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In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Adam Davis McGee dive into the cutting edge of spatial computing, AI, and extended reality. Lee is on sick leave this week and we wish him a speedy recovery! Join Cathy and Adam as they unpack Meta's XR partnership with Palmer Luckey, Snap's smart glasses ambitions, and Apple's sleek AR design strategy. Cathy dives into the strange world of vibe coding and discovers anyone can gamify the pitfalls of the dating scene. The conversation also explores AI dating experiments, haptic tech in entertainment, and the evolving ethics of privacy in a spatially connected world. With insights from AWE and ILMxLAB, the hosts reflect on the shift from storytelling to “story living” and highlight key legislation shaping AI security. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of tech-human interaction.Come for the tech, stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInAdam Davis-McGee BioAdam Davis-McGee is a dynamic Creative Director and Producer specializing in immersive storytelling across XR and traditional media. As Senior Producer at Journey, he led the virtual studio, pioneering cutting-edge virtual experiences. He developed a Web3 playbook for Yum! Brands, integrating blockchain and NFT strategies. At Condé Nast, Adam produced engaging video content for Wired and Ars Technica, amplifying digital storytelling. His groundbreaking XR journalism project, In Protest: Grassroots Stories from the Frontlines (Oculus/Meta), captured historic moments in VR. Passionate about pushing creative boundaries, Adam thrives on crafting innovative narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.Adam Davis-McGee on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl06:33 Meta's Eagle Eye: Military XR Partnership with Palmer Luckey14:05 Apple's Liquid Glass: Paving the Way for AR Glasses17:25 Haptic Innovation: Apple's F1 Movie Trailer Experience19:18 Human vs AI: Why F1 Racing Needs the Human Element22:27 Browser History Dating: AI's Latest Match-Making Experiment26:27 Snap's Vision: Consumer Smart Glasses Coming in 202631:27 From Storytelling to Story Living: ILMxLAB's Immersive Future33:54 Closing Thoughts: Summer Break Announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a real friends and enemies episode of TMK. We get into the messy breakup between Trump and Musk, then talk about the rekindling relationship between Palmer Luckey and Mark Zuckerberg, before ending with OpenAI trying to forge a new tier lists of countries who support “democratic AI” (aka friends of America), countries who aren't yet doing enough to support “democratic AI” but could upgrade to friend status, and countries who are “CCP-led China” (aka enemies of America), plus we learn more about a man who Sam Altman describes as a “dear personal friend.” ••• Live Updates: Trump Threatens to Cut Musk's Government Contracts as Online Feud Escalates https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/05/us/trump-elon-musk ••• Builder.ai Faked Business With Indian Firm VerSe to Inflate Sales, Sources Say https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-30/builder-ai-faked-business-with-indian-firm-verse-to-inflate-sales-sources-say ••• Builder.ai collapses after revelation that its "AI" was hundreds of engineers techspot.com/news/108173-builderai-collapses-after-revelation-ai-hundreds-engineers.html ••• Meta Fired Palmer Luckey. Now, They're Teaming Up on a Defense Contract. https://www.wsj.com/tech/meta-army-vr-headsets-anduril-palmer-luckey-142ab72a ••• Whose National Security? OpenAI's Vision for American Techno-Dominance https://theintercept.com/2025/06/03/openai-sam-altman-trump-china/ Standing Plugs: ••• Order Jathan's new book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• Subscribe to Ed's substack: https://substack.com/@thetechbubble ••• Subscribe to TMK on patreon for premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (bsky.app/profile/jathansadowski.com) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (bsky.app/profile/jebr.bsky.social)
Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I talk about fintech companies that we're definitely not giving investment advice on! We kick things off with Nekuda. Human-not-present is the new card-not-present. Nekuda's building SDKs (software development kits) for agentic checkout, so your AI assistant can securely store and inject payment credentials at just the right moment. This is Visa's “agent on file” era. We've spent a decade trying to keep bots out of commerce. Now we're figuring out how to let the right ones in (without blowing up the fraud model). What happens to trust, attribution, and liability when no human's at the checkout? Next is Vontive. Call them embedded mortgage lending for investment properties (basically, BNPL for real estate investors).They raised $135M in 2022, just added fresh equity from Citi, and secured a $150M revolving securitization shelf. They connect proptech platforms, banks, and marketplaces with private credit, so those platforms can embed short-term bridge loans or long-term rental mortgages directly into their UX. They don't hold the loans, but they do centralize underwriting across a very regionally variable asset class. And that can get risky fast. Then, there's Atticus, a stablecoin neobank in extreme stealth mode (with Palmer Luckey reportedly leading a new round at a $2B valuation). So naturally, we speculated: is Atticus a stablecoin bank with Fed access? A defense-industrial banking layer with regulatory immunity? If the GENIUS Act passes, this could be the first stablecoin issuer with full access to traditional rails. Finally, there's Affiniti. Embedded, vertical-specific SMB credit cards. Affiniti partners with trade associations (pharmacists, HVAC techs, auto dealers) to co-brand its SMB credit cards and distribute to pre-qualified member bases. They hit $5.5M ARR in year one and are on pace for $1B in transaction volume this year. Their edge is twofold: tailored underwriting based on industry norms, and an AI-powered CFO agent that flags anomalies, forecasts bills, and suggests vendor strategies. It's Ramp-as-a-service for the parts of the market that Ramp and Brex won't touch. The scaling question then becomes: choose depth (more products) or breadth (more industries)? We'll be watching. Plus, a manifestation: can someone please build a model that uses cashflow data to detect early signs of gambling addiction? It's doable, valuable, and might just save lives. This episode is brought to you by: Newline™ by Fifth Third is an innovative, API-first platform that enables fintechs to launch embedded payment, card and deposit solutions directly with Fifth Third Bank. Visit Newline53.com to see how Newline can elevate your business. Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Simon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sytaylor/ Substack: https://sytaylor.substack.com Follow Alex: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson Companies featured: https://nekuda.ai/ https://www.vontive.com/ Atticus (extreme stealth mode is right) https://affiniti.finance/
Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli and Nicole Webb of Wealth Enhancement Group weigh in on where the market goes from here. Jason Furman, Harvard professor and former CEA chair, joins to talk policy, China talks, and the latest from DC. As Microsoft hits multiple record highs in recent days, Joel Fishbein of Truist explains why he's the Street's biggest bull while KeyBanc's Jackson Ader defends his neutral rating. Plus: Palmer Luckey, Anduril's founder, sits down to discuss what's ahead for the company after topping this year's CNBC Disruptor 50 list.
Meta Quest Hardware & Tech News1. Meta Financing Now In The UK Too, Offering Quest 3S From Twelve £30 Monthly Payments2. Quest's Web Browser Now Experimentally Supports Colocated WebXRImmersive Video3. Quest Owners Can Watch The NHL Stanley Cup Final Rinkside In 180° For Free4. Bono: Stories Of Surrender, The First Feature-Length Apple Immersive Video, Is Out NowAnduril-Meta Partnership5. Palmer Luckey's Anduril Partners With Meta To Build Military XR DevicesMeta's Ultralight Headset With Puck & The Fate Of Quest 46. Meta Prioritizing Ultralight Headset With Puck For 2026 Over Traditional Quest 47. Meta's Ultralight Headset With Puck Will Reportedly Cost "Less Than $1000"8. Meta "Courting" Disney & A24 To Make Immersive Video For Horizon OS
Can consumer tech like Facebook and Oculus really help win wars?As governments get serious about AI and startups, Silicon Valley is being dragged—sometimes unwillingly—into the global military and geopolitical game.In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack how Meta is teaming up with Anduril—the military tech startup founded by Oculus' Palmer Luckey—to bring XR (Extended Reality) to the battlefield. They also break down how Google might preemptively split itself, how UK civil servants gained 5% productivity with AI tools, and why Europe's startup scene may finally be waking up.In this episode, you will:Learn how Meta's AR & VR technology is being integrated into U.S. military operationsUnderstand the strategic irony behind Palmer Luckey and Meta partnering againExplore the concept of “reverse technology transfer” from consumer tech to defenseDiscover why Google may break itself up before regulators force itSee how the UK's use of Microsoft Copilot gave government workers a 5% productivity boostUnpack the EU's new law that lets startups register and begin trading in under 48 hoursAssess how New York is quietly becoming Silicon Valley's biggest challengerWhether you're a founder, operator, or just a curious mind in the startup world, this episode gives you sharp insights into how tech, defense, and regulation are reshaping the startup landscape.The Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/ Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/ Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/ Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/
In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler unpack the latest breakthroughs in AI and their ripple effects across industries. Cathy dives into the strange world of vibe coding and discovers anyone can gamify the pitfalls of the dating scene. They discuss how AI democratizes app creation, they examine Business Insider's bold move toward a 70% AI-driven newsroom, Apple's strategic push into gaming, and XR military collaborations from Meta and Microsoft. From wearable AI to the future of digital work, Cathy and Lee offer a sharp, balanced look at how AI is reshaping our world.Come for the tech, stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInLee Kebler BioLee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like Will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi's, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.Lee Kebler on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler03:45 The Rise of Vibe Coding: Non-Developers Creating Sophisticated Apps15:30 Business Insider's AI Adoption and the Future of Journalism25:45 The Hidden Cost of Replacing Entry-Level Jobs with AI35:20 Social Media's Evolution in the Age of AI Content45:15 Apple's Gaming Strategy: Studio Acquisition and Platform Development55:30 XR Military Contracts: Meta, Microsoft, and Palmer Luckey's Partnership01:05:00 Next Week at AWE: Live Broadcasting and Upcoming Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Group Chat News is back with the hottest stories of the week including Waymo surpasses Lyft and on track to pass Uber in the next 12 months, In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military, Hailey Bieber's $1 billion sale is about so much more than makeup.
