Equity From SB 243 to ChatGPT: Why it's ‘not cool' to be cautious about AI
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Oct 17, 2025 Is caution becoming a taboo in Silicon Valley? The hosts dive into the growing backlash against AI safety regulations, highlighting how companies like Anthropic face criticism for promoting caution. They discuss a cheeky prank that disrupted Waymo services and explore Goldman Sachs' hefty acquisition signaling Wall Street's deeper interest in venture capital. The episode also highlights innovative startups like Fleetworks modernizing trucking with AI and touches on the implications of government shutdowns on IPO filings.
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Real-World DDoS On Waymo
- Riley Walls organized dozens of Waymo rides to a dead-end block and effectively DDoSed the robotaxis for a day.
- The stunt shows real-world prank DDoS can disrupt autonomous services without hacking skills.
Wall Street Eyes VC Secondaries
- Goldman Sachs acquired Industry Ventures to gain a foothold in the secondary VC market.
- The move signals Wall Street sees more liquidity opportunity in secondary sales than immediate IPO exits.
Small Models Power Practical AI
- Startups are applying many small, task-specific AI models rather than one giant model to automate logistics.
- Building effective AI agents often requires cleaning and reorganizing messy real-world data first.