This chapter delves into the controversy surrounding The Washington Post, discussing internal turmoil, unethical practices, and a need for new leadership. It also touches on issues at Amazon's One Medical, where cost-cutting measures have impacted the quality of care for elderly patients. Additionally, the chapter explores the challenges faced by the healthcare system, the impact of government spending on different sectors, and the uncertainty surrounding the Stanford Internet Observatory amidst political attacks.
Kara and Scott discuss the drama surrounding the Washington Post's new publisher and incoming editor, as well as Amazon's One Medical facing questions about its call centers. Then, Stanford's Internet Observatory, a prominent disinformation research group, is facing an uncertain future amid ongoing political attacks. Plus, OpenAI announces its newest board member, and might be moving closer to becoming a for-profit company. Finally, our Friend of Pivot is California State Senator Scott Wiener. Senator Wiener is working to pass an AI regulation bill, but not everyone in Silicon Valley is happy about it.
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