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148: Apple Vision Pro, Big Tech VCs, Milei at Davos & Slow Death of Media (Pitchfork, SI)

Jan 24, 2024

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The podcast covers topics such as Apple Vision Pro, investing strategies of big tech companies, Milei's speech at Davos, the 30% tax on in-game purchases, C4 sponsorship, the decline of traditional media, and the potential of Apple sponsoring the podcast.

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The announcement by Facebook and Meta to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) highlights the significance of specialized chips like the H100 chips from Nvidia in pushing the boundaries of AI development.

The focus on building a network of AI chip factories by venture capitalist Sam Altman emphasizes the importance of a reliable supply chain and the potential value of having control over key components within the AI ecosystem.

The gradual decline of traditional media due to the internet has led to winner-takes-all dynamics, with dominant players overshadowing smaller publications, and the rise of independent creators on platforms like Substack posing additional challenges for middle-tier publications.

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Zuck announces plans for open source artificial general intelligence

Facebook and Meta have announced their plans to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) and open source it. As part of this announcement, they emphasized the significance of H100 chips from Nvidia, which they purchased 150,000 of, totaling $10 billion. The importance of these chips in their AGI project was underscored, as they are a crucial component without which their AGI development would be hindered. This monumental move towards AGI and the reliance on specialized chips further highlights the importance of energy and computing power in pushing the boundaries of AI development.

Introduction

2min

Apple Vision Pro and Tech Investing Strategies

12min

The 30% Tax on In-Game Purchases and Its Implications

12min

C4 Sponsorship and Discussion of Apple Vision Pro

4min

Apple Sponsorship and Holatile: Exploring Possibilities and Technological Advancements

7min

Big Tech as Nation States and the Value of Tokens

19min

The Slow Death of Media

8min

The NIA boys discuss Apple Vision Pro, Big Tech VCs, Milei at Davos & Slow Death of Media

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:28) - Apple Vision Pro
(00:37:28) - Big Tech VCs
(00:49:37) - Milei at Davos
(00:57:00) - Slow Death of Media

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