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OWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechNavigating AI's Double-Edged Sword: Imper.ai's Defense, Anthropic's Growth, and Key Industry ShiftsGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, companies are increasingly susceptible to impersonation scams, with AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones becoming sophisticated tools for fraud. A new startup named Imper.ai has emerged to combat these threats by securing $28 million in funding to develop technology that detects AI impersonation in real-time. Rather than focusing on detecting anomalies in AI-generated content—a task growing more challenging—Imper.ai analyzes metadata like device telemetry and network diagnostics, which attackers cannot fake. The...
2025-12-0504 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI-Driven Healthcare Solutions, Anthropic's IPO Buzz, and Philanthropic Milestones in TechGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Healthcare costs in the United States are rapidly increasing, with employer healthcare expenses expected to see their largest rise in 15 years by 2026. This presents significant socio-economic and political challenges, especially for small businesses and their employees who often lack access to comprehensive healthcare services typically available to larger firms. Advancements like telehealth and digital pharmacies primarily benefit employees of large tech companies. Angle Health, an AI-driven healthcare benefits startup, is addressing this disparity. Recently, it secured $134 million in a...
2025-12-0403 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechOnprofit Emerges to Transform Revenue Streams as AI Reshapes Tech and Consumer LandscapesGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In a significant development, the startup Onprofit has emerged from stealth mode with a mission to tackle the "revenue dilemma" faced by many enterprises. Established in 2024 in Austin, Onprofit, founded by Tony Capasso and supported by investors like Lerer Hippeau, SignalFire, and Mark VC, focuses on unlocking "found money"—revenue opportunities often overlooked due to unexecuted initiatives or gaps in customer engagement—through its AI-powered solutions. The company's approach challenges the traditional belief that human involvement is essential in ever...
2025-12-0304 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Showdown: Google, OpenAI, and Nvidia Battle for Dominance Amid Startup Surge and Market ShiftsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Google are engaged in a fierce competition. Google has made impressive strides with its Gemini 3 model, which outperforms OpenAI’s systems in several benchmarks due to its vast scale and computational prowess. OpenAI has prioritized breakthroughs in reasoning, but these advancements come with significant time and monetary investments, potentially leaving it vulnerable as Google leverages its infrastructure and resources. Nvidia, known for its gaming chips, plays a pivotal role in...
2025-12-0204 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI & Tech Unveiled: America's Genesis Mission, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5, and Google's Viral Nano Banana ProGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.The latest issue of the Lore Brief highlights significant developments in the AI and tech sectors. A major initiative, referred to as America's AI Manhattan Project, has been launched by the White House. Known as the Genesis Mission, it aims to connect supercomputers, labs, and datasets through a national platform spearheaded by the Department of Energy. This initiative is set to tackle 20 key challenges in areas like biotech, fusion, and chip development, with a goal to demonstrate significant progress...
2025-12-0103 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-11-29 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-11-2905 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechOWITH.ai: Unpacking Today's Tech Innovations from AI in Healthcare to the Expanding MetaverseGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Artificial intelligence continues to transform the healthcare industry, with recent advancements promising improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations. Machine learning algorithms are now capable of analyzing vast amounts of medical data, leading to quicker and more accurate diagnoses. As hospitals integrate these technologies, the potential for personalized medicine grows, offering treatments tailored specifically to individual genetic profiles. This marks a significant shift toward more efficient healthcare systems worldwide.Moving from healthcare to the cutting-edge field of quantum computing, researchers...
2025-11-2803 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Revolution: Warner Music Embraces AI-Driven Tunes as Global Tech Landscapes ShiftGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In an intriguing development in the music industry, Warner Music Group has reached a settlement with AI music startup Suno, allowing consumers to generate AI-driven music using Warner artists' voices and likenesses. This settlement, announced on November 26, 2025, marks a significant shift in how major music labels view AI. Rather than engaging in lengthy legal battles over intellectual property, industry giants like Warner and Universal Music Group are choosing collaboration. This approach suggests confidence in AI's continued influence and growth...
2025-11-2703 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechNavigating the Future: AI-Driven E-commerce, Tech Shifts, and Economic EvolutionGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.The global e-commerce landscape in 2025 paints a complex picture. While consumer spending in the U.S. holiday season is expected to break records, surpassing $1 trillion for the first time, funding for e-commerce startups has dropped dramatically. In stark contrast to 2021's peak of over $94 billion, only $7.3 billion was attracted this year. Factors contributing to this decline include the end of the Zero Interest Rate Policy era and shifts in consumer behavior prompted by the pandemic. Experiential retail locations remain...
