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.
TWiST News: Face Robots, Solar's Growth, The Polymarket Mess, and more | E2044
Jason and Alex host Phil Deutch, CEO of NGP Energy Tech Partners, to discuss solar power’s potential in the energy crunch fueled by data center growth. They then explored the FBI's raid on Polymarket’s CEO, and wrapped up with Y Combinator’s latest startup requests, including Alex’s space venture dreams and Jason’s interest in AI-proof jobs.
Key Points
- Energy costs are expected to approach zero in the next 20-30 years due to advancements in renewable energy and nuclear power.
- Generative AI and robotics are making significant strides, potentially replacing human roles in customer service and other interactions.
- The rise of global solar power, particularly in countries like Australia, demonstrates the potential for large-scale adoption and the impact of supportive government policies.
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