Prof G Markets TikTok, Warner Bros, and the Rise of the Ellison Empire
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Sep 22, 2025 This week, the Ellison family's bold bids for Warner Bros. and TikTok steal the spotlight, raising questions about media consolidation and power dynamics. Fresh data reveals how AI usage is evolving, highlighting the contrasting roles of ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude in consumer and enterprise settings. The discussion dives into the uneven impact of AI on work and life, plus the competitive rise of Google's Gemini in the market. Expect a surge in M&A activity as companies seek to acquire AI capabilities!
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Math Problems Calmed Teenage Panic
- Scott recounts waking with bloody noses in high school and his mother giving math problems to calm him down.
- He uses that memory to explain why he never tried cocaine and to humanize his early life.
Ellisons Consolidate Media Power
- The Ellison family is consolidating major media assets including Paramount and potentially Warner Bros and TikTok.
- This would centralize huge cultural and political influence under one wealthy family and shift media power dynamics.
Media Consolidation Has Political Stakes
- Media consolidation is now political because owners influence national conversation and editorial direction.
- Ed notes only Disney and Netflix remain largely outside billionaire family control among major media players.