2025-11-2604 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechEurope's Growing AI Talent Pool and Global Tech Shifts: From Slush Optimism to U.S. Peace PlansGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.The recent Slush event in Helsinki, a major startup gathering in Europe, attracted over 13,000 attendees, including 3,500 investors and 6,000 startups and scaleups. Despite Europe's stringent regulatory environment concerning AI, optimism is growing among European founders and investors. This is largely due to the region's burgeoning talent pool. Staffan Helgesson of Creandum noted that Europe's talent advantage is bolstered by reduced immigration in the U.S., redirecting skilled individuals to Europe. The cost of talent in Europe is lower compared to...
2025-11-2504 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechTech Unveiled: AI Breakthroughs, Political Shifts, and Economic ChallengesGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world. The latest Stratechery content from the week of November 17, 2025, highlights significant developments in the tech world.Google’s Gemini 3, a new AI model, has been released to much anticipation and is considered state-of-the-art by many. While Anthropic maintains a lead in one coding benchmark, Google’s advancements demonstrate its strong foothold in AI development. Despite concerns from some anonymous accounts, the launch is not necessarily detrimental to companies like Nvidia or OpenAI. Additionally, Google introduces 'Nano Banana Pro,' a ne...
2025-11-2403 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-11-22 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-11-2204 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Revolution: Transforming Industries, Leadership, and Global MarketsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Stuut, a startup founded by Tarek Alaruri, Ben Winter, and Miraj Mohsin in 2024, has secured $29.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company is revolutionizing the accounts receivable process through artificial intelligence, targeting industries where efficient payment collection is crucial. Stuut's platform automates tasks such as invoice follow-up and payment reconciliation, addressing a significant issue for companies losing up to 5% of EBITDA due to manual tracking. Major clients, including Honeywell and Wayfair, have adopted...
2025-11-2103 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Innovations, Legal Battles, and Market Dynamics: Today's Tech PulseGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Doppel, a cybersecurity startup founded in 2022 by Kevin Tian and Rahul Madduluri, has successfully raised $70 million in a Series C funding round, achieving a valuation exceeding $600 million. This latest investment, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from new and existing investors, comes just six months after their previous funding round. Doppel specializes in combating AI-powered social engineering attacks, using deepfake technology to simulate and expose vulnerabilities to enterprises. Their platform is particularly beneficial for training and testing companies...
2025-11-2006 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI's Political Influence, Billionaire Ventures, and Tech's Future: Navigating the AI LandscapeGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.A $100 million pro-AI Super PAC, supported by Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI president Greg Brockman, has targeted Alex Bores, a Democratic congressional candidate in New York. This highlights the increasing involvement of Silicon Valley interests in local politics as AI gains more influence. Bores is the main sponsor of New York's RAISE Act, which mandates safety regulations for large AI labs. While the bill garners support from AI safety advocates, it faces criticism for being overly stringent. Leading the Future...
2025-11-1904 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechPower Plays and Tech Shifts: From Regulatory Controversies to AI AmbitionsGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In December, The Boring Company, Elon Musk's underground transportation venture, faced scrutiny following an incident in a Las Vegas tunnel where a fire drill resulted in two firefighters being hospitalized with chemical burns. Nevada's workplace safety regulator, OSHA, issued severe safety violations against the company. However, within 24 hours of a phone call from Steve Davis, president of The Boring Company, to Chris Reilly from Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's office, these citations were rescinded. This unusual rescission raised questions about...
2025-11-1804 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechBreaking Down 'Elephants vs. Unicorns': Venture Capital's Shift, AI's Impact, and Global Tech DynamicsGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Erica Wenger, a three-time founder and venture capitalist, is challenging the conventional focus on "unicorn" startups by advocating for "elephants." These emphasize resilience, strong business fundamentals, and longevity. Her "elephants, not unicorns" thesis critiques the obsession with high valuations, seeking to identify companies with sustainable success. In 2023, Wenger founded Park Rangers Capital, raising $4.3 million for its first fund. The firm focuses on startups that embody her elephant philosophy, with early investments in companies like Superpower and Beehiiv. Wenger uses...
