Regulating AI and Investing in Startups

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The speakers debate the recent executive order on regulating artificial intelligence and discuss the potential bias in reporting requirements. They then shift gears to talk about investing, sharing investment details and encouraging companies to apply for funding.

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Today’s show:

First up, Jason takes on the news solo by breaking down Uber's Q3 earnings (2:23), reflecting on SBF's guilty verdict (13:39), and giving some takes on Biden's EO on AI (15:53). Then, Motive CEO John Habeck joins to break down building "Shopify for Car Dealerships" (21:39).

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(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(2:23) Uber earnings report and Uber’s profitability

(12:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/twist

(13:39) SBF’s guilty verdict

(15:53) Takes on Biden's executive order on AI

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(21:39) Motive CEO John Habeck discusses building a startup in a "sleeping giant" industry

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(33:17) Understand the TAM for "Shopify for Car Dealerships”

Referenced in the podcast:

https://s23.q4cdn.com/407969754/files/doc_earnings/2023/q3/earnings-result/Uber-Q3-23-Earnings-Press-Release.pdf

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence

https://www.businessofapps.com/data/uber-statistics

https://twitter.com/EconomyApp/status/1721899291248324642

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