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Featured Guests: Ross Fubini, founder & managing director, XYZ Ventures | Matt McRoberts, CBO, Aampe | Chad Metcalf, CEO, ContinueZuckerberg and Palmer Luckey have squashed the beef and are teaming up to build a combat VR headset called EagleEye for the US Army. The New York Times just cut a deal to license all of its content to Amazon for AI training, while still suing OpenAI for doing the same thing without permission. And fresh college grads are feeling the heat; AI is squeezing entry-level jobs, slowing hiring, and raising real questions about the future of white-collar work.DOWNLOAD PUBLIC: Public.com/ventureInvest in everything—stocks, options, bonds, crypto. You can even earn some of the highest yields in the industry—like the 7% or higher yield you can lock in with a Bond Account. Public is a FINRA-registered, SIPC-insured platform that takes your investments as seriously as you do. Fund your account in five minutes or less at public.com/venture and get up to $10,000 when you transfer your old portfolio.All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The 7%+ yield is the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds in the Bond Account, before fees, as of 5/15/2025. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. *Terms and Conditions apply.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Anduril's Palmer Luckey are now teaming up to make virtual reality headsets for defense military training. But the new venture represents a reconciliation between two tech CEOs who had a complicated last decade and speaks to the new alignments taking shape between Silicon Valley and politics.
Hoy analizamos las noticias más relevantes que marcan el cierre de mes en los mercados:
FlixTrain investiert Milliarden in Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge, und Pip will wissen ob es ein Bordrestaurant gibt. Earnings von PDD und Salesforce. Telekom, SAP, Ionos und die Schwarz Gruppe plant ein KI Rechenzentrum. Elon Musk verlässt die Trump-Administration. Droht durch KI eine Arbeitslosigkeitswelle? Dario Amodei von Anthropic warnt vor Millionen verlorener Jobs. Tesla-Investoren fordern mehr Engagement von Elon Musk. Meta und Anduril entwickeln VR-Helme für die US-Armee. Wie nutzen Polizei und ICE KI-Kameras zur Kennzeichenerfassung in den USA? Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf doppelgaenger.io/werbung. Vielen Dank! Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) World Orb (00:06:00) FlixTrain (00:11:15) PDD Earnings (00:26:00) Salesforce Earnings (00:28:30) Nvidia Earnings (00:32:00) Deutsche AI Gigafactory (00:35:00) Musk Rücktritt Trump Administration (00:38:00) Telegram & xAI (00:42:40) Shein (00:43:40) Dario Amodei Anthropic (00:50:20) Meta Anduril KI Waffensystem Shownotes FlixTrain: Bestellung von 65 neuen europäischen Zügen – linkedin.com Gewinnrückgang bei Temu-Besitzer PDD aufgrund US- und China-Problemen – wsj.com Deutsches Konsortium plant Bau eines KI-Rechenzentrums – reuters.com Partnerschaft für KI-Rechenzentrum in Deutschland – datacenterdynamics.com Elon Musk tritt aus Trump-Administration zurück – ft.com Elon Musk wollte Sam Altmans großes KI-Geschäft im Nahen Osten blockieren - WSJ – wsj.com xAI Telegram – ft.com Shein IPO – ft.com Dario Amodei White Collar Jobs AI – axios.com Salesforce erhöht Jahresumsatzprognose – reuters.com Tesla-Aufsichtsrat erwägt neue Aufsicht über Musk – ft.com Meta kooperiert mit Anduril und Palmer Luckey für Army VR-Angebot – wsj.com ICE nutzt landesweites KI-gestütztes Kameranetzwerk – 404media.co
Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Elhanan Gazit. Welcome to Gameful Intelligence in the AI Era for Business Growth and Personal Happiness Podcast. Episode 88 kicks off with our second spotlight corner: Mega Agency Move (MAM). This week, me and my AI co-hosts Daphnne and Marshal, dive into the bold alliance between Palmer Luckey's defense tech startup Anduril and Meta (yes, the same Meta that once fired him). Together, they're building EagleEye — a next-gen AR/VR/AI-powered smart combat helmet for U.S. troops. Why does this matter for CEOs, founders, investors, and policymakers? Because this isn't just defense — it's about identity, disruption, and real-time decision-making at scale. It's a Gameful Intelligence masterclass in action, inspired by Luckey's childhood idol: Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh!. Tune in to explore: Why VR is no longer a gimmick in defense How Luckey turned anime inspiration into $28B strategy What Mega Agency really means in business and DefenseTech ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow, rate five stars, and share it with someone who'd benefit! DM if you have questions about my upcoming book: "Gameful Intelligence: The Secrets of Business Growth and Personal Happiness in the Gen AI Era" (working title). I'd love to hear your thoughts. Let's connect: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Want to learn more about Gameful Intelligence x AI for business and personal Growth? Talk to me or book a consulting session today at Juloot.com More here: Ep: 79. GI Mega Agency Move: Why Saudi Arabia buys Nianatic's Pokémon Go for $3.5bn? and a TV interview [in Heb] here: פרק 80. למה ערב הסעודית רכשה את פוקימון גו ב 3.5 מיליארד דולאר? ראיון בערוץ 10 ערוץ הכלכלה של ישראל * This episode is based on Dr. El-Hanan Gazit's upcoming book: 'Gameful Intelligence: The Secrets of Business Growth and Personal Happiness in the Gen AI Era' (working title). Try NotebookLM powered by Google: https://notebooklm.google
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Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. government systems, the private sector, and critical infrastructure, but hacking has not replaced Beijing's pursuit of old-fashioned human intelligence, aka: spying. Norah O'Donnell reports on Chinese covert agents who monitor and influence events outside their own borders and surveil and intimidate Chinese dissidents right here in America. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi travels to Costa Mesa, CA, to meet with Palmer Luckey, the 32-year-old tech billionaire who founded Anduril, a defense products company that makes autonomous weapons, some already in use by the U.S. military and in the war in Ukraine. Alfonsi explores the artificial intelligence that powers Anduril's systems and reports on some of the company's most advanced weapons, including a submarine that operates without sailors. While several international groups refer to lethal autonomous weapons as "killer robots," Luckey says that these innovations represent the future of warfare. Correspondent Jon Wertheim visits southwest Louisiana, where the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music - long the soundtrack in this singular pocket of America - are experiencing a remarkable revival. 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
Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://bit.ly/METATRENDS Palmer Luckey is the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. 0:00 - Exploring Non-Human Intelligence and Congressional Hearings 15:05 - Digital Superintelligence (ASI) 35:32 - China vs. USA 48:06 - Design Philosophy at Anduril 53:17 - The War of 2030 1:14:44 - Autonomous Weapons 1:30:03 - The Future of Firefighting Technology 1:39:38 - Palmer's Thoughts On Bitcoin 2:08:33 - Palmer's Billionaire Group Chat ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Newsletter _____________ Learn more about Anduril: https://www.anduril.com/ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots ---- Recorded on May 1st, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day 1,164.Today, as a drone attack hits Russian airbases in occupied Crimea, we continue to unpack the minerals deal signed between the US and Ukraine and we contemplate whether the US might be pulling out of the peace negotiations. We also look at the latest news from Central Asia and we hear from a visual artist who donated a photograph to the Kherson Art Museum, which was looted by Russian soldiers in 2022. Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on XJames Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.With thanks to Emeric Lhuisset (visual artist). @emericlhuisset on Insta.SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Content Referenced:Massive drone attack reportedly targets Russian military sites in occupied Crimeahttps://kyivindependent.com/massive-drone-attack-targets-russian-military-sites-in-occupied-crimea/F-16s Pulled From U.S. Boneyard Are Being Delivered To Ukraine For Spare Partshttps://www.twz.com/air/f-16s-pulled-from-u-s-boneyard-are-being-delivered-to-ukraine-for-spare-partsTED Talk by Palmer Luckey, the founder of Anduril Industries:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooMXEwl7N8YOn Chernobyl fallout in southern Belarus, in The Dial: https://www.thedial.world/articles/news/issue-25/chernobyl-disaster-belarus?utm_source=The+Dial&utm_campaign=44938c8849-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_19_04_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-44938c8849-458325807On Emeric Lhuisset's work, From a painting to a viral photo, a fight for Ukraine's history, Le Monde:https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2023/11/22/from-a-painting-to-a-viral-photo-a-fight-for-ukraine-s-history_6279646_30.htmlFundraising for the British Heart Foundation, in memory of David Knowles https://www.justgiving.com/page/rhcc-vs-lwcc?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA&utm_campaign=015#supportersListNOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After flying 100 million miles and making over 1.4 million deliveries using autonomous drones, Zipline CEO and co-founder Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is looking to transform how same-day delivery works in the U.S. His company has spent years shipping medical supplies across countries like Rwanda, Ghana and Kenya. But will Zipline become a household name by flying burritos and salads to backyards in the U.S.? And how is the startup competing with tech giants like Amazon and Alphabet? Cliffton speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the latest episode of the Bold Names podcast. Correction: Zipline has flown more than 100 million commercial autonomous miles. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly stated that it's flown 50 million miles without human pilots. (Corrected on May 2.) Check Out Past Episodes: Could Amazon's Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race? Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Read Christopher Mims's Keywords column. Read Tim Higgins's column. The Drone-Delivery Service Beating Amazon to Your Front Door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest path to deterrence and lasting peace. (Followed by Q&A with technologist Bilawal Sidhu) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest path to deterrence and lasting peace. (Followed by Q&A with technologist Bilawal Sidhu)
AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest path to deterrence and lasting peace. (Followed by Q&A with technologist Bilawal Sidhu)
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Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID, has spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against global poverty. That gives him unique insight into the rapidly changing world of foreign aid and philanthropy. How are NGOs attempting to fill the funding gaps left as the Trump administration turns inward? Shah speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the latest episode of the Bold Names podcast. Check Out Past Episodes: ‘Businesses Don't Like Uncertainty': How Cisco Is Navigating AI and Trump 2.0 Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Palmer Luckey is an inventor, innovator, and the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. At 16 years old, he built Oculus' first offering, the Oculus Rift VR headset, eventually selling the company to Facebook for $2 billion. He went on to establish Anduril Industries in 2017, a company focused on developing autonomous systems and AI solutions for military applications. Aiming to modernize the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies, particularly though Anduril's recent takeover of the U.S. Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, Luckey continues to be a leading figure in both consumer tech and national security. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter
Palantir Technologies, CEO Alex Karp & the New Era of Tech Defense Contractors - AZ TRT S06 EP05 (266) 3-9-2025 What We Learned This Week Palantir - AI powered automation for every decision Palantir is named after the all seeing stone in Lord of the Rings Software integrates with company software to allow for searching and use of big data Palantir mission is for more accountability within Government Palantir has contracts with the U.S. Government helping with security and fighting terrorism Notes: Palantir Technologies & CEO Alex Karp Karp background in academics and philosophy, also Stanford law Palantir founders Karp & Joe Lonsdale worked together at PayPal, funded by Peter Thiel Was not profitable for 3 years - one of the secrets of Silicon Valley, build around an idea, work on how you're going to make money off of it later Passion project, so need people who are dedicated, not just money driven Every text, email, business, it has all data and need to save somewhere Big data and data centers are one of the fastest growing industries and along with machine learning affect so many aspects of our life, both business, and personal Dataset and Data mining are thriving industries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palantir_Technologies Palantir Technologies Inc. is an American publicly traded company that specializes in software platforms[3] for big data analytics. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, it was founded by Peter Thiel,[4] Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale,[5] and Alex Karp in 2003. The company has four main projects: Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry, Palantir Apollo, and Palantir AIP. Palantir Gotham is an intelligence and defense tool used by militaries and counter-terrorism analysts. Its customers included the United States Intelligence Community (USIC) and United States Department of Defense.[6] Their software as a service (SaaS) is one of five offerings authorized for Mission Critical National Security Systems (IL5[7]) by the U.S. Department of Defense.[8][9] Palantir Foundry is used for data integration and analysis by corporate clients such as Morgan Stanley, Merck KGaA, Airbus, Wejo, Lilium, PG&E and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.[10] Palantir Apollo is a platform to facilitate continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) across all environments.[11][12] Palantir's original clients were federal agencies of the USIC. It has since expanded its customer base to serve both international as well as state and local governments, and also to private companies.[13] Palantir software connects data, analytics, and operations to help organizations make decisions and improve efficiency. Palantir's software is used by government agencies and commercial enterprises. How Palantir works 1. Connects data: Palantir connects to data systems, data lakes, and platforms. 2. Analyzes data: Palantir analyzes data to find trends, relationships, and anomalies. 3. Visualizes data: Palantir visualizes data to help users understand insights. 4. Automates processes: Palantir automates processes to help users save time and improve efficiency. 5. Improves decision-making: Palantir helps users make better decisions by providing data-driven insights. Palantir has multiple platforms, including: · Palantir Gotham: Used by government agencies to detect patterns and derive insights from large amounts of data · Palantir Foundry: Used by commercial enterprises to integrate data, perform simulations, and optimize workflows · Palantir AIP: Used to deploy large language models and other AI within a private network Failure of 911 terrorist attacks where government organizations were not sharing information. Government has to be able to sift through large amounts of data, looking for a terrorist network, the old needle in a haystack. Software allows government to go thru data, and also share information. In the past governments could run spy networks only, now with computer hackers, it could be run by anybody with a computer. Hard to search for terrorist, very creative. In carps view, you have to think like an entrepreneur and be tactical when going after them. Cannot think in a static fashion, how did they do it in the past. When a terrorist is caught using a cell phone, they adapt to figure out how do they get caught and then use a different method. It's like game theory, you have to think ahead of the terrorist and find their patterns before they even realize they are leaving pattern. Terrorist may think in different terms that society deems as destructive, but it still may be very creative, almost like an entrepreneur. Per carp, you need creative and adaptive thinkers to go after the bad guys. Cyber war is a real threat and not going anywhere. Need the government to combat it, but also must watch what the government is doing to not trample on civil liberties. Need to be able to track the data to see how the government went about things and did its targeting. Data destruction & Tag data - Know where the data came from, so government can use it lawfully. You do not want to share data with the government, and then have the government use it against you. Because of technology and computers spying is democracized, a group of three teenagers at a coffee shop can launch a cyber attack. Systems can track down where these terrorists are, and show you the patterns of who they might be even if they can identify them directly. Government and large health insurance companies already have a lot of data. The question is, how are they using it, is it being used in a lawful way? With Palantir software, you cannot only look for the terrorist, but you can also watch how the government uses the data Can use Palantir software on top of current software to work through data Palantir and SpaceX companies – achieved $ Billion dollar valuation Unicorn status Funded at loss for years, took decade to get Govt contracts Name comes from the seeing stone in Lord of the Rings Powerful technology, that can help watch over the world, has massive, ethical implications Software helps government and businesses look over data and watch on people, but can infringe on privacy - Paradox of security vs freedom Also raises questions about privacy, verse convenience, a kin to the issue with current social media Solve terrorism problem in big way Fight terrorism on a large scale, verse just smaller tactics with airport security Fight terrorism at the high-level, verse low level tech with airport security and other measures that are very cumbersome and overbearing Coordinate resources better Hard to start in defense company, and this is the next generation Palantir is coming up with a simple high-tech solution, to handle a serious and complicated problem Pre-911, government not prepared or organized to handle global terrorist threat, and many of the solutions were over the top and heavy handed Company provides targeted efficient reactions, verse broad wide solutions There is both philosophical and technological debate on how this software can and should be used They also believe