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• Disney Partners with OpenAI, Breaking Down SpaceX’s IPO Plans, Oracle Slips | Diet TBPN

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• Oracle Slides, Disney x OpenAI, SpaceX IPO | Fidji Simo, Dylan Byers, Angela Jiang, Jonathan Slotkin, Aaron Cannon, Karan Kunjur

  (00:36) - SpaceX IPO (29:55) - Oracle Slides (43:16) - Disney x OpenAI (55:38) - Dylan Byers, a founding partner and senior correspondent at Puck, covers the media industry, including business and gossip. He discusses the media's tendency toward self-obsession, highlighting how minor gossip can overshadow significant industry events. Byers also examines the personal dynamics influencing major mergers, such as the competition between Paramount and Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery, and the role of AI in the future of media, noting Disney's partnership with OpenAI to create interactive experiences with its characters. (01:28:01) - Fidji Simo, a French-American businesswoman, is the CEO of Applications at OpenAI, having previously served as CEO of Instacart and as head of the Facebook app at Meta. In the conversation, she discusses her transition to OpenAI, emphasizing her commitment to democratizing AI by transforming ChatGPT from a chatbot into a personal super assistant that can manage various aspects of users' lives, such as travel planning and health management. She also highlights the importance of integrating AI into both consumer and enterprise applications, aiming to enhance productivity and accessibility across different sectors. (01:52:26) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (02:10:32) - Angela Jiang, a former product manager at OpenAI who contributed to the launches of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, has co-founded Worktrace AI, a startup focused on automating repetitive tasks in large enterprises. In the conversation, she discusses how Worktrace AI observes employee workflows to identify tasks suitable for AI automation, aiming to bridge the gap between advanced AI models and their practical application in real-world business scenarios. The company recently emerged from stealth mode, announcing a $9 million seed funding round led by Conviction and 8VC, with participation from the OpenAI Fund and notable figures such as Mira Murati and Jason Kwon. (02:20:40) - Jonathan Slotkin, a practicing neurosurgeon and health system leader, discusses the significant public health benefits of autonomous vehicles, emphasizing that data from Waymo's 100 million miles of operation show a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes compared to human drivers. He argues that widespread adoption of self-driving cars could eliminate traffic deaths as a leading cause of mortality in the U.S., highlighting the need to overcome regulatory challenges and public skepticism to realize these life-saving advancements. (02:35:47) - Aaron Cannon, co-founder and CEO of Outset, discusses his company's AI-moderated research platform that enables enterprises to conduct and synthesize video interviews at scale, combining the depth of one-on-one interviews with the speed of surveys. He highlights Outset's recent $17 million Series A funding led by 8VC, bringing total funding to $21 million, and mentions partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like WeightWatchers, Nestlé, and Microsoft. Cannon emphasizes the platform's ability to deliver in-depth insights rapidly, noting that clients have experienced research processes that are over eight times faster and capture ten times more interviews than traditional methods. (02:46:02) - Karan Kunjur, co-founder and CEO of K2 Space, discusses the company's focus on developing large, high-power satellites to meet the growing demand for advanced space capabilities. He highlights the shift from smaller satellites to larger platforms, leveraging the capabilities of modern heavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Starship. Kunjur also emphasizes K2 Space's commitment to providing cost-effective, high-capacity satellite solutions for both commercial and government clients. (03:00:43) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comAttio - https://attio.com/tbpnFin - https://fin.ai/tbpnGraphite - https://graphite.devRestream - https://restream.ioProfound - https://tryprofound.comJulius AI - https://julius.aiturbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.com/fal - https://fal.aiPrivy - https://www.privy.ioCognition - https://cognition.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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• Nvidia’s China Shift, Meta AI Drama, Paramount's Pitch | Diet TBPN

  Our favorite moments from today's show, in under 30 minutes. TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.comAttio - https://attio.com/tbpnFin - https://fin.ai/tbpnGraphite - https://graphite.devRestream - https://restream.ioProfound - https://tryprofound.comJulius AI - https://julius.aiturbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comfal - https://fal.aiPrivy - https://privy.ioCognition - https://cognition.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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• Warner Deal Drags, H200 Exports Resume, Meta AI Chafe Gate | Joe Weisenthal, Ben Smith, Matt Hicks, Stephen Schwartz, Saam Motamedi, Nicholas Kelez, Antoine Tessier, Filip Kaliszan

