-Is TikTok banned or not? The saga continues as Trump swoops in to "unban" the app, leaving creators and users whiplashed. But what's really going on behind the scenes in this high-stakes game of political chess?

In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are joined by special guests Shira Lazar and Elli Hanson to unpack the latest tech and political drama. From TikTok's uncertain fate to Trump's meme coin launch, the team explores how these developments impact founders, investors, and the future of technology.

In this episode, you will:

- Decode the TikTok ban flip-flop and its implications for US-China relations
- Analyze Trump's meme coin launch and what it reveals about his approach to tech and finance
- Explore the latest AI breakthroughs, including OpenAI's O3 mini model and new Tasks feature
- Discuss the potential of AI agents like Bordy.ai and their impact on industries like venture capital
- Gain insights on how founders can navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape
- Examine the ethical considerations of AI development and deployment
- Consider the future of human-AI interaction and its societal implications

00:42 On Today's Show
02:25 The Startup Podcast Pact

02:58 TikTok Ban Shenanigans
05:57 Political Influence on Social Media
08:42 Creators' Reactions and Alternatives

24:53 Trump's Meme Coin and Cryptocurrency Regulation
31:42 Crypto Bros and Trump: A Complex Relationship
34:03 Impact on Founders and the Economy

35:17 AI Roundup: Latest Developments
35:30 OpenAI's O3 Mini Reasoning Model
37:15 AI Agents and Assistants: The Future is Here
40:36 Boardy.ai, the AI Super Connector
43:14 The Rise of AI Wrappers
49:52 AI, Negotiation and Communication

54:07 Closing Thoughts

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