Stripe’s annual letter which is the valley’s version of Berkshire’s Annual Letter, its booming AI revenue, $1 Trillion in Transaction volume, robotics companies Stripes likes, Irish history, and a segment called Drug Test. Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carts, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, Microsoft, and more.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – Stripe Co-Founder on CNBC
05:00 – Returning to Cash Flow First Startups
10:20 – How AI Augments Employees
19:30 – Review of Stripe’s Annual Letter
28:30 – Stripe’s Take On The Startup Market
31:30 – Stripe Atlas Vs Inc File
39:05 – How Stripe Ensures API Reliability
47:03 – How Ebay Ruined Paypal & Ignored Elon Musk And Elon Musk
44:15 – The Frame Of Mind And The Industrial Revolution
51:39 – How Stripe Has Insider Info On Potential Unicorn Startups
53:33 – Robotics Companies Stripe Likes
57:20 – Stripes Series I Fundraise
58:50 – St.Patrick’s Day Irish History
1:00:00 – Drug Test Segment – Baba Vlogs

#stripe #ai #openai #economy #technology #investing #startups

Apple has quietly acquired Canadian AI startup Darwin AI, adding technology to its arsenal for a big push in generative AI in 2024. Darwin AI specializes in making AI systems smaller and faster, with a focus on visually inspecting components during the manufacturing process.

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Time Codes
00:00 Introduction and Darwin AI Acquisition
03:10 Details of the Darwin AI Acquisition
06:37 Darwin AI’s Co-Founder Explains How Their Tech Works
16:01 Darwin’s Co-Founder Explains The Limitations of ChatGPT
19:06 Darwin’s Pitch Deck & Services

#apple #ai #openai #investing #mergersandacquisitions

Will the TikTok bill be stalled in the senate, what’s the value of Tiktok, the endangered status of middle managers, Tesla’s falling stock, the 20th anniversary of SpaceX, and more! Show hosts Joe, an Engineering VP, and Jordan, a Mergers and Acquisitions Deal Lead, offer their insights. They have worked at renowned companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carts, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.

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⏰ Time Codes:
00:00 – Introduction: Middle managers, Tesla, SpaceX anniversary
00:48 – Tiktok Ban Bill Moves To Senate
04:00 – What the Founding Fathers thought of the senate
05:30 – Roman Political History Influenced The Founding Fathers
10:20 – How the senate works and can the bill be stalled?
17:06 – Potential Buyers of Tiktok and It’s Valuation
27:44 – Middle Manager Layoffs
32:30 – Shout Out To SVIC Squad Supporting Us On Twitter
34:40 – Tesla’s Falling Stock And Challenges With EVs
47:30 – SpaceX’s 20th Anniversary
53:57 – Upcoming Speakers

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Dive into the latest on AI’s impact on image generation and the ethical considerations behind technology deployment. Jordan breaks down the challenges and controversies surrounding Google’s Gemini project, highlighting the delicate balance between inclusivity and historical accuracy. Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carts, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, Microsoft, and more.

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⏰ Time Codes:
00:00 – OpenAI’s Lawsuit and Complex Designation
04:50 – OpenAI Confirms They Don’t Have AGI
09:48 – Sam & Elon Desire Mid East Chip Factories
13:40 – Mira Murati’s Interview with Wall Street Journal
17:30 – Sora AI Thirst Trap
18:34 – Elon AI Armageddon
24:32 – Upcoming Show Guests
26:07 – Content Calendar For Next Week

🏷️ Hashtags
#ai #google #openai #chatgpt #dalle3 #midjourney

In this episode, join Joe and Jordan as they explore the fascinating world of AI development and neural network architectures with self-taught mathematician Anthony Repetto. Discover insights into mixture of experts, vector similarity, and innovative solutions like chip-backed dollars and environmentally sustainable desalination methods. Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) draw from their extensive backgrounds at leading tech companies, offering a unique perspective on these cutting-edge topics.

Follow his blog at: https://oaklandthinktank.medium.com/
If you have experience with training AI models and want to work with Anthony, please email me at info@svinvestorsclub.com with your linkedin profile and relevant experience. TY!

⏰ Time Codes:
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:06 Mixture of Experts and Neural Networks
04:45 Promethean Solutions and Practical Design
06:26 Touchscreen Technology and Licensing
07:26 Understanding Neural Network Decisions
13:421 Incentivizing Chip Ownership and Strengthening the Dollar
16:06 Comparison to Petrodollar and Real Estate Backed Dollar
24:20 How US stopped creating new city
26:20 Addressing Drought and Desalination
27:02 Encouraging Convection and Rainfall
28:50 Reclaiming Desert and Creating Irrigation Systems
36:05 Introduction of Devon AI
43:15 Figure AI demo
48:00 When will robots become economical?
50:15 AGI and Narrow AI

Source:

Cadillac desert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR2BSGQt2DU

🏷️ Hashtags
#AI #NeuralNetworks #Innovation #Environment #Economics #Technology #Desalination #AGI #Robotics #SoftwareEngineering

In this episode, Joe and Jordan explore the intricacies of jailbreaking Large Language Models (LLMs), delve into recent AI research, and discuss the implications of these technologies in practical applications like cooking and surgery. They examine how AI models can be manipulated to bypass safety protocols and the ongoing efforts to defend against such jailbreaking techniques. Additionally, they discuss the innovative use of AI in assisting human tasks, emphasizing collaborative robotics in the kitchen and surgical settings. Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carts, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, Microsoft, and more.

