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20VC: Reid Hoffman on Foundation Models: Who Wins & How Do Incumbents Respond | The Inflection AI Deal: How it Went Down | Why Trump is a Threat to Democracy | The Future of TikTok | Lessons from Sam Altman, Brian Chesky and the OpenAI Board
Jun 10, 2024
Reid Hoffman, Co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI, dives deep into the world of artificial intelligence and venture capital. He discusses the commoditization of foundation models and sustainable business models for their success. Hoffman shares insights from his time on the OpenAI board, including key lessons learned. The conversation takes a turn towards the implications of TikTok for U.S. democracy and the challenges incumbents face in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. A rich discussion on corporate strategy and leadership adds further intrigue.
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- Foundation models' commoditization could shift business models, challenging incumbents.
- Microsoft-Infection deal revealed incumbent advantage over startups in AI.
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