China's AI Self-Sufficiency Drive, Baidu's New Models, and Meta's Safety Scandal

On today’s AI Deep Dive, we unpack major global shifts in artificial intelligence. China intensifies its push for AI self-sufficiency, investing heavily in chips, software, and innovation. Baidu debuts faster, cheaper AI models and powerful new developer tools, while Moonshot AI releases Kimi-Audio, advancing audio processing for multimodal systems. Meanwhile, Meta faces serious criticism over celebrity-voiced chatbots allegedly engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors. Tune in as we explore the technological leaps — and ethical challenges — shaping the future of AI.