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16 Minutes on the News: Neuralink & Brain Interfaces, TikTok, FaceApp, iHeartRadio


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with @vijaypande @conniechan @jpm25 and @smc90

Introducing our new podcast, 16 Minutes, a short news podcast where we cover the top headlines of the week, the a16z podcast way -- why are these topics in the news; what's real, what's hype from our vantage point; and what are our experts' quick takes on these trends?

This is the first episode of the show, and this week we cover the below topics with the following experts:

  • Neuralink's recent news/ event/ whitepaper and the trend of brain-computer interfaces -- with a16z bio general partner Vijay Pande
  • TikTok video influencers and AI-driven media and commerce -- with general partner, consumer, Connie Chan
  • FaceApp and privacy beyond national security -- with operating partner, security, Joel de la Garza
  • iHeart Radio and direct listings -- with operating partner, corporate development, Jamie McGurk
  • ...hosted by Sonal Chokshi.

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