This Week in Startups
Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
Meta’s Dangerous Chat, Protect AI & Founder Fridays Pitch Comp | E2118
Today’s show: we break down the wild story behind Meta’s AI chatbots going completely off the rails — including a bombshell WSJ exposé about bots flirting with minors. Then they cover Palo Alto Networks’ huge $500M+ acquisition of Protect AI, and sit down with the founder of Formulate, who’s building a robotic kitchen for chemicals and cosmetics. Plus, we get into some spicy takes on the secret group chats shaping tech behind the scenes, whether AI can clean up bad code faster than humans, and a Founder Fridays Texas showdown between Osprey and Wispr.
Key Points
- Detroit has been revitalizing its downtown area with affordable real estate and new developments, attracting both entrepreneurs and new residents.
- The intersection of technology and politics, particularly around AI and social media, has raised significant ethical and regulatory concerns, exemplified by Meta's controversial AI chatbot interactions.
- Osprey, a membership community for women in sports and entertainment, and Whisper, an anonymous feedback app for small businesses, both show promise in addressing niche market needs and fostering community engagement.
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