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Former head of OpenAI, Sam Altman, was ousted from the board, leading to employee turmoil and uncertainty about the company's future. The podcast explores Microsoft's dominance in the AI industry and discusses the challenges faced by OpenAI. Advertisers also react to offensive content and the resignation of the CEO of Cruz, General Motors' Autonomous Driving Unit. The drama at OpenAI, including the appointment of an interim CEO and potential impact on employees and valuation, is also discussed.

Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing an anti-Semitic post; Chinese President Xi Jinping ends his visit to the US on a high note; discussion on the controversy surrounding Musk's comments; risks of China's attempts to acquire leading edge chips; venture capital outlook and technology shaping manufacturing; recent developments in VC space and Microsoft's investment focus on AI; ramifications of hate speech on companies; upcoming Starship launch by SpaceX

Cisco's weak sales forecast and diversification into software, HelloFresh stock drop and Lenovo's revenue growth, attendance of big executives at a dinner with Xi Jinping, weak sales outlook in the cybersecurity sector, funding AI start-ups and the success rate of the AI industry, and the importance of brand safety and hindrances caused by brand reputation.

Microsoft unveils custom-designed AI and cloud chips, SpaceX plans Starlink IPO in 2024, Biden and Xi meet in San Francisco, stock market update and movers, future of healthcare, OpenAI news, hologram technology, ByteDance consideration, Archer's air taxi, pilot training, 13F filings, AI startups in San Francisco, tech companies' demand for office space and emergence of 'Area AI'.

Tech markets react to inflation worries and rate hike bets cooling down. Tech executives seek meeting with China's Xi at APEC. Apple's largest iPhone assembler warns of sales drop in smartphone market.

San Francisco mayor London Breed discusses the future of SF as a tech hub. Nvidia's new AI processor upgrade and CEO Sundar Pichai's antitrust trial also discussed.

Matt Miller and Hannah Elliott explore the auto industry, discussing electric vehicles, car shows, new releases, and the Corvette culture. They also encourage listeners to subscribe to their podcast on different platforms.

Discussion on the cyberattack on ICBC, the world's largest bank, and its impact on treasury clearing. Exploration of AI regulation, competition between American and Chinese companies, and chip restrictions in China. Highlights of VR-based nursing education and the transformative impact of technology in healthcare. Discussion on expensive trading value, Meta's partnership with Tencent, and the manufacturing landscape. Introduction of an AI-powered revenue forecasting tool and the impact of geopolitics on forecasting. Experiences and challenges in the aftermath of a cyber attack and an ongoing antitrust case. Importance of companies investing in front screen spots and the security risks of connecting robots to the cloud. Exploration of the relationship between technology companies and the armed forces with a focus on GoDaddy's employment of veterans and the Call of Duty Endowment's efforts to support veterans.

CEOs of Lyft, Airbnb, Arm, and Affirm, along with other top executives, discuss topics such as Disney's strong earnings, the unveiling of an AI pin by Humaine, Lyft's revenue performance and challenges, expanding honest financial products and global expansion plans, Arm's diversification efforts, and making products accessible and affordable for global markets.

RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, discusses Rivian earnings. Also, WeWork's bankruptcy and Take Two Interactive's surge on Grand Theft Auto Six details.