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TWIST News: xAI's massive $6B raise, the startups building our drone future & TWIST500 | E1957
Jason and Alex discuss xAI raising $6B, the TWiST500, the startups building our drone future), North Korean tech talent taking American remote tech jobs, and more!
Key Points
- X AI's $6 billion funding round highlights the intense competition and high stakes in the AI industry, with significant investments needed for talent and hardware infrastructure.
- The emergence of weaponized drones and robotic dogs underscores the rapid advancements and ethical dilemmas in defense technology, raising concerns about future warfare and terrorism.
- A recent case revealed that North Korean nationals were using American identities and VPNs to secure remote tech jobs, funneling earnings to fund the North Korean missile program, showcasing vulnerabilities in remote work security.
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