This Week in Startups Blue Origin picks Pete, NYT launches Telegram channel, Clearview AI in Ukraine, Semiconductor pains | E1408
Mar 15, 2022
Blue Origin has chosen Pete Davidson for a space mission, highlighting the rise of celebrity-driven space tourism. The New York Times launches a Telegram channel to enhance information sharing about the Ukraine conflict. Clearview AI's controversial offer of facial recognition technology to Ukraine raises ethical concerns regarding privacy in wartime. Additionally, the auto industry faces production challenges due to semiconductor shortages, forcing companies to adapt their strategies.
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Pete Davidson's Space Flight
- Blue Origin selected Pete Davidson for its next space flight.
- This is part of Bezos's strategy to include a celebrity on each flight.
Space Tourism's Future
- Space tourism will likely become more popular as prices decrease, similar to private jet costs.
- Jason Calacanis predicts it will become a bucket list item once the price hits $100,000 or less.
SpaceX's Point-to-Point Travel
- SpaceX plans to offer point-to-point global travel in one hour or less, holding 300 people.
- Molly Wood wonders about using near-orbit access for faster Earth travel.