Can the latest Trump-Musk interview, Tesla’s RoboTaxi delay, and VC backlash against the FTC trigger a shift in tech innovation?
Join Chris Saad and Emil Michael in this week’s Reacts episode as they explore how these political developments might reshape the industry.
- Elon and Trump: Over a billion views—Is this interview a media game-changer for tech billionaires?
- Tesla RoboTaxi Delay: Can Tesla overcome the challenges of scaling autonomous rides?
- BigCo M&A Freeze: The FTC's crackdown could stall Silicon Valley’s growth. What does this mean for startups and VCs?
- AI in the 2024 Election: Trump claims AI faked Kamala’s crowd photos. How is AI shaping the election narrative?
00:00 Intro
01:06 On Today's Show
03:04 Musk, Trump Conversation on X
18:37 Tesla Delays Robo Taxi Announcement
23:51 Edge Cases and Brand Perception
26:16 BigCo M&A Freeze and Antitrust Issues
27:56 VCs' FTC Concerns
32:31 Debate: Government vs. Private Sector
38:50 Harris Crowd 'AI', Claims Trump
46:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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