2025-11-1703 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-11-15 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-11-1504 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechInsights from OWITH.ai: Navigating the AI and Tech Landscape for Success in 2025Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The resurgence of consumer-focused companies in the market is evident, with successful exits in 2025 showcasing the potential for well-run businesses in the sector. Despite challenges, opportunities exist for companies that can establish brand loyalty. Venture deals in AI and consumer sectors highlight ongoing interest and investment in consumer-focused companies. The success of brands like Skims demonstrates the value of strong branding and strategic marketing efforts in capturing consumer attention.Microsoft is leveraging learnings from OpenAI's custom chip effort to inform...
2025-11-1402 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI in the News: Funding, Heists, and CEO StrategiesGood 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...
2025-11-1302 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechMorning 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...
2025-11-1202 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI, Tech, and Business Updates: What You Need to KnowGood 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...
2025-11-1103 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI and Tech News Galore: Highlights from OWITH.ai PodcastGood 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...
2025-11-1003 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-11-08 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-11-0804 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Security Risks, Founder Payouts, and Tech Updates: What's Important in the AI WorldGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.AI adoption is on the rise, but so are the associated risks. Cyera, an AI security startup, warns that the state of AI security is "grim." Companies are struggling to adopt AI tools securely without exposing sensitive data. Regulated organizations have more control over slowing down AI adoption to mitigate risks, while less regulated entities face challenges. Cyera's business is booming, with a valuation over $6 billion and clients like AT&T and PwC. The company launched a research lab to...
2025-11-0703 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Bubble: Catalyst for Innovation or Risky Business? Exploring the Potential of OpenAI's Capital Expenditure PlansGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Sequoia Capital has announced that Alfred Lin and Pat Grady will be taking over as co-stewards of the firm, with Roelof Botha stepping down. Both Lin and Grady have extensive experience in the venture capital industry and are seen as excellent investors. The move comes as Sequoia faces challenges in an evolving venture capital landscape, including political issues and changes in the industry. Lin and Grady's backgrounds, including Lin's time at Zappos and Grady's previous work at Summit Partners, make...
2025-11-0603 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechCutting Through the Noise: AI and Tech Updates from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The launch of olmoearth, an open-source platform by the Allen Institute for AI, aims to democratize access to AI technology for nonprofits and public agencies. It has been used in projects such as mapping crops in Kenya and spotting deforestation in the Amazon. Other AI-related news includes Getty Images losing a lawsuit, Anthropics revenue growth, China incentivizing AI chip development, and Amazon employees pushing back on AI expansion. A new research paper proposes a system called ThoughtComm that allows AI...
2025-11-0504 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-11-01 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-11-0105 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI's Golden Age: Investment, Innovation, and Ethical ChallengesGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In a recent discussion at Fortune's Global Forum in Riyadh, Andreessen Horowitz's partner, Anjney Midha, shared insights into the future of AI investment. He highlighted reasoning models and frontier teams as pivotal areas for growth, suggesting they could drive the next "golden age" of AI investment. Reasoning models are seen as revolutionary, enabling AI systems to address problems step-by-step, akin to human logic. This advancement holds promise for solving complex, real-world challenges. Midha also emphasized the transformative potential of...
2025-10-3104 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechNavigating Global Tech Shifts: AI, IPO Resurgence, and Strategic Industry MovesGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Let's dive into the recent developments from the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event brought together key financial leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of global exchanges amid the rise of cryptocurrencies and alternative investment platforms. Notable figures like Barclays CEO C. S. Venkatakrishnan and Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters shared their insights. Although some participants could not attend in person, they joined virtually for engaging discussions.The forum highlighted a resurgence in Initial Public Offerings...
2025-10-3003 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechNavigating Venture Capital, Tech Transformations, and Global Dynamics: Key Insights from the OWITH PodcastGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.In a recent address at the TechCrunch Disrupt Conference in San Francisco, Roelof Botha, managing partner at Sequoia, provided a comprehensive view of the current venture capital landscape. Sequoia has announced the creation of two new funds: a $200 million seed fund and a $750 million venture fund. Botha discussed the strategic decisions startups face in today's financial climate, recommending that companies either delay fundraising if feasible or expedite it if immediate capital is necessary. He likened Sequoia’s investment approach to...
