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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sits down for an extended interview after the ChatGPT-5 launch this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Altman discusses the impact his AI is having on human agency and hints at the world he envisions, as AI becomes more integrated into every aspect of society. He explains the expensive bet he's making on Silicon Valley's top AI talent, as well as his decision to keep pushing innovation–before focusing on his OpenAI's profitability. Plus, Intel is still in focus on Capitol Hill and Wall Street. Sam Altman - 19:23 In this episode:Sam Altman, @samaJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

Taiko is back with another 60 minute exclusive mix from myself! Each installment of "Taiko" promises to transport listeners on a visceral journey, blending hypnotic rhythms, pulsating basslines, and powerful hard hitting drums. From the relentless intensity of the battlefield to the serene tranquility of a Zen garden, "Taiko" explores a diverse range of moods and emotions, all anchored by the primal heartbeat of the drum. Artwork By: Otavio Santiago Tracklist: 01. Snarecall - Conntex 02. Splinter (Groove Mix) - Pine Float 03. Spirit Driver (Ramsey Neville Remix) - 92Groovz 04. Balance - Hyden 05. O'Ren - Klint 06. Shamanic - Cirkle 07. The Tribe - JKS 08. Unreleased - Matt Altman 09. Unreleased - Matt Altman 10. Fading Shadows - Diana Franco 11. Surge - Skenn 12. Humunculus - Lunarplatz 13. Mambas - Modem 14. Clear Your Mind (Ketch Remix) - Takt 15. 1 2 3 - T.A.M. 16. Its All In My Mind - Filtrack 17. False Prophet - Matt Altman 18. Malicia (Sinistermind Remix) - 9 8 r p m

GPT-5 ya está en ChatGPT: más rápido, preciso y experto, con funciones nuevas para todos los usuarios, gratis y de pagoPor Félix Riaño @LocutorCo  OpenAI ha lanzado GPT-5, su modelo de inteligencia artificial más avanzado, disponible desde ya para todos los usuarios de ChatGPT, gratis o con suscripción. Sam Altman, su director ejecutivo, lo describe como un salto comparable al cambio del iPhone a pantalla Retina. Afirma que GPT-5 responde como un experto con doctorado, es más rápido, más preciso y con menos errores. Este modelo combina en uno solo el razonamiento avanzado y la conversación normal, y añade variantes como GPT-5-mini y GPT-5-nano, pensadas para menor costo y más velocidad. Con 256.000 tokens de contexto, puede manejar documentos y conversaciones largas sin perder el hilo, y se anuncia como el mejor en código, escritura y salud.  GPT-5 llega en un momento en que ChatGPT suma casi 700 millones de usuarios semanales y más de 4 millones de desarrolladores. OpenAI asegura que es su modelo más útil, preciso y seguro hasta la fecha, con una reducción de errores de hasta 65 % en su versión “thinking”. Altman compara su evolución con la de un estudiante de secundaria (GPT-3), uno universitario (GPT-4) y ahora un experto con doctorado. El sistema puede crear aplicaciones completas, escribir de forma más natural, razonar con pasos visibles y adaptarse a tareas complejas automáticamente. Además, introduce personalidades predefinidas, integración con Gmail, Google Calendar y Google Contacts para usuarios Pro, y un manejo más seguro de preguntas delicadas, priorizando respuestas útiles sin saltarse las normas.  Los expertos advierten que, aunque es un paso hacia la inteligencia artificial general, GPT-5 no aprende por sí mismo.  La presentación de GPT-5 fue más que un anuncio técnico. OpenAI lo mostró resolviendo en minutos la creación de una app interactiva para aprender francés, completa con actividades diarias, tarjetas de memoria y cuestionarios. También demostró su capacidad para generar cientos de líneas de código funcional en segundos, escribir textos creativos como un elogio fúnebre con matices emocionales, y ofrecer consejos de salud más fiables, siempre dejando claro que no sustituye a un médico. En la práctica, esto significa que cualquier usuario, incluso sin conocimientos técnicos, podría pedirle a GPT-5 que diseñe, programe y explique un proyecto complejo, y recibir una solución lista para usar. La compañía destaca que esta versión entiende mejor el contexto, ejecuta tareas largas y usa herramientas externas con más acierto.La llegada de GPT-5 también abre debates importantes. Aunque sus capacidades lo acercan al concepto de inteligencia artificial general, sigue sin aprender continuamente después de ser lanzado, algo que Altman considera esencial para llegar a esa meta. Esto deja claro que, pese a los avances, no es una herramienta que reemplace de forma autónoma el trabajo humano en todas las áreas. Además, expertos en ética, como Carissa Véliz, advierten que el marketing puede inflar las expectativas y que la rentabilidad de estos sistemas aún no está garantizada. Hay preocupaciones sobre cómo se entrenan estos modelos, si compensan a los creadores cuyo contenido usan, y sobre la necesidad urgente de regulaciones que protejan a las personas frente a usos indebidos, errores o sesgos.  OpenAI plantea que GPT-5 es “el mejor modelo del mundo” para programación, escritura y consultas de salud, y que su reducción en alucinaciones lo hace más fiable. Ha incorporado respuestas seguras para casos de doble uso —es decir, tareas que pueden tener fines benignos o dañinos— y ha entrenado el modelo para fallar de manera controlada en lo que no puede resolver. Además, ha probado el sistema con más de 5.000 horas de “red teaming” y colaboración con organizaciones externas para reforzar su seguridad. Para los desarrolladores, las tarifas del API bajan significativamente con GPT-5-nano, buscando competir con modelos baratos como Gemini 2.5 Flash. En el corto plazo, veremos si la combinación de velocidad, precisión y nuevas funciones logra que GPT-5 recupere para OpenAI el liderazgo en la carrera de la IA.  El lanzamiento incluye cambios visibles para los usuarios: ya no hay que elegir manualmente el modelo; un sistema interno dirige la consulta al más adecuado. Se pueden elegir colores para el chat y personalidades como “Cínico”, “Robot”, “Oyente” y “Nerd”, que se integrarán en el modo de voz avanzada. Los usuarios Pro tendrán acceso ilimitado a GPT-5 y a GPT-5-thinking, que procesa las preguntas durante más tiempo para dar respuestas más profundas. Esta versión maneja un contexto de 256.000 tokens, lo que equivale a entender un libro de 500 páginas en una sola conversación. La integración con Gmail y Google Calendar permitirá automatizar tareas personales y profesionales, algo que puede cambiar la forma de usar un asistente digital. La clave será cómo las personas adaptan su trabajo y su día a día a esta nueva herramienta.En resumen, GPT-5 es la apuesta de OpenAI para volver a encabezar la carrera de la IA, ofreciendo más capacidad, velocidad y seguridad. La conversación sobre su impacto y sus límites apenas empieza.  Sigue Flash Diario para opinar y conocer las próximas novedades. 

THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts, MARK A. ALTMAN (Pandora, The Librarians, 50 Year Mission), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture), ASHLEY E. MILLER (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Thor, X-Men: First Class) are joined LIVE AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON by ROBERT MEYER BURNETT (The Burnettwork) and the co-hosts of The Kid Stays In The Podcast ISAAC ALTMAN and CADEN MILLER as they talk about Trek at 59 & Counting, where is Trek's Andor, what's next for Star Trek and all things Trek... and beyond. DON'T MISS THE TREKSPERTS STAGE at #STLV25 THIS AUGUST 6 - 10th at the RIO HOTEL & SUITES. For more information, visit creationent.com.And join ASHLEY E. MILLER at GALAXYCON SAN JOSE this August. For more information, go to galaxycon.com. **TREKSPERTS+ SUBSCRIBERS NOW GET COMMERCIAL FREE EPISODES ONE WEEK EARLY! SUBSCRIBE TODAY AT TREKSPERTSPLUS.COM****Join us on our new INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS DISCORD Channel at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/7kgmJSExeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and follow us on social media at:BluSky: @inglorioustrekspertsTwitter: @inglorioustrekFacebook: facebook.com/inglorioustrekspertsInstagram: @inglorioustrekspertsLearn all that is learnable about Star Trek in Mark A. Altman & Edward Gross' THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION, available in hardcover, paperback, digital and audio from St. Maritn's Press. Follow Inglorious Treksperts at @inglorioustrek on Twitter, Facebook and at @inglorioustreksperts on Instagram and BluSky. And now follow the Treksperts Briefing Room at @trekspertsBR, an entirely separate Twitter & Instagram feed."Mark A. Altman is the world's foremost Trekspert" - Los Angeles Times

In this episode, Evercore's Roger Altman and Bill Burns discuss today's geopolitical landscape. Roger Altman – Founder and Senior Chairman, Evercore  Bill Burns – Senior Advisor for Global Affairs, Evercore© Evercore Inc. 2025 All rights reserved.The material contained herein is intended as a general market and/or economic commentary and is not intended to constitute financial, legal, tax, accounting or investment advice. The information contained in this podcast does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities from any Evercore entity to the listener and should not be relied upon to evaluate any potential transaction. The information contained in this recording was obtained from publicly available sources, has not been independently verified by Evercore, may not be current, and Evercore has no obligation to provide any updates or changes. This podcast is not a product of Evercore Investment Research and the information contained in this podcast is not financial research. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Evercore and may differ from the views and opinions of other departments or divisions of Evercore and its affiliates. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any listener is not to be taken to constitute such person a client of any Evercore entity. Neither Evercore nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or any information contained in this podcast and any liability therefore (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed.