⏰ Time Codes:
00:00 – Introduction: Exploring Jailbreaking LLMs
02:23 – Patron Access and AI Integration
03:15 – Practical Attempts to Jailbreak Models
04:15 – Potential Misuses and Exploits of LLMs
05:36 – Addressing Jailbreaks: Academic Contributions
06:19 – Defending Against Jailbreaking: Strategies
07:27 – Moderation Models and Policy Enforcement
09:03 – Mini Models and System Prompts
10:33 – Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness in AI Development
11:23 – Advanced Checking and Policy Alignment
13:12 – Mosaic Project: Collaborative Cooking with Robots
15:08 – Integrating Various AI Models for Task Management
16:55 – The Future of Interactive Robotics
19:23 – Surgical Robotics and Autonomous Systems
22:06 – Conclusion and Encouragement to Engage

🏷️ Hashtags
#AI #robotics #llms #jailbreak

Jonathan Brill joins us to talk about troubles in the gaming industry, its future, and how to build a healthy community. Jonathan has worked as the SVP of Community at Slackdeals and he was the Director of Community Operations at Quora. Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) bring their extensive experience from leading companies like Google, Slack,

Jonathan just started a facebook community about video games and you all should join it: www.facebook.com/groups/412193496927640

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:17 Gaming Layoffs
09:19 The Future of Gaming
13:15 Sony Layoffs and Xbox Discontinuations
15:40 Activision Blizzard Acquisition
23:48 Blizzard’s Evolution and Successors
26:31 Rise of Word Games and New York Times as a Gaming Company
28:01 Growth of Gaming and the Decline of Traditional Gamers
31:31 Role of AI in Gaming and the Use of AI-Generated Assets
36:35 Importance of Managing Gaming Communities
45:56 Building and Managing Healthy Gaming Communities
53:08 Impact of AI on Game Development and Community Dynamics
56:45 Success of No Man’s Sky

#videogames #aivideogame #blizzardentertainment #sony

Googlers critique David’s claims AI is responsible for job losses and layoffs. They discuss the data on job openings and hiring trends, the impact of interest rates and venture capital on the economy, and the conflicting levers of government policies. They also examine the factors contributing to layoffs, the inefficiency of layoffs and performance reviews, and the psychological impact on employees. The conversation explores the limitations of current AI technology and the future role of AI in CEO decision-making.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:31 Critiquing David Shapiro’s Video
01:04 Discussion on Job Openings and Hiring Trends
02:30 The Role of the Federal Reserve and Economic Policies
05:03 Examining Layoff Data and Trends
09:24 Influence of Hiring Practices and Acqui-hires
11:13 Nexus of Causality and Simplified Realities
12:35 Future of AI and CEO Roles
14:31 Misconceptions and Conspiracies Surrounding AI
20:30 Openness of AI Companies and Research
24:27 Limitations of AI in Running a Company
27:30 Challenges of AI Models and Architectures
30:57 Influence of AI on Job Losses and Outplacement
35:06 Misconceptions and Exaggerations of AI Impact

#aI #openai #layoffs #economy #technology

Deep Dive Into OpenAI’s New Board Members: Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Nicole Seligman, and Fidji Simo. What’s their background, what’s their views on AI/tech, and what will this mean for Sam Altman?

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:27 Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmaan
04:19 Finding Mentors
05:48 Optimism and Solving Global Problems
07:39 Government Connections and Social Goals
10:19 Personal Motivations and Empathy
13:09 Nicole Seligman’s Background and Government Connections
16:00 Fidji Simo’s Experience and Instacart
26:04 Where’s Ilya Sutskever?
28:38 Fidji Simo’s Tweets
30:03 Adam D’Angelo’s Perspective on OpenAI’s Governance
30:30 Garrison Lovely Demanding Transparency And Conspiracy

#ai #openai #samaltman #technology #instacart #chatgpt

Investigators Clear Sam Altman’s name, return him to the board, new board members are added, what does this mean for kook AGI and Q* conspiracies?

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Review of OpenAI Board Changes
00:59 Board’s Confidence in Sam Altman and Greg Brockman
02:52 Experience of New Board Members
03:22 Enhancements to OpenAI’s Governance Structure
04:49 Whistleblower Hotline and Additional Board Committees
05:36 Summary of Review and Findings
06:03 Breakdown in Trust Between Prior Board and Sam Altman
07:02 Prior Board’s Decision and Rationales
08:26 Q* and AGI?
10:20 Conduct of Sam Altman and Prior Board’s Decision
12:55 Special Committee’s Recommendation and Conclusion
13:53 Reflection on the Impact of Drama and Miscommunication

#ai #openai #chatgpt #technology #samaltman