How Should the US respond to China’s Latest AI Success - DTNS 5313

How Should the US respond to China’s Latest AI Success - DTNS 5313

Author: Tom Merritt July 20, 2026 Duration: 30:15

Kimi is the second coming of Deep Seek, and Hugging Face thinks the US needs to change how ti thinks about AI safety.


Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.


Show notes can be found here.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Keeping pace with the relentless stream of technology news can feel like a full-time job. That’s where Daily Tech News Show comes in, serving as your essential daily filter. Host Tom Merritt, alongside a dedicated team, cuts through the noise to deliver a concise and focused briefing you can actually use. Each episode distills the most important developments into a clear, digestible format, saving you hours of scrolling. You’ll hear straightforward analysis on everything from major corporate shifts and groundbreaking gadgets to the subtle policy changes that shape our digital world. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to an independent perspective, aiming for authority without agenda and trustworthiness without hype. It feels like having a well-informed friend calmly explain what just happened and why it matters, all within the time it takes to have your morning coffee. For anyone whose life or work is touched by technology-which is to say, nearly everyone-this daily ritual provides a grounded foundation. Tune in to make sense of the fast-moving landscape, armed with context and clarity that lasts the whole day.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Duration: 37:25
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Duration: 34:31
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