2025-10-2904 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech15 Years of Citi Ventures: A Strategic Force in Tech and Finance Amid Global ShiftsGood morning from OWITH.ai, the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.Citi Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Citibank, has celebrated its 15th anniversary with over 200 investments and 30 exits. Founded in 2010 by Arvind Purushotham, who transitioned from Menlo Ventures, Citi Ventures has become a formidable presence in the Wall Street corporate venture landscape. This evolution is particularly notable as technologies like AI and blockchain continue to disrupt financial services. While headquartered in Palo Alto, California, rather than New York, Citi Ventures has embraced a Silicon Valley mindset, aiming to...
2025-10-2804 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechGlobal Shifts in Tech and Trade: From AI Innovations to Market MovementsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.### In a recent CEO Daily newsletter, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S. shared insights into his company's innovative strategies and vision for the future. Emphasizing the importance of embracing new technologies like generative AI, Kumar noted its significant influence on company hiring and operational strategies. Cognizant recently achieved a Guinness World Record for the largest online generative AI hackathon, with over 53,000 employees participating. Kumar advocates for a more inclusive workforce by hiring junior employees and non-STEM graduates, believing AI can amplify...
2025-10-2703 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-10-25 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-10-2504 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechFrom Text to Visuals: OWITH.ai Explores AI Innovations and Tech Trends Shaping the Future**Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.**Our first segment today highlights an exciting development from Chinese AI company DeepSeek. The company has developed a groundbreaking model that challenges traditional AI methodologies by converting text into visual representations. This approach could potentially enhance the efficiency, memory capacity, and cost-effectiveness of large language models (LLMs). The model processes information by compressing text into images before feeding it into the AI system, reportedly making it up to ten times more efficient than conventional methods. This innovation has garnered...
2025-10-2403 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechGlobal Tech, Political Shifts, and AI Innovations: Your Essential OWITH.ai UpdateGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.##Starting with news from the venture capital world, David Tisch's BoxGroup has raised an impressive $550 million across two new funds, marking a significant achievement in its 16-year history. BoxGroup's unique strategy focuses on participating in a wide array of early-stage rounds, which has led to a diversified portfolio that includes companies like Ramp, Stripe, Plaid, and Airtable. The recent funding is split between BoxGroup Seven, an early-stage vehicle, and BoxGroup Leaven, an opportunity fund for follow-on investments. Tisch emphasizes...
2025-10-2204 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Advances, Geopolitical Shifts, and Media Mergers: This Week's Tech InsightsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in the AI and tech world.This week marks the launch of a new site called Sharp Text, by Andrew Sharp, known for his podcasts Sharp Tech, Sharp China, and Greatest of All Talk. Before venturing into podcasting, Andrew was a talented writer focusing on tech and China-related topics. His first article addresses the question posed by President Trump: "Did Xi Jinping Just Have a Bad Moment?" The Stratechery content from the week of October 13, 2025, covers several significant subjects. One major focus is on rare...
2025-10-2003 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-10-18 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-10-1805 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI and Tech Innovations: The Latest Updates on OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Pika, a fast-growing AI video app founded by Demi Guo, is challenging giants like Meta's Vibes and OpenAI's Sora by turning quick prompts and selfies into shareable clips. The app has raised $135 million at a $470 million valuation and has 14.5 million users. Pika aims to provide a platform for creativity and emotion rather than polished productions at scale, catering to the self-expression habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher who was fired, has become a...
2025-10-1702 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI and Tech Updates: Lore's Transformation, Goldman Sachs' VC Move, and DOJ Seizes $15B in BitcoinGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. After three years of the Lore Brief newsletter, a new partnership was announced by Nathan Lands and Jesse Tinsley to transform Lore into an AI infrastructure company. Their focus is on acquiring, investing in, and developing data centers to help America and its allies compete with China in the AI race. This new direction was made possible by the support of readers over the past three years.Goldman Sachs' acquisition of Industry Ventures, a venture capital firm with $7 billion in...
2025-10-1602 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Vulnerabilities, Custom Chips, and Hardware Innovation: A Tech Roundup from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.A recent study by Anthropics, the UK AI Security Institute, and the Alan Turing Institute found that even large AI models can be "poisoned" with just a few hundred documents, leading to vulnerabilities. This challenges the belief that larger models are more resistant to manipulation. Companies are advised to treat data pipelines like supply chains to prevent and detect poisoning attacks. In other AI news, OpenAI and Broadcom have partnered to develop custom AI chips, the Dutch government seized Nexperia...
