The Hustle Daily Show

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Nov 30, 2023 • 13min

World Expos still exist, but are they worth it?

Topics discussed include the significance of the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh, sodium citrate in Mac and Cheese, Uber's partnership with Black Cab Taxis, Mark Cuban's announcements, and the new features of Spotify Wrapped.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 13min

The holiday decorations boom

They discuss the increasing popularity of elaborate holiday decorations and decorating earlier. They also explore the rise of early holiday decorations, the surge in spending on decorations, and the influence of social media.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 15min

The Rise of Grief Tech

Startups using AI to help people cope with grief, updates on Google's account deletion policy and Paris Mayor's criticism of Twitter, impact of Europe's regulations on big tech, Apple's switch to USB-C and implementation of read receipts, ad placement concerns, Amazon's logistical capabilities, Bye Bye Baby store reopening, Jennifer Lopez's album release, Miriam Webster's word of the year, AI's role in handling grief and mourning, ethical concerns of grief tech, alternative burial methods and cryopreservation, poetic and philosophical perspectives on life after death.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 12min

The government is welcoming laid off tech workers with open arms

Tech industry layoffs have led to an increase in the US federal government's recruitment of tech workers. The government has made efforts to attract talent through higher salaries and improved job accessibility. Other interesting topics discussed include Meta's lawsuit, a bomb threat on Black Friday, record-breaking online spending, Spotify's track length change, and the cancellation of a three-year cruise voyage. Despite challenges, the government's recruitment efforts have been successful.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 13min

The Real Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner costs have increased due to inflation, COVID-19, supply chain issues, and more. NASA plans to launch a wooden satellite. The podcast also covers home sales decline, carbon emissions, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and leftover traditions.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 14min

OpenAI is Unraveling

OpenAI's recent developments, including firing of key individuals, employee walkouts, and potential acquisition by Microsoft, are discussed. The hosts also cover the unpredictable nature of future events and stock market volatility, highlighting specific examples and a potential Aqua hire with major impact.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 13min

Why this Sam Altman/OpenAI drama is just getting started

This podcast discusses a range of topics including football season, tech industry news, Elon Musk's SpaceX test, and advertising controversy. The main focus is on the drama surrounding Sam Altman and OpenAI, exploring the breakdown in communication, the importance of AI development, and the lack of consultation with Microsoft. Uncertainties surrounding OpenAI's future are also mentioned.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 13min

The Dolly Parton industry

From discussing the latest tech updates like AI music tools and Amazon's digital showroom to exploring Dolly Parton's empire and financial success, this podcast covers a wide range of interesting topics.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 11min

An AI experiment made a surprisingly pleasant Twitter

Jon Weigell, research project contributor, discusses an AI experiment using 500 chatbots on a Twitter-like platform. They analyze human behavior, Uber's expansion, and the potential for robots to replace humans in online conversations. Ethical questions surrounding language models are also raised.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 15min

The Confusing New Reality of Tipping

The podcast discusses the confusion around tipping due to new technology, the rise of Venmo as a social status symbol, decreasing trust in scientists, ESPN's gambling initiative, and the changing landscape of tipping from discretionary kindness to an expectation.

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