Masters of Scale Pivot: Reid Hoffman joins Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway to go deep on AI news
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Feb 7, 2025 
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and author of Super Agency, joins Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway for a deep dive into the world of AI. They tackle the buzz surrounding DeepSeek and the value of investing in AI technologies. Hoffman shares insights from his latest book while discussing the economic impacts of AI on consumer markets and healthcare. The conversation also touches on significant political news, including Meta's settlement with Trump and the implications of social media bans on free speech. Tune in for a whirlwind of tech and politics!
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Bloomer vs. Zoomer
- Reid Hoffman positions himself as a "bloomer," optimistic about AI's potential while acknowledging its risks.
- He believes AI can create immense value but needs intelligent navigation.
AI Value Distribution
- Scott Galloway questions if AI's value will primarily benefit the public, like the airline and PC industries, rather than creating concentrated tech giants.
- He contrasts this with social media and search, where a few companies captured significant value.
DeepSeek's Impact
- DeepSeek's model, trained with less money and compute, caused market frenzy and raised questions about the future of AI.
- Reid Hoffman speculates that DeepSeek leveraged existing large models, highlighting their continued importance.