De cryptomarkt staat deze week iets lager dan vorige week. Bitcoin noteert rond de 115.000 dollar, een daling die vooral te wijten is aan tegenvallende banencijfers uit de Verenigde Staten. Die veroorzaakten onrust op de beurs, en dat sentiment werkt door in de cryptomarkt. Altcoins zakken gemiddeld met vijf procent of meer en ook de ETF’s verliezen terrein. Waar er normaal gesproken miljoenen aan instroom is in fondsen voor Bitcoin en Ethereum, halen beleggers nu juist geld weg. In China neemt de overheid maatregelen tegen wat zij zien als een bedreiging: het verzamelen van biometrische data door een buitenlands bedrijf in ruil voor cryptovaluta. Hoewel de naam niet wordt genoemd, lijkt het vrijwel zeker te gaan om het Worldcoin-project van Sam Altman, de CEO van OpenAI. Met Worldcoin probeert Altman de iris van elke wereldburger te scannen, om zo fraudevrij een wereldwijd basisinkomen in cryptovaluta mogelijk te maken. Dat idee stuit wereldwijd op weerstand. In Kenia heeft het hooggerechtshof bevolen dat alle verzamelde gegevens worden vernietigd. In Duitsland zijn de scanapparaten verdwenen uit het straatbeeld, vermoedelijk op last van de privacywaakhond, en in Frankrijk greep de overheid eerder al in. De koers van de bijbehorende munt beweegt al maanden rond één dollar. Het is de vraag of Worldcoin het momentum kan terugvinden. Ondertussen is in de Verenigde Staten een opvallende koerswijziging zichtbaar bij de toezichthouder SEC. Onder de naam ‘Project Crypto’ wordt ingezet op grootschalige adoptie van blockchaintechnologie. De onafhankelijke beurswaakhond toont zich opvallend enthousiast over stablecoins, en lijkt nu actief beleid te voeren dat crypto-innovatie moet stimuleren. Daarmee wordt een verkiezingsbelofte van president Trump ingelost: de VS moet het centrum van de cryptowereld worden. In de praktijk wordt dat inmiddels zichtbaar. Beleggingsfondsen mogen achter de schermen niet langer alleen handelen in dollars, maar ook direct in crypto. Daarmee wordt de markt efficiënter, iets waar grote namen als BlackRock al langer op aandringen. Tegelijkertijd versoepelt de SEC regels rond decentralized finance, worden rechtszaken tegen cryptobedrijven geschrapt en is er zicht op een nieuwe lichting ETF’s, waaronder mogelijk ook voor kleinere munten. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met Han Dieperink, van vermogensbeheerder Auréus. Ik ging het gesprek in met het idee dat Han enorm kritisch zou zijn op Bitcoin. Hij is immers een man van de beurs. Maar tijdens het gesprek werd toch duidelijk dat hij best een toekomst voor Bitcoin ziet weggelegd. Hij mag het van Nederlandse toezichthouders alleen nog niet aanbieden. Hij durfde zelfs een prijsvoorspelling aan! Co-host is Paul Buitink Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De cryptomarkt staat deze week iets lager dan vorige week. Bitcoin noteert rond de 115.000 dollar, een daling die vooral te wijten is aan tegenvallende banencijfers uit de Verenigde Staten. Die veroorzaakten onrust op de beurs, en dat sentiment werkt door in de cryptomarkt. Altcoins zakken gemiddeld met vijf procent of meer en ook de ETF’s verliezen terrein. Waar er normaal gesproken miljoenen aan instroom is in fondsen voor Bitcoin en Ethereum, halen beleggers nu juist geld weg. In China neemt de overheid maatregelen tegen wat zij zien als een bedreiging: het verzamelen van biometrische data door een buitenlands bedrijf in ruil voor cryptovaluta. Hoewel de naam niet wordt genoemd, lijkt het vrijwel zeker te gaan om het Worldcoin-project van Sam Altman, de CEO van OpenAI. Met Worldcoin probeert Altman de iris van elke wereldburger te scannen, om zo fraudevrij een wereldwijd basisinkomen in cryptovaluta mogelijk te maken. Dat idee stuit wereldwijd op weerstand. In Kenia heeft het hooggerechtshof bevolen dat alle verzamelde gegevens worden vernietigd. In Duitsland zijn de scanapparaten verdwenen uit het straatbeeld, vermoedelijk op last van de privacywaakhond, en in Frankrijk greep de overheid eerder al in. De koers van de bijbehorende munt beweegt al maanden rond één dollar. Het is de vraag of Worldcoin het momentum kan terugvinden. Ondertussen is in de Verenigde Staten een opvallende koerswijziging zichtbaar bij de toezichthouder SEC. Onder de naam ‘Project Crypto’ wordt ingezet op grootschalige adoptie van blockchaintechnologie. De onafhankelijke beurswaakhond toont zich opvallend enthousiast over stablecoins, en lijkt nu actief beleid te voeren dat crypto-innovatie moet stimuleren. Daarmee wordt een verkiezingsbelofte van president Trump ingelost: de VS moet het centrum van de cryptowereld worden. In de praktijk wordt dat inmiddels zichtbaar. Beleggingsfondsen mogen achter de schermen niet langer alleen handelen in dollars, maar ook direct in crypto. Daarmee wordt de markt efficiënter, iets waar grote namen als BlackRock al langer op aandringen. Tegelijkertijd versoepelt de SEC regels rond decentralized finance, worden rechtszaken tegen cryptobedrijven geschrapt en is er zicht op een nieuwe lichting ETF’s, waaronder mogelijk ook voor kleinere munten. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met Han Dieperink, van vermogensbeheerder Auréus. Ik ging het gesprek in met het idee dat Han enorm kritisch zou zijn op Bitcoin. Hij is immers een man van de beurs. Maar tijdens het gesprek werd toch duidelijk dat hij best een toekomst voor Bitcoin ziet weggelegd. Hij mag het van Nederlandse toezichthouders alleen nog niet aanbieden. Hij durfde zelfs een prijsvoorspelling aan! Co-host is Paul Buitink Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Later this month, OpenAI is expected to release the latest version of ChatGPT – the groundbreaking AI chatbot that became the fastest growing app in history when it was launched in 2022.When Sam Altman first pitched an ambitious plan to develop artificial intelligence, he likened it to another world changing, potentially world destroying endeavor: the Manhattan Project, in which the U.S. raced to build an atomic bomb.The sales pitch he made to Elon Musk worked. Altman was promised a billion dollars for the project and was even given a name: OpenAI.In a new book, “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares of Sam Altman's OpenAI,” tech journalist Karen Hao chronicles the company's secretive and zealous pursuit of artificial general intelligence.Today, Hao joins the show to not only pull back the curtain on the company's inner workings through its astronomical rise and very public controversies, but also on the very real human and environmental impacts it has had, all in the name of advancing its technology.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Send us a textRHOC-Confessions, Confrontations, and Clip-In HairPodcast Summary: RHOC Season 19, Episode 4 – "Judge, Jury and Jenn"The drama continues as unresolved tensions erupt at Heather's lavish $80K birthday party (held 53 days after her actual birthday). Jenn walks out early, overwhelmed by tension with Tamra. Meanwhile, Katie's presence creates more unease, especially after her confrontation with Tamra—who blames her for Matt's outburst. Gina throws shade at Gretchen's look, calling her a “2003 Barbie filter,” while Terry Dubrow, hilariously stoned, attempts to mediate the chaos.Jenn and Gretchen challenge Heather and Terry's claim that Tamra has changed, citing her manipulative behavior—bringing Jo and the “FBI hat” as prime examples. Tensions boil over during Jenn and Tamra's one-on-one: Jenn calmly presses for honesty, while Tamra spirals into defensive clapping and petty jabs. Accusations fly—cheating, eviction, copying hair extensions, and gym stalking. Tamra ultimately storms off, saying she can't move forward.Elsewhere:Heather lists her house (between Drake & LeBron's) for $25M with Altman & Flagg.Gina and Travis host a high-end open house and celebrate building their real estate team, “The Gated Group.”Jenn and Ryan visit the dentist for veneer prep.Sophia doesn't want to leave home, despite Tamra pushing her toward college visits.Shannon shares laughs during aerial yoga but draws a line with Katie—no more conversations.Katie is accused of planting stories in the press, which she flatly denies.A producer teases Tamra about knowing something about Jenn's past with another man at a yoga studio.Watch What Happens Live Recap: Kim Zolciak joins Katie, with Ariana and Matt in the audience. Highlights include:Viewers side overwhelmingly with Jenn over Tamra (86%)Tamra is blamed for the Shannon mess (79%)68% believe Katie fed stories to bloggersKim defends her financial history, says she's happy and dating againMentions communication with Jax, Chet Hanks, and a mystery new manSupport the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

Devin & James are back, and they're gonna need a bigger podcast. That's why they've brought back special guest CASEY O'CONNOR to discuss the blockbusters and award nominees of 1975! We start with a little film called JAWS, which some of you may have heard of before. We then move on to the Best Picture winner, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, followed by the Kubrick comedy (that's right, I'm calling it a comedy), BARRY LYNDON. We then take a turn toward Altman's NASHVILLE, before ending up in New York City for 3 DAYS OF THE CONDOR and DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Along the way, we also give shout-outs to SHAMPOO, THE GREAT WALDO PEPPER, and THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING. There must have been something in the water in 1975 (a shark, perhaps?) because these are some of the greatest, most influential, and important films ever made, celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year!

