TBPN OpenAI to Remain Non-Profit, OpenAI to Buy Windsurf, Jon Voight's Plan to Fix Hollywood, Kelvin Yu, James Blom, Santi Ruiz, Jacob Kimmel, Fil Aronshtein
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May 6, 2025 
Join Jacob Kimmel, co-founder of New Limit, as he discusses revolutionary approaches to extending human lifespan through epigenetic reprogramming. Santi Ruiz from the Institute for Progress shares insights on the intersection of innovation policy and nonprofit challenges in tech. Kelvin Yu explores the dynamics of Silicon Valley's tech culture, while Jim Blum sheds light on advancements in shipbuilding. Fil Aronshtein navigates the complexities of AI and Hollywood, sparking a lively conversation about the future of both industries.
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Techno-Industrial Decline Requires Action
- The techno-industrial decline in the U.S. is largely due to bad policy choices and requires coordinated reforms.
- A playbook proposes 27 concrete ideas for industrial base revitalization, national security, and frontier innovation.
Modernize Science Funding Mechanisms
- Innovate public science funding by enabling agencies to grant money to non-traditional institutions without legislative changes.
- Use existing authority to accelerate frontier tech research by diversifying grant programs and funding streams.
U.S. Shipbuilding Is Technologically Lagging
- Shipbuilding in the U.S. lags 30-40 years behind automotive and aerospace in technology adoption.
- Paper-based design processes cause delays and inefficiencies amid urgent defense production demands.