The newsletter also features the story of a 15-year-old deepfake victim, Francesca Mani, who is pushing for legislative action against the practice. Other topics include the need for AI regulation in medicine, the potential of Ozempic to reduce alcohol consumption, and the use of AI by Israel to select bombing targets in Gaza. The newsletter concludes with a story about a mysterious new weapon that can spoof GPS systems, affecting thousands of vessels.
Key takeaways:
- Climate tech is experiencing a resurgence in the US, with green investments reaching $213 billion in the 12 months beginning July, 2022. However, many startups still face the same issues that led to the cleantech bust in 2011.
- Chinese food delivery app Meituan allows users to vote on whether to take down bad reviews from restaurant's public page, a feature that has seen participation from over six million users.
- 15-year-old Francesca Mani, a victim of deepfake pornography, is pushing for legislative action against the practice. Her efforts are gaining momentum and driving new legislation.
- GPS systems in Shanghai are being spoofed in a way never seen before, affecting thousands of vessels. The cause of this new weapon remains a mystery.