

E111: Microsoft to invest $10B in OpenAI, generative AI hype, America's over-classification problem
403 snips Jan 13, 2023
Dive into the controversial $10B investment from Microsoft in OpenAI and the rampant generative AI hype cycle in Silicon Valley. Explore the tangled dynamics of homelessness in urban settings and the emotional toll on business owners. Delve into America's overclassification problem and its political implications, alongside discussions on technology entrepreneurs and their relationship with mainstream media. The conversation also critiques ethics in ESG investments and envisions the future of work amid AI innovations.
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Slate Article
- Slate wrote a profile on the All-In podcast, calling it a "safe space for Silicon Valley money men."
- The headline initially called them "cronies" but was changed to "inner circle."
Hosing Incident
- A San Francisco art gallery owner sprayed a homeless person with a hose.
- The hosts debated the empathy for both the owner and the homeless person.
Homelessness and Addiction
- The hosts discuss the issue of homelessness and addiction.
- David Sacks believes the terminology "homeless" misrepresents the core problem, which is untreated addiction and mental illness.