First up, J+M discuss YouTube’s new @handle feature (2:10) and break down how TikTok and Facebook aren’t catching misinformation in political ads. (10:07) Then, they each do a solo segment! Jason chimes in on Open AI reportedly raising more money from Microsoft (20:53) and Molly breaks down Snap’s 30% drop and BeReal’s ~$600M valuation. (27:39) Producer Rachel ends the show with another segment of OK Boomer featuring recurring guests Jules Terpak and Danny Miranda. (38:08) (0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today’s show! (2:10)  YouTube has a new @handle feature (and we’re @startups) (9:05) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist (10:07) TikTok and Facebook aren’t catching misinformation in political ads (19:23) TripActions - Go to https://tripactions.com/twist and get a $500 Amazon gift card after making your first travel booking OR paying off your first $1000 of liquid spend (20:53) Jason discusses Open AI reportedly raising more money from Microsoft (27:39) Molly breaks down Snap’s ~30% drop and BeReal’s ~$600M valuation (36:33) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist (38:08) Producer Rachel talks to Jules Terpak and Danny Miranda about AI Podcasts FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood FOLLOW Rachel: https://twitter.com/_rachelbraun FOLLOW Jules: https://twitter.com/julesterpak FOLLOW Danny: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

Jules Terpak discusses the dark side of technology, including the impact of social media on mental health and the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships in a digitally-driven world. The conversation also explores the appeal of flip phones in a digital age and the need for finding a balance in a tech-saturated world.

Advice columnist Jules Terpak discusses how AI chatbots challenge our understanding of reality and human companionship, sharing an unnerving video of AI companions created by Meta. She highlights how these AI companions are used to reel people in and warns of the dangers of mistaking them for genuine friendship, especially in a society already plagued by loneliness.

Gen Z content creator Jules Terpak discusses how AI will shape work and creativity. Topics include generative AI's creative possibilities and limitations, personalized content generation, NPC trend on TikTok, virtual companion bots, Gen Z's view on traditional work, and human-AI collaboration. Jules is cautiously optimistic about the future with proper governance.

Friday variety show! First up, Jason answers your questions on VCs investing in a downturn, winning founder qualities, and more. (1:24) Then, Molly interviews LAUNCH founder Zeb Anderson about his legal startup LegalQ. (16:36) Producer Rachel wraps the show with another edition of OK Boomer featuring Jules Terpak! (26:59) (0:00) Molly intros the Friday variety show! (1:24) Ask Jason: Why VCs slow investment pace in a downturn (7:00) Ask Jason: What qualities make Jason invest in a founder a second time after a failure (12:29) Jason explains the traction at Uber and Calm when he invested (15:06) Coda - The All-in-one doc for teams, get a $1,000 credit at https://coda.io/twist (16:36) Molly interviews LAUNCH Accelerator founder Zeb Anderson of LegalQ about his app connecting legal professionals and clients (25:34) This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/twist (26:59) OK Boomer! Producer Rachel welcomes tech commentator Jules Terpak and talks about the importance of curiosity when building your brand (37:03) iTrust Capital - Visit https://itrust.capital/twist to create your Crypto IRA today (38:10) Digital culture, banning TikTok, social media consent, and more