Is AI getting smarter, and what does that mean for the future of work? Plus, how is Zuckerberg's new public persona shaking things up at Meta?
In this week’s Reacts episode, Chris Saad is joined by Jordan Crook, former deputy editor at TechCrunch and current partner at Betaworks, along with Amir Shevat, a seasoned tech executive and investor.
Together, they break down the latest tech and business trends:
- OpenAI O1: The Smartest AI Ever?
OpenAI’s groundbreaking new O1 model is changing the landscape for developers and startups. Is this the smartest AI ever created, or just another step in AI’s evolution?
- The Future of Work: 1 Billion, 3 Employees
AI is transforming how companies scale, with some earning $1 billion with just 3 employees. The discussion unpacks synthetic employees and how AI is redefining the workforce of tomorrow.
- Zuckerberg’s New Swagger
Mark Zuckerberg is done apologizing and has adopted a bold new attitude. How is this shift impacting Meta and the tech leadership landscape, especially in the Elon Musk era?
Stay tuned as Chris, Jordan, and Amir explore what these developments mean for the future of work and the changing dynamics of tech leadership.
00:00 Intro
00:47 Guest Intro: Jordan Crook
02:04 On Today's Show
04:19 OpenAI's New o1/'Strawberry' Model
18:24 Revenue Per Employee and Synthetic Colleagues
27:01 Exploring AI Business Models
28:56 Zuckerberg's New Swagger
34:48 Social Media & Society
43:16 The Overton Window and Tech Leadership
50:35 Closing Thoughts
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