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OpenAI taps Jony Ive for “iPhone for AI," FTC/Amazon + Roam Around CEO Shie Gabbai | E1820

Sep 29, 2023

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Former Chief Design Officer at Apple, Jony Ive, discusses OpenAI's plans to build the 'iPhone of AI.' Antitrust lawsuit against Amazon and Lena Khan's agenda are also explored. Roam Around CEO talks about operating in the AI travel startup space.

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Roam Around is an AI-powered platform that generates personalized travel itineraries to make travel planning seamless and efficient.

The integration of wearable AI devices like Meta AI glasses and AI-powered agents with platforms like Google Bard and Gmail can enhance the travel experience by providing real-time information, recommendations, and personalized travel planning.

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Roam Around: Creating Actionable Travel Itineraries

Roam Around is a platform that generates complete and actionable travel itineraries. Users can simply type in their desired travel destination and the platform will provide them with a curated itinerary that includes activities, accommodations, and more. Unlike other AI models that may provide vague suggestions, Roam Around ensures that all recommendations are verified and available for booking. The platform aims to make travel planning seamless and efficient, allowing users to easily iterate and customize their itineraries. Roam Around also has plans to offer its AI model as a service in the future, allowing other travel startups to integrate their technology.

The Tension Between Airlines and OTAs

01:05

FTC and 17 States Bring Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

02:08

OpenAI's Multi-Modal Mode: Exploring Wearable Technology Possibilities

02:14

Limiting Hallucinations and Data Cut-Off in AI for Travel Recommendations

01:04

Introduction

4min

Exploring the Potential of Multi-Modal Wearable Devices and the Significance of OpenAI's Recent News

3min

Excitement over a potential new project and discussion on an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

4min

Discussing Predictions of Future Harm and Past FTC Lawsuits

5min

Allegations against Amazon and Potential Consequences

5min

The Future of AI in the Travel Industry

15min

Intention to Fork or Fine-Tune Models, Strongest Model for Use Case, and Business-to-Business Strategy

4min

The Travel Industry's Relationship with Google

8min

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Today's show:

Jason kicks off the show by discussing the reported talks between OpenAI, Jony Ive, and Masayoshi Son to build the "iPhone of AI” (1:17), and the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon (9:45). Then, Roam Around CEO Shie Gabbai joins Jason to discuss the journey of doing a travel startup in the AI space (20:53), and much more!

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(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(1:17) OpenAI in advanced talks with Jony Ive and Masayoshi Son, aiming to Raise $1 Billion for the "iPhone of AI”

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(9:45) The FTC and 17 states have brought an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon and Lina Khan's agenda

(13:48) Quick recap of Lina Khan’s results so far as FTC chair and the tactics used in the Amazon lawsuit

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(20:53) Roam Around CEO Shie Gabbai joins Jason

(23:51) Shie demos Roam Around and explains the driving idea behind the app

(27:23) The emergence of multimodal LLMs and other technological advancements

(31:46) Business model, additional product features, and the path ahead

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