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Plus has Taylor maxed out her TAM? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

Plus, power shifts in social and why you should pay attention to the new Taylor Swift album. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang unleashes some concerns following new revelations about how companies have been training their AI models. Plus, Netflix's Three Body Problem, The Information's Private Capital Conference and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

Plus, Inside The Information's Creator Economy Summit and a new threat for OpenAI. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang discusses the new "risk on" vibe in Silicon Valley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

Plus the Reddit IPO and Why Software Venture Capital is Getting Harder --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

From the “PAFACAA” bill to the next front of the youth loneliness epidemic, the gang and a special guest digest the tech news of the moment. Takeaways Eventbrite has the potential to offer features that help users find events to meet like-minded people. Innovative event ideas, such as marking attendees' availability, can enhance the event experience. Digital communities have faced challenges in the events space, with limited success on platforms like Facebook and Reddit. The quality and curation of events play a crucial role in attracting attendees. The impact of VR and AR on events is an area of interest and exploration. Virtual events saw a significant rise during the pandemic but have declined since then. The creator economy is a growing field with exciting opportunities for events and experiences. Chapters 00:00:00 Doing It Live vs. Prep00:00:30 Introducing Julia Hartz of Eventbrite00:00:53 The Quirks of Zoom Interactions00:01:12 The Heart Emoji Conundrum00:01:27 Filling in for Brit00:02:09 Discussing Brit's Iconic Glasses00:02:42 Tech Headlines Preview00:03:04 Julia Hartz in the Hot Seat00:03:28 TikTok Ban Discussion Begins00:04:31 Potential Global Impact of TikTok Ban00:05:43 Process of Banning TikTok in the U.S.00:06:39 The PUFACA Bill and TikTok00:07:30 Jokes About the TikTok Bill Acronym00:08:04 Custom Merchandise Ideas for PUFACA00:08:34 Political Branding and TikTok00:09:09 AOC's Vote Against TikTok Ban00:09:33 Challenge of Explaining TikTok Ban to Public00:10:13 Mental Health Impact of Smartphones on Youth00:10:56 Shift in Chinese Government's Tech Strategy00:11:19 Political Risks of TikTok Ban Before Elections00:12:48 Possibility of TikTok Divestiture00:13:04 Dating Scene and Event Trends00:13:25 Resurgence of Live Experiences00:14:21 Role of Eventbrite in the Event Ecosystem00:15:40 Impact of COVID on Event Trends00:16:24 Rise of Niche Events00:17:56 Loneliness Epidemic and Finding Meaning00:19:21 Future of Event Discovery and Participation00:20:02 Role of Smartphones in Social Regression00:21:13 Importance of Reparenting Ourselves on Smartphone Use00:22:40 Resurgence of Live Events Post-COVID00:23:44 Trend of Silent Book Clubs00:24:39 Shift from Dating Apps to Real-Life Connections00:25:22 Business of Event Ticketing and Discovery00:26:18 Role of Facebook in Event Distribution00:27:21 Challenge of Event Discovery Online00:28:04 Importance of Highly Curated Events00:29:10 Niche as the New Mass in Event Trends00:30:21 Future of Eventbrite and Event Curation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

A new idea for how to "ban" TikTok is gaining steam in D.C. while Elon (again) makes wakes. Plus, what the AI and ridesharing wars have in common. Takeaways The ban on TikTok and the regulation of Chinese apps are ongoing topics of discussion. Apple could play a significant role in creating controls for parents to limit app usage, including Chinese apps. Google has already taken steps to limit Chinese app access. The US-China relationship and co-dependence pose challenges in addressing national security concerns. More sophisticated and targeted regulatory approaches are needed to effectively address these issues. The ban on TikTok raises concerns about national security risks and the influence of Chinese-owned apps on American youth. ByteDance's revenue growth highlights the company's success and the potential impact of a TikTok ban on its business. Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI raises questions about the organization's mission and the transition from nonprofit to for-profit. The influence of Elon Musk on the tech news cycle and the perception of his companies is a topic of discussion. The future of electric vehicles faces challenges such as range anxiety and competition from other countries. Charging electric vehicles can be a challenge for some individuals, leading to discussions about alternative solutions. Roving superchargers are a potential solution to address range anxiety and charging issues for EVs. The AI venture capital race is compared to the ride-hailing wars, with concerns about market concentration and smaller investors being boxed out. PCC: Who was the highest paid actor in 2023? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Ban on TikTok 03:15 Regulating Chinese Apps 08:54 Apple's Role in Controlling Apps 16:21 Proposed Bill and Apple's Dilemma 18:18 Sophistication of Regulatory Efforts 19:07 The TikTok Ban 21:13 ByteDance's Revenue Growth 22:25 National Security Risks 26:19 Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI 28:01 The Influence of Elon Musk 37:33 The Future of EVs 39:44 Charging Electric Vehicles 40:12 Alternative Solutions 40:46 The Future of EVs 41:20 Roving Superchargers 42:07 AI Venture Capital Race 43:13 Pop Culture: Highest-Paid Actors 45:40 Market Concentration in AI 52:31 Upcoming Events: Oscars and Tennis Tournament --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

