This Week in Startups OpenAI’s endgame, DeepMind’s chatbot, United by Zero’s Lex Kiefhaber + OK Boomer | E1657
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Jan 14, 2023 Lex Kiefhaber, Founder and CEO of United by Zero, discusses innovative tools for sustainable fashion shopping, emphasizing the importance of eco-friendly consumer habits. Juliet Meskers, Co-founder and CEO of MOTH, shares insights on mental health education, highlighting the necessity of mental health services in the post-pandemic world. The conversation also touches upon the AI landscape, exploring DeepMind’s chatbot Sparrow and the evolving role of OpenAI amidst discussions about transparency and accountability in tech.
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COVID Superspreader Event
- Jason Calacanis recalls hosting a COVID superspreader event.
- He jokes about everyone getting to host one and keeping those memories forever.
Shifting Public Opinion on COVID-19 Origin
- Public opinion on COVID-19's origin has shifted significantly.
- Most Americans now believe a lab leak is the likely cause, regardless of political affiliation.
Social Media Censorship and COVID-19
- Social media censorship created an environment where discussing certain topics felt off-limits.
- This was a new experience for Gen Xers, reminiscent of McCarthyism.