Kyla Scanlon

In this engaging discussion, economist Kyla Scanlon, a New York Times bestselling author, explores the concept of three simultaneous economies: speculative, real, and meme. She delves into the fragility of the AI market due to massive data center investments and raises concerns about a potential bubble. Kyla also highlights the alarming record youth unemployment among Gen Z, driven by automation and a shift in financial priorities. Additionally, she critiques the Fed's outdated focus on 2% inflation amidst today's economic turbulence.

Kyla Scanlon, an economic commentator analyzing tech impacts, joins Alex Heath, a tech reporter known for his insights on social media and AI. They dive into OpenAI's new social app, Sora, discussing its implications for AI monetization amid rising operational costs. The duo dissects the internal strife at OpenAI between research ambitions and the need for profit. With concerns over tech valuations and the threat of an AI bubble, they also explore how ongoing gold gains might signal deeper market shifts, leaving listeners pondering the future of AI.