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OpenAI Wants A Government Bailout

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OpenAI Wants A Government Bailout

Prof G Markets

5 DAYS AGO
Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets

5 DAYS AGO
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Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack reports that Meta is launching a cloud business and explain why they see it as a bearish signal. They also discuss why they don’t think there’s any justification for a government bailout of OpenAI. Then, they break down w...

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In this episode, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson dive into the latest moves in big tech and AI, questioning the sustainability of current business models and the ethics of potential government bailouts. They also analyze a new government savings program for children and share insights on a recent high-profile IPO.
02:00
Balogun's red card was controversial.
02:45
I'm an anchor baby.
08:21
Demand is concentrated among a few players.
16:53
AI businesses rely on VC and hyperscaler subsidies
23:05
Bailouts protect incumbent wealth, not address crisis
29:21
Propping up OpenAI subsidizes the ultra-wealthy.
35:51
Support the concept but criticize its politicization
41:21
Relying on billionaires' goodwill is futile.

Chapters

From Dad Jokes to Red Cards: Kicking Off with OnlyFans and US Soccer
00:00
Anchor Baby Origins: A Personal Take on the 14th Amendment Debate
02:45
Meta's Cloud Pivot: A Bearish Bet on AI Demand?
05:26
Echoes of the Dot-Com Bust: Are AI Valuations Built on Sand?
11:19
The Chinese AI Price War: Undercutting OpenAI and the Bailout Question
19:51
Too Big to Fail? The Case Against a Government Lifeline for OpenAI
26:06
Trump Accounts for Newborns: A Good Idea Tarnished by Politics and Philanthropy
32:29
Tax Loopholes vs. Billionaire Gifts: The Real Path to Funding Baby Bonds
41:21

Transcript

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