resolving issues like "hallucinations" (fabricated answers) and ensuring speed and reliability.  

Internal organizational hurdles and legacy cod...

OpenAI has released a new beta feature for ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers called "Tasks," enabling users to schedule reminders and to-dos.  

This functionality transforms ChatGPT into a more traditional digital assistant, capable of handling scheduled one-time or recurring tasks.  The feature is currently limited to paying subscribers, with no announcement regarding availability for free users.  

OpenAI's bro...

This podcast will teach you how to turn Google Maps into an automated lead machine for your business. You'll learn a simple method for scraping thousands of free leads and sending personalized emails to them all on autopilot. This method is easy to follow and doesn't require any advanced technical skills. 

You'll discover how to use tools like PhantomBuster and Make.com to find leads, extract their email addresses, and send them ta...

This podcast will cover strategies and tools to help manage Azure costs, even on a tight budget. It will discuss how to understand current Azure spending patterns using tools such as the Azure Cost Management + Billing portal and Azure Advisor.

The podcast will explore data-driven strategies like rightsizing resources, leveraging reserved instances, and optimizing storage and network costs.

Additionally, it will cover automating ...

Tune in to hear expert insights on the biggest tech trends predicted to dominate investments in 2025:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cryptocurrencies
• Quantum Computing

This podcast will delve into the key takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, a major technology trade show setting the stage for the year's innovations.

We'll examine:

• Major announcements from tech giants
• Breakthrou...

Is the Apple Vision Pro doomed to flop? 🍎💀

This week, we dive deep into the lukewarm reception of Apple's ambitious mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro. Despite its incredible potential, the steep $3,500 price tag is proving to be a major roadblock for consumers.

Join us as we analyze expert opinions and explore potential strategies for Apple to turn the tide in 2025. Can Apple make this groundbreaking technology more accessibl...

Financial experts offer advice to millennials on navigating potential economic shifts under a new presidential administration.  

Key recommendations include boosting retirement savings through various methods, reviewing investment strategies to diversify and mitigate risk (including exploring alternative assets like real estate), starting a side hustle to create multiple income streams, and prioritizing essential needs to manage ri...

Torsten Sløk, Apollo's chief economist, predicts a zero percent chance of a US recession in 2025, despite stronger-than-expected 2024 economic growth.

He identifies key risks for 2025 including potential tariffs, Nvidia's earnings performance, and a possible inflation rebound leading to higher interest rates.

While Sløk notes some upside potential, including further economic acceleration, the most significant downside risk is see...

Microsoft is reportedly diversifying its artificial intelligence strategy by integrating internal and third-party AI models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot, reducing its reliance on OpenAI.

This shift aims to mitigate costs and improve speed for enterprise users. The decision follows concerns about Copilot's return on investment and mirrors similar moves by other Microsoft units, such as GitHub.

Ongoing negotiations between Microso...

AI agents, a more advanced form of AI chatbots, are predicted to become prevalent in 2025.  These agents will automate tasks by interacting with various applications and data sources on a user's behalf, improving efficiency in both personal and professional settings.

Major tech companies like Microsoft and Google are already developing and implementing these agents, showing promising results in areas such as IT support and sales.

Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI's o1, have spurred renewed discussion about the possibility of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).

While LLMs exhibit impressive capabilities, surpassing humans in specific tasks,  researchers debate whether their current architecture and training methods are sufficient for true AGI.

Concerns exist regarding data limitations and the need for improved ...

Latin American fintech funding experienced a significant downturn after 2021, but in 2024 showed signs of recovery, surpassing 2023 investment levels.  

While still below peak years, this rebound is attributed to a combination of factors including companies reaching milestones and seeking further funding, and a shift towards more infrastructure-focused startups. However, the market remains underdeveloped, with limited exits and rel...