
A brief daily summary of what is important in information security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a brief, usually 5 minute long, summary of current network security related events. The content is late breaking, educational and based on listener input as well as on input received by the SANS Internet Stormcenter. You may submit questions and comments via our contact form at https://isc.sans.edu/contact.html .


SANS Stormcast Monday, November 24th, 2025: CSS Padding in Phishing; Oracle Identity Manager Scans Update;

SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)

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- CSS Padding in Phishing Attacks: A new obfuscation technique has been observed where attackers add large amounts of cascading style sheets (CSS) to phishing pages. By padding HTML with approximately half a megabyte of common bootstrap CSS code, attackers aim to exceed the scan limits of detection engines and make malicious content appear benign. Unlike typical CSS inclusion methods, attackers are copy-pasting the CSS directly into the HTML rather than including it as a reference.

- Oracle Identity Manager Vulnerability Update: Last week's reported exploit attempts against the critical Oracle Identity Manager vulnerability have been clarified. Searchlight Cyber confirmed that the suspicious IP addresses detected prior to the patch release belonged to their research team conducting scans to determine how many systems might be vulnerable.

- ClamAV Signature Database Cleanup: The ClamAV open-source antimalware engine is planning a major housekeeping action in December 2025. After over 20 years of operation, they will be removing numerous outdated signatures, which will significantly reduce signature file sizes by approximately 50-67%. Users should be aware that update scripts checking for file size discrepancies might trigger false positives when this change occurs.

- Holiday Schedule Notice: Due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, the SANS Stormcast podcast will only release three episodes this week (Monday through Wednesday) instead of the usual five, with efforts to keep episodes concise.
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Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of Britain's biggest podcast (The Rest Is Politics), have joined forces once again for their new interview podcast, ‘Leading’.

Every Monday, Rory and Alastair interrogate, converse with, and interview some of the world's biggest names - from both inside and outside of politics - about life, leadership, or leading the way in their chosen field.

Whether they're sports stars, thought-leaders, presidents or internationally-recognised religious figures, Alastair and Rory lift the lid on the motivation, philosophy and secrets behind their career.

Tune in to 'Leading' now to hear essential conversation from some of the world's most enthralling individuals. 

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163.  Prison Reform, Masculinity, and Restorative Justice (James Graham and Jacob Dunne)

Leading

The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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Jacob Dunne's Story of Redemption: Jacob Dunne, as a teenager in Nottingham in 2011, threw a single punch that killed James Hodgkinson, a trainee paramedic. This incident led him to prison, but also to an extraordinary journey of restorative justice when the victim's parents reached out to him, seeking answers and eventually offering forgiveness.

The Power of Restorative Justice: Restorative justice, which brings victims and offenders together, transformed Jacob's life by allowing him to take responsibility for his actions and understand the impact of his crime. This process is not "soft" on crime but actually one of the hardest things an offender can face. Only 1 in 20 victims of crime are currently offered this option in the UK justice system.

Breaking the Cycle of Reoffending: Jacob explains how the connection with James's parents gave him purpose and motivation to change his life. The victim's mother, Joan, showed remarkable forgiveness partly because she didn't recognize who she was becoming in her anger and grief. This relationship helped Jacob transition from what would likely have been a life of continued crime.

The Prison System's Failures: The conversation highlights how UK prisons often fail to rehabilitate offenders. Jacob describes a system where prisoners are typically not given opportunities to express remorse or make amends, spending most of their time locked in cells without meaningful programs or support for reintegration into society.

Emotional Toolkit and Masculinity: The discussion touches on how young men often lack the emotional tools to process feelings in healthy ways. James Graham (the playwright) contrasts his upbringing, where he was encouraged to express himself creatively, with Jacob's environment where young men often resort to violence, alcohol, and crime seeking "good feelings" and adrenaline.

Creating "Punch" - The Play: Playwright James Graham was drawn to Jacob's story because it spoke to his community in Nottinghamshire and demonstrated extraordinary human compassion and forgiveness. The resulting play "Punch" has been performed in London and on Broadway, resonating with audiences globally despite its very British setting.

The Common Ground Justice Project: Jacob now runs this organization, which aims to "unstick" the public debate around justice reform by finding pragmatic solutions that meet everyone's needs. The project's "Right to Be Heard" campaign advocates making restorative justice a legal right for all victims of crime.

Political Challenges of Justice Reform: The conversation explores why politicians often fear advocating for justice reform, worrying about being labeled "soft on crime" by the media. Jacob argues that their approach centers on finding evidence-based policies that the public actually wants, to give politicians confidence to implement reforms.

The Culture of Victimhood: The group discusses how modern politics increasingly weaponizes a sense of victimhood, with popular movements often rooted in the feeling that something has been taken away. This creates resentment and division rather than healing and progress.

The Value of Narrative: James Graham argues that drama and storytelling provide a crucial space for empathy and understanding by forcing audiences to step back from the relentless flow of information to consider cause and effect, motivation, and consequences—something that short-form social media can't achieve.

Forgiveness as a Journey: Jacob reveals he still struggles to fully forgive himself, but has learned to use his guilt constructively rather than destructively. His work now focuses on helping others avoid his mistakes and improving a system that failed him.

Beyond Binary Thinking: Both Jacob and James emphasize the need to move past simplistic "tough vs. soft" approaches to crime and punishment, and instead engage in nuanced conversations that acknowledge both accountability and rehabilitation as necessary components of justice.
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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us!Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

Premier League Review: Arsenal Eze past Spurs

Football Daily

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- Arsenal's Dominance in the North London Derby: Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1 in the North London Derby, with Eberechi Eze scoring a hat-trick – only the fourth ever in North London Derby history. Eze, a childhood Arsenal fan, put in a stellar performance that could have yielded even more goals. Arsenal are now six points clear at the top of the Premier League and have capitalized on their rivals dropping points, showing their title credentials.

