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Trump-Xi Tensions and Rare Earths Impact
Lon frames Trump's reaction to China's rare earth export controls and Jason explains supply, processing, and geopolitical implications.
Figure’s 03 Chore-bot, Jake Paul Sora takeover, ChatGPT app integrations, and more | E2191
Today’s show:
Figure’s butler-bot could be cleaning up after you soon than you think!
On a Friday TWiST, Jason and Lon are checking out the Figure 03 demo reel, checking out the humanoid robot that could soon be hanging out in your house, doing your chores.
Lon’s a bit skeptical that full-sized Westworld drones will soon be on everyone’s home but the technology is obviously moving forward at a rapid clip and cutting-edge AI models are making the bots smarter than ever.
PLUS… what will be the impact of Presidents Trump and Xi’s new fight over rare earth minerals? Why are Jake Paul and Mark Cuban starring in SO MANY Sora clips? How well do these ChatGPT app integrations work, and why are they going to free users first? And much much more, on a can’t-miss new TWiST
Timestamps:
(0:00) Figure’s humanoid and its new capabilities
(2:15) Show start: Jason welcomes co-host Lon Harris
(6:24) The global dependency on China for rare earth minerals
(9:48) .TECH: Say it without saying it. Head to get.tech/twist or your favorite registrar to get a clean, sharp .tech domain today.
(10:54) Sora, AI likeness & deepfakes
(17:05) DEMO: Producer Oliver showcases ChatGPT's new integrations!
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(27:54) The future of AI: Will there be thousands of app integrations?
(30:41) Alphasense - Get deeper insights into your business with the power of AI search and market intelligence. Start with a free trial at https://www.alpha-sense.com/twist
(33:44) Discussing Reflection AI: A new American open-source model
(40:35) Reddit Rapid Response: Why young professionals should work in the office
(47:50) How AI is eliminating entry-level jobs & the need for executive training
(54:15) Jason's pitch to shut down the USPS and turn post offices into nursery schools
(58:25) Jason shares his personal journey with GLP-1s & Ro.co
(1:01:05) The Figure One robot: New video and future potential
(1:04:20) How LLMs are the key to unlocking humanoid robot capabilities
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