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Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue? | Equity Podcast

The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem. On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty…

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The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem.

On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty is affecting startups in ways people might not realize, plus the messy reality of AI companies still trying to figure out sustainable business models.

Watch the full episode for more about:

– OpenAI’s launch of the Sora app, its TikTok-style feed of AI-generated content, and whether people actually want to pay for an endless stream of synthetic videos

– How AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is proving that even fake performers can cause real industry drama

– Periodic Labs’ $300 million seed round from Andreessen Horowitz, Jeff Bezos, and Nvidia to build AI scientists and discover new physics

– The US government taking equity stakes in companies like Lithium Americas, MP Materials, and Intel, is raising questions about what happens when Washington steps in as a shareholder

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  1. @adrianheredia_ac1842

    October 3, 2025 at 12:41 pm

    AI is going to wreck so many people, they’re already dumb enough

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  2. @ahnol-s

    October 6, 2025 at 7:40 am

    Really insightful conversation!

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  3. @bryan-o1c6g

    October 7, 2025 at 3:38 am

    Good conversation ❤

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Why Humans Should Merge with AI | D. Scott Phoenix | TED

Deep tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix spent years building AI — now, he believes we’re on the cusp of a profound merger between humans and machines. Reframing the AI debate through the lens of evolutionary biology, he shifts the question from whether we should fear or embrace AI to whether we understand what’s at stake…

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Deep tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix spent years building AI — now, he believes we’re on the cusp of a profound merger between humans and machines. Reframing the AI debate through the lens of evolutionary biology, he shifts the question from whether we should fear or embrace AI to whether we understand what’s at stake if we get it wrong. Hear his provocative case for why we need to “eat the AI.” (Recorded at TED2026 on April 15, 2026)

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SpaceX conducted Flight Test 12 of its reusable Starship Version 3 (V3) rocket from Starbase in South Texas. The mission successfully launched 22 Starlink satellite dummies, one of which was equipped with an external camera to capture views of the rocket’s heat shield from space. Read more about the SpaceX mission on CNET.com The SpaceX…

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SpaceX conducted Flight Test 12 of its reusable Starship Version 3 (V3) rocket from Starbase in South Texas. The mission successfully launched 22 Starlink satellite dummies, one of which was equipped with an external camera to capture views of the rocket’s heat shield from space.

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The SpaceX Starship V3 Set for Liftoff Today: What to Know

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