Welcome back to Snafu w/ Robin Zander.  In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Elliott, former Slack executive and co-founder of Future Forum. We discuss the common mistakes leaders make about AI and why trust and transparency are more crucial than ever. Brian shares lessons from building high-performing teams, what makes good leadership, and how to foster real collaboration. He also reflects on raising values-driven kids, the breakdown of institutional trust, and why purpose matters. We touch on the early research behind Future Forum and what he'd do differently today. Brian will also be joining us live at Responsive Conference 2025, and I'm excited to continue the conversation there. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, get them here. What Do Most People Get Wrong About AI? (1:53) “Senior leaders sit on polar ends of the spectrum on this stuff. Very, very infrequently, sit in the middle, which is kind of where I find myself too often.”  Robin notes Brian will be co-leading an active session on AI at Responsive Conference with longtime collaborator Helen Kupp. He tees up the conversation by saying Brian holds “a lot of controversial opinions” on AI, not that it's insignificant, but that there's a lot of “idealization.” Brian says most senior leaders fall into one of two camps: Camp A: “Oh my God, this changes everything.” These are the fear-mongers shouting: “If you don't adopt now, your career is over.” Camp B: “This will blow over.” They treat AI as just another productivity fad, like others before it. Brian positions himself somewhere in the middle but is frustrated by both ends of the spectrum. He points out that the loudest voices (Mark Benioff, Andy Jassy, Zuckerberg, Sam Altman) are “arms merchants” – they're pushing AI tools because they've invested billions. These tools are massively expensive to build and run, and unless they displace labor, it's unclear how they generate ROI. believe in AI's potential and  aggressively push adoption inside their companies. So, naturally, these execs have to: But “nothing ever changes that fast,” and both the hype and the dismissal are off-base. Why Playing with AI Matters More Than Training (3:29) AI is materially different from past tech, but what's missing is attention to how adoption happens. “The organizational craft of driving adoption is not about handing out tools. It's all emotional.” Adoption depends on whether people respond with fear or aspiration, not whether they have the software. Frontline managers are key: it's their job to create the time and space for teams to experiment with AI. Brian credits Helen Kupp for being great at facilitating this kind of low-stakes experimentation. Suggests teams should “play with AI tools” in a way totally unrelated to their actual job. Example: take a look at your fridge, list the ingredients you have, and have AI suggest a recipe. “Well, that's a sucky recipe, but it could do that, right?” The point isn't utility,  it's comfort and conversation: What's OK to use AI for? Is it acceptable to draft your self-assessment for performance reviews with AI? Should you tell your boss or hide it? The Purpose of Doing the Thing (5:30) Robin brings up Ezra Klein's podcast in The New York Times, where Ezra asks: “What's the purpose of writing an essay in college?” AI can now do better research than a student, faster and maybe more accurately. But Robin argues that the act of writing is what matters, not just the output. Says: “I'm much better at writing that letter than ChatGPT can ever be, because only Robin Zander can write that letter.” Example: Robin and his partner are in contract on a house and wrote a letter to the seller – the usual “sob story” to win favor. All the writing he's done over the past two years prepared him to write that one letter better. “The utility of doing the thing is not the thing itself – it's what it trains.” Learning How to Learn (6:35) Robin's fascinated by “skills that train skills” – a lifelong theme in both work and athletics. He brings up Josh Waitzkin (from Searching for Bobby Fischer), who went from chess prodigy to big wave surfer to foil board rider. Josh trained his surfing skills by riding a OneWheel through NYC, practicing balance in a different context. Robin is drawn to that kind of transfer learning and “meta-learning” – especially since it's so hard to measure or study. He asks: What might AI be training in us that isn't the thing itself? We don't yet know the cognitive effects of using generative AI daily, but we should be asking. Cognitive Risk vs. Capability Boost (8:00) Brian brings up early research suggesting AI could make us “dumber.” Outsourcing thinking to AI reduces sharpness over time. But also: the “10,000 repetitions” idea still holds weight – doing the thing builds skill. There's a tension between “performance mode” (getting the thing done) and “growth mode” (learning). He relates it to writing: Says he's a decent writer, not a great one, but wants to keep getting better. Has a “quad project” with an editor who helps refine tone and clarity but doesn't do the writing. The setup: he provides 80% drafts, guidelines, tone notes, and past writing samples. The AI/editor cleans things up, but Brian still reviews: “I want that colloquialism back in.” “I want that specific example back in.” “That's clunky, I don't want to keep it.” Writing is iterative, and tools can help, but shouldn't replace his voice. On Em Dashes & Detecting Human Writing (9:30) Robin shares a trick: he used em dashes long before ChatGPT and does them with a space on either side. He says that ChatGPT's em dashes are double-length and don't have spaces. If you want to prove ChatGPT didn't write something, “just add the space.” Brian agrees and jokes that his editors often remove the spaces, but he puts them back in. Reiterates that professional human editors like the ones he works with at Charter and Sloan are still better than AI. Closing the Gap Takes More Than Practice (10:31) Robin references The Gap by Ira Glass, a 2014 video that explores the disconnect between a creator's vision and their current ability to execute on that vision. He highlights Glass's core advice: the only way to close that gap is through consistent repetition – what Glass calls “the reps.” Brian agrees, noting that putting in the reps is exactly what creators must do, even when their output doesn't yet meet their standards. Brian also brings up his recent conversation with Nick Petrie, whose work focuses not only on what causes burnout but also on what actually resolves it. He notes research showing that people stuck in repetitive performance mode – like doctors doing the same task for decades – eventually see a decline in performance. Brian recommends mixing in growth opportunities alongside mastery work. “exploit” mode (doing what you're already good at) and  “explore” mode (trying something new that pushes you) He says doing things that stretch your boundaries builds muscle that strengthens your core skills and breaks stagnation. He emphasizes the value of alternating between  He adds that this applies just as much to personal growth, especially when people begin to question their deeper purpose and ask hard questions like, “Is this all there is to my life or career? Brian observes that stepping back for self-reflection is often necessary, either by choice or because burnout forces a hard stop. He suggests that sustainable performance requires not just consistency but also intentional space for growth, purpose, and honest self-evaluation. Why Taste And Soft Skills Now Matter More Than Ever (12:30) On AI, Brian argues that most people get it wrong. “I do think it's augmentation.” The tools are evolving rapidly, and so are the ways we use them. They view it as a way to speed up work, especially for engineers, but that's missing the bigger picture. Brian stresses that EQ is becoming more important than IQ. Companies still need people with developer mindsets – hypothesis-driven, structured thinkers. But now, communication, empathy, and adaptability are no longer optional; they are critical. “Human communication skills just went from ‘they kind of suck at it but it's okay' to ‘that's not acceptable.'” As AI takes over more specialist tasks, the value of generalists is rising. People who can generate ideas, anticipate consequences, and rally others around a vision will be most valuable. “Tools can handle the specialized knowledge – but only humans can connect it to purpose.” Brian warns that traditional job descriptions and org charts are becoming obsolete. Instead of looking for ways to rush employees into doing more work, “rethink the roles. What can a small group do when aligned around a common purpose?” The future lies in small, aligned teams with shared goals. Vision Is Not a Strategy (15:56) Robin reflects on durable human traits through Steve Jobs' bio by Isaac Walterson. Jobs succeeded not just with tech, but with taste, persuasion, charisma, and vision. “He was less technologist, more storyteller.” They discuss Sam Altman, the subject of Empire of AI. Whether or not the book is fully accurate, Robin argues that Altman's defining trait is deal-making. Robin shares his experience using ChatGPT in real estate. It changed how he researched topics like redwood root systems on foundational structure and mosquito mitigation. Despite the tech, both agree that human connection is more important than ever. “We need humans now more than ever.” Brian references data from Kelly Monahan showing AI power users are highly productive but deeply burned out. 40% more productive than their peers. 88% are completely burnt out. Many don't believe their company's AI strategy, even while using the tools daily. There's a growing disconnect between executive AI hype and on-the-ground experience. But internal tests by top engineers showed only 10% improvement, mostly in simple tasks. “You've got to get into the tools yourself to be fluent on this.” One CTO believed AI would produce 30% efficiency gains. Brian urges leaders to personally engage with the tools before making sweeping decisions. He warns against blindly accepting optimistic vendor promises or trends. Leaders pushing AI without firsthand experience risk overburdening their teams. “You're bringing the Kool-Aid and then you're shoving it down your team's throat.” This results in burnout, not productivity. “You're cranking up the demands. You're cranking up the burnout, too.” “That's not going to lead to what you want either.” If You Want Control, Just Say That (20:47) Robin raises the topic of returning to the office, which has been a long-standing area of interest for him. “I interviewed Joel Gascoyne on stage in 2016… the largest fully distributed company in the world at the time.” He's tracked distributed work since Responsive 2016. Also mentions Shelby Wolpa (ex-Envision), who scaled thousands remotely. Robin notes the shift post-COVID: companies are mandating returns without adjusting for today's realities.” Example: “Intel just did a mandatory 4 days a week return to office… and now people live hours away.” He acknowledges the benefits of in-person collaboration, especially in creative or physical industries. “There is an undeniable utility.”, especially as they met in Robin's Cafe to talk about Responsive, despite a commute, because it was worth it. But he challenges blanket return-to-office mandates, especially when the rationale is unclear. According to Brian, any company uses RTO as a veiled soft layoff tactic. Cites Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy openly stating RTO is meant to encourage attrition. He says policies without clarity are ineffective. “If you quit, I don't have to pay you severance.” Robin notes that the Responsive Manifesto isn't about providing answers but outlining tensions to balance. Before enforcing an RTO policy, leaders should ask: “What problem are we trying to solve – and do we have evidence of it?” Before You Mandate, Check the Data (24:50) Performance data should guide decisions, not executive assumptions. For instance, junior salespeople may benefit from in-person mentorship, but… That may only apply to certain teams, and doesn't justify full mandates. “I've seen situations where productivity has fallen – well-defined productivity.” The decision-making process should be decentralized and nuanced. Different teams have different needs — orgs must avoid one-size-fits-all policies, especially in large, distributed orgs. “Should your CEO be making that decision? Or should your head of sales?” Brian offers a two-part test for leaders to assess their RTO logic: Are you trying to attract and retain the best talent? Are your teams co-located or distributed? If the answer to #1 is yes: People will be less engaged, not more. High performers will quietly leave or disengage while staying. Forcing long commutes will hurt retention and morale. If the answer to #2 is “distributed”: Brian then tells a story about a JPMorgan IT manager who asks Jamie Dimon for flexibility. “It's freaking stupid… it actually made it harder to do their core work.” Instead, teams need to define shared norms and operating agreements. “Teams have to have norms to be effective.” RTO makes even less sense. His team spanned time zones and offices, forcing them into daily hurt collaboration. He argues most RTO mandates are driven by fear and a desire for control. More important than office days are questions like: What hours are we available for meetings? What tools do we use and why? How do we make decisions? Who owns which roles and responsibilities? The Bottom Line: The policy must match the structure. If teams are remote by design, dragging them into an office is counterproductive. How to Be a Leader in Chaotic Times (28:34) “We're living in a more chaotic time than any in my lifetime.” Robin asks how leaders should guide their organizations through uncertainty. He reflects on his early work years during the 2008 crash and the unpredictability he's seen since. Observes current instability like the UCSF and NIH funding and hiring freezes disrupting universities, rising political violence, and murders of public officials from the McKnight Foundation, and more may persist for years without relief. “I was bussing tables for two weeks, quit, became a personal trainer… my old client jumped out a window because he lost his fortune as a banker.” Brian says what's needed now is: Resilience – a mindset of positive realism: acknowledging the issues, while focusing on agency and possibility, and supporting one another. Trust – not just psychological safety, but deep belief in leadership clarity and honesty. His definition of resilience includes: “What options do we have?” “What can we do as a team?” “What's the opportunity in this?” What Builds Trust (and What Breaks It) (31:00) Brian recalls laying off more people than he hired during the dot-com bust – and what helped his team endure: “Here's what we need to do. If you're all in, we'll get through this together.” He believes trust is built when: Leaders communicate clearly and early. They acknowledge difficulty, without sugarcoating. They create clarity about what matters most right now. They involve their team in solutions. He critiques companies that delay communication until they're in PR cleanup mode: Like Target's CEO, who responded to backlash months too late – and with vague platitudes. “Of course, he got backlash,” Brian says. “He wasn't present.” According to him, “Trust isn't just psychological safety. It's also honesty.” Trust Makes Work Faster, Better, and More Fun (34:10) “When trust is there, the work is more fun, and the results are better.” Robin offers a Zander Media story: Longtime collaborator Jonathan Kofahl lives in Austin. Despite being remote, they prep for shoots with 3-minute calls instead of hour-long meetings. The relationship is fast, fluid, and joyful, and the end product reflects that. He explains the ripple effects of trust: Faster workflows Higher-quality output More fun and less burnout Better client experience Fewer miscommunications or dropped balls He also likens it to acrobatics: “If trust isn't there, you land on your head.” Seldom Wrong, Never in Doubt (35:45) “Seldom wrong, never in doubt – that bit me in the butt.” Brian reflects on a toxic early-career mantra: As a young consultant, he was taught to project confidence at all times. It was said that “if you show doubt, you lose credibility,” especially with older clients. Why that backfired: It made him arrogant. It discouraged honest questions or collaborative problem-solving. It modeled bad leadership for others. Brian critiques the startup world's hero culture: Tech glorifies mavericks and contrarians, people who bet against the grain and win. But we rarely see the 95% who bet big and failed, and the survivors become models, often with toxic effects. The real danger: Leaders try to imitate success without understanding the context. Contrarianism becomes a virtue in itself – even when it's wrong. Now, he models something else: “I can point to the mountain, but I don't know the exact path.” Leaders should admit they don't have all the answers. Inviting the team to figure it out together builds alignment and ownership. That's how you lead through uncertainty, by trusting your team to co-create. Slack, Remote Work, and the Birth of Future Forum (37:40) Brian recalls the early days of Future Forum: Slack was deeply office-centric pre-pandemic. He worked 5 days a week in SF, and even interns were expected to show up regularly. Slack's leadership, especially CTO Cal Henderson, was hesitant to go remote, not because they were anti-remote, but because they didn't know how. But when COVID hit, Slack, like everyone else, had to figure out remote work in real time. Brian had long-standing relationships with Slack's internal research team: He pitched Stewart Butterfield (Slack's CEO) on the idea of a think tank, where he was then joined by Helen Kupp and Sheela Subramanian, who became his co-founders in the venture. Thus, Future Forum was born. Christina Janzer, Lucas Puente, and others. Their research was excellent, but mostly internal-facing, used for product and marketing. Brian, self-described as a “data geek,” saw an opportunity: Remote Work Increased Belonging, But Not for Everyone (40:56) In mid-2020, Future Forum launched its first major study. Expected finding: employee belonging would drop due to isolation. Reality: it did, but not equally across all demographics. For Black office workers, a sense of belonging actually increased. Future Forum brought in Dr. Brian Lowery, a Black professor at Stanford, to help interpret the results. Lowery explained: “I'm a Black professor at Stanford. Whatever you think of it as a liberal school, if I have to walk on that campus five days a week and be on and not be Black five days a week, 9 to 5 – it's taxing. It's exhausting. If I can dial in and out of that situation, it's a release.” A Philosophy Disguised as a Playbook (42:00) Brian, Helen, and Sheela co-authored a book that distilled lessons from: Slack's research Hundreds of executive conversations Real-world trials during the remote work shift One editor even commented on how the book is “more like a philosophy book disguised as a playbook.” The key principles are: “Start with what matters to us as an organization. Then ask: What's safe to try?” Policies don't work. Principles do. Norms > mandates. Team-level agreements matter more than companywide rules. Focus on outcomes, not activity.  Train your managers. Clarity, trust, and support start there. Safe-to-try experiments. Iterate fast and test what works for your team. Co-create team norms. Define how decisions get made, what tools get used, and when people are available. What's great with the book is that no matter where you are, this same set of rules still applies.  When Leadership Means Letting Go (43:54) “My job was to model the kind of presence I wanted my team to show.” Robin recalls a defining moment at Robin's Café: Employees were chatting behind the counter while a banana peel sat on the floor, surrounded by dirty dishes. It was a lawsuit waiting to happen. His first impulse was to berate them, a habit from his small business upbringing. But in that moment, he reframed his role. “I'm here to inspire, model, and demonstrate the behavior I want to see.” He realized: Hovering behind the counter = surveillance, not leadership. True leadership = empowering your team to care, even when you're not around. You train your manager to create a culture, not compliance. Brian and Robin agree: Rules only go so far. Teams thrive when they believe in the ‘why' behind the work. Robin draws a link between strong workplace culture and… The global rise of authoritarianism The erosion of trust in institutions If trust makes Zander Media better, and helps VC-backed companies scale — “Why do our political systems seem to be rewarding the exact opposite?” Populism, Charisma & Bullshit (45:20) According to Robin, “We're in a world where trust is in very short supply.” Brian reflects on why authoritarianism is thriving globally: The media is fragmented. Everyone's in different pocket universes. People now get news from YouTube or TikTok, not trusted institutions. Truth is no longer shared, and without shared truth, trust collapses. “Walter Cronkite doesn't exist anymore.” He references Andor, where the character, Mon Mothma, says: People no longer trust journalism, government, universities, science, or even business. Edelman's Trust Barometer dipped for business leaders for the first time in 25 years. CEOs who once declared strong values are now going silent, which damages trust even more. “The death of truth is really the problem that's at work here.” Robin points out: Trump and Elon, both charismatic, populist figures, continue to gain power despite low trust. Why? Because their clarity and simplicity still outperform thoughtful leadership. He also calls Trump a “marketing genius.” Brian's frustration: Case in point: Trump-era officials who spread conspiracy theories now can't walk them back. Populists manufacture distrust, then struggle to govern once in power. He shares a recent example: Result: Their base turned on them. Right-wing pundits (Pam Bondi, Dan Bongino) fanned Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies. But in power, they had to admit: “There's no client list publicly.” Brian then suggests that trust should be rebuilt locally. He points to leaders like Zohran Mamdani (NY): “I may not agree with all his positions, but he can articulate a populist vision that isn't exploitative.” Where Are the Leaders? (51:19) Brian expresses frustration at the silence from people in power: “I'm disappointed, highly disappointed, in the number of leaders in positions of power and authority who could lend their voice to something as basic as: science is real.” He calls for a return to shared facts: “Let's just start with: vaccines do not cause autism. Let's start there.” He draws a line between public health and trust: We've had over a century of scientific evidence backing vaccines But misinformation is eroding communal health Brian clarifies: this isn't about wedge issues like guns or Roe v. Wade The problem is that scientists lack public authority, but CEOs don't CEOs of major institutions could shift the narrative, especially those with massive employee bases. And yet, most say nothing: “They know it's going to bite them… and still, no one's saying it.” He warns: ignoring this will hurt businesses, frontline workers, and society at large. 89 Seconds from Midnight (52:45) Robin brings up the Doomsday Clock: Historically, it was 2–4 minutes to midnight “We are 89 seconds to midnight.” (as of January 2025) This was issued by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, a symbol of how close humanity is to destroying itself. Despite that, he remains hopeful: “I might be the most energetic person in any room – and yet, I'm a prepper.” Robin shared that: And in a real emergency? You might not make it. He grew up in the wilderness, where ambulances don't arrive, and CPR is a ritual of death. He frequently visits Vieques, an island off Puerto Rico with no hospital, where a car crash likely means you won't survive. As there is a saying there that goes, ‘No Hay Hospital', meaning ‘there is no hospital'. If something serious happens, you're likely a few hours' drive or even a flight away from medical care. That shapes his worldview: “We've forgotten how precious life is in privileged countries.” Despite his joy and optimism, Robin is also: Deeply aware of fragility – of systems, bodies, institutions. Committed to preparation, not paranoia. Focused on teaching resilience, care, and responsibility. How to Raise Men with Heart and Backbone (55:00) Robin asks: “How do you counsel your boys to show up as protectors and earners, especially in a capitalist world, while also taking care of people, especially when we're facing the potential end of humanity in our lifetimes?” Brian responds: His sons are now 25 and 23, and he's incredibly proud of who they're becoming. Credits both parenting and luck but he also acknowledges many friends who've had harder parenting experiences. His sons are: Sharp and thoughtful In healthy relationships Focused on values over achievements Educational path: “They think deeply about what are now called ‘social justice' issues in a very real way.” Example: In 4th grade, their class did a homelessness simulation – replicating the fragmented, frustrating process of accessing services. Preschool at the Jewish Community Center Elementary at a Quaker school in San Francisco He jokes that they needed a Buddhist high school to complete the loop Not religious, but values-based, non-dogmatic education had a real impact That hands-on empathy helped them see systemic problems early on, especially in San Francisco, where it's worse. What Is Actually Enough? (56:54) “We were terrified our kids would take their comfort for granted.” Brian's kids: Lived modestly, but comfortably in San Francisco. Took vacations, had more than he and his wife did growing up. Worried their sons would chase status over substance. But what he taught them instead: Family matters. Friendships matter. Being dependable matters. Not just being good, but being someone others can count on. He also cautioned against: “We too often push kids toward something unattainable, and we act surprised when they burn out in the pursuit of that.” The “gold ring” mentality is like chasing elite schools, careers, and accolades. In sports and academics, he and his wife aimed for balance, not obsession. Brian on Parenting, Purpose, and Perspective (59:15) Brian sees promise in his kids' generation: But also more: Purpose-driven Skeptical of false promises Less obsessed with traditional success markers Yes, they're more stressed and overamped on social media. Gen Z has been labeled just like every generation before: “I'm Gen X. They literally made a movie about us called Slackers.” He believes the best thing we can do is: Model what matters Spend time reflecting: What really does matter? Help the next generation define enough for themselves, earlier than we did. The Real Measure of Success (1:00:07) Brian references Clay Christensen, famed author of The Innovator's Dilemma and How Will You Measure Your Life? Clay's insight: “Success isn't what you thought it was.” Early reunions are full of bravado – titles, accomplishments, money. Later reunions reveal divorce, estrangement, and regret. The longer you go, the more you see: Brian's takeaway: Even for Elon, it might be about Mars. But for most of us, it's not about how many projects we shipped. It's about: Family Friends Presence Meaning “If you can realize that earlier, you give yourself the chance to adjust – and find your way back.” Where to Find Brian (01:02:05) LinkedIn WorkForward.com Newsletter: The Work Forward on Substack “Some weeks it's lame, some weeks it's great. But there's a lot of community and feedback.” And of course, join us at Responsive Conference this September 17-18, 2025. Books Mentioned How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen Responsive Manifesto Empire of AI by Karen Hao Podcasts Mentioned The Gap by Ira Glass The Ezra Klein Show Movies Mentioned Andor Slackers Organizations Mentioned: Bulletin of Atomic Scientists McKnight Foundation National Institutes of Health (NIH) Responsive.org University of California, San Francisco

