Big Technology Podcast Kamala's Tech Agenda, Drunken AI Spending, Meta’s Open Source Necessity
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Jul 26, 2024 This week's discussion dives into Kamala Harris's tech agenda and her regulatory impact on AI. The implications of Lina Khan's leadership and VCs' shifting allegiances following recent political events are explored. The bizarre J.D. Vance couch meme adds a touch of humor to the analysis of tech's role in politics. The financial landscape of AI is examined, with OpenAI's SearchGPT launch and Elon Musk's ambitious supercomputer on the forefront. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines modernizes by moving away from open seating, reflecting changing customer preferences.
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Kamala's Tech Stance
- Kamala Harris's tech policy resembles the Obama era, hands-off and friendlier than Biden's.
- Her approach hinges on Lena Khan's FTC leadership, impacting antitrust.
Meme-ified Kamala
- Kamala Harris has become highly memeable, from coconut memes to J.D. Vance couch memes.
- This online enthusiasm rivals Trump's 2016 campaign, but its electoral impact is uncertain.
VCs and Politics
- VCs publicly supporting political candidates risk attracting negative attention.
- David Sachs's pro-Trump stance and past actions at Zenefits drew criticism from Paul Graham and Parker Conrad.
