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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 "Standing Together" initiative has released recommendations to address bias in medical AI algorithms, targeting dataset curators and data users to ensure the safety of AI health technologies. The problem of bias in medical algorithms stems from underrepresented groups being excluded from training data, leading to inaccuracies in detection algorithms for conditions like skin cancer and liver disease. The recommendations focus on transparency, identifying under-representation, evaluating performance for different groups, and managing uncertainties and risks throughout the lifecycle of AI health technologies. Regulation may be necessary to ensure implementation of these recommendations.In other AI news, Europe's privacy regulators have set high compliance standards for AI companies processing personal data for training models. Geopolitical tensions between the US and China are impacting the immigration of top AI talent, with Chinese nationals facing increased scrutiny and visa delays. Character.ai has faced criticism for hosting chatbots that simulate school shooters and victims, raising concerns about promoting violence and self-harm.Google has updated guidance for contract evaluators providing feedback on its Gemini AI system, which some critics argue could lead to less reliable outputs in critical domains. OpenAI has introduced a '1-800-chatgpt' feature to make AI more accessible through familiar channels.Moving on to other news, Gamefam, a startup backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, predicts that by 2030, the metaverse gaming market will reach $168.4 billion. The company's CEO, Joe Ferencz, attributes their success to a partnership with Paramount that resulted in a popular metaverse competition featuring Spongebob Squarepants. Gamefam works with brands like Disney and Mattel to introduce their intellectual property to Gen Z and Gen Alpha on platforms like Roblox.Despite the negative connotations surrounding the term "metaverse," Ferencz emphasizes the importance of entertainment and user-generated content in platforms like Roblox. The company's annual report also highlights the growing interest in metaverse gaming, with projections of 900 million metaverse gamers by 2030. Entertainment has intrinsic value and will continue to attract users and brands to platforms like Roblox.The tech-related news continues with updates on TikTok's challenge in the Supreme Court, new GDPR guidelines for AI companies in Europe, Foxconn's potential stake in Nissan through Renault, and a union contract for Google contract workers banning keystroke monitoring. The Supreme Court will hear arguments about the TikTok ban on January 10, with concerns about national security and first amendment rights.European regulators have issued guidelines for AI companies to comply with GDPR, emphasizing the importance of legally collecting personal data used for training models. Foxconn is in talks with Renault about potentially acquiring Nissan shares, which could impact a merger with Honda due to Foxconn's focus on electric vehicles. Google contract workers have reached a union agreement with Accenture, securing protections on remote work and banning workplace surveillance.In 2024, Stratechery focused heavily on AI, with top articles covering Intel, Google, and Apple. AI is expected to continue shaping technology, particularly in enterprise before consumer applications. Government regulations were also key topics. Big tech companies like Meta and Google led industry evolution.The author thanks subscribers and looks forward to 2025. Subscription information for Stratechery Plus content is provided. Thank you for listening to OWITH.ai:

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