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Editor Caitlin Bricker speaks with Ariel Altman and Ronny Berger, co-founders of Figa Foods, a company introducing cupuaçu—a Brazilian superfruit seed—as a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional chocolate. Ariel and Ronny share their journey of discovering cupuaçu, building a supply chain from Brazil, and navigating the challenges of bringing a novel ingredient to the U.S. market.They also explore the global cocoa crisis, the environmental benefits of cupuaçu, and how Figa Foods is positioned to offer a meaningful alternative in the confectionery space. Additionally, Ariel and Ronny reflect on their experiences as co-founders and life partners, offering valuable insights for first-time entrepreneurs in the CPG industry.Listen in to learn how Figa Foods is carving out a new category in confectionery—rooted in sustainability, transparency, and global inspiration.Listen in as they share about:Product OverviewCupuaçu as a SuperfoodSupply Chain and Farmer PartnershipsChallenges in Product DevelopmentBusiness and Personal PartnershipCocoa CrisisLaunch and Market ResponseFuture Vision & Advice for FoundersEpisode Links:Website: https://figafoods.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-altman-396b922b/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnyberger/ Don't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.Show Links:Transcripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)Join the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)Follow @startupcpgVisit host Caitlin's Linkedin Questions or comments about the episode? Email Daniel at podcast@startupcpg.comEpisode music by Super Fantastics If you're ready for the new standard for business banking,Head to www.rho.co/startupcpgto learn more.

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.Welcome back to another episode of Venture Unlocked, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the business of venture capital.In this episode, I sit down with Jack Altman, Managing Partner at Alt Capital. We unpack Jack's journey from Lattice CEO to venture capitalist. We dive deep into the nuances of venture investing, exploring how operators transition into investors, the importance of founder relationships, and the critical elements of successful early-stage investing. Jack shares candid insights about evaluating talent, providing tough feedback, and navigating the current AI technology landscape. His most compelling advice centers on the importance of backing founders you truly believe in, regardless of market fluctuations. As we discuss everything from fund strategies to valuation challenges, the conversation reveals the complex art of venture capital – a world where relationships, intuition, and long-term vision matter more than short-term metrics.Thanks for listening to another episode of Venture Unlocked. We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Jack. If you'd like to get Venture Unlocked content straight to your inbox, go to ventureunlocked.substack.com and sign up, or go to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe. Thanks again for listeningAbout Jack:Jack Altman is the founder and Managing Partner of Alt Capital, a $150 million early-stage venture fund he launched in February 2024 that has invested in Antares, David AI, Legora, and Owner, among others. Jack is also an investor in companies like Figma, Rippling, Writer, and Vanta. Prior to his career in investing, Jack co‑founded and led Lattice, an HR and people-performance platform that grew to serve thousands of global companies and reached a $3 billion valuation before he transitioned into his role as Executive Chairman. With a background that includes roles in corporate finance and business development, Jack honed his startup expertise at Teespring and Hydrazine Capital before building Lattice from the ground up. Now at Alt Capital, Jack combines his founder-to-investor experience to back innovators in B2B software and hard tech. He's launched initiatives like the Generate accelerator, offering expert mentorship and resources to AI-driven startups—underscoring his commitment to pragmatic, conviction-led investing.Alt Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on backing exceptional founders across industries, predominantly B2B software and hard tech. With a $150 million debut fund launched in 2024, Alt Capital takes a founder-first, conviction-driven approach to investing—leveraging Founder Jack Altman's experience scaling Lattice into a $3B company to support startups through their earliest and most pivotal stages. Alt Capital prioritizes long-term partnership, practical guidance, and high-conviction bets over volume-based investing. In a short time, Alt Capital has already positioned itself as a go-to firm for ambitious founders building the next wave of category-defining companies.In this episode, we discuss:* Jack's Transition: Operator to Investor (1:47)* Early Surprises in Running a Venture Firm (4:05)* Types of Venture Capitalists and Motivations (6:37)* Brutal Honesty vs. Founder Friendliness (9:51)* Earning the Right to Give Advice (13:19)* What Makes a Good Venture Capitalist (18:22)* Evaluating Founders: Motivations and Outlier Traits (21:20)* Measuring Success in Venture: Feedback Loops and KPIs (26:53)* Big vs. Small Venture Firms: Different Models (29:47)* Venture as Different Financial Products (32:35)* AI, Market Size, and Valuation Inflation (34:13)* Underwriting and Fund Size Strategy (37:45)* Biggest Lesson Learned in Venture (43:19)* Final Thoughts and Takeaways (44:55)I'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Jack. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