Fresh from an investor conference in Los Angeles, the gang discusses the week's headlines and the behind-the-scenes scuttle from one of tech's elite gatherings.  Articles Discussed How Apple’s Eight-Year Quest to Build a Self-Driving Car Hit Roadblocks Consumer Startups Are a Better Bet Than Enterprise Startups Show Notes 00:00:11 - Intro00:01:33 - More or Less Business Models00:03:15 - Upfront Summit Insights00:04:21 - Event Networking Dynamics00:04:56 - South by Southwest Comparisons00:05:54 - Hollywood's Shift to AI for Scenes00:07:41 - Upfront Summit vs. More or Less Podcast00:08:02 - Football Docuseries Recommendations00:09:29 - Vision Pro's Use Cases00:10:15 - Apple's Electric Vehicle Project Shutdown00:11:58 - Apple's Growth and Future Direction00:13:32 - Big Companies and Market Mapping00:15:16 - Apple's Approach to New Markets00:17:29 - Apple's Retreat from the Car Business00:18:08 - Apple's Focus on Personal Technology00:19:23 - Self-Driving Cars and AI Challenges00:20:03 - Apple's AI and Chip Future00:21:29 - Google's PR Crisis with Gemini Chatbot00:22:12 - The Liability of LLMs and AI Models00:23:21 - Google's Response to Gemini's Issues00:24:45 - Google's RoboCity and AI Testing00:25:22 - Google's Next Moves After Gemini Backlash00:26:50 - Apple's Next Trillion-Dollar Market00:27:13 - Apple's Potential AI and Software Focus00:28:08 - Clarifying Apple's Mission with Personal Tech00:29:02 - Apple's Strategy and Spatial Computing00:30:07 - Tech Industry's Business Cuts00:31:01 - Meta's Oculus and Business Decisions00:33:47 - Pixel Fold's Popularity00:34:57 - Pop Culture Corner and Taylor Swift's Influence on Camera Sales00:37:25 - Suits Spinoff in Los Angeles00:38:44 - Kate Middleton's Hospital Stay?00:40:07 - Petty Crime Podcast Idea00:41:58 - Consumer vs. Enterprise Tech Returns Debate00:43:10 - AI's Impact on Consumer Tech Revolution00:44:39 - Wrap Up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

