This Week in Startups

Drones, Deepfakes, and Disruptors with Lon Harris, Remento and Cuby | E2058

Dec 11, 2024

Lon Harris, a newsreader known for his tech insights, joins Alex Gumbel, COO of Qubii Technologies, to discuss the latest in drone technology and its implications. They delve into the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, raising security concerns, and explore the future of drone delivery services. The conversation also touches on OpenAI's groundbreaking video generation tool, Sora, and the ethical dilemmas of AI in creative fields. Additionally, Gumbel highlights innovative home construction methods using mobile micro-factories to tackle the housing crisis.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast explores innovative memory preservation through a mobile app that transforms spoken stories into personalized keepsake books.

A significant ethical debate arises over using AI to simulate interactions with deceased loved ones, raising concerns about authenticity and grief.

The hosts discuss how the political landscape influences the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the need for effective leadership amidst upcoming elections.

Deep dives

Turning Memories into Keepsake Books

The podcast discusses a service that transforms spoken memories into keepsake books, enabling users to preserve a loved one's stories easily. Through a mobile app, family members can select prompts for parents or grandparents to answer and record their oral responses. These recordings are then compiled into a personalized book that captures shared histories. The convenience of this method contrasts with traditional memory preservation, which often involves extensive writing or costly professional services.

Intro

4min

Political Tensions and Unidentified Drones

6min

The Intricacies and Implications of Drone Technology

4min

Drones in Urban Spaces: Safety vs. Privacy

6min

OpenAI Launches Sora: A New Era in AI Video Generation

4min

The Art of Digital Imagery

6min

Exploring the Intersection of AI and Creativity

4min

Democratizing Filmmaking: The Impact of Smartphones on Cinematic Production

2min

Transforming Memories into Keepsake Books

2min

10.

Exploring AI's Potential and Ethical Concerns

2min

11.

Innovations in Memory and Construction

23min

12.

Revolutionizing Modular Home Construction

17min

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Lon Harris kick off the show

(2:06) Welcome back to Lon Harris and discussion on current events

(6:04) Drones in New Jersey: Security issues and speculations on their origin

(11:01) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST

(13:04) Privacy concerns surrounding drone technology (15:27) The future of drone delivery services (19:32) OpenAI's launch of the video generation tool, Sora

(20:04) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(21:34) The emergence of new mediums from AI tools

(31:04) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://w⁠⁠⁠⁠ww.oracle.com/twist (32:28) Startup of the Day: Remento (43:06) Uber's milestone and the future of ride-sharing (51:14) Alex Gumbel from Quby Technologies joins the TWIST500 (56:00) Economics of mobile micro factories and deskilling labor in home construction (1:04:09) Market demand and strategic focus in construction innovation (1:07:10) Business model, customer base, and production goals for Qubii Technologies (1:11:11) Challenges and future prospects in the construction industry

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Mentioned on the show:

Check out OpenAI’s Sora: https://sora.com/

Check out Cuby: https://www.cubytechnologies.com/

Check out Remento: https://www.remento.co/

Follow Lon:

X: https://x.com/Lons

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonharris

Follow Aleks:

X: https://x.com/agampel1