Possible Reid riffs on Trump’s $100K visa fee, 3-day work weeks, and AI trust issues
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Oct 1, 2025 
Join Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and tech innovator, as he explores critical issues with immigration and AI. He discusses the implications of proposed $100K H-1B visa fees and advocates for startup exemptions to foster innovation. The conversation shifts to developers' skepticism about AI in coding, while medical AI shows promise with increased accuracy in predictions. Reid reflects on the challenges of adopting a three-day work week and underscores the importance of rebuilding trust in institutions through impactful initiatives.
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Balanced H‑1B Policy Preserves Talent
- Unlimited H‑1Bs plus a targeted fee can preserve U.S. innovation while capturing revenue from large firms.
- Make provisions for startups or use a payroll-based tax to avoid shutting out early-stage companies.
Scale Fees To Protect Startups
- If charging fees, scale them so startups pay less and large multinationals pay more to keep early-stage firms viable.
- Consider basing charges on revenue or payroll to align cost with ability to pay.
Use AI Widely But Vet Critical Code
- Developers adopt AI widely but maintain healthy skepticism and verification practices.
- Use AI for routine tasks but be more careful with mission‑critical infrastructure code.