Margaux MacColl

Margaux McColl, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, dives into the exciting world of defense tech and longevity startups. She discusses the rise of dual-use technologies and the challenges faced by companies transitioning to military contracts. Margaux highlights Cynix, a groundbreaking startup aiming to transform glucose testing with portable MRI technology, spotlighting the intense competition for VC funding in the longevity sector. The conversation also touches on the increasing skepticism about AI startups and the ethical dilemmas posed amidst the current tech hype.

Margaux MacColl, a tech and government reporter, dives into the world of Gen Z tech founders, exploring their health-obsessed habits and the alarming ease with which they create military tech like AI drones. Meanwhile, Susannah Glickman, a historian, critiques the emergence of new defense contractors like Palantir and Anduril, pointing out the pitfalls of privatization and the reliance on government funding. Together, they reveal a troubling intersection of technology, profit motives, and military power in today's society.