This Week in Startups SEC investigates Bored Apes, AI-generated Steve Jobs/Joe Rogan interview & more | E1585
Oct 14, 2022
Vinny Lingham, co-founder of Civic and crypto expert, joins Sunny Madra, a tech industry veteran, for a lively crypto roundtable. They discuss the implications of Nvidia's powerful new graphics cards on AI innovation. The conversation then shifts to the SEC's investigation into Yuga Labs over the Bored Apes collection, probing whether they qualify as securities. Lastly, they delve into an intriguing AI-generated interview featuring Steve Jobs and Joe Rogan, sparking debate on the ethics of AI in content creation.
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Vinny's GPU Purchase
- Vinny Lingham bought the new NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics card for $1800.
- He woke up at 5:30 a.m. to purchase it on release day to avoid bots and scalpers.
RTX 4090 Power
- The new NVIDIA RTX 4090 is four times more powerful than the previous generation.
- It significantly improves performance in graphically demanding games like Cyberpunk.
GPUs and the Future
- Powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 will power advancements in AI, VR, and real-time 3D rendering.
- This will enable immersive experiences like AI-generated rooms that respond to user prompts.