2025-10-1503 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI and Tech Updates: Protein Bars, Video AI Ethics, Immigration Concerns, and Market MovementsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.In the food industry, a startup called David is making waves with its protein bars that contain 28 grams of protein in just 150 calories. Co-founded by Zach Ranen, David's bars use a unique ingredient called E.P.G. to achieve this low-calorie, high-protein combination. With recent funding of $75 million, David plans to acquire the patent for E.P.G. and expand their product line to include low-calorie ice cream. Their focus on taste, texture, and nutrition sets them apart in the...
2025-10-1401 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Evolution: Insights from OpenAI's COO and the Future of TechGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. OpenAI's COO Brad Lightcap shares insights into the future of AI, highlighting the rapid evolution towards general intelligence, providing startups with opportunities to thrive in this disruptive environment. The enterprise AI race is still in its early stages, with much to be built before AI can significantly impact large organizations. Lightcap believes we are only at the beginning of this transformation, emphasizing that there is a long way to go before AI revolutionizes industries.OpenAI continues to make significant advancements...
2025-10-1302 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechWeek in Review - October 10, 2025This Week in Review covers 5 episodes from October 06 to October 10, featuring major developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.Episodes included:1. Pharma and Biotech Daily: Novo's Acquisition, FDA Breakthroughs, and Industry Updates2. Pharma and Biotech Daily: Top Stories in the Industry from Zenas to Lilly3. Pharma and Biotech Daily: Tariff Impact, Promising Trials, and Industry Leaders4. Pharma and Biotech Daily: The Latest in Cell and Gene Therapy, M&A Activity, and Regulatory Updates5. The Essential Updates in Pharma and Biotech: Your Daily Dose of What Matters
2025-10-1204 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-10-11 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-10-1104 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechNavigating the AI Economy: Trends, Investments, and Climate ActionGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Central bankers are warning of an AI bubble, but Silicon Valley investors remain enthusiastic about the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The IMF and Bank of England caution about the risks of a financial bubble surrounding AI, but investors like 23-year-old Leopold Aschenbrenner continue to believe in the profitability of early investments in AGI. Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher, penned an influential monograph on AGI and launched a hedge fund that now manages over $1.5 billion. Despite criticism from former...
2025-10-1004 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI and Tech News Recap: Memelord's Meme Marketing, OpenAI's DevDay, and More on OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.OpenAI's recent DevDay event provided insights into the company's dedication to simplicity and user-friendly AI products. With a valuation of $500 billion, OpenAI stands as a market leader amidst competition and uncertainties about its future. The company remains aware of its competitive landscape and acknowledges the unknowns. The day concluded with a meaningful discussion between CEO Sam Altman and Apple designer Jony Ive, underscoring their mutual aspiration for a lasting impact on society.Shifting gears, let's talk about Memelord, an AI...
2025-10-0902 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Industry Insights: OpenAI's Strategic Moves and Evenup's SuccessGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Recent developments in the field of artificial intelligence have been quite significant. OpenAI has partnered with AMD to enhance AI products, ChatGPT is on its way to becoming a universal interface, and the industry is recognizing the need for increased computing power. Insights from industry leaders like Jeff Bezos shed light on the AI infrastructure boom. The European Commission's AI strategy, OpenAI's hardware project challenges, and partnerships between companies like Anthropics and IBM are also making waves. Meta's acquisition of...
2025-10-0802 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Revolution in Insurance and Tech Job Cuts: A Podcast RecapGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Former insurance executive Jonathan Crystal recently raised a $33 million fund for Crystal Venture Partners in New York, focusing on the insurance industry as AI transforms it. Crystal's background in his family's insurance brokerage firm led him to start a venture firm due to the slow pace of the industry. His fund, backed by family offices and global insurance companies, has already made investments in startups like Bright Harbor and Sixfold, which use AI to impact insurance underwriting. Crystal believes that...
2025-10-0703 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechUnpacking the Latest in AI and Tech: OWITH.ai's Morning UpdateGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Transitioning from the latest news on Supabase, an open-source application development platform that recently raised $100 million in a Series E funding round, doubling its valuation to $5 billion. The company, led by CEO Paul Copplestone, is pioneering the "vibe coding" movement to make coding more accessible and efficient. With a significant user base growth, especially among AI builders, Supabase competes with Google's Firebase and has raised a total of $500 million since its founding in 2020.Moving on to this week's highlights from...
