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00:00 – Introduction by Jordan Thibodeau
00:14 – Welcome to the SVIC Podcast and Co-Hosts Introduction
00:34 – Overview of “Shipmas” and Today’s Topics
02:05 – OpenAI’s AI Thirst Trap Model: Testing and Benchmarks
04:12 – Real-World Applications vs. Theoretical Fears of AI
06:37 – Humorous Take: Woo Woo Culture in Tech Presentations
08:45 – Concerns About AI Safety and Nuclear Code Myths
12:02 – Detailed Insight: Nuclear Launch Safeguards and Processes
15:20 – Breakdown of OpenAI’s 12 Days of Shipmas Announcements
18:30 – Analysis: Marketing Strategy Behind OpenAI’s Announcements
20:48 – Audience Comments and Responses on AI and Tech
23:10 – Google’s Innovations and Missed Opportunities in AI
26:15 – Ranking The 12 Days of Shipmas Launches
28:00 – AI Alignment and Incels
29:40 – Historical Analogies: Wright Brothers and Reentry Rockets
31:58 – OpenAI’s Advantage in Consumer AI Adoption Metrics
33:20 – Anthropic and Google: Competing in the AI Landscape
35:48 – Closing Thoughts and Future AI Milestones
Show hosts Joe (Eng VP) and Jordan (M&A Deal Lead) worked at various companies from Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Salesforce, Slack, Carta, Splunk, Wealthfront, Adobe, and more.
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