- Tottenham's Concerning Form Under Frank: Thomas Frank's Tottenham were heavily criticized for their poor performance in the derby, with pundits describing it as "embarrassing." The team lacked aggression and creativity, managing only Richarlison's goal as consolation. This follows a pattern where Spurs have struggled to impress at home, creating growing discontent among supporters after the initial excitement about Frank's appointment.

- Liverpool in Crisis Mode: Liverpool suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, their eighth loss in 11 games across all competitions. The team appears brittle and fragile, with questions being raised about manager Arne Slot's approach and the club's summer transfer business. Alexander Isak has struggled to make an impact since his controversial move from Newcastle, and their title hopes appear to be over by November.

- Nottingham Forest's Revival Under Dyche: Sean Dyche has completely transformed the atmosphere at Nottingham Forest since his appointment, leading them to back-to-back Premier League wins and out of the relegation zone. The emotional connection Dyche has with the club as a former player has resonated with fans, while his tactical approach has made them defensively solid and difficult to beat.

- Newcastle's Statement Victory: Newcastle defeated Manchester City 2-1 at St. James' Park, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice in a performance that recalled their best form under Eddie Howe. The win showcased Newcastle's ability to hurt top teams with their relentless energy and organization, particularly at home where they've consistently proven dangerous against elite opposition.

- Manchester City's Unusual Struggles: Pep Guardiola has suffered four defeats in the opening 12 league games of a season for the first time in his managerial career. City have become overly reliant on Erling Haaland for goals, with only two own goals being their next highest source of scoring. Despite their recent statement victory over Liverpool, City's vulnerabilities are becoming more apparent.

- Leeds United's Mounting Pressure: Daniel Farke's Leeds have lost five of their last six matches, dropping into the relegation zone with a particularly difficult run of fixtures coming up against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Despite some decent performances, including in their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, results aren't coming, putting increasing pressure on Farke's position.
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Le città sono da tempo i veri centri di interesse, gli snodi di un mondo globale, il cuore dei grandi cambiamenti che plasmano il volto del nostro tempo. Pianificano il proprio sviluppo lungo gli assi dello spazio e del tempo, radicalmente modificati dalla pandemia – senza dimenticare la dimensione della bellezza, determinante per un vissuto quotidiano di qualità.

“Città”, il nuovo podcast di Will, esplora queste trasformazioni, in un viaggio alla scoperta delle città che cambiano, insieme a esperti di urbanistica e di housing, architetti, professionisti della sostenibilità, come pure dello sport e della ristorazione: le persone che inventano, oggi, i luoghi del futuro che abiteremo.

Le comunità energetiche possono sbloccare la riqualificazione energetica delle nostre case?

Città by Future4Cities

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Energy Transition in Cities: Buildings in Italian cities are responsible for nearly a third of energy consumption and emissions. At current rates, energy renovation goals will only be achieved by 2103, indicating a need for accelerated action and new approaches to urban sustainability.

Community Energy Projects: The podcast discusses the importance of Renewable Energy Communities (CER) as a solution to the energy transition challenge. These communities enable virtual energy sharing and foster collaboration between producers and consumers through common social and community projects.

Beyond Technology: The energy transition isn't just about technological solutions but also about building collaboration and trust within communities. This social dimension is essential for achieving meaningful progress in sustainable energy adoption.

Game-Changing Technologies: Heat pumps are highlighted as a game-changing technology for energy efficiency in buildings. Additionally, photovoltaic energy is noted as the most economical energy source in history, making renewable energy increasingly accessible.

Deep Renovation Needs: The conversation emphasizes the importance of "deep renovation" of buildings as a crucial component of the energy transition, addressing the need for comprehensive rather than superficial energy efficiency improvements.

Economic Benefits: The energy transition is presented not only as an environmental necessity but also as an opportunity for economic benefits, with communities in regions like Puglia already seeing advantages from adopting sustainable energy solutions.
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"Hard Fork AI" dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, exploring the latest trends, breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas shaping the AI landscape. Each episode brings insightful discussions and analysis on a wide range of AI-related topics and news, from technological advancements to their impacts on society. The podcast aims to enlighten both AI enthusiasts and novices alike, offering a balanced perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world. Join us as we navigate the complex and fascinating universe of AI, unraveling its mysteries and contemp

How $93B Will Fuel Google’s AI Dominance

Hard Fork AI

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• Google's AI Compute Demand Surge: Google's head of AI infrastructure revealed they need to double AI compute capacity every six months to meet growing demand. The company aims to achieve a 1000x increase in capability over the next 4-5 years while maintaining the same cost and energy levels, which presents an enormous technical challenge.

• Massive Infrastructure Investment: Google has raised its capital expenditure forecast to between $91-93 billion. Combined with other tech giants (Microsoft, Amazon, Meta), these companies expect to collectively spend over $380 billion on AI infrastructure this year alone, highlighting the unprecedented scale of investment in the AI race.

• Beyond Outspending Competitors: Google's strategy isn't simply to outspend rivals but to create infrastructure that's "more reliable, more performant and more scalable than what's available anywhere else." This includes developing custom silicon like their seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) called "Ironwood," which is 30 times more power-efficient than their 2018 model.

• The Economics of AI Scaling: A significant challenge for Google is how to embed AI like Gemini across their free services (Gmail, YouTube, Search) while managing costs. More capable AI typically requires more compute, but Google must find ways to improve efficiency to make widespread deployment economically viable.

