AI Lawyers in Court?! Social Media Bans, Hypercars Defying Gravity & Ubisoft’s $1.2B Gamble

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The boys dive into a range of tech topics and global power moves, making headlines in this episode of Admin Access. They kick things off discussing a 74-year-old man in New York who attempted to use an AI-generated video as his legal representation in court. This sparks a broader conversation about AI's creeping influence in everyday life and how people are increasingly pushing boundaries with this technology. They debate the implications of AI in legal settings, with Dominic highlighting a European AI startup called Zane that's using models trained on European law to assist legal professionals. Next, they tackle Australia's world-first legislation banning social media for children under 16. The hosts debate the practicality of enforcement, with Evans predicting the ban will "fail spectacularly" as kids find workarounds like VPNs. The conversation takes a humorous turn when Dominic boldly suggests governments should "turn off social media at 7pm full stop," arguing peak usage hours should be restricted to push people toward more productive activities. The conversation shifts gears as Evans introduces the McMurtry Speirling, an electric hypercar capable of going 0-60 in a mind-blowing 1.4 seconds. What makes this vehicle truly innovative is its ability to generate 2,000kg of downforce while weighing only 1,000kg - so powerful it can actually drive upside down. The guys use this as a springboard to discuss how electric vehicles are fostering true innovation by making engineers "throw away the rulebook" of traditional car design. Finally, Dominic explores Palantir's recent stock market success, breaking down how the company's AI platform is revolutionizing military intelligence by allowing secure data analysis on sensitive information. He contrasts Palantir's subscription-based model with traditional defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, explaining how software-as-a-service is disrupting military contracting. Evans wraps things up with a look at Ubisoft's financial struggles and their decision to create a new company for their flagship IPs (Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry) with a $1.2 billion investment from Tencent. He notes how Ubisoft has lost about 80% of its value in five years, highlighting the capital-intensive and high-risk nature of game development. Useful Links : AI lawyer:https://youtu.be/6oH8LdvVcoI?si=8nGheNVzcG76wm8U Australia's Social media ban: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/australias-world-first-social-media-ban-for-children-under-16-attracts-mixed-reaction-9696581/ Micromouse, Fastest Maze Competition : https://youtu.be/ZMQbHMgK2rw?si=Lw-OMgkcM0d0a6j9&t=1229 McMutry Hypercar : https://youtu.be/g6LYcgaQ46c?si=c1T0u0rLO4yVHgw4&t=69 Palantir's Business Model: https://www.washingtontechnology.com/2020/08/palantirs-real-strength-is-its-business-model/339936/#:~:text=delivering%20services Tencent's Investment in Ubisoft :https://venturebeat.com/business/tencent-invests-1-25b-in-ubisofts-new-core-games-operating-division/

AI Lawyers in Court?! Social Media Bans, Hypercars Defying Gravity & Ubisoft’s $1.2B Gamble

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