On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Ryan and Brett speak to Shawn Wang of Latent Space, who is an expert and on the ground working in the AI start-up space. We discuss:

(00:00) Introduction to AI and Cloud Computing

(02:21) Expertise in AI and Foundation Models

(04:43) Changes in Cloud Revenue Growth

(06:45) The Cost of AI Infrastructure

(10:36) The Landscape of AI Startups

(14:09) Building Moats in AI

(15:45) Evaluating Major AI Players

(16:41) OpenAI's Current Standing

(20:10) First Mover Advantage in AI

(25:48) Google's AI Strategy and Challenges

(32:51) Meta's AI Transformation

(36:59) Amazon and Microsoft's AI Strategies

(40:16) Startup Spending and Growth Justification

(43:02) The Risks and Challenges of AI Investment

(46:27) Cost Reduction and the Future of AI Training

(49:22) The Rise of AI Engineers

(54:46) Autonomous Agents and Their Impact

(01:01:22) The Future of Robotics and AI Integration

(01:05:400 Industries Affected by AI Advancements

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