• Fighting Off Existential Threats: CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized that the "risk of underinvesting is pretty high" as services like ChatGPT (with 800 million weekly active users) threaten Google's core search business. The aggressive AI investment is defensive as well as offensive, aimed at preventing Google from "becoming completely irrelevant."

• Compute Scarcity as a Limiting Factor: Pichai revealed that Google's cloud business could have generated even more revenue if they had more compute capacity available. This shortage has created opportunities for startups to fill the gap by repurposing infrastructure (like former crypto mining operations) to meet AI compute demands.
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London’s IPO Drought and the Hunt for the UK’s Real Winners

Simply Wall St

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FTSE 100's Record Highs Despite Economic Headwinds: The FTSE 100 has been reaching fresh record highs every month since June 2025, despite generally negative economic updates in the UK. This performance comes ahead of an anxiously anticipated budget from UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Four Key Tailwinds Boosting UK Markets: UK markets have benefited from several factors: UK banks gaining from a stronger pound against the dollar, attractively valued UK companies offering higher dividends, gold rally benefiting London-listed miners, and surging defense stocks as European nations increase military spending.

Divergence Between FTSE 100 and FTSE 250: The FTSE 100, dominated by global multinationals less sensitive to UK conditions, has significantly outperformed the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 in recent years. This reverses the trend seen from 2000-2015, when mid-caps typically outperformed large caps.

London Stock Exchange's Declining Global Position: The LSE has lost considerable ground globally, ranking just 23rd for IPO capital raised as of June 2025. Major companies like AstraZeneca and Wise are considering moving their listings elsewhere, creating a negative feedback loop that further reduces liquidity and valuations.

Challenging Economic Outlook: After some improvement in 2024, the UK economy has regressed in 2025 with flatlining growth, sticky inflation, rising unemployment, and declining manufacturing output. Policymakers face difficult choices between potentially growth-choking tax increases versus deficit-expanding stimulus measures.

Individual Stock Selection Becoming Critical: Despite the challenging broader picture, there are bright spots in the UK market. While gold miners feature prominently among top performers, successful companies span diverse sectors including software, fintech, media, and construction, demonstrating that stock-specific analysis is increasingly important for UK investors.

Focus on Quality Companies Rather Than Indices: Unlike in the US where index investing often captures top performers, UK investors should look beyond broad index exposure to identify global market leaders, dominant domestic firms in strong industries, and profitable small caps with proven business models.
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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

Darwin continues cleanup after Cyclone Fina

The World Today

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- Cyclone Fina Devastates Darwin: Cyclone Fina, the strongest storm to hit Darwin since Cyclone Tracy in 1974, has left approximately 15,000 homes without power. While there were no reported fatalities or serious injuries, residents are dealing with fallen trees, damaged homes, and blocked roads. The cyclone is now heading toward Western Australia's Kimberley region as a Category 4 storm.

- Ukraine Peace Talks and Corruption Scandal: Top diplomats met in Geneva to discuss a US-backed 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. Critics argue the plan is too pro-Russian, requiring Ukraine to withdraw troops from Donetsk province and limiting the size of its army. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces an internal crisis with a major corruption scandal involving senior officials stealing millions from the state nuclear company, including the discovery of a gold-plated toilet in a flat owned by one of President Zelensky's former business partners.

- Environmental Law Standoff in Australian Parliament: Environment Minister Murray Watt is pushing to pass changes to environmental laws in the final sitting week of the year, claiming negotiations with both the Coalition and the Greens have narrowed the issues. The Coalition has raised concerns about definitions and accountability of the EPA, while the Greens are calling for an end to native forest logging.

- COP30 Climate Summit Ends Without Fossil Fuel Commitments: The COP30 climate summit in Brazil concluded with an agreement to scale up finance for developing nations but failed to directly address moving away from fossil fuels. In response, more than 20 countries, including Australia, signed the Belem Declaration for the transition away from fossil fuels outside the formal negotiation process.

- Australian Children Facing Increasing Challenges: The inaugural State of Australia's Children report by UNICEF revealed housing and financial security as the top concerns for 43% of young people, with only one in three feeling optimistic about the next five years. The report also found that 47% of children aren't developmentally on track by school age, prompting calls for a National Children's Act.

- Hezbollah Commander Killed in Israeli Airstrike: Hezbollah confirmed its top military commander, Haitham Ali Tabitbahi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, along with at least four others. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described it as a targeted attack aimed at fulfilling Israel's obligation to disarm Hezbollah. Hezbollah officials called the attack a breach of the ceasefire and are considering their response.

- Two-Day Ashes Test Raises Questions About Cricket's Evolution: Australia's two-day Ashes win in Perth has cost Cricket Australia an estimated $3 million in foregone ticket sales. England's aggressive "Bazball" playing style, named after coach Brendan McCullum, proved unsuccessful but has sparked debate about the evolution of Test cricket. While traditionalists value the patience and discipline of the five-day format, the shorter, more aggressive approach could potentially attract new fans to Test matches.
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Hands-On Tech 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors?

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- Power Strip vs. Surge Protector Clarification: It's important to distinguish between basic power strips (which just multiply outlets) and surge protectors (which include protection components). When manufacturers recommend replacement after several years, they're typically referring to surge protectors, not standard power strips.

- How Surge Protectors Degrade: Surge protectors contain components called Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) that absorb power surges to protect your devices. These MOVs gradually degrade with each surge they absorb, eventually losing their protective ability while still functioning as a basic power strip.

- Indicators of Surge Protection Status: Quality surge protectors have indicator lights showing when surge protection is no longer active. Budget models often lack this feature, leading to uncertainty about when replacement is needed (which benefits manufacturers). Consider investing in models with protection status indicators.