Welcome to episode 314 of The Cloud Pod, where your hosts, Matt and Ryan, are holding down the fort in Justin's absence and bringing what's left of our audience (those of you still here after the last time they were left in charge) the latest and greatest in cloud and tech news. We've got undersea cables, vector storage, and even some hobos – but not the kind on trains. Plus, AWS S3 gets its Vector Victor. Let's get started!  Titles we almost went with this week: S3 Gets Direction: AWS Points to Vector Storage Vector? I Hardly Know Her! S3’s New AI Storage Play S3 Finds Its Magnitude and Direction Claude Goes to Wall Street Anthropic’s Bull Run Into Financial Services AI Assistant Gets Its Series 7 License Nova Scotia: AWS Brings Regional Flavor to AI Models The Fine-Tuning of the Shrew: Teaching Nova Models New Tricks Nova-caine: Numbing the Pain of Model Customization AgentCore Blimey: AWS Gives AI Agents Their License to Scale The Agent Infrastructure: Mission Deployable From Zero to Agent Hero: AWS Tackles the Production Problem SageMaker Gets Its Data Act Together From Catalog to QuickSight: A Data Love Story The Great Data Unification of 2024 AWS Free Tier Gets a $200 Makeover EKS-treme Makeover: Cluster Edition #⃣100K Nodes Walk Into a Cluster… S3 Gets Direction: Amazon Points to Vector Storage Amazon S3: Now with 90% Less Vector Bills and 100% More Dimensions Follow Up 01:03 SoftBank and OpenAI's $500 Billion AI Project Struggles to Get Off Ground The $500 billion AI effort unveiled at the White House has struggled to get off the ground and has scaled back its near-term plans.  It’s been six months since the announcement, where they said they would spend $100B almost immediately, but now they have a more modest goal of building a small data center by the end of the year in Ohio. Softbank committed to $30 billion earlier this year, and it is one of the largest ever startup investments by them, which led them to take on new debt and sell assets.   This investment was made alongside Stargate, giving them a role in the physical infrastructure needed for AI.  Altman, though, has been eager to secure computing power as quickly as possible and has proceeded without Softbank.  Publicly, they say it’s a great partnership, and they look forward to advancing projects in multiple states Oracle was part of Stargate, but the recent 30B deal just signed with includes a commitment of 4.5 gigawatts of capacity, and would consume the equivalent power of more than two Hoover Dams, or about 4 million homes.  Oracle was also named part of the deal with UAE firm MGX as a partner, but Oracle CEO Safra Catz said that Stargate hadn't been formed yet, as of last month.  02:31 Matthew – “…everyone’s like, how hard can it be to build a data center? But it’s c

This week on If/Then, we're sharing an episode of The Future of Everything, a podcast hosted by Stanford School of Engineering professor and friend of the show Russ Altman.Everyone has goals — some are monumental, others modest — but every goal matters. Szu-chi Huang, an associate professor of marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business, is an expert on sustaining enthusiasm for individuals, customers, and employees across global corporations and organizations.On this episode, Huang shares what it takes to stay motivated over time — not just at the beginning of a goal, when energy runs high, or at the end, when the finish line is in sight, but through the toughest part: the middle. She explains why motivation is a dynamic process that requires different tools at different stages, and offers practical advice drawn from her research on everything from retirement savings and loyalty programs to children's health and social apps. Along the way, she and Altman explore how purpose, progress, and even a little social pressure can help us keep going — and how AI might someday coach us through.More Resources: Szu-chi Huang, faculty profile & If/Then episode Russ Altman, faculty profile The Future of EverythingIf/Then is a podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society.Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces Szu-Chi Huang, professor of marketing at Stanford GSB.(00:03:31) Studying MotivationSzu-chi shares what led her to study motivational science(00:04:03) Defining MotivationMotivation as the drive to close the gap between current and ideal self.(00:04:57) The Science of MotivationStudying motivation through behavioral and neurological data.(00:05:48) Why It Matters in BusinessHow motivation science applies to leaders, teams, and customers.(00:06:39) Motivation FrameworkThe strategies needed in order to stay motivated over time.(00:07:42) The Mindset of MotivationThe different mindsets needed throughout the stages of motivation.(00:09:21) Motivating Kids to Choose HealthyA Collaboration with UNICEF to study what motivates children.(00:10:55) Gamified Coupons in PanamaA study using gamified coupons to influence children's food choices.(00:14:26) Loyalty Programs as MotivationHow customer reward programs act as structured goal journeys.(00:16:47) Progress Versus PurposeThe different incentives needed in each stage of loyalty programs.(00:18:29) Retirement Saving LessonsHow financial institutions apply motivational science to long-term goals.(00:21:12) Motivation in Social ContextThe role of social connections in goal pursuit and sustaining motivation.(00:26:10) Designing Apps for MotivationHow redesigning user interfaces can help users stay motivated.(00:27:20) AI as a Motivation CoachUsing AI to personalize feedback across all stages of goal pursuit.(00:30:09) Starting and Sustaining a GoalPractical strategies for launching and sustaining a goal.(00:31:57) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Opvallende uitspraken van Sam Altman vandaag, weer eens goed nieuws over zonnepanelen en de boot van Bill Gates staat te koop. Verder in deze aflevering: Samsung is blij met Elon Musk, een rechtszaak om een game een is de nieuwe iPhone nú al in het wild gezien? Tips uit deze aflevering: App: Notion Mail, de fijne vormgeving en de handigheidjes die je van Notion gewend bent, maar dan voor je e-mail. Nog geen koppelingen met de andere Notion-apps, maar alsnog een verademing in ontwerp, en lekker bekend als je de rest al gebruikt. Werkt helaas wel alleen nog in combinatie met Gmail, hopelijk volgen meer diensten snel. Game: Donkey Kong Bonanza voor de Nintendo Switch 2. Nogmaals, misschien een beetje krom, maar dat is omdat Mark hem nu ook in huis heeft. Hij is ook positief, maar weer niet zo lyrisch als Floris. Serie: Poker Face, seizoen twee. De serie van Knives Out-maker Rian Johnson met in de hoofdrol Natasha Lyonne als Charlie, een vrouw die altijd weet of iemand liegt. Op de vlucht door de VS stuit ze elke aflevering op een andere moord, die ze met haar vreemde kracht steeds weer oplost. De moorden worden steeds gekker en creatiever in het tweede seizoen, want Charlie moet wel uitgedaagd worden. Te zien op SkyShowtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fin, Technology editor Paul Smith talks about his interview with Altman and reveals what it would take for the AI chief to pull the plug. Further reading: What OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggests you do to keep your jobThe race is on to build machines that can outthink humans. The tech founder in charge of ChatGPT says there is one thing that would make him stop.‘Try the future’: New ChatGPT AI agents promise to do your jobsDrawing on three pre-existing OpenAI products, ChatGPT Agent lets users ask AI to take control of multi-step and fairly complex tasks.OpenAI wants AI tax breaks, promises $115b annual windfallOpenAI chief economist Ronnie Chatterji has conducted a whirlwind set of meetings in Canberra as the company prepares to launch an AI blueprint for Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen connects with TTV Capital Partner Sean Banks and Technology Association of Georgia CEO Larry Williams to unpack the state of fintech venture capital investment, Georgia's role in the global ecosystem and the upcoming Fintech South conference. Also, Illuma Founder/CEO Milind Borkar responds to Sam Altman's warning flare than voice authentication has been “defeated.”     Links related to this episode:   TTV Capital: https://ttvcapital.com/   Fintech South, August 19-20 in Atlanta; Use code BIGCast25 for a registration discount: https://www.fintechsouth.com/  Illuma's response to Sam Altman's statement that AI has “defeated” voice authentication: https://illuma.cx/article/ai-growing-threat-to-digital-channels/  Axios' coverage of Altman's comments at a Federal Reserve event: https://www.axios.com/2025/07/22/openai-chatgpt-sam-altman-ai-fraud Our 2025 Fintech Predictions BIGgo Card: https://bingobaker.com/#67a12342928998c6  Glen's recent blog on Real Time/Same Day payment volumes midway through 2025: https://www.big-fintech.com/real-time-payments-rapid-ascent-continues-with-some-odd-footnotes/   A special time for our next CU Town Hall: Mark your calendars for our next Town Hall session- Monday, August 18 at 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT- streaming live from America's Credit Unions' Strategic Growth Conference with a special fast-paced format. It's free to attend, but advance registration is required. Visit https://www.cutownhall.com/ to request an invitation.    Join us on Bluesky!  @bigfintech.bsky.social;  @154advisors.bsky.social (Glen); @jbfintech.bsky.social (John) And connect on LinkedIn for insights like the Friday Fintech Five: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Peut-on vraiment tout dire à une intelligence artificielle ? Pour Sam Altman, PDG d'OpenAI, la réponse est non. Et c'est lui-même qui le dit, au micro du podcast This Past Weekend. Dans cet entretien, il met en garde contre un usage trop personnel de ChatGPT, son propre chatbot. Le message est clair : vos conversations avec ChatGPT ne sont pas protégées par la loi, comme peuvent l'être celles avec un médecin, un avocat ou un thérapeute. Et en cas de litige, elles pourraient même être présentées devant un tribunal.« Si vous parlez à ChatGPT de sujets sensibles et qu'il y a une action en justice, nous pourrions être légalement contraints de transmettre ces échanges », explique Sam Altman. Une situation qu'il qualifie lui-même de "profondément anormale". Le contexte juridique ne joue pas en faveur des utilisateurs. Une procédure en cours, lancée par The New York Times, oblige OpenAI à conserver l'historique des conversations, y compris celles que les usagers pensent avoir supprimées. Face à cela, Altman plaide pour un encadrement juridique clair. Il estime que les échanges avec une IA devraient bénéficier des mêmes protections que ceux avec des professionnels du soin ou du droit. « Il existe un secret médical, un secret professionnel. Pourquoi pas un secret conversationnel pour l'IA ? », interroge-t-il.Mais pour l'instant, rien de tout cela n'est en place. Et Altman le reconnaît : tant qu'un cadre légal n'existe pas, les utilisateurs sont en droit d'exiger une transparence totale sur la gestion de leurs données privées. Le message est lancé : n'oubliez pas que parler à ChatGPT, ce n'est pas parler en toute confidentialité. Et dans un monde où les frontières entre humain et machine deviennent floues, la protection de la vie privée reste un chantier majeur. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy there are several iconic lines: “Crime cannot be tolerated. Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's 'understanding'."  “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” In the philosophical and psychological world of Batman the line between right and wrong is blurred. Sometimes Batman is correct and other times villains like the Joker are correct. It is the archetype of the Joker which is a symbol of our shadow. Joke famously says, “Nobody panics when things go ‘according to plan.' Even if the plan is horrifying!” This is a wonderful explanation for why so many are willing to follow Q-Anon, accept contradictions in the Epstein story, or double down on Democrat agendas or MAGA. So long as the plan is followed then the contradictions, hypocrisy, crimes, and gas lighting matter little. Most of these plans stem from curators, be them the mysterious Q, a variety of podcast bros, or mainstream media. Many are now turning to Chatbots in order to acquire new plans and prophecies to follow. A recent revelation uncovered how MAGA even has their own chatbots. With nearly every revolutionary movement being exposed as what amounts to a chatbot, the US Government is now asking the public to donate to pay down the national debt. This is peak clown. The public refuses to do what is necessary, indulging in the self-congratulation of letting criminals run wild in the name of understanding. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Story of the Week (DR): Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot resigns following Coldplay ‘kiss cam' incident MMAstronomer's human resources chief Kristin Cabot has resigned from the company following an affair that was caught on camera at a Coldplay concert.The intimate moment between Cabot and CEO Andy Byron went viral on the internet after the two hid when Coldplay's lead singer called them out during the concert.Both Byron and Chabot have now resigned from Astronomer and have been removed from the company's leadership team webpage.They did it! Zero women! 10 execs/ 5 directorsTrump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbotsTech companies looking to sell their artificial intelligence technology to the federal government must now contend with a new regulatory hurdle: prove their chatbots aren't “woke.”President Donald Trump's sweeping new plan to counter China in achieving “global dominance” in AI promises to cut regulations and cement American values into the AI tools increasingly used at work and home. But one of Trump's three AI executive orders signed Wednesday — the one “preventing woke AI in the federal government” — marks the first time the U.S. government has explicitly tried to shape the ideological behavior of AI.The move also pushes the tech industry to abandon years of work to combat the pervasive forms of racial and gender bias that studies and real-world examples have shown to be baked into AI systems.OpenAI's Sam Altman warns of AI voice fraud crisis in bankingOpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned the financial industry of a “significant impending fraud crisis” because of the ability of artificial intelligence tools to impersonate a person's voice to bypass security checks and move money.“A thing that terrifies me is apparently there are still some financial institutions that will accept the voiceprint as authentication,” Altman said. “That is a crazy thing to still be doing. AI has fully defeated that.”Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR): DR: Top U.N. Court Says Countries Must Act on Climate ChangeThe International Court of Justice, the United Nations' top court, issued an advisory opinion Wednesday that found all nations must tackle climate change and those that do not act could be obliged to pay reparations for the harm caused to the environment.The ruling was the result of years of efforts by activists and small island nations. The case was first initiated by Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, a group of young Pacific Islanders facing the existential threat of rising sea levels, and led by the island nation of Vanuatu.MM: Glass Lewis sues Texas over new ESG and DEI limits on proxy advisersGlass Lewis is my new heroISS too Assholiest of the Week (MM): FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance mergerParamount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuitSuit was filed because Trump didn't like the editing on a Kamala interviewSenators Investigate Whether David Ellison Cut Side Deal With Trump After $16 Million Paramount SettlementSam Altman and the “you should be worried about the thing I built” manbaby tech bro ethosSam Altman is terrified about a coming AI fraud crisisSam Altman is worried some young people have an 'emotional over-reliance' on ChatGPT when making decisionsTrump's ‘anti-woke AI' order could reshape how US tech companies train their modelsWhen running AI giant OpenAI becomes too overwhelming Sam Altman turns to pen and paper—it's a habit shared by Bill Gates and Richard BransonMicrosoft's Satya Nadella says job cuts have been 'weighing heavily' on him DRSatya Nadella on the ‘enigma of success' in the age of AI: a thriving business, but 15,000+ layoffs“Before anything else, I want to speak to what's been weighing heavily on me, and what I know many of you are thinking about: the recent job eliminations. These decisions are among the most difficult we have to make. They affect people we've worked alongside, learned from, and shared countless moments with—our colleagues, teammates, and friends. I want to express my sincere gratitude to those who have left.”“I also want to acknowledge the uncertainty and seeming incongruence of the times we're in. By every objective measure, Microsoft is thriving—our market performance, strategic positioning, and growth all point up and to the right.”And yet, at the same time, we've undergone layoffs. This is the enigma of success…DistractionsElon Musk's Tesla Is Now the Most Hated Electric Vehicle MakerElon Musk Tells Tesla Investors to Focus on a Future Filled With RobotsElon Musk Warns That Tesla Board Could Fire Him "If I Go Crazy"EpsteinTrump's order to make chatbots anti-woke is unconstitutional, senator saysMeme stocksBeyond Meat? Krispy Kreme? Opendoor? American Eagle? Headliniest of the Week DR: Elon Musk wants more control of Tesla so activist investors can't boot him—but not so much the board can't fire him if he goes ‘crazy'MM: The typical employee would have had to start working before the Revolutionary War to match average CEO's 2024 pay Who Won the Week? DR: Satya Nadella's bullshit (More than 15,000 positions—about 7% of the company's global workforce—have been eliminated since January; $79M 2024 pay/408:1 CEO pay ratio):“By every objective measure, Microsoft is thriving—our market performance, strategic positioning, and growth all point up and to the right” he wrote, noting the company's capital expenditures, largely fueled by investments in AI and cloud infrastructure, are at historic highs. Despite these investments, he said headcount “is relatively unchanged,” given the simultaneous reduction of jobs.Nadella called this tension the “enigma of success in an industry that has no franchise value,” arguing that success in tech is not permanent or evenly distributed. “Progress isn't linear. It's dynamic, sometimes dissonant, and always demanding. But it's also a new opportunity for us to shape, lead through, and have greater impact than ever before.”Expressing gratitude to those let go, Nadella acknowledged the human cost. “Their contributions have shaped who we are as a company, helping build the foundation we stand on today. And for that, I am deeply grateful.”MM: People who pay CEOs - The gap between CEO and worker pay keeps increasing—and Trump's policies are making it grow faster - and according to our analysis, directors on the pay committee have zero repercussions for overpaying. 11% of shareholder votes were less than 90% in favor of pay, but greater than 90% in favor of directors who set pay (in 2%, it was less than 75% for pay and greater than 90% for directors) Predictions DR: Satya Nadella divorces his wife and tells her he is “deeply grateful” but this is the “enigma of love”MM: Someone in MAGA realizes that they don't need to look for documents released related to Jeffrey Epstein to find connections between Trump and sex traffickers since he actually hired a former CEO of a sex trafficking ring, Linda MacMahon, to run the Education Department and the whole White House has been WWE-ified