they can be more transparent, show accountability, and actually prevent government overreach Check NSA and FISA courts if used, it is not Security and CIA type orgs need secrecy Palantir could track actions of these orgs for review Large organization, bureaucracy, often have outdated technology, and reporting, so hard to do oversight, can be very confusing Often these organizations want plausible deniability, so they don't want their accounting to be reviewed, and will list expenditures under different things, this could be seen as fraud Technology is both disruptive and how it can go through data, but also disruptive that I can force accountability and bring stuff to light Creative accounting and inefficiency could come to an end. This forces people to adapt and change their ways. Human nature is not always open to this. Belief by CEO, how important it is to choose the right partner in person and business You want to work with people who will challenge your ideas, so you have the discipline and rigor to think out and give evidence behind when while your idea is right, or at the very least not wrong Scale to be plausibly right, and not wrong is very valuable in life People must be resilient enough to challenge, even their own ideas. Company, culture, fosters, and environment, where people are open to think, challenge, status quo, but also must defend their thoughts. They foster independent thought, and not just one way thinking in the company Also ambition to work on bigger national projects Future of defense contractors is in software, which they don't have a good history with. A lot of the best defense contractors make hardware. Palantir reviewed what the government was doing to fight terrorism, and how they were spending tens of billions of dollars on it. They were spending it in the wrong way, and the process needed to be rethought. Took years to get in with government. Building software for spies and intelligence industry. Has both commercial private clients and government client. A few different products that help big organizations analyze their data using AI, and make the data more understandable. This can help a company in many ways, be more efficient, cut cost, raise profits, understand their own company better AI and data are the new languages of the modern world. There's a lot of data and it is critical to keep it organized, but very hard. Their software goes beyond just storing and managing data. It helps them to utilize the data which is key. Silicon Valley tree - Paypal to Palantir to Anduril Anduril makes Roadrunner – takeoff software **company seems like Stark Industries Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice, an AI software platform that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. For more information, visit www.anduril.com. https://investors.palantir.com/news-details/2024/Anduril-and-Palantir-to-Accelerate-AI-Capabilities-for-National-Security/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries Anduril Industries, Inc. is an American defense technology company that specializes in autonomous systems. It was cofounded in 2017 by inventor and entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and others.[3][4] Anduril aims to sell to the U.S. Department of Defense, including artificial intelligence and robotics. Anduril's major products include unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (CUAS), semi-portable autonomous surveillance systems, and networked command and control software. Related Show: Zero to One - Peter Thiel Contrarian Thinker + Disruption AZ TRT S04 EP50 (213) 12-17-2023 What We Learned This Week Contrarian Thinking – think for yourself and differently than everyone else Innovation great companies have unique products that go from Zero to one, vertical Founders are important and challenge the Status Quo to change the world Competition is for losers, strive for a Monopoly Secrets – What Great Company is No One Building? 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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comNick is an entrepreneur and journalist. He was the founder of Gawker Media, the publisher of Gizmodo, and the editor of Valleywag. He began his career as a journalist with the Financial Times — as a derivatives and tech correspondent — and later founded a Silicon Valley news aggregator called Moreover Technologies. He's now working on Maze.com, which hosts a network map of near-future timelines.For two clips of our convo — on the growing global dominance of China, and the Chinese outcompeting Elon Musk — pop over to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised in Hampstead in the lower-middle class; a Jewish mom who fled the Communists in Hungary; growing up on sci-fi; Asimov's Foundation; attending Oxford like his father; game theory; being a young reporter in London, Hungary, Romania, and Singapore; pioneering the internet in the ‘90s; Foundation parallels with Singapore; Lee Kuan Yew; Chinese pragmatism; Taiwan; EVs in China; Musk's companies; tech theft between the US and China; DOGE and Trump reigning in Musk; Peter Thiel; Andy Grove; Uber's Travis Kalanick; Kara Swisher; Oculus' Palmer Luckey; how Silicon Valley is PR obsessed; Zuckerberg; David Sacks and crypto; Andreessen; drones; Ukraine; Thatcher; housing crisis in the UK; Orbán; the German Greens; Russian expansionism; the Poles and nukes; Trump's tariffs; Tucker's interview with Putin; the growing US-Europe rift; Greenland; AI and DeepSeek; and Nick's predictions as a futurist.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Douglas Murray on Israel and Gaza, Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Francis Collins on faith and science and Covid, Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee on Covid's fallout, and Paul Elie on his book The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance Summit, Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, discusses building cutting-edge defense tech, taking over the IVAS contract, and his journey from Oculus to Anduril. Recorded on March 12th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Palmer Luckey is an American entrepreneur renowned for founding Oculus VR and designing the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset that significantly influenced the VR industry. In 2014, Facebook acquired Oculus VR for $2 billion. Following his departure from Facebook in 2017, Luckey established Anduril Industries, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for military applications. As of 2025, Anduril has secured substantial contracts, including a $250 million deal with the Pentagon, reflecting its growing impact in the defense sector. Learn about Anduril: https://www.anduril.com/ Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360 For free access to the Abundance Summit Summary click: diamandis.com/breakthroughs ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod ____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots
Few people sit at the nexus of business and politics like Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. As head of a company that makes much of the infrastructure underlying the internet and artificial intelligence systems, and as chairman of the lobbying group Business Roundtable, Robbins has a unique perspective on the rapid changes facing both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. How is he navigating this moment? And what lessons did he learn from playing basketball with an all-time legend? Robbins speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on the Bold Names podcast. Check Out Past Episodes: Could Amazon's Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race? Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype. Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
-New Qualcom chip for Arm gaming: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/next-gen-snapdragon-g-series-chips-will-power-handhelds-from-ayaneo-onexsugar-and-retroid-pocket-131733930.html -5090 review -Palmer Luckey is making an FPGA n64? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/03/palmer-luckey-just-invoked-the-matrix-to-tease-a-new-nintendo-64-console -2 seasons of God of War at least at Amazon: Amazon's God of War TV series is already looking toward season 2 -Analogue 3D is delayed: Analogue's 4K Nintendo 64 retro console has been delayed, again -Xbox Copilot will help you cheat: Microsoft's new Xbox Copilot will act as an AI gaming coach -Half Life 2 RTX Demo available for download. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1je4wtx/halflife_2_rtx_demo_available_now_for_download/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLxWqZy1U-8 -Maybe I DO need an xbox 360 https://www.theverge.com/news/631102/xbox-360-hack-homebrew-badupdate-exploit-usb
