2nd Trump assassination attempt; Big Tech energy battle; New AI exhibits PHD-level reasoning; Global jihadi threat; NATO-Russia war?
Ad Astra Podcast
September 16 2024
Good morning citizens of America. This is the Ad Astra Citizen Journal, daily brief for September 16, 2024 AD. I'm here to bring you the latest news headlines from around the world. Let's dive into today's top stories. In today's pod, we're tracking the second Trump assassination attempt, big tech energy battle, new AI exhibits, PhD level reasoning, global jihadi threat, NATO Russia war, one second Trump assassination attempt. Yesterday, Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt at his West Palm Beach golf course. Secret service agents opened fire on a gunman, Ryan Wesley Ralph, who was found with an AK style rifle and camera equipment. While Trump was unharmed, the attack raises serious questions about the secret services preparedness, echoing a prior security breakdown from an assassination attempt two months ago in Butler, Pennsylvania. Two big tech energy battle in Ohio, in Ohio, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are fighting the local utility on upfront costs for more electricity capacity driven by their data centers. The battle centers around who should pay for the grid upgrades needed to meet the rising demand for power from the tech industry. The outcome of this case could set a national precedent on whether tech giants or regular customers foot the bill. Three open AI to launch AI with PhD level reasoning. Open AI is preparing to launch a groundbreaking AI model capable of reasoning at the level of a PhD student dubbed O1. This model excels in solving complex problems in fields like math, coding, and science. Early tests have shown that this AI surpasses previous models by a significant margin, raising the bar for machine intelligence. Four global jihadi threat resurfaces. The global jihadi threat is on the rise again. With the Islamic State and al-Qaeda finding new safe havens, counterterrorism experts warn that the current geopolitical instability, compounded by the war in Ukraine and Gaza, could lead to renewed attacks in the West. As governments shift focus, these groups are regaining the capacity for external operations. Five. NATO-Russia war? Western powers hold off on Ukraine missile decision. Tensions are running high as NATO countries delay a decision on allowing long-range strikes on Russia from missiles provided to Ukraine from the West. At a summit between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden, they deferred any decision on the matter. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that such a move would be seen as direct NATO involvement in the war. The West's reluctance to cross this Rubicon leaves Ukraine frustrated as it fights to defend its territory. On this day, back in 1620, the Mayflower departed from England. Carrying pilgrims seeking religious freedom to the new world. A significant moment in American history, it marks the beginning of the Plymouth colony. That's all for today's brief. Join us again tomorrow for more news and updates. This show was produced by Greg Loving, wishing you a great day ahead. Please follow and rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other listeners find us. Stay informed and add extra-prestra. And miles and miles of junk did green. Freedom far as I can see. Road to run and road to breathe at you I am and I'll always be caught up in a country. The only way I want to be. Somewhere where the road ends out there with a creek means that's where you can find me. [BLANK_AUDIO]