Dylan Altman is on the pod this week. I talked to the New Jersey hitmaker about his journey from the northeast to Nashville and getting first cut/first number 1 hit with Tim McGraw. As well as his love for cooking and the New York Yankees. Be sure to check it out!Dylan's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dylanaltmanmusic/Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/

Volgende maand zou OpenAI al met de langverwachte nieuwe generatie van het GPT-AI-model uit moeten komen, schrijft The Verge. De verwachting was dat GPT-5 in mei al zou uitkomen, maar dit lukte niet door vertragingen binnen het bedrijf. Het nieuwe AI-model moet alle huidige verschillende functies van de verschillende taalmodellen bij OpenAI gaan samenvoegen. Volgens CEO Sam Altman zal GPT-5 'soon' gelanceerd worden. Altman heeft het AI-model zelf al gebruikt en voelde zich 'ondergeschikt' aan de technologie, die vragen gemakkelijk beantwoordde waar hij zelf geen antwoord op had. Begin augustus moet de lancering van GPT-5 zijn, volgens ingewijden. Toch zou de lancering nog kunnen wijzigen. Er wordt ook al weken gewacht op een open-weight taalmodel, dat inmiddels ook al enkele weken uitgesteld is door OpenAI. Het komt dus vaker voor dat een lancering door omstandigheden later gelanceerd wordt dan gepland. Verder in deze Tech Update: Samsung in gesprek met Perplexity én OpenAI Apple lanceert eerste publieke bèta van iOS26 België test met 'slimme verkeerslichten' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- AI companions zagrażają nastolatkom- Altman ostrzega FED przed kryzysem oszustw AI- Alibaba wypuszcza konkurenta GPT-4Masz pytanie do naszej redakcji? Możesz je zadać tutaj: https://tally.so/r/npJBAVZawsze rano. Same fakty.5 najważniejszych wiadomości.5 minut.Wydarzenia ze świata, sportu, popkultury, technologii, środowiska i gospodarki.Ramówka:Poniedziałek: Ekonomicznie in BriefWtorek: Sport in BriefŚroda: PopCulture in BriefCzwartek: Technologicznie in Brief / Planet in BriefPiątek: World in BriefW aplikacji Voice House Club m.in.:✔️ Wszystkie formaty w jednym miejscu.✔️ Możesz przeczytać lub posłuchać.✔️ Transkrypcje odcinków z dodatkowymi materiałami wideo.► Wypróbuj 30 dni za darmo: https://bit.ly/Sluchaj_w_VHC

Ever feel like you're putting your message out there and... nothing? No response, no engagement, just silence. In today's world of nonstop content and ever-changing algorithms, just showing up isn't enough. You have to show up the right way. On this episode of Action Antidote, we're joined by Joshua Altman, Chief Marketing Officer at Beltway Media, to talk about what it really takes to get your message to land. With a background in journalism and social media strategy, Joshua knows how attention works and how to earn it. He shares why a message often needs more than one shot to stick, how to find the signal in all the digital noise, and why staying human is your greatest advantage in a crowded space. If you're tired of guessing what works and ready to start communicating with clarity and impact, this episode is your cheat code. --- Listen to the podcast here: Your Message Doesn't Matter If No One Hears It with Joshua Altman Welcome to Action's Antidotes, your antidote to the mindset that keeps you settling for less. Today, I want to talk to you about getting your message out and about all the different ways that we have available to get our messages out and even how this landscape is changing quite a bit. I'm sure you've all heard a little bit about AI and the hype around where AI might be taking some things, but there are plenty of other progressions and other trends taking place. To stay updated on that and to give us some information about all the different platforms, all the different methods, all the different places we can go and also the ways we can craft our messages to our audience, I would like to bring on my guest today, Joshua Altman, who is the chief marketing officer of beltway.media, a company that provides fractional services to small- to medium-sized businesses. ---   Joshua, welcome to the program.   Thanks for having me so.    So, yeah, let's start out by talking about your story. Has marketing, getting crafting messages, getting messages out, has that always been part of your path?   In a way. I did not start in corporate or in marketing or anything along those lines. I went to journalism school and started as a journalist, and then went from being a congressional news producer and reporter to being a corporate communications person. I left my job, I was with The Hill newspaper for about five years and I left that to what I thought would be freelance reporting and producing. I was a cameraman, I was an editor, I was a producer, so very hands-on technical side of things in addition to the reporting, doing the interviews, the research. All the things people associate with print reporting, I was doing that plus video. That's what I went to college for. I did my masters while I was a reporter. I was all in DC. I did that in something called communications, culture and technology and I thought I'd spend my career as a journalist. That wasn't what ultimately happened. I left my job as a journalist, thinking, like I said, I'd be freelance, and then I kind of just fell into the corporate work, which is kind of what I've been doing since.    So what made you leave your job? What was the –– was there an event that made you leave it? A certain realization?   No. I mean, in terms of an event or a realization, I've been there just, like I said, for five years. I was kind of looking to grow and do something a little different than what I had been doing. I had great experiences where I was, was just looking to do more, again, as a reporter. I ended up doing something entirely different.   So, when you were on the path of being a reporter, it seems like you had your hand in a lot of the areas of content creation or what we would call content creation now,. You talked about filming the video, video editing, doing everything. Was there certain aspects of it that started to intrigue you more, because you talk now quite a bit about how our messages are crafted,

Nesta transmissão ao vivo, o jornalista e analista político Breno Altman mergulha no polêmico debate sobre a proposta de um Estado Único para Palestina e Israel, um tema frequentemente ignorado ou distorcido pela grande mídia.