This week, we're bringing you an episode of Bold Names, which presents conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to Palmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril and part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he's using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government's approach to national security. Luckey speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler explore cutting-edge innovations, from AI agents to Meta's fashion-forward Ray-Ban smart glasses. Special guest Melissa Medina, CEO of eMerge Americas, discusses South Florida's rise as a global tech hub and previews their upcoming conference featuring industry leaders like Palmer Luckey and Daymond John. The hosts also dive into gaming news from GDC, NVIDIA's latest advancements, and the evolution of "vibe coding" in software development. Packed with industry insights and engaging discussions, this episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts, developers, and innovation leaders alike.Come for the Tech, stay for the Magic!Melissa Medina BioMelissa Medina Jiménez is the co-founder, CEO, and President of eMerge Americas, a venture-backed platform transforming Miami into a global tech hub. Under her leadership, the annual eMerge Americas conference has grown to attract 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. A University of Florida graduate, Melissa also studied at ESADE in Barcelona. She is a partner at Medina Ventures and leads the Medina Family Foundation. Passionate about innovation and community impact, she champions Miami's tech growth while raising her five children.Melissa Medina on LinkedIneMerge Americas WebsiteKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler02:09 The Hidden Musical Talents of Tech Leaders - Lee's Harmonica Journey06:55 Inside DC's Tech Scene: AI Summit & Chip Diplomacy Discussions 13:14 The Global AI Race: Who Will Be #3 After US and China?19:35 South by Southwest 2024: Music Takes Center Stage31:02 Gaming Industry Updates: GDC Preview & Nintendo Switch News38:37 Meta's Fashion Future: Partnership with Coperni for Smart Glasses43:25 The Rise of AI Agents: From Simple Tasks to Complex Automation53:54 The Evolution of Coding: From Machine Language to AI-Assisted Development1:00:19 Special Interview: Melissa Medina on Miami's Tech Transformation1:11:53 Key Takeaways & Looking Ahead to Future Tech Developments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
P.M. Edition for Mar. 7. Despite Thursday's pause on tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico many products are still exposed to them. WSJ economics reporter Chao Deng tells us which goods fall under the new exemption and why it is so hard to parse. Plus, Fed chair Jerome Powell says that changing trade policies keep the Federal Reserve in a holding pattern on rates. And the Justice Department opens an investigation into whether egg producers have conspired to raise prices. Alex Ossola hosts. Listen to “Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication” in Bold Names. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Palmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril, was part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he's using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government's approach to national security. Luckey speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names. Check Out Past Episodes: Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype. Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn't an ‘Arms Race,' but America Needs to Win Why Bilt's CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card The CEO Who Says Cheaper AI Could Actually Mean More Jobs Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's show: Jason and Alex break down the latest head-scratching SEC ruling on meme coins—did they just legalize pump-and-dumps to protect Trump's token? Plus, they dive into why venture debt can destroy startups, the rise of AI-driven companies, and how Tesla is gearing up to challenge Waymo in the self-driving car race. Then, Brandon Brown from GRIN joins the show to talk about scaling to 8-figure revenue, surviving brutal market corrections, and why he's stepping down as CEO after a decade. This one's packed with insights for founders, investors, and anyone watching the future of crypto, startups, and AI unfold.*Timestamps:(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show!(1:39) Palmer Luckey feud, and supporting Trump in Silicon Valley(9:36) AI's impact on startup growth and job displacement(10:11) Paddle. Go to https://www.paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period.(12:20) Product market fit and Salesforce productivity(15:01) Howey Test and its application to cryptocurrencies(20:07) LinkedIn Ads. Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups(26:13) Jason's libertarian views on meme coins(31:13) Hubspot for Startups. Get up to 75% off plus 3 months of Perplexity AI for free. Go to https://www.hubspot.com/startups(32:16) Meme coin regulation and political implications(37:22) GRIN's Brandon Brown interview and company evolution(46:10) Leadership changes and challenges at GRIN(53:28) Venture debt risks and business cycle preparedness(59:00) Leadership skills and defining reality(1:04:13) Updates on Waymo and autonomous rides(1:09:06) Tesla and the global autonomous vehicle market*Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Check out GRIN: https://grin.co/Checkout Angel University with Jason Calacanis & Mike Savino: https://www.angel.university/Check out the Founder Friday City Competition: https://www.founderfridays.tech/city-competition*Follow BrandonX: https://x.com/Brandon_BrownLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-brown-0898731/*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis*Thank you to our partners:(10:11) Paddle. Go to https://www.paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period.(20:07) LinkedIn Ads. Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups(31:13) Hubspot for Startups. Get up to 75% off plus 3 months of Perplexity AI for free. Go to https://www.hubspot.com/startups*Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland*Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis*Follow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com*Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916
The savior of the West is an anime-loving, missile-launching, mullet-dawning, Hawaiian shirt and cargo shorts wearing 32-year old man in flip-flops. Travis and Brad punish Liv and Julian with the story of Palmer Luckey, the once Silicon Valley wunderkind VR pioneer of the Oculus Rift. His support of Donald Trump's first presidential run got him fired from Facebook and shunned from the performatively liberal tech industry. The irresponsibly sensational press coverage that followed created the vengeance and spit-fueled defense tech mogul he is today. He's now on a mission to save the west from autocratic dictators and “woke orthodoxy”, one autonomous drone swarm at a time. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa Brad Abrahams: https://x.com/LoveAndSaucers // https://www.instagram.com/bradwtf/ Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
The hosts discuss their frustration with Apple's message syncing issues across devices. They highlight the new Audio Hijack feature that provides transcriptions of audio recordings. The hosts also discuss the new Apple iPhone 16e, noting its features, price, and the inclusion of Apple's homegrown C1 modem.Apple's new iPhone lineup includes the iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16e, with varying features and price points. The discussion highlights the return of the notch, improved graphics capabilities, and the inclusion of a physical camera button on the iPhone 16 and Pro models. Additionally, Apple's investment in US chip production and potential impact on tariffs is noted.The current state of international relations, particularly the impact of Trump's approach to trade and alliances, is discussed, highlighting the potential economic and security implications for various countries. The conversation then shifts to the future of Apple, examining the departure of Johnny Ive and the potential succession of Tim Cook, with a focus on the company's innovation and strategic decisions. Finally, the discussion touches on the potential of Palmer Luckey as a future business leader and the importance of technological advancements in areas like AI and healthcare.The speaker discusses the accuracy of blood pressure monitors, including a new non-cuff device they ordered. They mention Apple's potential release of a blood pressure feature, possibly similar to their temperature monitoring approach. The conversation then shifts to Apple's rumored AirTag updates, including improved range, privacy features, and a speaker to prevent surreptitious tracking.AirTags utilize the vast network of iPhones to track lost items, providing a social benefit by leveraging existing infrastructure. While Tile offers a similar product, its limited user base hinders its effectiveness compared to AirTags. Although AirTags have a one-year battery life, a case with a longer-lasting battery is available for those who prioritize extended use.Apple Intelligence, a smarter version of Siri, is being integrated into the Vision Pro, providing features like writing tools, proofreading, and text summarization. The Vision Pro, a high-end device, is finally receiving this update, which is expected to be available in June. The conversation also touches on the use of the Meta Quest, particularly for viewing photos and art, and the benefits of Apple Maps for geotagging and organizing photos.The benefits of having a camera or phone with geotagging capabilities are discussed, allowing users to revisit and relive past experiences. The potential of foldable phones is explored, with a preference for the book-style design that offers more screen real estate. The challenges of battery life and the need for denser energy storage solutions are also highlighted.A new foldable phone with impressive specifications, including IPX9 water resistance and Hasselblad-powered photography, is discussed. The phone's thinness and potential battery life are highlighted, but concerns about hidden compromises and lack of availability are also raised. The conversation then shifts to a door draft stopper, with a discussion about its effectiveness and potential impact on air circulation.Door draft stoppers are discussed as a potential solution for drafty doors and noise reduction. The importance of sealing gaps and using sound-deadening materials to block airflow and sound is emphasized, highlighting the complexities of soundproofing. The show concludes with a reminder to tune in next week.Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!
