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AI in the News: Funding, Heists, and CEO Strategies
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Elias Torres's startup, Agency, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to focus on agentic AI for customer success. The company's product, Kai, aims to automate customer service and provide a full picture of individual customers by analyzing data from various sources. With the rise of AI agents in customer service, leveraging AI will be crucial for businesses in the future. The company has received funding from various ventures for their innovative approach to AI in customer service.China has accused the U.S. government of stealing $13 billion worth of Bitcoin in 2020, marking one of the largest crypto heists in history. Softbank sold its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion to fund AI investments. Yann Lecun, an AI pioneer at Meta, is reportedly considering leaving to start his own startup focusing on "world models" rather than large language models. CEOs are focusing on adapting to economic uncertainty and global complexity by investing in AI, training employees on new tech, diversifying supply chains, and seizing opportunities.CEOs are navigating the global economy's 'frog-boiling' conditions. AMD forecasts a revenue growth of 35% per year for the next three to five years, driven by AI chip demand. In other news, Ford CEO makes a 'brutal' business decision after studying Tesla and Chinese EVs, Trump suggests a 50-year mortgage idea, Winklevoss's Gemini faces losses, and Apple sells a $150 sling for iPhones designed by Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck designer.The debate over whether China is leading in the AI race has been sparked by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's comments. Advanced reasoning AI models are found to be vulnerable to hacks, emphasizing the need for stronger safety measures. Legal challenges faced by OpenAI regarding potential harmful effects of its models raise ethical considerations. Both Chinese and American companies are making significant strides in AI development, indicating that the AI race is ongoing.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
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Morning Update: AI and Tech News, Venture Capital Support, Market Updates, and More!
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Screendoor, established in 2021 during the zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) era, has become a key player in supporting emerging venture capital (VC) managers. The firm offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and co-investing connections to help these new managers succeed. By focusing on funding managers with the potential to become industry leaders, Screendoor is bridging the gap between talented emerging managers and large institutional LPs, leveling the playing field in the competitive VC landscape.Warren Buffett's final shareholder letter imparts valuable lessons for CEOs, emphasizing the importance of curbing envy, learning from failures, measuring success through impact, pondering one's legacy, and betting on America. In other news, several acquisitions and fund raises have occurred across industries such as aerospace, defense, insurance investigation services, natural ingredient solutions, aftermarket parts, technology development, and protein drink bottles, highlighting ongoing growth and activity in various sectors.Softbank unexpectedly sold its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion, while a potential government shutdown may ease with a measure to reopen the government passing in the Senate. Coreweave has nearly doubled its revenue backlog to $55.6 billion but revised down its full-year revenue guidance. The BBC is facing turmoil after President Trump threatened to sue for $1 billion over an edited speech. President Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans would cost more than the revenue generated by tariffs, contributing to the federal deficit. UBS economists express concerns about the national labor market slowing down. In the markets, S&P 500 futures are down, while European and Asian markets show mixed results. Other news includes pieces on AI bias, hiring traits from billionaire Ken Griffin, interview processes at luxury companies, and a millennial couple giving away their fortune. CEO Daily is edited by Joey Abrams and Claire Zillman.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
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AI, Tech, and Business Updates: What You Need to Know
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Airops, a startup based in New York and San Francisco, has raised $40 million in Series B funding at a valuation of $225 million. The company aims to help marketers navigate the changing landscape of search engine optimization and adapt to the rise of chatbots and AI. Founded in 2022, Airops initially focused on helping non-technical employees access data before incorporating AI into their product. The core product allows marketers to analyze and track public information related to their companies, helping them create fresh and original content in the era of AI. The CEO, Alex Halliday, believes that we are entering a "golden age of quality content" where AI agents reward brands that produce unique and valuable information. This shift requires marketers to generate original ideas rather than recycling existing content. The company's goal is to assist marketers in creating unique content in a data-rich way, adding value to their roles. As the marketing industry evolves, Airops aims to help companies enhance their online presence and engage with audiences through innovative content creation strategies.The European Commission is considering relaxing some of its privacy laws, including the GDPR, to promote AI-driven economic growth. This move has raised concerns among business