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Trump's Deal with NVIDIA, Genie 3 AI Paintings, Intern GPT-5 Test, AI Hedge Funds | Peter Harrell, Aaron Ginn, John Maslin

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Aug 11, 2025
In this dynamic discussion, Peter Harrell, a former White House official, analyzes the nuances of U.S. semiconductor export controls aimed at curtailing China's AI advancements. Aaron Ginn, a tech entrepreneur, argues that these restrictions may unintentionally boost China's domestic AI capabilities. John Maslin, CEO of Vulcan Elements, highlights the urgent need for the U.S. to lessen its reliance on Chinese resources. Together, they delve into the strategic, ethical, and economic implications of AI and semiconductor policies in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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ADVICE

Quick Answer, Then Deep Thinking

  • Provide a fast initial answer and then continue improving it over time.
  • Offer a one-click option to accept the quick reply or wait for deeper verification.
INSIGHT

GPT-5 Better At Spatial Tasks

  • GPT-5 outperforms earlier models on short spatial reasoning tasks like the final Rubik's turns.
  • It still struggles when agents must find and use external tools to complete tasks.
INSIGHT

Agents Learn By Googling Like Humans

  • Current agents solve tasks by mimicking human web searches and using existing solvers.
  • This approach yields pragmatic results but fails when integration across diverse tool stacks is required.
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