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$200M woolly mammoths and a farewell to TikTok

The clock is set to run out on TikTok over the weekend, following the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the ban () . So, what’s next for the video-sharing app’s 170 million U.S. users? Many are flocking to Chinese apps like RedNote () and Lemon8 () , with some even turning to Duolingo () to…

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The clock is set to run out on TikTok over the weekend, following the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the ban () . So, what’s next for the video-sharing app’s 170 million U.S. users?

Many are flocking to Chinese apps like RedNote () and Lemon8 () , with some even turning to Duolingo () to brush up on their Mandarin as they search for new digital homes.

Listen to the full episode to hear about:

• How Maki () and Synthesia () are rethinking the recruitment process – and yes, it involves AI.

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Colossal Biosciences’ colossal raise () . Where will the woolly mammoths go? Did we learn nothing from Jurassic Park?

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Powerset’s () decentralized venture fund, and the challenges ahead for mid-size venture firms () .

• And finally, are we stepping into risky territory with AI companions () , from falling in love with ChatGPT () to making an AI chatbot say it loves you () ?

Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned!

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  1. @0311terrence

    January 17, 2025 at 4:16 pm

    Mannn that bio Genetic group has not watched any movie ever

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  2. @SusanAdams-v7z

    January 18, 2025 at 7:14 am

    Thanks for the forecast! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (behave today finger ski upon boy assault summer exhaust beauty stereo over). How can I transfer them to Binance?

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  3. @gtleshow

    January 21, 2025 at 8:40 pm

    Honestly, the idea of $200M for mammoths is giving Jurassic Park vibes, and I can’t decide if that’s amazing or terrifying.

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