leaders about competitiveness on the global stage. In other news, the British government is investigating whether Chinese company Yutong can deactivate 700 electric buses in the UK remotely. Additionally, the TikTok shop has seen significant growth, almost matching eBay in sales, highlighting the potential for social commerce on the platform. Rivian has spun off Mind Robotics as a standalone industrial AI and robotics company, while there is a growing interest in cold storage crypto wallets for enhanced security. Apple Music's lack of a free tier may be hindering its global expansion, and there is increased investment in subsea cables for improved connectivity. OpenAI has petitioned the US for AI infrastructure relief, and a study has shown that AI investors are not much better than humans at making investment decisions.Humana CEO Jim Rechtin is focusing on culture change and AI to turn around the struggling health insurance giant. Despite a drop in net income and lowered earnings guidance, Rechtin is optimistic about the company's trajectory. He emphasizes the importance of culture change, customer experience, and leveraging AI to streamline processes and improve relationships with customers. Senate Democrats voted to end the government shutdown, prompting backlash from other Democrats. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of reduced air travel for Thanksgiving if the shutdown continues. President Trump suggested a $2,000 tariff 'dividend' for Americans, funded by revenue from tariffs. Diageo has named Dave Lewis as its new CEO, shares rose on the news. Pfizer announced a $10 billion deal to acquire Metsera, a company with potential weight-loss drugs. The Trump administration is developing a 50-year mortgage to make homeownership more affordable. Elon Musk's The Boring Company was fined $500,000 for dropping drilling fluids into manholes in Las Vegas. The markets are up, with S&P 500 futures up 1% and other global markets showing gains. Watercooler topics include billionaire Peter Thiel's warning about communism among young people, Gen Z's spending habits, a millennial who found leisure boring after selling his business, and Goldman Sachs' endorsement of AI investments in energy and healthcare. CEO Daily is compiled by Joey Abrams and Claire Zillman for ForSupport the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
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AI and Tech News Galore: Highlights from OWITH.ai Podcast
Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.This week's Stratechery content covered topics such as the benefits and downsides of bubbles, Amazon's future in AI and groceries, and the US-China Trade Deal one week later. The articles discussed Google and Meta earnings, Amazon's approach to groceries, and an interview about AI-driven e-commerce. There was also a discussion on Trump's tariffs and various podcasts covering tech and sports topics. Overall, the content highlighted the importance of trade-offs in decision-making and the impact of technology on various industries.Transitioning to the resurgence of the fintech industry after a period of decline, Immad Akhund, the co-founder and CEO of Mercury, highlighted the company's success reaching a significant milestone with $650 million in annualized revenue in 2025. The company, valued at $3.5 billion, has been profitable for three consecutive years and emphasizes the importance of building trust with its customers, especially in the banking sector. Mercury is investing heavily in compliance as it grows to address regulatory concerns and expand its customer base by 40% throughout 2025.In other news, Tesla shareholders have approved a controversial $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, allowing him to earn up to $1 trillion worth of company stock by meeting specific goals. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has been hacked by a suspected foreign actor, while Take-Two Interactive announced a delay in releasing Grand Theft Auto VI. Various tech updates include Meta's revenue projections, Airbnb's outlook, and Amazon's AI-powered book translation service. The average American workday has been extended to 32 hours due to increased multitasking, with attention spans dwindling as technology use increases.Discussing Elon Musk's pay package, the text highlights concerns about weak corporate governance laws in the U.S. Despite worries about accountability and shareholder protections, Musk's pay package was approved at Tesla's annual meeting. Other news includes delays at U.S. airports due to reduced flight capacity, President Trump's efforts to lower weight-loss drug costs, layoffs surge, Microsoft's new "superintelligence" team, warming relations between Trump and India, Nancy Pelosi's retirement, and market updates.Wrapping up with key developments in AI and tech from Lore Brief issue #158: OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with AWS, Moonshot introduced the Kimi K2 thinking agent, Google Maps uses Gemini-powered landmark turns for navigation precision, Starcloud launched GPUs into space with SpaceX's help, Google explores scalable AI compute with satellites through Project Suncatcher, Tesla approved Elon Musk's mega pay package goals for Optimus bots and robotaxis, LMSYS Arena introduced an expert leaderboard for user prompts evaluation, Box.com CEO discussed AI agents pioneering tasks, and Krea launched nodes for all-in-one AI creation in image workflows. Lore Brief is brought to you by Lore, an AI infrastructure builder for America and its allies.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
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2025-11-08 Saturday Special
Each Saturday we take the headlines of daily podcast and ask ChatGPT to create a Sci-Fi story inspired by the news. The outcome for this week is this short story.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
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