Plus, inside Sequoia's Klarna drama and the latest AI demos Show Notes 00:00 Introductions 03:00 The Potential of Reddit Advertising 09:00 Licensing Data and Monetization Challenges 13:00 The Moderation Challenge of Reddit 18:00 Private Group Moderation and Content Control 22:00 Failed Coup at Klarna 26:00 Tensions and Divisions in Late-Stage Pre-IPO Companies 30:00 The OpenAI Board Situation 31:00 Apple's New Sports App 33:12 Moon Landing and Advertising 33:45 Tech Companies and NBA Streaming Rights 34:27 Betting Odds in Digital Formats 36:15 Frequent Sports Betting 37:03 Tennis and Sports Rights 37:41 Pop Culture Corner: Movies and Oscars 40:00 Beyonce's Country Song and Marketing 43:02 OpenAI's Sora and Marketing Strategies 44:41 The Importance of Marketing in Startups 50:47 Building Trust through Individuals 53:24 Community Building and Brand Ownership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang unpacks all the latest news about OpenAI and Sam Altman. Plus, does Google have a shot in AR/VR? And our dream Vision Pro apps. Takeaways Sports media has become a successful form of linear storytelling in the internet age, creating a national monoculture. The globalization of sports presents challenges in creating a unified global sports event. The Vision Pro and Quest devices offer different experiences, with the Vision Pro being more suitable for work and the Quest providing a more immersive gaming experience. There is a debate on the potential role of Google in the face computer market, with some believing that Google's strategy may not be successful. The Vision Pro and Quest strategies have different focuses, with the Vision Pro being more spatial computing oriented. The potential of spatial computing and its impact on social software is a topic of interest and exploration. Communication and social interaction in the Vision Pro present challenges that need to be addressed. There is excitement and positive impressions of the Vision Pro, with potential for professional and enterprise applications. Agents and their role in AI are gaining attention, with potential for enhancing various tasks and workflows. OpenAI's plan to raise $7 trillion for AI chips is seen as absurd and lacking credibility. Tech leaders making outrageous statements can harm the perception of the tech industry and overshadow the serious work being done. The episode highlights the need for rational and disciplined business practices in the tech industry. Show Notes 00:00:46 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:57 - The Full Quad Gathered 00:02:50 - AI News Discussion 00:03:02 - Vision Pro Analysis 00:03:45 - Missed Pop Culture Corner 00:04:58 - Superbowl and Taylor Swift Discussion 00:07:40 - Brock Purdy's Super Bowl Performance 00:08:26 - Sports Documentary Entertainment Genre 00:10:52 - Sports Media as the Final Frontier 00:12:13 - National vs. International Sports 00:13:06 - The Monoculture of Sports 00:14:04 - NBA and Global Sports Tournaments 00:15:00 - The Flailing Olympics 00:15:41 - The Decline of Olympic Storytelling 00:17:14 - AI News and Vision Pro 00:17:43 - Vision Pro vs. Oculus 00:18:06 - Vision Pro as a Work Machine 00:18:17 - Oculus Content and Games 00:18:49 - Camera and Social Potential 00:19:20 - Spatial Computing 00:20:24 - Google's XR Software Shift 00:21:19 - Android vs. iOS in XR Space 00:25:01 - Content-Driven Business Models for XR 00:25:43 - Vision Pro's Unique Position in XR 00:26:09 - The Potential of the Spatial Internet 00:29:05 - Social Software Challenges 00:35:20 - Developer and Creator Interest in Vision Pro 00:38:03 - Zillow Gone Wild and Vision Pro Ideas 00:38:44 - Music Video Apps  00:39:45 - Gaming and Social Apps 00:41:37 - Professional Apps 00:42:07 - Aviation Apps 00:45:59 - AI News 00:46:23 - OpenAI's Agent 00:46:46 - Brett Taylor's New Company Launch 00:47:17 - OpenAI Search Product 00:49:20 - Google's AI Rebranding to Gemini 00:51:34 - OpenAI's $7 Trillion Semiconductor Funding Strategy 00:53:43 - The Era of Absurdist Capitalism? 00:54:03 - The OpenAI Governance Crisis 00:55:11 - A Rational Comparison to the US Budget 01:00:15 - The Tree Removal Story 01:02:09 - Episode Wrap-Up and Thanks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

As the Morin household goes full Vision Pro, the gang reveals what everyone is missing about the device. Plus, the earthquake through digital media and (maybe) the end of AI everything. Takeaways The Apple Vision Pro offers a truly immersive and transformative experience, changing the way users think about computing. The Vision Pro represents a new computing paradigm and has the potential to expand into various devices and accessories. Developers will play a crucial role in exploring and innovating new use cases for the Vision Pro. The joint streaming service for sports by major networks reflects the significance of sports in the media industry and the growing demand for streaming sports content. Streaming services are disrupting the traditional cable industry, but the challenge lies in the fragmentation of content and the lack of a comprehensive aggregator. The demand for a comprehensive sports package remains high, as sports fans struggle to find a streaming service that offers all the games they want to watch. Esports has not yet reached its full potential in the United States, as it lacks the community engagement and water cooler conversations that traditional sports have. The venture capital industry is constantly evolving, but the key to success remains investing in the few companies that truly matter. AI is no longer a standalone category in venture capital, but rather a tool that is integrated into various industries and sectors. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest 03:01 Discussion on Apple Vision Pro 11:00 Impressions and Potential of Apple Vision Pro 17:26 Competition and Future of Apple Vision Pro 25:08 Developer Perspective on Apple Vision Pro 34:48 Discussion on Joint Streaming Service for Sports 35:44 Streaming and the Cable Industry 36:13 Challenges of Streaming Bundles 37:40 Need for a Sports Package 39:05 Competition and Market Share in Streaming 41:37 Future of TV News 43:24 Challenges of Esports 50:28 The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital 52:06 Evolution of AI in Venture Capital --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