PREVIEW: CHATGPT PERIL: Author Keach Hagey, "The Optimists," re entrepreneur Sam Altman, comments on what Altman believes of the Geoff Hinton warning that AI can be dangerous to civilization. More to come. AUGUST 1942

Dr. Reedy welcomes Dr. Alexa Altman where she discusses how psychedelics bring the unconscious material into consciousness. She talks about the importance of integration. Dr. Altman's Website: https://www.i-psychedelic.com 1. Single-dose psilocybin (25 mg) with psychological support for MDDJAMA – “Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder” psychiatryonline.org+15sunstonetherapies.com+15pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15 Summary: Demonstrated strong antidepressant effects and good tolerability over follow-up. Email: info@hopkinspsychedelic.org 2. One-Year Follow-Up of Psilocybin for Depression Study: Long-term effects of psilocybin therapy for depression Johns Hopkins – “Psilocybin treatment for major depression effective for up to a year” Summary: 67% of participants remained in remission one year post-treatment. 3. MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Severe PTSD Randomized, placebo-controlled MDMA-assisted therapy Nature Medicine – “MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD” Summary: Significant reduction in PTSD symptoms, well‑tolerated in a diverse cohort. Contact (MAPS / Lykos Therapeutics): Email: info@maps.org 4. Psilocybin for Cancer-Related Anxiety & Depression Psilocybin in patients with life-threatening cancer PMC – “High-dose psilocybin produced large decreases in depressed mood and anxiety…” Summary: 80% of participants maintained significant symptom relief at 6 months. Website: heffter.org (contact via site) en.wikipedia.org 1. Johns Hopkins University Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Psilocybin for depression, anxiety, addiction, and end-of-life distress Why it's top-tier: The first major U.S. institution to receive regulatory approval for psychedelic research in modern times.

I would very like to get a review from you. Please send a note to me. Thanks, Peter! like to much appreciate a review from you!! Thank you!Communication strategy has evolved dramatically in recent years, requiring professionals to understand not just how to craft messages, but how those messages are received by diverse audiences. Joshua Altman, Managing Director of Beltway Media in Washington DC, takes us on a fascinating journey through modern strategic communications, sharing invaluable insights from his experience working with both government agencies and private sector clients.At the heart of effective communication lies understanding what people "read, see, hear, and experience." Altman explains to host Peter Woolfolk how behavioral science principles reveal that audiences need to encounter messages 7-14 times before truly internalizing them, making strategic repetition across multiple touchpoints essential. The conversation examines how dramatically communication approaches must differ when targeting 100 key decision-makers versus 330 million Americans, illustrating the importance of tailoring strategies to specific audience parameters.Having worked as a contractor for the Department of Justice and Department of Commerce, Altman offers rare insights into the unique challenges of government communications. He describes the evolution from expensive satellite systems to modern digital platforms, highlighting how technology has democratized access while reducing costs. When working with clients starting from what they perceive as a "blank slate," Altman demonstrates how identifying and leveraging existing assets—from email lists to professional networks—can build confidence and create foundations for effective communication programs.Throughout the discussion, Altman emphasizes his role as a "fractional Chief Communications Officer" rather than simply a task vendor, integrating deeply with clients to shape perception and build trust over the long term. The conversation also explores open-source tools that can compete with expensive platforms, making sophisticated communication possible even with limited budgets. As Altman summarizes with his guiding principle: "Communicate strategically, not voluminously"—quality messaging will always triumph over sheer volume.Ready to transform your organization's communication strategy? Subscribe to the Public Relations Review Podcast for more expert insights, and visit publicrelationsreviewpodcast.com to share your thoughts on this episode. Information on NEW podcast website.Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showNewsletter link: https://www.publicrelationsreviewpodcast.com

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, called Meta Platforms (META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's A.I. recruitment efforts "distasteful." Jeff Pierce gives investors a closer look into the commentary and explains what's driving Altman to speak out now. Despite the feud, Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer believes Meta's stock is "reasonably priced" even as it trades just off all-time highs. He offers an example options trade on Meta for Investors.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This Day in Legal History: Night of the Long Knives EndsOn July 2, 1934, the Night of the Long Knives officially ended, marking one of the most chilling examples of how legal systems can be manipulated to legitimize authoritarian violence. Over the course of several days, Adolf Hitler ordered a purge within his own Nazi Party, targeting the Sturmabteilung (SA) and its leader Ernst Röhm, whom he saw as a threat to his consolidation of power. The executions, carried out primarily by the SS, claimed over 150 lives—many without trial or due process. While it was essentially a mass political assassination campaign, Hitler framed the violence as a necessary defense of the German state.What made the purge particularly sinister was how it was later codified. On July 3, 1934, the Nazi-controlled cabinet passed a law retroactively legalizing the murders, declaring them acts of state necessity. This not only provided immunity for the perpetrators but also cloaked state violence in the veneer of legality. The judiciary, already aligned with or cowed by the Nazi regime, did not challenge the legality of the purge. Instead, they accepted the new norm that the Führer's word had the force of law.The Night of the Long Knives exemplifies a central danger in legal history: when the rule of law is subordinated to the rule of one. Under Nazi rule, laws were not instruments of justice, but tools for enforcing ideological purity and eliminating dissent. This episode remains a stark warning of how legal frameworks can be bent—or entirely rewritten—to serve totalitarian ends.A federal judge in Brooklyn blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants before the program's scheduled expiration in February 2026. The Department of Homeland Security had moved to terminate the protections early, citing an August 3 end date later revised to September 2. However, Judge Brian Cogan ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acted unlawfully by bypassing statutory procedures and lacking the authority to partially vacate Haiti's TPS designation. He emphasized that the interests of Haitian immigrants in maintaining lawful status and employment in the U.S. far outweighed any claimed governmental harm. The ruling noted that the administration remains free to end TPS, but only in accordance with congressional mandates. The plaintiffs, including Haitian TPS holders, churches, and a labor union, argued that Noem's actions were both procedurally flawed and racially motivated. Haiti's ongoing crisis—marked by extreme gang violence and instability—was a central factor in the court's decision. DHS responded by defending the decision to terminate TPS, stating it was never meant to function as de facto asylum, and pledged to appeal. The case underscores the legal limits on executive authority in immigration policy and reflects broader resistance to Trump's hardline stance, including similar efforts to rescind TPS for other nationalities.US judge blocks Trump from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians | ReutersIn a shameful capitulation to the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania has agreed to disavow its past adherence to NCAA rules allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports. As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education under Title IX, Penn will publicly apologize for permitting swimmer Lia Thomas and others to compete and will retroactively erase records and titles won by transgender athletes. The university, under federal investigation since April, has also committed to reaffirming support for Trump-era executive orders that narrowly define sex in women's athletics. Penn President J. Larry Jameson attempted to deflect responsibility, noting that the school had simply followed then-valid national athletic regulations, but still conceded that some students may have been "disadvantaged." The Education Department's announcement, echoing transphobic language, framed the agreement as a victory for “protecting women” from “gender ideology extremism.” While Penn did not confirm, the deal appears tied to the reinstatement of $175 million in federal funding Trump had suspended in March. This decision, cheered by some as protecting competitive fairness, is seen by LGBTQ advocates as a rollback of rights and a politically motivated attack on a small and vulnerable population.University of Pennsylvania reaches compliance deal with Trump administration on transgender athletes | ReutersA federal judge has ruled that judges are public officials for the purposes of defamation law, meaning they must meet the higher "actual malice" standard to successfully sue for reputational harm. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman in Florida dismissed a lawsuit filed by fellow federal judge Frederic Block, who had accused former members of his Florida condo association's board of defaming him by implying he was a computer hacker. The case centered on a 2020 email that warned residents about privacy and security issues after Block sent a mass message criticizing renovation delays. Block claimed the email suggested he had engaged in criminal conduct, but Altman found no evidence the board acted with actual malice or knowingly spread false information. Altman acknowledged this was likely the first court decision directly applying the "public official" defamation standard to appointed federal judges, but reasoned that the role's public influence and responsibilities justify such a designation. The ruling effectively ends Block's suit, reinforcing the principle that public officials—judges included—must tolerate broader public criticism under the First Amendment.Federal judges are public officials for defamation purposes, judge rules | ReutersNearly half a million graduate students could lose access to significant federal financial aid if President Trump's proposed tax-and-spending bill becomes law. The measure would eliminate the Grad PLUS loan program, which since 2006 has allowed grad students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance beyond other aid. The average loan through this program last year was about $32,000, and its removal would hit low-income and minority students hardest, many of whom attend minority-serving institutions. While proponents argue the move would curb tuition inflation and reduce federal spending—saving an estimated $40.6 billion by 2034—critics say it would force students to turn to private lenders, many of whom impose higher interest rates and stricter borrowing requirements. The bill passed the Senate 51–50 with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, and is now back in the House. Under the plan, current users of Grad PLUS loans would retain limited access until 2029 or until they finish their programs. The bill would also impose new aggregate limits on other federal graduate loans—$100,000 for master's students and $200,000 for professional students like those in law or medicine—raising concerns that many will be priced out of advanced degrees.Grad Students Face Loss of Major Loan Under ‘Big Beautiful Bill' This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode of the show we are closing the books on Robert Altman June with his 2001 period-set whodunnit Gosford Park. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us debate whether this movie is a murder mystery, if it wants to be one and if the intent is for it to subvert the genre. Or maybe if it is supposed to be a platform for Altman to exercise his signature moves. We also talk about the ways in which the movie delineates class divides, how it gives a few of its characters some room to be playful and whether its own anti-climax is a commentary. Plus, we share a few comments on the most potent legacy left behind by this movie, which is the fact that it led to the creation of Downton Abbey. Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsIntro: Infraction - CassetteOutro: Infraction - DaydreamHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uncutgemspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find all of our archival episodes and more!Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

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In this podcast we are tying into our June conversations on Robert Altman with a debate about his biggest commercial success, the 1970 anti-war satire M*A*S*H. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the many ways in which Altman attempted to redefine and deconstruct the perennial genre of a war movie, how the audiences chose to respond to this over Catch-22 and how this movie spoke to a generation sick and tired of the Vietnam War... despite the fact the movie is set in Korea. We also talk about the busy nature of an Altman set, the conflicting reports on what it must have been like to work for him as an actor and a distinct possibility that a lot of the humour the movie is packed with would go on to enable movies like Animal House and Revenge of the Nerds.Tune in and enjoy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support us by gaining access to this show in full in addition to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Head over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

Send us a textSmoke 'em if you got 'em, cause you're in for "The Long Goodbye," (1973 d. Altman). Starring: Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, and Sterling Hayden. Joining is our guest, very cool Director, Matthew Palmer (Instagram). In this edition, we go deep into the annals of "Philip Marlowe," films and novels. What was the actual plan (if one existed) for Roger Wade? Just how much of this movie is in "Lebowski," and others, Lebowski? We don't know either, but clearly, you are not a golfer. 6/24!**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root

