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OpenAI's new models, the MrBeast leak, Waymo ♥’s Uber and more! | E2009

Sep 17, 2024

Alex Wilhelm, a tech journalist and analyst, joins the conversation with insights on OpenAI's latest model and its transformative potential. They discuss Uber's strategic partnership with Waymo, exploring its implications for autonomous vehicles. The duo also dives deep into Mr. Beast's unique approach to content creation and the business culture around it, emphasizing the evolution of media dynamics. Expect an engaging exploration of AI advancements, venture capital trends, and the future of technology in daily life.

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Quick takeaways

OpenAI's new model, O1, showcases significant performance improvements in complex coding tasks, enhancing developer productivity and efficiency.

Uber's partnership with Waymo highlights the growing intersection of tech and transportation, promising advancements in autonomous vehicle deployment and regulation.

The All-In Summit revealed insights from prominent tech figures, emphasizing the need for transparency and engagement within evolving leadership dynamics in the industry.

Deep dives

Transition from Nonprofit to Profit

A nonprofit organization spun off a software asset into a for-profit entity, granting a significant portion, potentially 100%, of equity to its employees. The nonprofit holds a share of the revenue or licensing agreement, creating a complex relationship between the two entities. This move may initially appear less dramatic than handing out physical gold, but it represents a considerable monetary opportunity for employees who transitioned from nonprofit to for-profit. It raises questions about the implications for similar ventures and how this structure could operate in different industries.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Newborn Life and Media Dynamics

8min

Reflections on Leadership and News Commentary

2min

Advancements in Reasoning Models

8min

Navigating OpenAI's Corporate Complexity and Startup Financial Management

4min

Navigating OpenAI's Financial Landscape

5min

Navigating AI Investments in Venture Capital

5min

The Future of Coding and Autonomous Ride-Sharing

23min

Beverly Hills Shenanigans and Food Innovations

16min

Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss OpenAI's latest model and implications (11:49), Uber's partnership with Waymo and its implications (38:16), Analyzing Mr. Beast's content creation and business culture (1:01:21). and more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.

(3:57) Highlights from the All-In Summit (9:16) Tackling media criticism and the state of journalism

(10:23) Washington Post - TWiST listeners can subscribe for just 50 cents per week for your first year at https://www.washingtonpost.com/twist

(11:49) Alex and Jason dive into OpenAI's latest model and implications (19:46) Examination of OpenAI's corporate structure and financing

(20:39) Brex. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at ⁠⁠https://www.brex.com/twist24⁠

(21:51) Further analysis of OpenAI's business model (27:08) OpenAI's valuation and perspectives on speculative investment

(30:26) AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at ⁠https://www.assemblyai.com/twist

(32:07) The landscape of AI startup investments (35:20) How AI is enhancing developer productivity (36:33) AI's potential in consumer markets (38:16) Uber's partnership with Waymo and its implications (41:15) The realities of autonomous vehicle technology deployment (47:00) The government's role in autonomous vehicle tech and partnerships with big tech (52:26) Economic insights: Predictions on the Fed rate cut (56:26) The influence of interest rates on startups and investment strategies (58:52) Discussing cost of living adjustments and food delivery trends (1:00:44) Innovations in autonomous food preparation (1:01:21) Analyzing Mr. Beast's content creation and business culture (1:09:12) How large companies can maintain focus on goals

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Mentioned on the show:

OpenAI o1’s announcement: https://openai.com/index/learning-to-reason-with-llms/

OpenAI release article on The Verve: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242439/openai-o1-model-reasoning-strawberry-chatgpt

Supermaven article: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/ai-coding-assistant-supermaven-raises-cash-from-openai-and-perplexity-founders/

Twitter post from Michael Seibel: https://x.com/mwseibel/status/1835063692117103090

Waymo and Uber expand partnership: https://waymo.com/blog/2024/09/waymo-and-uber-expand-partnership/

Polymarket on Fed Interest Rates: https://polymarket.com/event/fed-interest-rates-september-2024?tid=1726496650092

Leaked Mr Beast doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11dV24Mda_kNEBCLtPtBomWG4IkngvQKK/view

Travis Kalanick | All-In Summit 2024 video**:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j7lwauJN2s