Shawn Ryan Show: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://armra.com/srs http://helixsleep.com/srs http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://hexclad.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS Palmer Luckey Links: Anduril Industries - https://www.anduril.com/ ModRetro - http://modretro.com/ X - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marty and Eric speak about the Apple Intelligence rumors and the AVP, display on the headband, and some fun apps involving hummingbirds, archery, and Reddit.Dbrand's Always-On 'Aperture' Case Protects Your Vision Pro Without Interfering With Sensors and Buttonshttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/07/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-case/ This new Vision Pro cover is ugly but also kind of awesomehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/02/07/this-new-vision-pro-cover-is-ugly-but-also-kind-of-awesome/ Dbrand's Aperture cover for Apple Vision Pro certainly makes a statementhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/dbrands-aperture-cover-for-apple-vision-pro-certainly-makes-a-statementNEWSApple Releases visionOS 2.3.1https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/10/apple-releases-visionos-2-3-1/Apple Releases visionOS 2.3.1 and watchOS 11.3.1https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-releases-visionos-2-3-1-and-watchos-11-3-1Apple's long-promised Apple Intelligence-infused Siri faces delayshttps://macdailynews.com/2025/02/15/apples-long-promised-apple-intelligence-infused-siri-faces-delays/Apple Vision Pro may be about to get its biggest update yet - no new hardware requiredhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/02/15/apple-vision-pro-may-be-about-to-get-its-biggest-update-yet-no-new-hardware-required/Apple Intelligence could arrive on Vision Pro in Aprilhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/02/15/apple-intelligence-could-arrive-on-vision-pro-in-april/Rumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive contenthttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/15/rumor-apple-intelligence-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-along-with-more-immersive-contentVision Pro's next big update will bring Apple Intelligence supporthttps://www.cultofmac.com/news/vision-pros-next-big-update-bring-apple-intelligence-supportApple Intelligence Is Finally Coming to Apple Vision Pro in Aprilhttps://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-intelligence-is-finally-coming-to-apple-vision-pro-in-april Vision Pro will reportedly get Apple Intelligence as soon as Aprilhttps://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/vision-pro-will-reportedly-get-apple-intelligence-as-soon-as-april-180751381.html Can Apple Vision Pro Scan QR Codes?https://geometricgoods.com/blogs/apple-vision-pro-faq/can-vision-pro-scan-qr-codesApple is considering adding a small display to the Apple Vision Pro headbandhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/11/apple-is-considering-adding-a-small-display-to-the-apple-vision-pro-headbandApple still chasing the AR glasses dream… but fears another flophttps://www.macworld.com/article/2603649/apple-still-chasing-the-ar-glasses-dream-but-fears-another-flop.htmlApple describes a way to make Vision Pro much lighterhttps://9to5mac.com/2025/02/10/apple-describes-a-way-to-make-vision-pro-much-lighter/ Apple Arcade Adding Two New Games in March https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/11/apple-arcade-games-coming-in-march/ Microsoft wants to hand off much of its Army HoloLens program to Palmer Luckey's Andurilhttps://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/microsoft-wants-to-hand-off-much-of-its-army-hololens-program-to-palmer-luckeys-anduril-190223240.htmliPhone SE 4 & Apple Vision Pro announcements are coming in the next weekhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/12/apple-vision-pro-iphone-se-4-smaller-announcements-in-coming-days Apple appears to have found a way to offload unsold Vision Pro headsetshttps://9to5mac.com/2025/02/12/apple-appears-to-have-found-a-way-to-offload-unsold-vision-pro-headsets/ Apple may be trying to jump-start lackluster Apple Vision Pro saleshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/12/apple-may-be-trying-to-jump-start-lackluster-apple-vision-pro-salesApple Vision Pro's new NBA 3D games are just the start of something greaterhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/02/14/apple-vision-pros-new-nba-3d-games-are-just-the-start-of-something-greater 10+ Announcements Apple Could Have Rolled Into a February Event https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/15/things-apple-could-have-rolled-into-an-event/ NEW APPS WORTH MENTIONINGTarget Rush: Archery Gamehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/target-rush-archery-game/id6698876764Visutatehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/visutate-immersive-relaxation/id6480306217 ReVisionhttps://testflight.apple.com/join/zDGbagmEPrima Immersive https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prima-immersive/id6740540865 ThePodTalk.Net
Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5 billion in 2022, valuing it at $8.5 billion. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://armra.com/srs http://helixsleep.com/srs http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://hexclad.com/srs http://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://ROKA.com | Use Code SRS Palmer Luckey Links: Anduril Industries - https://www.anduril.com/ ModRetro - http://modretro.com/ X - https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 518: Neal and Toby talk about the latest inflation report that came in hotter than expected, tossing high hopes of more Fed rate cuts. Then, Palmer Luckey's defense-tech startup scores a big contract with the US Army, courtesy of Microsoft. Also, Olipop is leading the pack in the prebiotic soda category as it raises $50M in its latest funding round. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on YouTube, GoFundMe, and Valentine's Day flowers. Finally, a recap of the biggest headlines from the day. 00:00 - Denmark wants to buy California? 2:40 - Inflation gets hotter 8:00 - Anduril scores US Army contract 12:00 - The prebiotic soda wars 18:00 - More YouTube on TV than on mobile 20:00 - GoFundMe raises record funds for LA fires 22:00 - Miami Flower Gateway 24:50 - Sprint Finish Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ian Hamilton and David Heaney discuss:dbrand's "Trypophobic" Apple Vision Pro FaceplateTouchDesk On Apple Vision ProNBA Apple Vision Pro App's Tabletop ViewFirst PlayStation VR2 Game To Support Hand TrackingRay-Ban Meta Glasses Super Bowl Ads With A-List CelebritiesSideQuest & Meta DependencyAndroid XR Will Let Apps Access The Passthrough Camera ViewAnduril Taking Over The IVAS Program, Replacing HoloLensJohn Carmack's Comments On PC VR And Standalone VR
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We kick off a wild hour with Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group and Jill Carey Hall of BofA Global Research breaking down earnings from Lyft, DoorDash, Gilead and more. DA Davidson's Tom White weighs in on Lyft's results. Jon shares insights from DoorDash's CFO Ravi Inukonda, including where the company is investing to continue scaling. Freshworks CEO Dennis Woodside joins to discuss earnings, and Anduril's Palmer Luckey dives into defense under Trump, DOGE, and the company's latest news. Plus, Nucor CEO Leon Topalian on the impact of tariffs.
Get more notes at https://podcastnotes.org Time Saved This Week: 8 Hours, 53 MinutesNEW Premium NotesDavid Deutsch: Chemical Scum that Dream of Distant Quasars | TED In this TEDTalk from 2005, David Deutsch (@DavidDeutschOxf) was tasked with going out on a limb and saying something surprising. The result? A profound exploration titled Chemical Scum That Dream of Distant Quasars where he redefines humanity's place in the universe and celebrates the limitless potential of human knowledge. Though the title might sound nerdy or even a bit intimidating, these Premium Podcast Notes break down every element of this groundbreaking TED Talk, revealing powerful principles of problem-solving that could transform how you see your role in fostering the endless growth of knowledge and shaping a better future.Scott Galloway on How Stoicism Can Benefit Young Men | Daily Stoic with Ryan HolidayScott Galloway on "Intergenerational Theft" and why Stoicism can help young men who are struggling now more than ever. Go Premium to learn why young men are struggling, how to protect the middle class, the value of being a Nation, how to be successful, truths about money and more.Mike Cernovich – Escaping Sam Altman's Techno-Slavery | Zero Hour with James PoulosMike Cernovich discusses Sam Altman's Techno-Gnostic archetype, secular fatalism, Greco-Roman principles, consciousness, and more. This is not your average podcast and not to be missed.Upgrade to Premium to Get 3 Premium Notes Every Week, the Full Newsletter, Playable Timestamps, AI Powered Answers, Unlock 500+ Premium Posts, No Ads and MOREGo PREMIUMTop Premium Takeaways Of The WeekDavid Deutsch: Chemical Scum that Dream of Distant Quasars | TED Is Earth Special? Two Possible Theories…* Theory #1: Earth is very untypical and uniquely suited...* “Spaceship Earth” = ...* If we destroy the ...* Theory #2: Earth is typical and human beings are not ...* “The human race is just a chemical scum on a moderate-sized planet, orbiting around a very average star in the outer suburb of ...” – Stephen Hawking* Key Takeaway: “So, especially if you regard them as deep truths to form cornerstones of your world view and inform your life-decisions, they appear somewhat in ...” – David DeutschEarth is Very Not Typical: “Deep, intergalactic space is completely dark. It is so dark that if you were to look at the nearest star to you, and that star were to explode as a supernova, and you were staring directly at it at the moment when its light reached you, then ...”