This Week in Startups Uber travel, OpenAI illustrator, Edit button, CNN+ review + Dune Analytics CEO Fredrik Haga | E1428
Apr 6, 2022
Fredrik Haga, CEO and founder of Dune Analytics, dives into the world of on-chain crypto analytics and its importance in promoting transparency. The discussion also covers Uber's expansion into long-distance travel and Twitter's new edit button, revealing the implications for user engagement. Haga emphasizes the significance of real-time data in evaluating the booming NFT market and shares insights on navigating crypto investments. Additionally, they critique CNN+ and suggest strategies for enhancing media engagement.
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Uber's Super App Vision
- Uber is piloting long-distance travel bookings in the UK, including trains, buses, and flights.
- This aligns with Travis Kalanick's original super-app vision.
Twitter's Edit Button Solution
- Implement an edit button with a time limit and edit history.
- This addresses concerns about malicious edits while providing needed functionality.
DALL-E 2's Capabilities
- OpenAI's DALL-E 2 creates images from text captions, like a self-driving shipping container under the Golden Gate Bridge.
- It showcases the growing sophistication of AI in understanding the relationship between words and images.