This week, hosts Chad Sowash, Joel Cheesman, and Emi Beredugo sling zingers at the tech and policy chaos of today's work of work. First up, they cackle over OpenAI's Sam Altman throwing shade at Meta, claiming Zuck's crew dangled $100 million bonuses to poach his AI wizards. Altman, smirking on his brother's podcast, scoffed, “Meta's not exactly an innovation powerhouse,” betting OpenAI's culture will outshine cash as they chase superintelligence—AI that'll make humans look like dial-up modems. Chad quips, “Zuck's throwing cash like confetti, but Altman's holding the AGI trump card.” Next, the hosts tackle Trump's immigration whiplash. Last week, he hit pause on ICE raids targeting farms and hotels—where 42% of crop workers and 7.6% of hospitality staff are undocumented—after farmers cried foul. But days later, he flipped, doubling down on mass deportations, especially in blue states, risking $315 billion in economic fallout. Tech gets weirder with Amazon's Andy Jassy predicting AI will shrink corporate jobs, leaning on generative AI and Zoox's 10,000 robotaxis to replace drivers. Meanwhile, Zoom's Eric Yuan shrugs off work-life balance, saying leaders live for work and family, but sees AI pushing Gen Z toward three-day workweeks. Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, not to be outdone, launches an AI hotline starring a digital him. Surely, AI Sebastian will be running interviews at Klarna soon, right? Tune in for insight. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vibes 01:49 Current Events: Juneteenth and Global Chaos 03:21 TikTok's Staying Power 05:10 Browser Dating: Privacy or Romance? 08:08 Indeed's New Market Squeeze 08:25 Meta vs. OpenAI: The Poaching Wars 24:32 Trump's Economic Tightrope 29:35 Immigration vs. Market Needs 35:26 AI's Job Displacement Threat 45:33 Culture and Burnout 50:23 The Infinite Workday Free stuff at http://www.chadcheese.com/free

OpenAI's Sam Altman is doing a full blown AI media tour and taking no prisoners. GPT-5! Humanoid robotics! Smack talk! The next generation of AI is…maybe almost here?  We unpack Altman's brand-new in-house podcast (and his brother's), confirm the “likely-this-summer” GPT-5 timeline and reveal why Meta is dangling $100 million signing bonuses at OpenAI staff. Plus: the freshly launched “OpenAI Files” site, Altman's latest shot at Elon, and what's real versus propaganda. Then it's model-mania: Midjourney Video goes public, ByteDance's Seedance stuns, Minimax's Hailuo 02 levels up, and yet Veo 3 still rules supreme. We tour Amazon's “fewer-humans” future, Geoffrey Hinton's job-loss warning, Logan Kilpatrick's “AGI is product first” take, and a rapid-fire Robot Watch: 1X's world-model paper, Spirit AI's nimble dancer, and Hexagon's rollerblade-footed speedster. THE ROBOTS ARE ON WHEELS. GPT-5 IS AT THE DOOR. IT'S A GOOD SHOW. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/   // Show Links // OpenAI's Official Podcast with Sam Altman https://youtu.be/DB9mjd-65gw?t=632 Sam Altman on Jack Altman's Podcast https://youtu.be/mZUG0pr5hBo?si=QNv3MGQLWWQcb4Aq Boris Power (Head of OpenAI Research) Tweet https://x.com/BorisMPower/status/1935160882482528446 The OpenAI Files https://www.openaifiles.org/ Google's Logan Kilpatrick on AGI as Product https://x.com/vitrupo/status/1934627428372283548 Midjourney Video is now LIVE https://x.com/midjourney/status/1935377193733079452 Our early MJ Video Tests  https://x.com/AIForHumansShow/status/1935393203731283994 Seedance (New Bytedance AI Video Model) https://seed.bytedance.com/en/seedance Hailuo 2 (MiniMax New Model) https://x.com/Hailuo_AI/status/1935024444285796561 SQUIRREL PHYSICS: https://x.com/madpencil_/status/1935011921792557463 Higgsfield Canvas: a state-of-the-art image editing model https://x.com/higgsfield_ai/status/1935042830520697152 Krea1 - New AI Imaging Model https://www.krea.ai/image?k1intro=true Generating Mickey Mouse & More In Veo-3 https://x.com/omooretweets/status/1934824634442211561 https://x.com/AIForHumansShow/status/1934832911037112492 LA Dentist Commericals with Veo 3 https://x.com/venturetwins/status/1934378332021461106 AI Will Shrink Amazon's Workforce Says Andy Jassy, CEO https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/17/ai-amazon-workforce-jassy.html Geoffrey Hinton Diary of a CEO Interview https://youtu.be/giT0ytynSqg?si=BKsfioNZScK4TJJV More Microsoft Layoffs Coming https://x.com/BrodyFord_/status/1935405564831342725 25 New Potential AI Jobs (from the NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/magazine/ai-new-jobs.html 1X Robotics World Model https://x.com/1x_tech/status/1934634700758520053 SpiritAI just dropped their Moz1 humanoid https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/1934860548853944733 Hexagon Humanoid Robot https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1935126478527807496 Training an AI Video To Make Me Laugh (YT Video) https://youtu.be/fKpUP4dcCLA?si=-tSmsuEhzL-2jdMY  

How to profit from the GENIUS stablecoin bill. Plus, why isn't Powell cutting rates? … The Iran conflict: Why we could see $100 oil—and which sectors will suffer… Altman vs. Zuckerberg… And the No. 1 way to profit from AI. In this episode: The easiest bet in hockey [0:36] Inflation is crashing—so why isn't Powell cutting rates? [5:30] Why the next Fed chair will lower interest rates [9:50] The Senate just passed a stablecoin bill—how to play it [15:54] The Iran conflict: Why we could see $100 oil [22:26] These sectors will suffer as oil prices rise [33:36] Altman vs. Zuckerberg: A shady CEO standoff [35:42] The No. 1 way to make a fortune from AI [42:57] Subscribe to Curzio AI: https://secure.curzioresearch.com/checkout/cai-product.php?utm_source=Libsyn&utm_medium=250618_cai_evgof_wsu_toc_libsyn&utm_campaign=CAI-evgof Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Broadcasting live from Paris, I tackle three massive technology stories that are reshaping our digital future. From Apple's stunning interface redesign to the collapse of traditional search advertising, and Sam Altman's vision of an AI singularity that's already begun - this episode captures the tectonic shifts happening in tech right now.I cover:(1:32) WWDC 2025:  Apple's AI challenges and new UI(6:06) The decline of Google's ad model(10:08) Sam Altman's Gentle Singularity essay(19:37) Live audience Q&A(19:45) Is the singularity really about Altman?(22:13) Is France carrying Europe's AI dreams?(24:58) Are you seeing promising AI hardware?(27:42) How will AI change software pricing?Our new showThis was originally recorded for “Friday with Azeem Azhar”, a new show that takes place every Friday at 9am PT and 12pm ET. You can tune in through my Substack linked below.The format is experimental and we'd love your feedback, so feel free to comment or email your thoughts to our team at live@exponentialview.co.Azeem's links:Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar?originalSubdomain=ukTwitter/X: https://x.com/azeemProduction by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Ltd.

In this episode Jack Altman, CEO of Lattice and host of Uncapped, interviews Marc Andreessen on how venture capital is evolving — from small seed funds to billion-dollar barbell strategies — and why today's most important tech companies don't just build tools, they replace entire industries. They cover:The end of “picks and shovels” investingWhy missing a great company matters more than backing a bad oneThe power law math behind fund size and asymmetric returnsAI as the next computing platform — and a test for Western civilizationPreference falsification, media power, and what founders can't say out loudThis is a conversation about ambition at scale, the structure of modern venture, and the deep forces reshaping startups, innovation, and power.Resources: Listen to more from Uncapped: https://linktr.ee/uncappedpodFind Jack on Xhttps://x.com/jaltmaFind Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarcaFind Uncapped on X: https://x.com/uncapped_podTimecodes: 00:00 What You Can't Say  01:20 Founders, Funders, and the Future  02:00 Fund Size and Power Law Math  06:45 From Tools to Full Stack Startups  10:00  Market Sizing and Asymmetric Bets  13:00 Public Markets Mirror Venture Dynamics  17:00 The Barbell Strategy in Venture  20:00 The Conflict Dilemma in Venture  25:00 Staying in Early-Stage Venture  29:30 The Death of the Middle  32:00 Why It's So Rare to Build a New Top VC Firm  35:00 The Case for Power in Venture  37:45 Limiting Factors for Big Companies  41:00 AI as the Next Computing Platform  45:30 Betting on Startups, Not Incumbents  48:00  How a16z Thinks About Risk  51:00 Building a Top-Tier GP Team  55:00 Taste, Timing, and Getting Into the Scene  57:00 Raising Capital Is the Easy Part  1:00:30 AI's Existential Stakes  1:05:00 Autonomous Weapons, Ethics, and War  1:11:00 Tech, Government, and Power  1:13:00 Media, Mistrust, and Narrative Collapse  1:24:00 Preference Falsification and Cultural Cascades  1:32:00 The Thought Experiment  1:33:00 Career Advice for Young Builders  1:35:00 Marc vs. the Huberman Protocol  1:39:30 What Would Prove You Right?  Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

John is joined by journalist Karen Hao to discuss her new book, “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI,” and both the promise and the perils of the coming age of artificial intelligence. Hao explains how OpenAI went from being an altruistic nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that A.I. would “benefit all of humanity” to a burgeoning commercial colossus valued at north of $300 billion; how Altman wrested control of the company from his co-founder Elon Musk; why skepticism is warranted regarding the claims that superhuman A.I. is inevitable; and how that narrative, true or not, serves the economic and political interests of the cabal of tech bros who are A.I.'s most fervent boosters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Altman discusses the common oversights in channel sales teams, emphasizing that top performers excel in sales skills rather than product knowledge. He suggests that product launches should focus on market demand, problem-solving, and customer needs rather than just features. Altman recommends gathering feedback on sales challenges, preparing responses to objections like price, and using role-play scenarios to enhance sales techniques. He also stresses the importance of ongoing education and connectivity through platforms like Zoom or Google Meet to reinforce learning and maintain team engagement.Biggest MistakesSpending too much time talking about features and benefits of new productsFocusing solely on product knowledge instead of sales skillsNot explaining the demand in the marketplace that prompted the creation of new productsWhat can the company do to reduce friction and make it easier to do business with compared to other brands?Best PracticesFocus on solving client problems rather than extensive product knowledgeHave product managers explain why the product was introduced and what problem it solvesDiscuss how new products make customers' lives better and reduce risksSolicit information from attendees about where deals are getting stuckCreate role-play scenarios to model great conversations and outreach techniquesEnsure attendees leave with actionable plans and set up mechanisms for ongoing engagement

All memoirists at some point in the writing process will grapple with what's theirs to tell. This week's show focuses on this all-important topic of permission. When do you need it? Who gives it to you and when and for what purpose? And do you need permission at all—from anyone but yourself? Centered around topics in guest Elissa Altman's latest book, which is titled Permission, this is an empowering, deep-felt, and permission-giving episode—and something all writers, especially memoirists, can use to stay the course and keep going. Elissa Altman is the author of the Permission: The New Memoirist and the Courage to Create and the award-winning author of three memoirs: Motherland; Treyf; and Poor Man's Feast. Altman's work has appeared everywhere from Bitter Southerner and Orion to The Guardian, Narrative, O: The Oprah Magazine, Lion's Roar, Krista Tippett's On Being, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington. She has a popular Substack, Poor Man's Feast, and she's also a James Beard Award-winner for narrative food writing and was a finalist for the 2020 Lambda Literary Award in Memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices