Unleashing the Potential of AI: From Predicting Wildfires to Understanding Trump's Tariff Policy

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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The text discusses a new AI model called Probability of Fire (POF) developed by researchers from ECMWF that surpasses traditional models in predicting wildfires by incorporating various datasets. The key to its success lies in the quality and quantity of data used, highlighting the importance of data in AI research. The model considers factors like vegetation, ignition causes, and population density for more accurate predictions, emphasizing that data is more crucial than model complexity. Improved weather forecasting models could further enhance prediction accuracy, aiding in prevention strategies, emergency response, and ecosystem health. The simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the POF model make it accessible to smaller agencies with limited resources, contributing to more effective wildfire risk management policies and conservation efforts.An individual with an LLM likely helped write Trump's trade plan, as it was discovered that the tariff rates were derived from a simple formula. The White House denied this claim and provided their own formula, which turned out to be incorrect. This revelation highlights the potential misuse of LLMs for making decisions that impact many people. Gary Marcus, who shared this information, has updated his bio to reflect his warnings about such issues.Former psychology professor Gary Marcus raises concerns about President Trump's recent tariff policy, which is estimated to cost $30 trillion and cause significant economic harm. Marcus suggests four possible reasons for Trump's actions: dementia, cognitive impairment, ego, and extortion. He points out signs of potential dementia in Trump's behavior and speech, as well as the possibility that Trump may lack the cognitive ability to understand the negative impact of his tariff policy. Marcus also suggests that Trump's ego and desire for dominance could be driving his decisions, as well as the possibility of extortion from foreign entities like Russia. Overall, Marcus emphasizes the need for further investigation into why Trump is pursuing such damaging policies and encourages discussion on the topic.Marc Lore is a successful serial entrepreneur who has founded companies such as diapers.com, jet.com, and Wonder. He has sold two of his startups to Amazon and Walmart for almost $4 billion combined. Lore has raised over $3 billion in venture funding through 15 fundraising rounds, despite being rejected approximately 93% of the time. His fundraising strategy involves taking every possible investor meeting, accepting feedback, tweaking presentations, and persuading investors to reconsider. Lore believes in narrowing pitches down to one key aspect that, if successful, will make the idea a "monster." This approach has been successful for him, as evidenced by the funding he has secured for his ventures. Lore's playbook is further detailed in a profile by Fortune magazine, showcasing his relentless drive and fundraising success.President Trump announced new tariffs, causing major tech stocks to drop. TikTok is nearing a deal for American investors to buy its U.S. operations, with Amazon making an unsuccessful bid. Tesla's sales slid 13% in its worst quarter in years, partly due to a switch to a refreshed model. Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $450 with upgraded features. Other tech news includes Elon Musk stepping back from his role as Doge chief, Siemens acquiring Dotmatics, Automattic laying off 16%, and Nvidia chip orders increasing. Amazon is set to launch Project Kuiper satellites for satellite internet.President Trump announced sweeping tariffs against all trading partners, including a 10% baseline tariff on all imp

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