This podcast discusses the weight loss properties of GLP1s and their impact on healthcare spending. It explores the potential risks and drawbacks of the weight loss drug Ozempic. The hosts also talk about AI companions, AI hardware, and challenges of monetization. They highlight the importance of brand trust and storytelling in wearables adoption. Finally, they analyze Tesla's recent price cuts and their implications.
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GLP1s, weight loss drugs, are seeing increasing demand in the US healthcare market due to the shift towards prescription medications and better health outcomes.
Advancements in AI hardware devices and personalized AI assistance are revolutionizing consumer services and creating immersive audio-visual AI entertainment experiences.
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GLP1s: Weight loss drugs with diabetes applications
GLP1s, or Glugogen-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, are weight loss drugs that stimulate the release of insulin to lower blood sugar levels. They also slow down the emptying of food from the stomach, making individuals feel fuller for longer and reducing cravings. The rise in healthcare spending and the need for better health outcomes in the United States has led to a shift in spending towards therapeutics like GLP1s. The drugs have already shown a decrease in spending on bariatric surgeries, with more focus on prescription medications. However, GLP1s come with potential side effects such as nausea, gastrointestinal symptoms, injection site issues, and risks of pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and hypoglycemia. Despite these risks, the demand for GLP1s remains high, with an estimated 9 to 10 percent of the US population currently taking them.
AI Companions and the Future of Hardware
AI companions and the advancement of hardware devices are paving the way for a new frontier of technology. Companies like Eternal are exploring non-gaming spatial apps and live streaming experiences. The integration of AI hardware devices, such as Avian and Tab, alongside smartphones is creating new opportunities for personalized AI assistance. These AI companions have the potential to disrupt consumer services and provide more efficient and customized experiences. As hardware evolves and becomes more immersive, there is a shift towards audio-visual immersion in AI entertainment, which may lead to faster adoption and increased consumer interest. The future of AI applications and hardware lies in seamless interfaces and curation, enabling users to have instant access to personalized searches, checkouts, and services.
Tesla's Price Cuts and the Future of Electric Vehicles
Tesla's recent price cuts on its vehicles are indicative of a larger trend in the electric vehicle market. The prices of Tesla models have dropped below the average cost of new cars in the United States, even without subsidies. This decrease in prices demonstrates the significant cost declines in electric vehicle production, primarily driven by battery advancements. As battery costs continue to decline, electric vehicles are becoming more affordable and competitive with traditional gasoline-powered cars. Additionally, ongoing cost reductions and increasing performance are expected in the electric vehicle sector. Tesla's pricing strategy aims to stimulate demand and establish a market presence while paving the way for further innovation and advancements in the electric vehicle industry.
If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.
This week, Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus are joined by ARK Analyst Ali Urman, Research Associate Andrew Kim and Founder and CEO of Eternal Reggie James.
Key Points From This Episode:
Intro
Ozempic
AI Wearables
Tesla Price Cuts
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