Topic: Computer Chip

OpenAI is reportedly developing "Project Strawberry" to enable AI to conduct autonomous deep research. Meanwhile, a "boots on the ground" expert critiques NVIDIA's new Blackwell chips, arguing that their performance increase for scientific computing is underwhelming compared to the high cost and existing alternatives.

In an interview with Lester Holt, President Biden dismissed concerns about "temporary" inflation by calling Holt a "wise guy" and blaming supply chain issues like computer chip shortages. Biden also criticized the concept of "personal freedom" when it conflicts with public health mandates regarding COVID-19.

The hosts discuss widespread shortages of consumer goods, from shallots at HEB to PlayStation 5 consoles. The shortage of computer chips is impacting the automotive and electronics industries, driving up prices. The segment also covers an explosion and fire on a container ship at Dubai's Jebel Ali port, further straining global logistics.

President Biden gave a rambling speech linking job growth to vaccination rates, despite confusing statistics. He claimed the administration is bringing computer chip manufacturing back to the U.S. to solve the automotive shortage. However, the hosts point out that new tax implications are driving manufacturers toward Korea instead of domestic production.

The season premiere of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit features a plotline involving a young girl who believes she was injected with a computer chip via a flu shot. The episode includes a scene where a scientist explains that while current chips only carry a 16-digit ID number, future versions will include GPS tracking for children, the elderly, and immigrants. This is characterized as predictive programming for a "New World Order" surveillance state.