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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 2min

AI Demos: Stable Diffusion Turbo, AI Room Decorator, AI-Driven Clothing Site, and more! | E1876

In this podcast, they discuss a variety of AI demos including an AI-driven room decorator, a clothing design website using generative AI, and a real-time image generation tool. They also highlight the benefits of using AI in podcasting, transforming spaces with AI, and challenges in building and managing workload. Additionally, they explore the potential of a vertically integrated marketplace and advancements in AI for education.
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Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 29min

Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on the state of tech markets, hosted by David Weisburd | E1875

Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, and Jason Calacanis discuss the impact of market downturns on startups, AI boom, chatbots' potential, and performance predictions for tech giants in 2024.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 16min

AI on Trial: Inside the NY Times vs. OpenAI Lawsuit with Cecilia Ziniti | E1874

Guest Cecilia Ziniti discusses the NY Times vs. OpenAI lawsuit, fair use, legal complexities of data scraping, and possible ramifications. They explore the impact on AI, copyright arguments, fan fiction, copyrightability of facts and data, challenges in startup funding, determining the impact of Chat GPT, content licensing challenges, and potential outcomes of the case.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 14min

2024 AI Predictions and Bets with Sunny Madra | E1873

AI expert Sunny Madra joins Jason to make predictions and bets on AI in 2024. Topics include AI-created top 100 songs, AI-capable JCAL on TWiST, AI-generated Pixar shorts, and deploying small AI models locally. They also discuss power dynamics in the music industry, Miro for startups, and the benefits of NetSuite's KPI Checklist.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 24min

Business Breakdowns: “The Founder” Ray Kroc and the Story of McDonalds |  E1872

This podcast explores the success of McDonald's by discussing product-market fit and complementary skill sets among founders. It also delves into the path of doubt and uncertainty experienced by founders. Additionally, the podcast examines McDonald's innovations, the tension between the McDonald's brothers and Ray Kroc, and Kroc's ruthless pursuit of power. Overall, it provides fascinating insights into the story of McDonald's and its impact on the fast food industry.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 39min

Glenn Kelman on Market Trends, Home-Buying Hacks and Redfin Insights | E1871

Glenn Kelman, Redfin's CEO, shares essential tips for entering the market, including concepts like 'developer homes' and 'accessory dwelling units'. He discusses the need for building homes and creative solutions to the housing crisis. The podcast also explores the impact of second homes on the market and emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and success within simpler goals.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 50min

FCC's Brendan Carr on Starlink subsidy revocation, China's internet ambitions, and TikTok | E1870

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr joins Jason to discuss the revocation of Starlink's subsidy, the satellite internet race, concerns over TikTok's connections to the CCP, and more!
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Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 2min

AI-Powered "Tools for Thought": Exploring NotebookLM with Steven Berlin Johnson | E1869

Steven Berlin Johnson, co-creator of NotebookLM, joins the show to demo Google's new AI-powered research assistant. They discuss the significance of document organization, unique features of NotebookLM, rights of authors in the digital age, and more!
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Dec 20, 2023 • 38min

Pioneering AI Wearables: Avi Schiffmann and Tab AI | E1868

In this podcast, Avi Schiffman talks about the origin story of Tab, the wearable AI interface. They discuss the development of the Tab wearable device, its unique features, and the potential for wearables to introduce new interaction paradigms. Privacy concerns, legal issues, and the integration of AI into daily workflows are also explored. Additionally, they touch on the concept of perfect memory as a personalized companion and the use of sentiment analysis for sales closing rates.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 2min

AI DEMOS: Turning Adele into John Mayer, animating a Jedi Bulldog, AI companions and much more!  | E1867

In this podcast, they explore AI-generated characters for relationships, AI-animated video clips, converting Adele's voice into John Mayer's, and more. They also discuss the ethical responsibilities of AI companions, the benefits and risks of meditation apps, AI monitoring conversations, a new tool for non-developers, and animating bulldogs and influencers.

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