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

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Sep 29, 2023

Shie Gabbai, CEO of Roam Around, leads a travel startup that uses AI to create personalized itineraries. In this conversation, he discusses the challenges of breaking into the travel industry with innovative technology. Gabbai highlights how his app simplifies trip planning through a chat interface and offers tailored recommendations. He also addresses the role of established AI models like GPT-4 in enhancing user experiences and the ongoing dynamics between travel companies and tech giants like Google. Expect insights on revolutionizing travel with AI!

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INSIGHT

iPhone of AI

OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with Jony Ive and Masayoshi Son on an "iPhone of AI" project.
This could involve wearables and multimodal AI, potentially revolutionizing how we interact with technology.

INSIGHT

Amazon Antitrust

FTC Chair Lina Khan's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon challenges the traditional consumer harm benchmark.
Khan argues Amazon's monopolistic practices shouldn't be overlooked just because they benefit consumers currently.

ANECDOTE

Khan's Track Record

Lina Khan's track record at the FTC includes losses against Meta and Microsoft.
Despite setbacks, her aggressive approach might incentivize better behavior from tech companies.

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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!

Time stamps:

(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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(38:21) The B2B side of AI and the travel industry's tension with Google

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