In a special episode, the gang sits down with two digital media veterans and stars to discuss the current era of digital fame, the future of YouTube, TikTok, what A.I. means for creators, and more. Takeaways The rise of small creators and the viability of their work is a result of the democratization of content creation and the ability to build communities of fans. The shift from physical space to online identity has allowed individuals to define their uniqueness and value based on their voice and audience rather than their geographical location. The challenges of fame and the entitlement of fans can impact creators' mental health and privacy. AI has the potential to revolutionize content creation by providing powerful tools for creators and elevating those with a unique perspective. AI also has the potential to desensitize people to personal conversations and wash away the value of authenticity. Investment in personal outreach and one-on-one conversations holds significant power and can create meaningful connections. Refined bullshit sensors have developed due to the abundance of AI-generated content, leading to skepticism and a desire for raw and real interactions. The value of effort and authenticity in content creation cannot be replaced by AI-generated perfection. Show Notes 00:00:04 - Introduction 00:01:07 - Broadcasting from Lessinfest in Jackson Hole 00:02:40 - Origin of Podcast Title 00:05:48 - Tech World Updates 00:06:09 - Elon Musk's Pay Package Lawsuit 00:09:28 - Delaware's Influence on Corporate Governance 00:10:18 - Amazon and iRobot Deal 00:11:08 - Mergers and Acquisitions Climate 00:12:16 - Super Bowl 2024 Predictions 00:13:16 - Taylor Swift's Impact on the NFL 00:14:04 - Cultural Significance of Taylor Swift 00:15:25 - Changing World of Creators and Media 00:16:05 - Fandom and Influencer Shifts 00:18:04 - NFL and Celebrity Integration 00:19:47 - Megastars vs. Long Tail of Influencers 00:20:24 - Fandom and Community Support 00:21:44 - Middle Class of Celebrity 00:22:39 - MrBeast's Universal Appeal 00:23:35 - Niche Appeal and Creator Identity 00:24:36 - Creator Burnout and Quitting YouTube 00:25:14 - Creator Fame and Mental Health 00:26:30 - Parasocial Relationships with Podcasters 00:27:37 - Younger Generations Rejecting Social Media 00:28:13 - Personal Connection vs. AI Interactions 00:32:00 - There Is No Fame Like YouTube Fame 00:33:11 - Public Perception of Fame 00:34:02 - New York City's Attitude Towards Celebrities 00:35:16 - Maintaining Privacy and Safety as a Creator 00:36:28 - AI's Impact on the Creator Economy 00:38:49 - AI and the Value of Personal Outreach 00:39:26 - AI Enhancing Creator-Fan Interaction? 00:40:09 - AI's Potential to Devalue Personal Investment 00:41:06 - AI Brit and Real Brit 00:42:19 - TikTok's Creative Tools 00:46:10 - AI as a Tool for Creators 00:48:17 - AI and the Perception of Authenticity 00:53:48 - AI and the Value of Human Connection 00:55:25 - AI and the Devaluation of Perfection 00:57:23 - Pop Culture Corner --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

From Netflix to the NFL, the incumbents are having quite a moment. Plus, crypto's new energy and the gang's fiercely different views on.... peptides. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Silicon Valley banter 01:03 Discussion about football and personal influences 03:15 Challenges in the news and startup landscape 06:50 Struggles of fintech companies like Brex 08:11 Success of Netflix and the streaming wars 09:11 Difficulties of platformization in fintech 15:22 Investing in fintech and the challenges of valuation 20:31 Future of Stripe and the fintech industry 24:39 Network effect and competition in the payments industry 27:22 Need for a unique business model to compete with incumbents 28:20 Impact of crypto on transaction costs 28:41 Promise of Crypto 30:21 Rise of Stablecoins 32:41 Future of Payments 37:31 Success of Netflix 46:27 Re-Bundling of Streaming Services 49:16 Power of Big Players 53:21 Future of Media 53:54 Impact of Apple TV 54:26 Oscar Nominations and Movie Lengths 55:29 The Influence of TikTok 57:32 Future of Robotics in Beauty and Wellness 58:51 Wellness Gadgets and Peptides 01:00:41 Introducing Paul and His Gaming Startup 01:02:19 Closing Remarks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

