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OpenAI Wants A Government Bailout

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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 why the new Trump accounts are a step in the right direction, but argue that reducing inequality shouldn't depend on the generosity of billionaires. Finally, Scott explains the investment thesis behind his bullish call on the Bending Spoons IPO and why he decided to invest in the company. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@profgmarkets]  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter [https://www.profgmarkets.com/subscribe]  Order "Notes on Being a Man [https://amzn.to/4nl4VKo]," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway/?hl=en] Follow Ed on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ed_elson_/], X [https://x.com/edels0n?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] and Substack [https://substack.com/@edwardelson] Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com [Markets@profgmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Highlights

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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