– David DeutschHumans are Very Special Chemical Scum: “Therefore we are chemical scum that's different. This chemical scum has universality. Its structure contains, with ever-increasing ...” – David Deutsch* “The fact that the laws of physics permit – and even mandate – ...” – David Deutsch3 pre-requisite resources for the open-ended creation of knowledge:* Matter: the growth of knowledge is a ...* Energy: the inputs required to ...* Evidence: the laws of physics saturate the ...Resources are abundant, knowledge is scarce: If something isn't forbidden by the ...Our Sacred Responsibility as Humans: “Species go extinct. All the time. Civilizations end. The vast majority of all species and all civilizations that have ever existed are now history. If we want to be exceptions ...” – David DeutschScott Galloway on How Stoicism Can Benefit Young Men | Daily Stoic with Ryan HolidayThe Epicenter of Today's Problem: For the first time in the nation's three-century history, a thirty-year-old person today is doing worse than ...* “When the majority of kids aren't doing as ...” – Scott GallowayThe nation is a feature, not a bug: The most successful people in tech should have more ...Understanding Power Laws and the Pareto Principle: A very small percentage of people will ...Advice for young people on how to be successful: Put yourself in rooms of ...The trope “money can't buy happiness” is a myth: Studies show that middle-income people are ...Young Men Are In Trouble: Young men in America are ...* 4x more likely to kill themselves* Four out of five suicides involve men* There is a certain amount of resentment and ...Understanding Stoicism: Stoicism is a philosophy that teaches ...Why Billionaires Become Billionaires (narrative violation): Generally, billionaires are good high-character people; one of ...Emotional advice from Scott: * If something moves you, lean into that emotion and learn how to cry* Figure out a way to ...* Lean into feeling your ...* To not lean into ...* You will get to know ...Mike Cernovich – Escaping Sam Altman's Techno-Slavery | Zero Hour with James PoulosThe Fallacy of Pendulum Theory: There is no law of the universe that says things have to swing back and forth between ...* The political right tends to have a certain ...America has submitted to its base-lower impulses * Book recommendation: Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle* Many Americans have lost touch with what ...* It would be one thing if people turned away from God but...The Source of Society's Problems: Alienation from the divine is...* Understand that there are ...Techno-Gnostics refers to a perspective or philosophy combining elements of technology with ...* We can't just take our consciousness, ...The Harsh Truth About Sam Altman: “Sam Altman is a gnostic, but he doesn't realize that he's 2,000 years too late. Hating your body and thinking that your body is gross is not some sort of new thing.” – Mike Cernovich* “Sam Altman hates being a human and wishes he didn't live in a body and wants to upload himself into a Warhammer machine. People like that – I think we should dismiss ...” – Mike Cernovich* Like Altman, the materialistic Soviets also hated the body and ...Upgrade to Premium to Read the Full Newsletter, Playable Timestamps, AI Powered Answers, Unlock 300+ Premium Posts, No Ads and MOREGo PREMIUMJensen Huang – Founder of Nvidia | Founders Podcast with David Senra What "Strategy" Actually Means: Strategy is not words; strategy is actionWhat "Mission" Actually Means: The Mission is the Boss. Nvidia exists to serve a mission and not for the sake of perpetuating its existenceShip the Whole Cow: Nvidia found ways to package and sell hardware that it previously would have discarded; this helped it mitigate low-end market competition and insulate itself from the innovator's dilemmaComplacency kills: The enemy is not the competition, but the company falling victim to complacency – both real and imaginedJensen's keys to success:(1) He puts in more effort than his peers and (2) He has a willingness to tolerate more suffering than those around him* Greatness does not come from intelligence; it comes from character, which can only be earned from overcoming adversities and developing perseveranceHistory's greatest founders spend a lot of time teaching within their organization* Founders Thread: “If you're not spending 90% of your time teaching, then you're not doing your job.” – James Sinegal of Costco* Founders Thread – Apple is Steve Jobs with 10,000 lives* The best founders are evangelists for their companies; examples include Steve Jobs, Palmer Luckey, and Sir James DysonThe Whiteboard Method: Using a whiteboard is the primary form of communication in Nvidia meetings; everyone must demonstrate their thought process in real-time, and be willing to eventually erase an idea – no matter how good it isGo Fast or Die: “You can drive great people away by making the speed of decision-making really slow. Why would great people stay in an organization where they can't get things done? They look around and say, ‘Hey, I love the mission, but I can't get my job done because the speed of decision-making is too slow.”Value of A flat organizational structure(1) Enables employees to act with more independence and (2) Filters out low-performing employees who are unaccustomed to thinking for themselvesF Your Feelings: Jensen tortures people into greatness: The quality of the work is the most important thing, not people's feelings* “I wake up every morning, look at myself in the mirror, and say: ‘You suck.'” – Jensen Huang* “I don't like giving up on people. I'd rather torture them into greatness.” – Jensen HuangThe Speed of Light in Practice:* Break down each component task of a project and assign a target time to completion for it* Assume no delays, no queues, and no downtime so that you can set the theoretical maximum, i.e. the Speed of Light* Instead of judging performance relative to your past performance or against the competition, judge yourself against the speed of light and the law of physicsTop Five Things (T5T) email* Every employee, at all levels, sends an email with the top five things that they are working on, or the top five things they are observing in the market (customer pain points, a competitor's strategy, new developments in technology, or project delays)* Each email contains five bullet points, and the first word in each bullet is an action word, such as finalize, build, or secure* Each department labels each email in the email's subject lineWinston Churchill Would have Loved Twitter/X– He limited the size of memos that his staff could send him and told them that it was “slothful” not to compress your thoughtsHenry Singleton, cofounder of Teledyne, on planning:* 1. Flexibility over rigid plans* 2. Daily steering over long-term planning* 3. Excessive planning constraints freedom of action* 4. Recognize that the world is complex and avoid counterproductive planning* 5. Be skeptical of the herdEducating the Marketplace: If you are doing something brand-new, you must spend a lot of time and resources on educating the market about your new idea or invention Dr. Brian Keating: Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Huberman Lab Fun fact #1: We didn't have accurate clocks until the 1700s. Before that, keeping time on a ship or in different time zones was nearly impossibleFun fact #2: The Gutenberg Bible was used as a standard for vision quality in the past. They would test eyesight by making people read it from a certain distance since it had a fixed font size. This was way before modern eye chartsPineal Gland (get rid of that flouride): Most animals have a pineal gland that secretes melatonin based on light. “This is the intrinsic clock-keeping mechanism of all mammalian species and reptiles.” – Huberman* Birds have thin skulls, so light can pass right through to the pineal gland* Humans are different: Our pineal gland is buried deep in the brain, so light doesn't reach it directly. Instead, light info gets passed from the eyes through a pathway to the pineal gland.Gender Symmetry: Women are more symmetrical than menEyes Are Outside Brains: Retinas, which line the back of the eyes, are part of the central nervous system and were squeezed out of the brain during early development* Eyes are the only portion of your brain that reside outside the cranial vaultHubble made two major discoveries: that the Milky Way isn't the entire universe, and that the universe is expanding“The Big Bang is not the origin of time and space, it's the origin of the first elements in the periodic table.” – BrianThe best places in the Northern Hemisphere to see spectacular nighttime views:* Yosemite High Country in August for meteor showers would be a great option* Anywhere 20-40 miles from a large city should be fine. Even in San Diego, there are two dark sky communities: Julian and Anza-Borrego DesertPanspermia—the idea that life might've come from elsewhere in the universe. Basically, genetic material could've traveled from one astronomical object to another. This is not something scientists can prove right now, especially with the lack of life evidence elsewhereTools for Managing Stress & Anxiety | Huberman Lab Essentials How breathing affects heart rate:* Inhale:* When you inhale (through the nose or mouth), the diaphragm moves down, and the lungs expand* The heart gets slightly bigger in that expanded space* This increased space causes blood to move more slowly through the heart* A group of neurons called the sinoatrial node in the heart detects the slower blood flow and sends a signal to the brain* The brain then signals the heart to speed up* A longer or more vigorous inhale will make your heart beat faster* Exhaling:* When you exhale, the diaphragm moves up, and the heart becomes smaller and more compact* Blood flows faster through the smaller heart space* The sinoatrial node detects the faster blood flow and signals the brain* The parasympathetic nervous system sends a signal back to the heart to slow down* A longer or more vigorous exhale will make your heart rate slow downThe physiological sigh: two deep inhales through the nose (no exhale in between), followed by a full exhale to the lungs empty (through the mouth) is the fastest way to calm downWhy short-term stress is good:* Pupil dilation and optical changes help enhance vision* Heart rate quickens, improving blood flow and readiness* Cognition sharpens, bringing certain brain areas online to focus better* Narrowed focus supports duration-path-outcome analysis. It allows you to evaluate your environment and decide what to do* It primes the immune system to combat bacterial or viral infectionsTool: eye dilation* Without moving your head or eyes, shift from tunnel vision to panoramic vision (see more of your surroundings)* This activates circuits in the brainstem associated with calming and reduces alertness/stress* For example: While running or cycling at max capacity or 80–90% of your maximum effort, practice dilating your gazeBest tools to modulate long-term stress:* Regular exercise (who would've thought!)