As regulators move in, the gang discusses the future of Apple and Google's app stores and their role over the next decade. Plus, the new layoff normal and Silicon Valley gets classy. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Opening and Introductions 01:11 Working with Partners 03:14 The Information Gala and Dress Code 03:45 NFL Playoffs and Sports Betting 07:02 Layoffs at YouTube and Privacy Changes 11:29 Apple Allowing Third-Party Payment Mechanisms 14:56 Frustrations with the App Store 16:21 Importance and Future of the App Store 21:20 Rabbit R1 and AI Powered Gadgets 27:31 ChatGPT App Store as a Potential Competitor to the Apple App Store? 28:23 Difference in Distribution Advantage between the ChatGPT App Store and Facebook Platform 29:05 Importance of Distribution Opportunities for Developers on New Platforms 30:03 Collapse of the Economic Model of Facebook Platform and the Potential Challenges for the ChatGPT App Store 32:55 Potential Advantage of Google Integrating a Bard App Store 33:30 Uncertainty of Monetization and Revenue Opportunities for Developers on AI App Stores 36:05 Long-Term Competition between Apple, Google, Meta, and Adobe in the AI and Platform Space 42:43 Debate on the App Store's Anti-Competitive Practices 46:04 Potential of AI to Make Google Services Stickier 47:41 Use of AI and Language Learning Apps for Children 48:47 Announcement of a New Season of More or Less and Future Plans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

In the first pod of 2024, the gang previews the year in VC to come and OpenAI vs. NYT. Plus, layoffs, boomerang VC and Brit's oh-so-Brit resolution. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang does a retro on their 2023 calls…from AI to Vision Pro (we couldn’t come up with a Z)…and makes predictions for tech, media, and capital in 2024. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:The Creative Act, A Way of Being by Rick RubinThe Order of Time by Carlo RovelliProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections03:06 The Adobe-Figma Merger05:35 The Pro-Capitalism Argument06:52 Antitrust Laws and Government Intervention09:03 The Valuation and Future of M&A16:07 Reviewing VC and IPO Predictions18:32 The Future of Remote Work30:00 Twitter and the Rise of Threads40:20 Appreciating Instagram and the Future of Social41:19 The Slow Future of Threads42:33 Compliments and Bromance43:14 Predictions for Audio and Video Experiences43:39 The Return of Path44:17 Apple Vision Pro and the Future of MR46:24 Spatial Video and Memories47:10 Losing Memory and Talking to Ourselves48:43 AI Layoffs and Clip Art Music50:48 Taylor Swift and Creator AI 52:22 More Crypto Predictions57:12 TikTok's Fate and the Chaotic Presidential Election59:39 Pickleball Rollups and Crypto Launches01:01:26 Expecting the Unexpected in 202401:08:23 Book Recommendations01:10:29 Closing Remarks and Farewell TRY THE GPT:http://gpt.moreorlesspod.com FOLLOW THE POD:http://threads.net/moreorless FOLLOW THE GANG: http://threads.net/davemorinhttp://threads.net/brithttp://threads.net/jlessinhttp://threads.net/lessin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang discusses the Harvard debacle (and Sam's run for the Board of Overseers), why double-bottom lines are challenging, tech regulation, and more. DISCUSSED: The 19th News SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Opening. [01:10] We have a non-zero hit rate on making things things. [01:50] How did we start the pod? [03:01] The parable of launching a rocket at the moon. [04:23] This week's headlines. [06:28] Venture Capital Strategy: Why go super vertical? [10:56] Guess the Product: Is it a Cold Plunge a Shiftwave Chair or ??? [14:03] Wild new moisture farming technology. [18:03] The big debate: Harvard, nonprofit governance, and the future of society. [21:31] Sam is now running as a write in candidate for the Harvard Board of Overseers. [24:40] Has business become too big? Or has business just become too weird? [25:55] The tale of two Twitters: one missionary, one capitalist. [29:01] How do you solve for leadership in a woke world moving forward? [29:45] Is there a strong argument that nonprofits should not exist? [33:15] The problem with "make number go up". [35:34] Isn't it the case that all organization exist at some intersection of "number go up" and values? [37:00] The dirty secret of nonprofits: they have to raise money. [37:36] What happens when institutions become too rich that they no longer listen to external feedback? [38:51] The bigger question about the gap between the board and the people at these institutions. [39:46] Is this a transient property of internet culture? [42:32] Quick return to talking about TikTok governance. [45:55] Jess plugs one of her favorite nonprofit, 19th News, which exists to cover all of the range of topics and polices and ideas that relate to women. [49:28] Brit is heading to the California Governor's Mansion to the California Gender Equity Summit. [52:50] Closing. TRY THE GPT: http://gpt.moreorlesspod.com FOLLOW THE POD: http://threads.net/moreorless FOLLOW THE GANG: http://threads.net/davemorin http://threads.net/brit http://threads.net/jlessin http://threads.net/lessin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang discusses the release of Google Gemini...the crypto resurgence, crystals and the Cybertruck. DISCUSSED: Introducing Gemini: our largest and most capable AI model Millions of new materials discovered with deep learning The Top 100 Articles from The Information’s First 10 Years The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen Top Gear: Tesla Cybertruck DRIVEN! SHOW NOTES: [0:00:00] Opening. [0:02:15] Very Very Happy Birthday to Brit Morin! Questions about automated birthday messages. [0:03:20] Idea: Automated Birthday Greeting AI Thing [0:04:24] Idea: AI Responder [0:07:13] Headlines: Next volley in the AI wars with Google launching the Gemini AI Model, more layoffs at Spotify, media news with Disney finishing acquiring the rest of Hulu from Comcast, more bad news in venture capital land with a Boston based firm closing it's doors, and some book recommendations. [0:09:35] The Information Wrapped: With The Information turning 10 this week, what are Jess' big lessons? Biggest stories? [0:11:35] Google AI: What are the implications of powerful multi-modal models like Gemini? [0:13:59] Impressive More or Less Show Notes brought to you by Google Gemini. [0:14:57] It was always ridiculous to count Google out. Of course they were going to build really interesting stuff. [0:16:50] An even more interesting Google AI Announcement: DeepMind's breakthrough in discovering millions of new crystals and other materials. [0:21:10] Don't forget Meta AI: WhatsApp Bots, Meta Imagine, and Meta buying the most Nvidia H100s in the world. [0:23:05] The Big Product Strategy Question: You're running Google or Meta, what is your AI rollout strategy? [0:32:28] VC Temperature Check: Firms shutting down, IPOs were suppose to come but did not really come, yet crypto is ripping? [0:35:45] Next Phase of Crypto: We are now in the phase of crypto where we are starting to connect these technologies to the real world. [0:37:14] Crypto, Fandom, and CRM 3.0: Giving creators the power to engage more deeply with their fandoms. [0:41:33] The pitches in crypto have finally become good business pitches. [0:41:58] So where are we on crypto tokens now? [0:43:55] Happy Birthday to Brit again! [0:44:47] Book Recommendation: The Organized Mind - Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload [0:47:34] A More or Less Book Proposal: Is our date night an ops meeting or a date night? [0:48:45] Book Recommendation: How to Know a Person - The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen [0:49:50] Cybertruck: Thoughts on the Tesla Cybertruck design, and engineering. [0:52:25] Closing. TRY THE GPT: http://gpt.moreorlesspod.com FOLLOW THE POD: http://threads.net/moreorless FOLLOW THE GANG: http://threads.net/davemorin http://threads.net/brit http://threads.net/jlessin http://threads.net/lessin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message