- Signs a Power Strip Needs Replacement: Replace your power strip if outlets feel loose, the strip feels warm/hot during use, there are visible burn marks, the cord is damaged, or the surge protection indicator light (if present) shows protection is gone.

- Practical Recommendations: Always buy UL-listed power products. Use surge protectors for expensive electronics (computers, entertainment systems) and standard power strips for low-power devices like lamps. After major power events, check your surge protectors to see if they need replacement.

- WiFi Smart Switches and Signal Frequencies: Most in-wall smart switches only connect to 2.4 GHz networks (not 5 GHz) due to physics - higher frequency signals (5 GHz) have shorter wavelengths that don't penetrate walls and obstacles as effectively as 2.4 GHz signals. For smart switches, Lutron Caseta with a bridge connection is recommended instead of direct WiFi connection.

- Bridge vs. Direct WiFi for Smart Home Devices: Using a bridge system (like Lutron Caseta) is generally more reliable than individual WiFi-connected devices, as it reduces network congestion and provides more consistent performance throughout a home.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories.
From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes.
With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs.
Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
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Too Eze For Arsenal & Michael McIntyre Crashes the Show!

The Rest Is Football

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- Michael McIntyre's "In The Box" Experiment: Comedian Michael McIntyre joined the podcast to discuss his new show "In The Box" where he and Gary Lineker participated in an unusual viewing experience of the North London Derby. Eight fans (four from each team) were sealed in a soundproof box and only fed limited information about the match through carefully selected images, leading them to misinterpret what was happening. When the 4-1 Arsenal victory was finally revealed, the Tottenham fans were shocked.

- Arsenal's Dominant North London Derby Win: Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1, with Eberechi Eze scoring a hat trick in what was described as his "statement performance." The hosts discussed how Ange Postecoglou's tactics were completely wrong, with Tottenham set up to soak up pressure and hit on the break, resulting in them getting "battered" throughout the match.

- VAR Controversy Continues: The panel discussed how Eze's first goal should have been ruled offside, suggesting the VAR officials were "panicked" into not making the correct decision due to recent controversies with offside calls. Alan Shearer believes officials are "petrified" of making decisions following incidents in recent matches involving Liverpool, Man City, and Nottingham Forest.

- Liverpool's Shocking Decline: Liverpool suffered a surprising home defeat to Nottingham Forest, with the panel struggling to explain their dramatic drop in form. Micah Richards suggested the death of Jurgen Klopp's mother could be affecting the team psychologically, while the hosts praised Sean Dyche for how well-organized Nottingham Forest were in their victory.

- Newcastle's Victory Over Man City: Newcastle beat Manchester City with Harvey Barnes scoring twice. Alan Shearer was delighted with his team's performance, highlighting their improved energy with full-backs Livramento and Hall, while also praising Tonali, Malik Chow, and Jacob Murphy for their performances. The hosts debated whether Newcastle benefited from questionable penalty decisions.

- Premier League Title Race Update: Arsenal have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the table. Despite Liverpool's poor form, Manchester City are still considered the most likely challengers to Arsenal by the panel, with Chelsea showing promise but not yet seen as consistent enough for a title challenge. The gap between teams has closed with only five points separating second place from eleventh.
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Book Riot - The Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of BookRiot.com

Books Of The Year Season Peaks

Book Riot - The Podcast

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National Book Awards Season: The National Book Awards were recently announced, with Rabih Alameddine's "The True Story of Raja the Gullible and his Mother" winning the fiction prize. This was somewhat surprising as it wasn't widely predicted to win. Omar El Akkad won the nonfiction award for "One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This," a chronicle of the war in Gaza. The hosts note this has been a year without a clear "book of the year," with different titles winning different major awards.

Book Riot's Best Books of 2025 List: Book Riot released their annual Best Books list, featuring 65 books across multiple categories including fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, and more. The hosts mention some of their contributions to the list, with Jeff highlighting "Auditioned" by Katie Kitamura and Rebecca mentioning several titles including "A Guardian and a Thief" by Meghan Majumdar and "Mother Mary Come to Me" by Arundhati Roy.

Shein Partners with Alibris for Bookselling: Fast fashion retailer Shein has partnered with used book retailer Alibris to sell affordable books, including textbooks. This move came after a survey of 11,000 US adults showed that a third of Shein's customers read books daily or weekly, with romance, mystery and "romantasy" being popular genres. The hosts were pleasantly surprised by this partnership, noting it makes sense for cost-conscious consumers and runs counter to Shein's typical fast fashion business model.

Zero to Well Read Podcast Success: Book Riot's new podcast "Zero to Well Read" has become extremely successful, reaching three times the audience size of the main Book Riot podcast. The hosts express gratitude to their core listeners who helped launch the show, which aims to reach a broader, more mainstream audience of readers. The show features discussions about classic and popular books for people looking to expand their reading.

Lit Hub's Literary Twitter Bracket: Lit Hub created a bracket of notable moments from "Literary Twitter," looking back at the platform's heyday for book discussions. The hosts express mixed feelings about this, noting that while there's nostalgia for book Twitter's better days, many of these moments weren't actually about books and required extensive context to understand. They question whether the "good old days" of literary Twitter were actually that good.

Libro.fm and Audible's Top Audiobooks of 2025: Both platforms released their top audiobooks lists. Libro.fm's list is based on sales data and includes popular titles like "Onyx Storm," "Sunrise on the Reaping," and John Green's "Everything is Tuberculosis." The hosts discuss how many listeners enjoy very long audiobooks and wish for more recognition of narrators, whom they compare to translators in their importance to the audiobook experience.