2025-10-0600 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-10-04 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-10-0404 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechMorning Update: AI Jobs, Meta's Chatbot Ads, and Transportation StartupsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.New research from Yale's Budget Lab and the Brookings Institution has found no evidence of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse in the U.S. job market since the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022. The study indicates that most ongoing shifts in the occupational mix were already underway in 2021, and recent changes do not appear to be more dramatic. Executives are taking a "wait and see" approach to hiring as they assess whether AI can deliver on its productivity promises. Anxiety...
2025-10-0304 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechFrom Creative Accounting to AI Metrics: The Latest in Tech and AI NewsGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Transitioning from the historical practice of creative accounting to the modern era, where ARR is being applied in the AI industry, leading to questionable accounting practices. The pressure to show rapid growth has sparked these practices, emphasizing the need for evolving metrics in accurately reflecting how AI companies operate. Venture deals and private equity acquisitions in the tech industry are also making waves, alongside people movements within venture capital firms.Moving on to Amazon's recent unveiling of new devices at...
2025-10-0202 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Funding Surge, Chip Production Shift, and Lyft CEO's Hands-On Approach: The Latest in Tech News on OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Assort Health, a startup specializing in voice AI healthcare platforms, raised $76 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed. The company aims to streamline healthcare processes and improve patient experiences by using AI technology to automate tasks and provide proactive care. Assort Health has already raised a total of $102 million in funding, with investors expressing optimism about the potential for AI to transform the healthcare industry. Other companies in the AI sector also received significant funding, highlighting the increasing interest...
2025-10-0102 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechBoosting Success: Inside Adam Draper's $87 Million Fund at Boost VC and Apple's AI Chatbot VeritasGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Adam Draper, a scion of the VC royal family, has raised over $87 million for a new fund for Boost VC, the venture firm he founded. Boost VC focuses on writing pre-seed checks to startups, with a particular emphasis on deep tech investments. The firm's first two funds have had successful returns for investors, with many of the startups they have backed reaching late stages or going public. Despite being part of a prominent family in Silicon Valley, Adam Draper is...
2025-09-3002 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechTech Titans, IPOs, and Global News: A Recap of the Week in AI and TechGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Arjun Sethi, the co-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and chairman of Tribe Capital, has taken an unusual approach to running the company. His idiosyncratic management style, which includes detached, data-driven decision-making and reliance on his own network, has resulted in rapid product development and a valuation of $15 billion. Investors are closely watching as Kraken prepares for its IPO in 2026. Additionally, several AI and technology companies have recently secured significant funding rounds, indicating continued investor interest in the tech sector. Venture...
2025-09-2902 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-09-27 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-09-2705 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Arms Race, Quantum Predictions, and Social Impact: The Latest in Tech from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Sam Altman is leading the charge in an AI arms race by investing billions of dollars in constructing massive data center complexes across the U.S. through OpenAI. His long-term goal is to achieve 250 gigawatts of capacity by 2033, costing trillions of dollars and requiring a significant reimagining of how compute is built. Altman emphasizes scaling compute through brute industrial force and electricity consumption as a measure of AI capacity, raising questions about benefits and costs of such massive projects. The...
2025-09-2603 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI, Tech, and Climate: A Morning Update from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Sangeen Zeb, a general partner at Google Ventures, invests in AI startups like OpenEvidence, Harvey, and Thinking Machines. He believes in the high valuations of these companies because of their rapid growth and scarcity. Zeb looks for founders who can keep pace with technological change and believes that the next generation of AI companies will require more than just scaling and computing power. In terms of recent venture deals, various AI and tech companies like Capital Rx, Morse Micro, and...
2025-09-2503 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechOWITH.ai: Navigating Workslop, Leadership Changes, and AI Advancements in the Tech WorldGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. The concept of "workslop," which is low-effort output created by poorly used AI that hinders workflows, damages trust, and costs companies in lost productivity, has been a significant issue in the industry. Employees spend valuable time cleaning up the sloppy work generated by AI tools, leading to financial and morale costs. Clearer guidelines on AI usage, purposeful technology use, and fostering collaboration between employees are highlighted as ways to mitigate workslop's negative impact. Updates on recent developments in the AI...
