This Week in Startups

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May 17, 2023

Rachel Braun, a Gen Z expert known for her insights on AI and social media trends, joins to discuss the rise of Caryn AI, a virtual companion that blurs the lines of personal relationships. They tackle the ethical dilemmas surrounding digital clones and the emergence of AI in everyday life for Gen Z, highlighting its impact on beauty standards and identity. The conversation also dives into the recent Senate hearings on AI regulation, exploring the delicate balance between innovation and ethical oversight in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Efficiently Searching for Event Venues with Web Crawlers

00:57

The Potential Use Case of Generative AI for Conversing with Historical Figures

01:04

Intro

2min

AI Companionship: The Karen AI Experience

7min

AI Chatbots, Personal Reflections, and Business Opportunities

3min

Echoes of the Past: The Ethics of AI Voices

9min

Ethics of Persona Use and the Power of Notion AI

3min

AI's Dual Impact: Innovation and Illusion

5min

AI, Identity, and Entrepreneurial Community

6min

From Phone Booths to AI: A Communication Evolution

14min

The Evolution and Implications of AI Personal Assistants

4min

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Navigating AI's Impact and Regulation

12min

Rachel joins Jason to discuss Caryn AI and its rapid rise in popularity before explaining Gen Z everyday uses for AI (1:11). They wrap up by breaking down the Senate hearing regarding AI regulation (49:56).

(0:00) Rachel joins Jason

(1:11) Rachel breaks down CarynAI

(10:33) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist

(11:59) The ethics of Forever Voices and creating digital AI clones

(21:25) Notion - Apply for Notion for Startups at https://notion.com/jason

(22:40) How Gen Z is using AI, AI-powered filters, and Milli Vanilli

(32:01) Hampton - Join Hampton's community of high-growth founders today at https://joinhampton.com/twist

(33:20) Jason gives a history lesson, Rupert Murdoch's infamous trial and Snapchat's AI chatbot

(49:56) AI Senate hearings

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