The gang details thoughts on AGI risk and dives into the more immediate risks of AI, like why TikTok should be banned in the US and what to do about AI porn and deepfakes. Plus, startup product ideas abound as Dave, Sam and Brit debate what the future holds (both good and bad) for couples counseling, social media and entertainment. SHOW NOTES: [00:00:00] Open. [00:04:44] The question is not what AI can do, the question is what AI can't do. [00:07:50] Questions of AI governance around TikTok. [00:10:47] Should we be teaching AI in schools? [00:15:25] AI porn and its impact. [00:19:07] What does the future look like where AI porn is just normal? [00:21:04] Protecting teenagers from AI deepfakes. [00:24:22] The rising importance of real world experiences and communities. [00:27:21] AI technology weaving into social fabric. [00:32:55] What is the addiction after the addiction of TikTok? Does social networks become not who do you want to follow but who do you want to follow you? [00:35:34] What if you could pay to introduce hilarious characters into real life? [00:38:43] What if app features were only available for one month? [00:40:47] The power of human networks. [00:44:06] The power of storytelling. [00:46:21] Improving social connections with technology. [00:49:19] Close. TRY THE GPT: http://gpt.moreorlesspod.com FOLLOW THE POD: http://threads.net/moreorless FOLLOW THE GANG: http://threads.net/davemorin http://threads.net/brit http://threads.net/jlessin http://threads.net/lessin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod/message