2025-09-2402 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechTech Turmoil: H-1B Visa Fee Increase and AI Innovation in the SpotlightGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Former Stripe employees Louis Amira and David Noel-Romas have raised $19.2 million for their new startup, Circuit & Chisel, to develop the ATXP protocol. This protocol aims to enable agentic payments, allowing AI bots to interact with each other and access various sources more easily. The goal is to create a protocol similar to HTTP for agents, enabling a wide range of AI applications, including microtransactions. The funding for Circuit & Chisel came from Primary Venture Partners, Parafi, Coinbase Ventures, and Stripe itself...
2025-09-2303 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI-Powered Commerce, Leadership Humor, and Tech Industry Updates: The Weekly Roundup on OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The rise of AI-powered commerce startups is a topic of interest among investors like Andreessen Horowitz's Alex Rampell and Justine Moore. They discuss how AI assistants and agents could revolutionize consumer purchasing decisions, guiding them in making purchases. The potential opportunities in developing new infrastructure to support AI transactions are being explored, along with the importance of data sets focused on product specifications and reviews. Investors are taking a patient approach on the consumer side, waiting for traction before heavy...
2025-09-2201 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-09-20 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-09-2004 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Deepfakes, Amazon's Automation, and Workday's AI Training: The Latest in Tech News from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. The use of C2PA content credentials to detect deepfakes and other AI-generated content, which poses privacy risks, identity exposure, and potential control by big tech companies, is a hot topic in the tech world. The C2PA standard, supported by Google, Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI, and Meta, aims to provide a digital nutrition label for media content to show its origin and history. However, concerns have been raised about privacy implications as the metadata generated by C2PA can...
2025-09-1902 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechPhia's Success and Tech World Drama: A Recap of AI and Tech News on OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni's journey from randomly assigned roommates at Stanford to successful startup founders with the launch of Phia, an AI-driven shopping agent, is truly inspiring. Their platform quickly gained popularity, attracting 500,000 users and over 5,000 brand partners. The recent $8 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins reflects the growing trend of AI technology in consumer industries. Phia aims to revolutionize the e-commerce apparel market by offering a personalized and efficient shopping experience through AI technology. The success of...
2025-09-1802 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Chatbot Trends, Investments, and Industry Successes: A Recap from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Two recent studies from OpenAI and Anthropic shed light on the usage of their AI chatbots, ChatGPT and Claude. OpenAI found that ChatGPT is predominantly used for non-work related tasks, with a significant user base of young individuals under 26 years old. On the other hand, Anthropic's Claude is primarily utilized for professional purposes, showing a trend towards task automation. Geographic and gender disparities in chatbot usage were noted, along with concerns about AI's impact on children. Investments in AI initiatives...
2025-09-1702 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechBreaking News in AI and Tech: Arch Raises $52 Million, OpenAI and Microsoft Agreement, and More!Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.Arch, a New York-based fintech startup, has raised $52 million in a series B funding round led by Oak HC/FT. The company is aiming to become the "Charles Schwab for private markets" by providing a platform that helps private market investors track their investments more efficiently. CEO Ryan Eisenman describes the struggle of investors in venture capital and private equity funds to monitor thousands of investments across different firms, each with their own portals, as "death by a thousand paper...
2025-09-1602 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Boom, Return of South Korean Workers, and New iPhones: What's Important in Tech this WeekGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. At a recent Fortune Brainstorm Tech event, GV's David Krane and Greycroft's Dana Settle discussed the current state of the AI boom. They both agreed that we are still in the early stages of this technological revolution, comparing it to the early days of the internet. They emphasized the importance of focusing on important problems and opportunities in sectors like healthcare, law, manufacturing, and defense. The trend of small teams leading successful startups is making a comeback, with both investors...
2025-09-1502 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-09-13 Saturday SpecialEach 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
2025-09-1304 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Evolution, Crypto Concerns, and Leadership Threats: A Recap from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Executives from top companies are recognizing the significance of AI agents, autonomous software systems capable of making decisions and taking actions with minimal human intervention. Discussions at Fortune Brainstorm Tech highlighted the evolution of AI agents in enterprise companies, showcasing examples like Zillow and Experian utilizing AI for various tasks. Concerns around security and trust remain, leading to the implementation of protocols like the Model Context Protocol. Microsoft's decision to diversify AI providers and Oracle's success in AI contracts were...