  (00:28) - H200 Exports Resume (07:20) - China-Linked AI Chip Smuggling (14:43) - Joe Weisenthal, born September 2, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American journalist and television presenter, currently serving as the executive editor of news for Bloomberg's digital brands and co-host of the "Odd Lots" podcast. In the conversation, he discusses the Federal Reserve's recent 25 basis point interest rate cut, highlighting internal divisions within the Fed's rate-setting committee, with three members dissenting—two favoring no change and one advocating a deeper cut. He also examines the potential impact of future rate cuts on long-term yields, noting that aggressive short-term cuts could lead to higher long-term rates due to inflation expectations, which may not provide the desired economic stimulus. (34:20) - Warner Deal Drags (43:29) - Meta AI Chafe Gate (59:04) - Ben Smith is a veteran American journalist and media executive. He is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, the global news platform launched in 2022. Previously, he was the media columnist for The New York Times (2020–2022) and before that the founding editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News (2012–2020). Earlier in his career he covered politics for Politico and other outlets, helping pioneer digital-era political journalism. (01:40:43) - Matt Hicks, who became Red Hat's President and CEO in July 2022, discusses the company's evolution from offering only Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to a diverse portfolio including OpenShift, Ansible, and Red Hat AI. He emphasizes Red Hat's focus on smaller, open-source AI models that are more manageable and cost-effective for enterprises compared to larger frontier models. Hicks also highlights the importance of building authentic open-source communities and the value of long-term commitment within a company, drawing from his own 20-year tenure at Red Hat. (02:00:58) - Stephen Schwartz, CEO of WAP, discusses the company's rapid growth, noting that to achieve a 50% increase in business, they must add over $1 billion in earnings annually. He highlights their aggressive international expansion and strategic partnerships, including a recent collaboration with Micro One to enhance their platform's capabilities. Schwartz also emphasizes the company's focus on integrating AI throughout their platform to simplify operations and support users in starting businesses more efficiently. (02:20:46) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (02:29:02) - Saam Motamedi, a General Partner at Greylock Partners, focuses on early-stage investments in enterprise software, particularly in AI, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure. He discusses the current venture capital landscape, noting a shift towards a smaller number of firms concentrating on long-term partnerships with founders, emphasizing the importance of enduring commitment in the industry. Motamedi also highlights the transformative impact of AI on enterprise software, suggesting that new pricing models, interfaces, and data structures are creating opportunities for startups to disrupt established companies. (02:41:08) - Nicholas Kelez, CEO and CTO of xLight, discusses the company's mission to develop the world's most powerful free-electron lasers to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing by enhancing lithography processes, making chip production more efficient and cost-effective. He highlights the strategic partnership with former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who has significantly contributed to xLight's growth and leadership development. Kelez also emphasizes the importance of the recent $150 million Letter of Intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce, which will accelerate the development of their prototype and advance their first commercial products. (02:48:17) - Antoine Tessier, CEO of duPont REGISTRY Group, discusses the launch of duPont REGISTRY Live, an online auction platform offering a 100% sell-through guarantee and a 14-day return policy for buyers. He highlights the company's recent $34 million capital raise to support this initiative and mentions plans to expand their Nashville facility to 65,000 square feet for vehicle inspections and certifications. Tessier also shares insights into the growing luxury car market, referencing a forthcoming report estimating the U.S. market at $110 billion, with expectations to double in the next decade. (02:56:53) - Filip Kaliszan, CEO and co-founder of Verkada, discusses his company's mission to enhance physical security through AI and integrated hardware solutions like cameras and access controllers, serving clients such as enterprises, schools, and government buildings. He highlights the company's growth since its 2016 inception, now boasting over 30,000 global customers, including 100 of the Fortune 500, and emphasizes the importance of on-device processing to manage data efficiently and cost-effectively. Kaliszan also touches on the potential role of AI and robotics in security, the company's flexible pricing for nonprofits, and future plans, including a potential public offering. 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• Paramount’s Deal Playbook, Trump Opens Nvidia’s China Door, Saudis Loosen Drinking Laws | Diet TBPN

  Our favorite moments from today's show, in under 30 minutes. TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.comAttio - https://attio.com/tbpnFin - https://fin.ai/tbpnGraphite - https://graphite.devRestream - https://restream.ioProfound - https://tryprofound.comJulius AI - https://julius.aiturbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comfal - https://fal.aiPrivy - https://privy.ioCognition - https://cognition.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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