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    XAI's Radical Plan: Data Centers In Space

    2026-2-12 | 18 mins.
    In this episode, we unpack Elon Musk's ambitious vision for XAI, including its new organizational structure and a detailed roadmap to establish AI data centers in orbit. We explore the strategic rationale behind this move, the technical challenges involved, and how it ties into the broader SpaceX and X ecosystem.

    Chapters
    01:51 XAI's New Structure and Teams
    08:10 X's Growth and AI Adoption
    10:12 Orbital AI Infrastructure
    15:35 Starship's Role & Cost Reduction
    18:36 Technical Challenges & Competition

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    Runway Raises $315M for AI World Models

    2026-2-11 | 13 mins.
    In this episode, we discuss Runway's recent $315 million Series E funding round, which has boosted their valuation to $5.3 billion. We also explore their focus on 'world models' for advanced AI video generation and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding deepfakes.

    Chapters
    03:24 Understanding AI World Models
    05:41 Runway's Technology & Edge
    10:22 Deepfake Regulations & Ethics
    13:40 Competition & Future Outlook

    Links
    Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

    AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer

    Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    Anthropic to Raise $20B at $350B Valuation

    2026-2-10 | 10 mins.
    In this episode, we explore Anthropic's pursuit of a $20 billion capital raise at a substantial $350 billion valuation and examine the legal challenge they face in India, where a local software company claims prior use of the 'Anthropic' name. We also touch on the broader landscape of AI investment and expansion.

    Chapters
    00:00 Anthropic's Funding & Valuation
    05:15 Market Competition & IPOs
    08:28 India Market Legal Challenge
    14:47 India: Key AI Battleground


    Links
    Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

    AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer

    Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    Amazon's $200B CapEx Spend Dominates AI Race

    2026-2-08 | 12 mins.
    In this episode, we explore the intense CapEx spending by tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta in the AI compute arms race. We also discuss how Amazon's AWS cloud business is outperforming and expanding, despite investor concerns about the massive expenditures.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to the AI Spending Race
    01:57 AIbox Announcements and Tier Updates
    03:56 Amazon's Massive Capital Expenditure
    05:39 Competitor Spending and Investor Skepticism
    11:51 AWS Performance and Growth
    18:09 Wall Street and the Future of AI

    Links
    Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

    AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer

    Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    Reddit's AI Answers & Meta's Vibes App

    2026-2-07 | 11 mins.
    In this episode, we explore how social media giants Reddit and Meta are leveraging AI to reshape user experience and create new revenue streams. We examine Reddit's pivot towards AI-powered search for personalized answers and Meta's new standalone AI video app, Vibes, and its potential for monetization through premium features.

    Chapters
    00:00 AIbox Announces New Tier
    01:16 Reddit's AI-Powered Search
    06:30 Reddit Content Licensing Growth
    10:39 Meta Launches AI Video App Vibes
    15:29 AI & Social Media Monetization
    18:35 AIbox Call to Action

    Links
    Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai

    AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer

    Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This Week in News is a podcast that brings you clear and concise breakdowns of the biggest stories shaping the world right now. Each episode covers politics, tech, culture, global events, and the moments everyone is talking about, all in a format that is easy to follow and packed with useful context. If you want to stay informed without the noise, this show keeps you up to speed on the news that matters most each week.
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