2025-09-1203 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechNavigating the AI and Tech World: Insights from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The current state of venture capital is a topic of discussion, with a focus on the software supply chain security startup Chainguard, which raised $500 million in funding without a traditional fundraising deck. Some companies, like OpenAI and Anduril, are seeing significant valuations and funding, especially in cybersecurity, generative AI, and defense tech sectors. However, not all companies are receiving term sheets. There is debate among investors about whether there is an AI bubble similar to the dot-com boom, with differing...
2025-09-1102 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechAI Bubble Bursting and Ramp's Rise: The Latest in Tech News from OWITH.aiGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. The text highlights concerns about the declining adoption of AI, potentially leading to an AI bubble bursting. Companies like OpenAI are facing financial challenges, with projections indicating significant losses. Legal issues, such as copyright infringement lawsuits against Apple, are also discussed. OpenAI is making deals to secure its future, including a partnership with Broadcom and plans for an animated feature film. Investments in AI companies like Mistral by ASML and endorsements of AI regulation by Anthropics are mentioned. Additionally, research...
2025-09-1003 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechOWITH.ai: Your Daily Dose of AI and Tech News in a NutshellGood morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. Arianna Simpson, a partner at a16z crypto, has made a name for herself by spotting promising companies in the blockchain space. She first invested in Bitcoin at a young age and later started her own crypto fund before joining a16z crypto. Since joining the firm, she has invested in companies like Blackbird and Phantom. Simpson's approach focuses on targeting talented founders rather than specific themes, allowing her to stay ahead of trends in the industry. She joined a16...
2025-09-0902 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and TechThe AI Revolution: BasTen CEO's Bold Vision, Google's Success, and the State of Tech in 2025Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.BasTen CEO Tuhin Srivastava believes that AI applications are the "last great market" and that the company's focus on the inference side of AI will lead to success. BasTen recently raised $150 million in a series D funding round, tripling its valuation to $2.15 billion. Investors are confident in BasTen's potential for growth, despite concerns about a potential crash in the AI market. Srivastava sees AI applications as a major market opportunity and aims for BasTen to be at the forefront of...
2025-09-0802 minOWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech2025-09-06 Saturday SpecialEach 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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Desde la Cima,The rocioduran‘s PodcastANDERSON GONZALEZ, EL ARTE ES MI INSPIRACIÓN DIARIA Y MI CONFIANZAHoy es el estreno con Anderson González, un venezolano que tiene verdadera pasión y corazón por la fotografía y el arte. Vivimos en un mundo rodeo de arte y para Anderson, el arte es su inspiración diaria. Hoy él nos inspira a que nos lancemos a seguir lo que más nos apasiona y tener esa confianza en si mismo. La carrera que escogimos tiene que ser algo que queramos disfrutar todos los días de nuestra vida. La clave es siempre dar más de ti y de lo que te piden.
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ROTG PresentsJosh Quigley (returns) – Finding the Path & Dreaming Big – EP170In this episode, I welcome back Josh Quigley to the show.Our first chat was in Feb/March 2018. Now, two years on, I wanted to check back in with you to see what’s been going on since. As you will hear, it’s been an eventful 2 years. We cover a lot. Here’s a summary:•A quick recap on Josh’s background.•Successful Young Employee, •Suicide Attempt – 2015 - survived•Video went viral…talking about it…5 years ago – Just on that – talking about mental health…a a lot of progress since! •A Turning Point for you…...
2020-05-2953 min
ROTG PresentsSiobhán Murray – Dealing with Burnout & Building Resilience – EP158Siobhan is an accredited psychotherapist, certified life-coach, experienced public speaker, trainer and best-selling author – The Burnout SolutionShe helps people to overcome overwhelm, burnout and manage the demands of their personal and professional roles; learn how to embrace self-care and how to navigate living in a chaotic world; hone their authentic leadership style so they can make a difference and thrive in their work. She supports all clients to find meaning and purpose, manage life transitions; navigate complex personal and professional change and build their resilience and resourcefulness so they can achieve their full potential.In th...
2020-04-1759 min
Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: Sayadaw U Jagara's most recent Dharma talksSayadaw U Jagara: Good Friendship and How To Calm Down The Thinking Mind.(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Friendship is necessary in life for the support of psychological and educational growth. It can equal the Dhamma or eight fold path. How to make our mind our friend, tentative exploration owith " Vitaka SanThona
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