Episode 1748 • • 2:48:17 - 2:51:26
1748: Brain Rot
UK Foreign Office to Use AI for Diplomatic Negotiations
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that the Foreign Office is developing AI tools and virtual reality scenarios to help diplomats practice negotiations. The tools model how different countries respond to economic shocks and natural disasters. Additionally, a technical report from Tom's Hardware warns of "spy" USB-C cables that contain embedded microcontrollers and antennas for covert data transmission, which are reportedly available through hacker supply sites.