More or Less #88: Meta’s $200B AI Bet, Instagram Reels & The Future of Content
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Feb 28, 2025 Live from a bustling summit, the hosts dive into Meta's staggering $200 billion AI bet and the potential launch of a new Reels app to challenge TikTok. They share amusing hotel tales and dissect the media mogul ambitions of Jeff Bezos. The conversation extends to meme coins and their place in today’s digital economy, while reflecting on the challenges faced by Instagram amid fierce competition. Finally, insights from the Time Women of the Year Gala celebrate the achievements of women shaping various industries, leaving you with a mix of humor and inspiration.
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Sketchy Hotel Recording
- The Morins recorded this episode from a sketchy LA hotel near the Upfront Summit.
- They checked in with a confusing day rate as a married couple requesting separate rooms.
Intuit's Valuation
- Intuit, known for tax software, is surprisingly valued at $175 billion.
- The hosts discuss the company and its role in a complex tax system.
Bezos and the Washington Post
- Jeff Bezos shifted the Washington Post's editorial direction to focus on personal liberties and free markets.
- This move suggests Bezos is actively using the paper to promote his beliefs.