* Prioritizing good sleep* Using real-time tools to manage stress response (e.g., breathing exercises)* Social connection (one of the most effective ways to combat long-term stress)Theanine (L-theanine):* Recommended dose: 100–200 mg, 30–60 minutes before sleep* Benefits:* Enhances the transition into sleep and improves sleep depth.* Increases GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter* Reduces activity in the forebrain, calming thinking and ruminative systems* Stress and anxiety:* Proven to significantly increase relaxation* Shown to have a minor yet notable effect on anxietyTyler Cowen – Humans Are The Bottleneck to AI Progress | Dwarkesh Patel Cost disease and AI: Cost disease happens when wages rise across the board due to productivity gains in some industries, but sectors like healthcare or education, where productivity is harder to improve, still need to pay higher wages—making their costs go upTech diffusion is universally pretty slow: While people in the Bay Area are the smartest, most dynamic, and most ambitious, they tend to overvalue intelligenceSome kind of demoralization may materialize in the AI future: Full employment is likely to remain, but it is not clear what humans will be doing or how happy it will make us.The Risks of Progress: War should always be the main concern during a period of rapid technological progress; throughout history, when new technologies emerge, they are turned into instruments of war, and terrible things can happenPREMIUM:* David Deutsch: Chemical Scum that Dream of Distant Quasars | TED 2005* Scott Galloway on How Stoicism Can Benefit Young Men | Daily Stoic with Ryan Holiday* Mike Cernovich – Escaping Sam Altman's Techno-Slavery | Zero Hour with James PoulosFREE:* Jensen Huang – Founder of Nvidia | Founders Podcast with David Senra* Dr. Brian Keating: Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Huberman Lab* Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety | Huberman Lab Essentials* Tyler Cowen – Humans Are The Bottleneck to AI Progress | Dwarkesh Patel Thank you for subscribing. 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Our 197th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 01/17/2024 Join our brand new Discord here! https://discord.gg/nTyezGSKwP Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and guest-hosted by the folks from Latent Space Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. Sponsors: The Generator - An interdisciplinary AI lab empowering innovators from all fields to bring visionary ideas to life by harnessing the capabilities of artificial intelligence. In this episode: - Google and Mistral sign deals with AP and AFP, respectively, to deliver up-to-date news through their AI platforms. - ChatGPT introduces a tasks feature for reminders and to-dos, positioning itself more as a personal assistant. - Synthesia raises $180 million to enhance its AI video platform for generating videos of human avatars. - New U.S. guidelines restrict exporting AI chips to various countries, impacting Nvidia and other tech firms. If you would like to become a sponsor for the newsletter, podcast, or both, please fill out this form. Timestamps + Links: (00:00:00) Intro / Banter (00:04:29) News Preview (00:05:09) Response to listener comments (00:05:58) Sponsor Break Tools & Apps (00:07:01) Google is making AI in Gmail and Docs free — but raising the price of Workspace (00:07:52) Microsoft relaunches Copilot for business with free AI chat and pay-as-you-go agents (00:12:36) Google signs deal with AP to deliver up-to-date news through its Gemini AI chatbot (00:18:08) Mistral signs deal with AFP to offer up-to-date answers in Le Chat (00:18:45) ChatGPT can now handle reminders and to-dos Applications & Business (00:22:53) Palmer Luckey's AI Defense Company Anduril Is Building a $1 Billion Plant in Ohio (00:28:36) OpenAI is bankrolling Axios' expansion into four new markets (00:29:39) AI researcher François Chollet founds a new AI lab focused on AGI (00:32:18) Nvidia-backed AI video platform Synthesia doubles valuation to $2.1 billion (00:34:46) Anysphere Raises $105M in Series B (00:40:14) Harvey Valuation of 3 Billion Projects & Open Source (00:46:12) MiniMax-01: Scaling Foundation Models with Lightning Attention (00:51:16) MinMo: A Multimodal Large Language Model with Approximately 8B Parameters for Seamless Voice Interaction (00:53:01) HALoGEN: Fantastic LLM Hallucinations and Where to Find Them Research & Advancements (00:57:03) Titans: Learning to Memorize at Test Time (01:04:38) Transformer2: Self-adaptive LLMs (01:08:15) Inference-Time Scaling for Diffusion Models beyond Scaling Denoising Steps Policy & Safety (01:11:23) Biden administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips (01:13:56) Biden orders Energy, Defense departments to lease sites for AI data centers, clean energy generation (01:15:00) OpenAI presents its preferred version of AI regulation in a new ‘blueprint' (01:16:15) More teens report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite the tech's faults Synthetic Media & Art (01:17:55) In AI copyright case, Zuckerberg turns to YouTube for his defense (01:19:53) Outro
Democrats once seemed to have a monopoly on Silicon Valley. Perhaps you remember when Elon Musk bought Twitter and posted pictures of cabinets at the old office filled with “#StayWoke” T-shirts. But just as the country is realigning itself along new ideological and political lines, so is the tech capital of the world. In 2024, many of the Valley's biggest tech titans came out with their unabashed support for Donald Trump. There was, of course, Elon Musk. . . but also WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum; Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who run the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini; VCs such as Shaun Maguire, David Sacks, and Chamath Palihapitiya; Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale; Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey; hedge fund manager Bill Ackman; and today's Honestly guest, one of the world's most influential investors and the man responsible for bringing the internet to the masses—Marc Andreessen. Marc's history with politics is a long one—but it was always with the Democrats. He supported Democrats including Bill Clinton in 1996, Al Gore in 2000, and John Kerry in 2004. He endorsed Barack Obama in 2008 and then Hillary Clinton in 2016. But over the summer, he announced that he was going to endorse and donate to Trump. Public records show that Marc donated at least $4.5 million to pro-Trump super PACs. Why? Because he believed that the Biden administration had, as he tells us in this conversation, “seething contempt” for tech, and that this election was existential for AI, crypto, and start-ups in America. Marc got his start as the co-creator of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser, which is said to have launched the internet boom. He then co-founded Netscape, which became the most popular web browser in the '90s, and sold it to AOL in 1999 for $4.2 billion. He later became an angel investor and board member at Facebook. And in 2006, when everyone told Mark Zuckerberg to sell Facebook to Yahoo for $1 billion, Marc was the only voice saying: don't. (Today, Facebook has a market cap of $1.4 trillion.) He now runs a venture capital firm with Ben Horowitz, where they invest in small start-ups that they think have potential to become billion-dollar unicorns. And their track record is pretty spot-on: They invested in Airbnb, Coinbase, Instagram, Instacart, Pinterest, Slack, Reddit, Lyft, and Oculus—to name a few of the unicorns. (And for full disclosure: Marc and his wife were small seed investors in The Free Press.) Marc has built a reputation as someone who can recognize “the next big thing” in tech and, more broadly, in our lives. He has been called the “chief ideologist of the Silicon Valley elite,” a “cultural tastemaker,” and even “Silicon Valley's resident philosopher-king.” Today, Bari and Marc discuss his reasons for supporting Trump—and the vibe shift in Silicon Valley; why he thinks we've been living under soft authoritarianism over the last decade and why it's finally cracking; why he's so confident in Elon Musk and his band of counter-elites; how President Biden tried to kill tech and control AI; why he thinks AI censorship is “a million times more dangerous” than social media censorship; why technologists are the ones to restore American greatness; what Trump serves for dinner; why Marc has spent about half his time at Mar-a-Lago since November 5; and why he thinks it's morning in America. Go to groundnews.com/Honestly to get 50% off the unlimited access Vantage plan and unlock world-wide perspectives on today's biggest news stories. If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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