Audiobooks vs. Reading Debate: The hosts discuss the ongoing debate about whether listening to audiobooks "counts" as reading. They acknowledge that while they are different experiences, both should be considered valid ways to engage with books, and propose looking for a better umbrella term than "consuming" to describe the experience of taking in a book's content, regardless of format.

Front List Foyer Reviews: Rebecca discusses "Flesh" by David Solow, the 2025 Booker Prize winner. She found it to be an absorbing read with spare prose that explores masculinity and agency, following a character who often feels at the whim of circumstances despite belonging to a privileged demographic. Jeff revisits Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express," praising it as a "seamless artifact of human prose" with excellent plot, atmosphere and pacing.
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.

The Grey Alien Agenda: Abductions, Experiments, and Stealing Souls

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

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Travis Walton's UFO Abduction Experience: In 1975, 22-year-old logger Travis Walton claimed he was struck by a beam of energy from a hovering UFO in Arizona. His co-workers fled the scene, thinking he was killed. Walton was missing for five days before reappearing, claiming he had been taken aboard a craft where he encountered small gray beings. Despite intensive investigation including polygraphs and physical examinations, no explanation was found. Interestingly, trees near the encounter site later showed abnormal growth rates, particularly on the sides facing where the craft had hovered.

The Gray Alien Agenda Hypothesis: A controversial theory suggests that Gray aliens may be harvesting humanity for their own purposes. According to this hypothesis, the Tall Grays were once biological entities that evolved into artificial "SIM card" beings who lost their connection to the spiritual realm or "Godverse." The smaller Grays may be manufactured robots that assist them. Having lost their "soul connection," these entities might be abducting humans to genetically modify our species and potentially piggyback on our soul connections to regain what they've lost.

The Mandela Effect and the "Shazam" Movie Phenomenon: Hundreds of people claim to remember a 1990s movie called "Shazam" starring comedian Sinbad as a genie, despite no evidence the film ever existed. Multiple individuals have detailed, specific memories of scenes, characters, and even the movie poster. Many distinguish it from "Kazaam," a real 1996 movie starring Shaquille O'Neal as a genie. This collective false memory has spawned theories ranging from parallel universes to computer simulation glitches, though psychologists attribute it to memory conformity and social contagion.

Lake Erie's Monster "Bessie": Like Scotland's Loch Ness Monster, Lake Erie has its own legendary creature known as "Bessie." Since the late 18th century, numerous sightings describe a large serpent-like creature swimming in the lake. In 1990, Harold Bricker and his family reported seeing a 35-foot black serpent with a snake-like head, with at least five other witnesses corroborating the story. While skeptics and researchers suggest these sightings may be misidentified lake sturgeon (which can grow over 7 feet long), many locals prefer to keep the monster legend alive.

The Psychology Behind Cryptid Sightings: Experts offer various explanations for why people report seeing lake monsters and other cryptids. Some attribute it to humans being notoriously unreliable witnesses who are easily fooled by their senses. Others suggest these stories provide people with a sense of adventure and escape from everyday problems, creating folklore that becomes part of local identity and culture.

The Unreliability of Human Memory: The "Shazam" phenomenon highlights how human memory can be both detailed and utterly false. Research shows that false memories can spread through social influence, with one person's report affecting others' recollections. This "memory conformity" or "social contagion of memory" is amplified online, where one person's false memory can quickly spread to and influence numerous others worldwide.
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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Elevation Church led by Pastor Steven Furtick. To learn more visit our website at http://elevationchurch.org or download the Elevation App. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://ele.vc/TI55jR

This Is Then (God Uses Stupid)

Elevation with Steven Furtick

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## Summary of "This Is Then (God Uses Stupid)"

The Power of Surrender vs. Strategy: What often appears as strategic decision-making in hindsight usually begins as acts of surrender. Pastor Furtick explains that many achievements we claim were strategic (like starting a multi-site church) were actually moments of surrender when we simply didn't know what to do next and trusted God. What you experience as surrender in real time, you often explain as strategy later.

Jacob's Conditional Trust: The sermon focuses on Genesis 28:13-22, where Jacob makes a conditional vow to God: "If you will be with me, watch over me, give me food and clothing...then the Lord will be my God." This demonstrates Jacob's hesitation to fully trust God without seeing proof. Pastor Furtick suggests this wasn't Jacob bargaining with God, but rather stating that he needed just the basics to fully trust.

"This Is Then" Moment: The key phrase "This is Then" highlights that many believers postpone their trust, joy, and commitment until some future time when circumstances improve. Instead, we should recognize that if God has already provided presence, protection, and provision, we've already reached the "then" moment to fully trust Him.

God Uses What Seems "Stupid": Things that seem foolish by worldly standards are often what God uses most powerfully. The pastor shares personal examples: naming the church "Elevation" when others thought it sounded like a youth group, refusing to ask other churches' members for startup money, and giving away an emergency fund when it seemed financially unwise.

The Principle of Reverse Values: What the world calls wise, God often calls foolish, and what the world calls foolish, God often uses strategically. Following God's leading sometimes requires doing things that seem counterintuitive or risky by conventional wisdom.

Trusting God with Your Resources: Pastor Furtick emphasizes tithing as a fundamental act of trust, challenging believers to give their first 10% to God. He testifies that Elevation Church was built on this principle of putting God first financially, not out of obligation but trust.

The Cornerstone Analogy: Jacob's anointing of a stone points to Jesus, who became the cornerstone that the builders rejected. The pastor draws this connection to show how God often uses what is rejected or seems insignificant to build something meaningful.

Stop Postponing Trust: The core message challenges listeners to stop waiting for more evidence before trusting God fully. If God has already demonstrated His presence, protection, and provision in your life, that's enough reason to trust Him now rather than postpone your faith and obedience to some future time.

Gratitude as a Pathway: Gratitude for what God has already done becomes the foundation for moving forward in faith. The pastor shares how God corrected his thinking from "I'll be thankful when I get through this" to "When you get thankful, you'll get through this."

Trust Through Transition: God anoints believers for hard places and difficult seasons. Like Jacob who anointed a rock in a place of transition, we're called to trust God especially during uncomfortable or uncertain times, not just when everything makes sense.
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Newsletter for the Asianometry channel. Studies on Asia - Financials, semiconductors, history, demography, development and other stuff. 

Can Superconductors Put an AI Data Center into a Shoebox?

Asianometry

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- The AI Data Center Crisis: Modern AI data centers are massive, power-hungry facilities that consume enormous amounts of resources. Companies like Meta (with Zuckerberg's famous Manhattan-superimposed image) highlight the scale of these facilities, raising concerns about their environmental impact.

- Superconducting Computing: A Revolutionary Alternative: Snocap Computer, a deep tech startup, claims they can shrink an entire AI data center to the size of a shoebox using superconducting computing technology. Their approach promises minimal heat dissipation with processing speeds in the hundreds of gigahertz.

- IBM's Pioneering Work with Josephson Junctions: The technology has roots back to the 1960s when IBM developed Josephson junction-based computing. These junctions are sandwich-like structures with superconducting materials and an insulating layer that can function similarly to transistors. IBM's project ultimately failed due to manufacturing difficulties, heat management issues, and switching speed limitations.

- RSFQ: The Soviet Advancement: In the mid-1980s, scientists at Moscow State University developed Rapid Single Flux Quantum (RSFQ) logic, which uses traveling voltage pulses rather than voltage levels to represent binary values. This approach achieved clock frequencies up to 30 GHz, significantly outperforming IBM's earlier work.

- RQL: The Next Evolution: Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL), developed at Northrop Grumman, represents the next step in superconducting computing. Instead of using single pulses like RSFQ, it uses pairs of pulses in a cycle. RQL also employs AC power rather than DC power, dramatically reducing static power dissipation and heat generation.

- Manufacturing Breakthroughs: Snocap has made significant progress in making superconducting computing CMOS-friendly. By replacing pure niobium with niobium titanium nitride and aluminum oxide with alpha silicon, they've created a system that could potentially be manufactured in standard semiconductor fabs.

- Remaining Challenges: Despite progress, several obstacles remain, including memory limitations, phase alignment issues with AC power, and scaling problems. Josephson junctions are difficult to shrink beyond the micron size range, raising questions about whether the technology can achieve the density needed for practical applications.
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Does modern medicine need to drop the distinction between mental and physical health? With Professor Edward Bullmore

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The Historical Mind-Body Split in Medicine: Professor Bullmore traces the mind-body division back centuries, from ancient religious texts through Descartes' dualism in the 17th century. This philosophical split allowed early scientists to study the body without religious interference while keeping the mind/soul separate. This division became entrenched in medicine and has shaped how we understand and treat mental illness.

Understanding Schizophrenia as a Neurodevelopmental Condition: Schizophrenia is characterized by psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions that disrupt one's sense of reality. Rather than appearing suddenly, it's a neurodevelopmental process that typically begins in late adolescence. While brief psychotic symptoms are common (about 15% of young people seeking mental health treatment experience them), only a small percentage develop chronic schizophrenia.

The Dark History of Psychiatry: Early psychiatry conceptualized schizophrenia (then called "dementia praecox") as an incurable, degenerative condition. This negative framing contributed to horrific consequences during the Nazi era when people with schizophrenia were sterilized and killed. This history has cast a long shadow over psychiatric approaches to prevention.

The Split Within Psychiatry: In the early 20th century, psychiatry fractured between biological psychiatrists (focusing on brain pathology and genetics) and psychoanalysts (focusing on the mind). This division was further complicated by World War II, when Jewish psychoanalysts were exiled or killed while biological psychiatrists became entwined with Nazi eugenics programs.

Modern Genetic Research Challenging Diagnostic Categories: Recent genetic studies reveal that conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, which are treated as categorically distinct in diagnostic manuals, share many genetic risk factors. This suggests our current diagnostic system doesn't align with biological reality and needs reform.

The Immune System-Mental Health Connection: Some of the strongest genetic links to schizophrenia involve the immune system, particularly the MHC (major histocompatibility complex) gene. Early life infections may interact with genetic predispositions to increase risk, explaining why winter births correlate with higher schizophrenia rates later in life.

The Institutional Reinforcement of the Mind-Body Split: The division between mind and body is structurally embedded in healthcare systems. Medical training forces doctors to choose between becoming psychiatrists (mind specialists) or neurologists (brain specialists), and hospitals are typically designated for either physical or mental health treatment, rarely both.

Moving Toward Prevention and Integration: Professor Bullmore advocates for a shift from treatment to prevention, identifying at-risk individuals early and addressing modifiable environmental factors. He suggests both primary prevention (before symptoms appear) and secondary prevention (preventing brief psychotic episodes from developing into chronic schizophrenia).

The Need for Diagnostic Reform: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) needs updating to reflect current scientific understanding. Being historically developed rather than purely scientific, it enforces categorical thinking about mental disorders that doesn't match genetic and biological evidence showing more overlap between conditions.

Overcoming Institutional Divisions for Better Care: Addressing schizophrenia effectively requires breaking down the institutional barriers between mental and physical healthcare, creating integrated approaches that recognize the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to mental health conditions.
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The Shiralee: D'Arcy Niland's 1955 Australian western

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- Adapting a Classic Australian Novel: Playwright Kate Mulvaney is adapting D'Arcy Niland's 1955 novel "The Shiralee" for the Sydney Theatre Company. The novel follows McCauley, a swagman, who takes his 4-year-old daughter Buster on the road through the Australian outback. Mulvaney has been working on the adaptation for about 18 months, finding it challenging because the original novel has no chapters.

- Reimagining the Story for Modern Audiences: Mulvaney aims to shift the perspective of the original 1950s text, which was told from Mac's viewpoint, to give more attention to what Mac learns from Buster rather than just what Buster learns from him. She also wants to explore the generational trauma experienced by the characters and give a more nuanced portrayal of Marge (Buster's mother), who was depicted as a "vengeful, crazy" stereotype in the original.

- Personal Connection to the Material: Mulvaney reveals that her upbringing in country Western Australia and experiences traveling with her road-builder father deeply inform her approach to the adaptation. She also connects to the story through her own experience with Agent Orange-related cancer, a result of her father's service in Vietnam, which led to her accompanying him on his journeys into the Australian outback.

- Casting Challenges: Finding actors for the key roles posed significant challenges. Mulvaney had Josh McConville in mind for the role of McCauley but eventually cast Ewan Leslie. For Buster, who is 4 years old in the book, they chose Ziggy Resnick, an actor in their twenties who is a trained clown, able to convincingly portray the young girl's energy and perspective.

- Unexpected Role Opportunity: The Sydney Theatre Company's outgoing artistic director offered Mulvaney the role of Marge in the production. This caused emotional conflict for her, as she hadn't acted at STC for 16 years following the suicide of her partner Mark before a previous show opened. Despite her reservations, she decided to accept the role of Marge, a character whose voice she was determined to honor.

- Creating the Australian Outback on Stage: The production uses innovative set design to represent the vast, changing Australian landscape. Designer Jeremy Allen created a curved wooden floor reminiscent of shearing sheds, which can transform to represent different features of the landscape. The set includes working campfires and ghost gums (Australian eucalyptus trees) to capture the essence of the outback.

- Overcoming Production Challenges: The team faced several obstacles during rehearsals, including actors falling ill with colds and lead actor Josh McConville suffering an injury that forced the cancellation of previews. With no understudies due to budget constraints, another actor had to quickly step in with minimal rehearsal time, using an earpiece for line prompts, and still received a standing ovation.
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S8 Ep119: HEADLINE: Khrushchev, Hard Power, and Gorbachev's Doomed Reform GUEST AUTHOR: Professor Sean McMeekin 50-WORD SUMMARY: Despite Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin's crimes (1956), the Soviets pursued hard power politics, motivated by proving their system'

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- The Fall of Communist Regimes in 1989: The collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe in 1989 was primarily a top-down process rather than the popular uprising from below that Marxist theory had predicted. The most notable exception was the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, where popular protests played a significant role.

- Gorbachev's Pivotal Role: The disappearance of Soviet coercion was crucial to the fall of communism in satellite states. Gorbachev effectively decided to let the Eastern Bloc countries go, with Soviet officials announcing the replacement of the Brezhnev Doctrine with the "Sinatra Doctrine" ("they were free to go my way").

- Communist Party Transformation: In many Eastern European countries, Communist Party apparatchiks simply reinvented themselves, either as nationalist leaders (like Milosevic in Yugoslavia) or by changing their party labels, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria.

- Modern Russia's Relationship with its Soviet Past: Putin's Russia has selectively drawn on Soviet legacy, particularly embracing Stalinist imagery while rejecting Lenin. The regime combines state capitalism with nostalgia for certain aspects of communism, particularly the Soviet military achievements and victory in World War II.

- Violence as Central to Communist Ideology: The discussion emphasizes that extreme violence was a central predicate to the socialist/Marxist/Leninist vision, not merely an unfortunate byproduct. However, modern surveillance technology may now allow authoritarian regimes to control populations with less overt violence, as seen in China's social credit system.
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The Brontës

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The Brontë Family Background: In 1812, Patrick Brontë married Maria Branwell, and they had six children - five girls and a boy. After moving to Haworth parsonage in Yorkshire, tragedy struck when Maria died of cancer, leaving Patrick to raise the children with the help of Maria's sister, Aunt Branwell. The family experienced further loss when the two eldest daughters, Maria and Elizabeth, died from tuberculosis after attending the harsh Cowan Bridge School.

Creative Origins: The remaining four siblings - Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell - developed rich imaginary worlds. After receiving toy soldiers as a gift, they created fictional universes like Glass Town, Angria, and Gondal, writing elaborate stories in tiny handmade books. These childhood creative endeavors laid the foundation for their later literary works.

Teaching and Education: All three sisters worked as governesses or teachers to support themselves, though they found the work tedious and constraining. Charlotte and Emily briefly studied in Brussels to improve their language skills, where Charlotte developed an unrequited infatuation with her professor, Monsieur Heger.

Path to Publication: The sisters initially published a collection of poetry under male pseudonyms - Currer (Charlotte), Ellis (Emily), and Acton (Anne) Bell - which sold only two copies. Undeterred, they completed novels: Charlotte's "Jane Eyre," Emily's "Wuthering Heights," and Anne's "Agnes Grey," followed by "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall." The sisters' true identities were revealed when Charlotte and Anne traveled to London to prove they were separate people after a publisher confusion.

Literary Success and Themes: "Jane Eyre" was an immediate success, even read by Queen Victoria, while "Wuthering Heights" took longer to be fully appreciated. Their novels explored controversial themes like religious doubt, abusive relationships, and women's independence. Charlotte's work drew heavily from her own experiences, while Emily's "Wuthering Heights" was considered pure imagination.

Family Tragedies: Between 1848-1849, the Brontë family was devastated by a series of deaths. Branwell, who struggled with alcoholism and opium addiction, died of tuberculosis at 31. Emily followed just months later at age 30, and Anne died the following year at 29, also from tuberculosis.

Charlotte's Final Years: Charlotte, the last surviving sibling, eventually married her father's curate Arthur Bell Nichols (whose middle name inspired their pseudonym). Though initially happy, she became ill during pregnancy and died in 1855 at age 38, likely from complications of pregnancy though tuberculosis was officially recorded.

Literary Legacy: The Brontë sisters left an extraordinary literary legacy despite their short lives. "Jane Eyre" has sold millions of copies, "Wuthering Heights" has never been out of print, and Anne's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" has been rediscovered as a feminist masterpiece. Their works continue to inspire adaptations and find new readers, addressing timeless themes of love, religion, death, and honor that remain relevant today.
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#359. Marcelo Salazar - Coach Vocal, Reconciliarte con tu Pasado y Convertir Dolor en Propósito

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Based on the provided transcript and context, this appears to be an advertisement/sponsorship segment or intro of the Cracks podcast rather than the full interview with Marcelo Salazar. The transcript contains mostly sponsor mentions, brief phrases in Spanish, and seemingly disconnected words rather than substantive conversation content. Since there isn't sufficient conversational content in the transcript to summarize the actual interview with Marcelo Salazar (which according to the context should be about vocal coaching, reconciling with one's past, and turning pain into purpose), I cannot provide a comprehensive summary of the episode's key discussion points.

The transcript primarily contains:
- Mention of sponsor Laboratorios LABBE (medical laboratory services)
- References to Hostinger (web hosting service)
- Various disconnected phrases and words
- Sponsor promotion language

Without the actual interview content, I cannot produce the requested bullet point summary of the episode's substantive discussion.
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"Perplexity AI" delves into the fascinating world of cutting-edge technology, exploring the most recent advancements and trends. Each episode unpacks complex subjects, from artificial intelligence breakthroughs to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, in an engaging and understandable way. We bring you the latest news, offering insights and analysis on how these developments impact our lives and society. Join us as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, uncovering the mysteries and wonders of the modern world.

Inside Google’s Ambitious 1,000X AI Compute Plan

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- Google's AI Compute Expansion Goal: Google revealed at an all-hands meeting that they need to double their AI compute capacity every six months to meet demand. Their ambitious target is to achieve a 1,000x increase in capability over the next 4-5 years while maintaining the same cost and energy usage levels.

- Massive Industry Investment: Google has raised their capital expenditure forecast to approximately $91-93 billion. The four major "hyperscalers" (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta) collectively plan to spend over $380 billion on AI infrastructure this year alone.

- Beyond Raw Spending: Google's head of AI infrastructure, Amin Vahdat, emphasized that their goal isn't just to outspend competitors but to create infrastructure that is "more reliable, more performant and more scalable than what's available anywhere else," including developing more efficient models and custom silicon.

- Technological Innovations: Google recently launched their seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) called "Ironwood," which is 30 times more power-efficient than their first cloud TPU from 2018. These advancements in hardware efficiency are crucial to their scaling strategy.

- Market Competition Concerns: Sundar Pichai addressed employee questions about a potential "AI bubble burst," stating that "the risk of under investing is pretty high." He noted that Google Cloud's revenue grew 34% annually to over $15 billion in the quarter, with a backlog of $155 billion, suggesting strong ongoing demand.

- Compute Shortage Limiting Growth: Pichai revealed that Google's cloud numbers "would have been much better if we had more compute," indicating that demand for AI compute is outstripping Google's current supply capabilities and forcing customers to seek compute from other providers.

- Strategic Importance: Google is heavily investing in AI to prevent being replaced by competitors like OpenAI, whose ChatGPT now has 800 million weekly active users. The company is integrating AI features across its products like Gmail, YouTube, and Search to maintain market relevance.
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Google’s Compute Expansion: Why $93B Matters

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- Google's Massive AI Compute Expansion: Google announced they need to double their AI compute capacity every six months to meet the growing demand for AI features. Their goal is to achieve 1,000x more capability in compute, storage, and networking over the next 4-5 years while maintaining the same costs and energy consumption levels.

- Record Capital Expenditure Plans: Google has raised their capital expenditure forecast to $91-93 billion for this year. Major tech companies (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta) collectively plan to spend over $380 billion on infrastructure in 2023, reflecting the intense competition in AI infrastructure development.

- Infrastructure Efficiency Over Spending Race: Google's head of AI infrastructure emphasized that their goal isn't just to outspend competitors but to create more reliable, performant, and scalable infrastructure. This includes developing more efficient models and custom silicon like their seventh-generation TPU called "Ironwood," which is 30 times more power efficient than their 2018 model.

- Cloud Business Growth Limited by Compute Availability: Sundar Pichai revealed that Google's cloud business grew 34% annually to $15 billion quarterly revenue with a $155 billion backlog, but noted they could have achieved even better numbers if they had more computing capacity available. The demand for AI compute currently exceeds supply.

- Existential Pressure to Invest: Google's CEO emphasized that the risk of under-investing in AI is extremely high. With ChatGPT reaching 800 million weekly active users, Google faces significant pressure to invest aggressively in AI to prevent competitors like OpenAI from replacing Google Search and other core services.

- Responding to "AI Bubble" Concerns: When asked about the sustainability of AI investments amid talk of a potential "AI bubble burst," Pichai expressed confidence in Google's disciplined approach and strong balance sheet, stating they are "better positioned to withstand misses than other companies" while acknowledging the competitive pressure requiring continued hard work.
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