Is this the start of Manhattan Project 2.0?!?

The insiders are back and just in time - tech news this week has been MASSIVE!
Together they discuss:
Figure AI Funding: Discover how Figure AI secured a staggering $675M investment to advance humanoid robot technology from the biggest names in AI (Google, NVIDIA and more!) , despite uncertainties about mass production.
Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: The team unravel the legal battle as Elon Musk sues OpenAI, raising questions about the transition from non-profit to for-profit and ethical considerations.
Open Source vs. Closed Source AI: Delve into the debate surrounding the merits of open and closed source approaches in AI development, considering collaboration, power concentration, and national security implications.
Mitigating "Elon Risk": Explore concerns about the significant influence of Elon Musk across diverse fields like space, AI, and self-driving cars, and discuss strategies to diversify innovation sources and mitigate risks.

Do not miss the latest tech developments - watch this episode today!

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