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How will OpenAI’s boldest moves reshape the startup world?


OpenAI’s 12 Days of Ship-mas is rewriting the playbook on AI innovation and monetization. But what does it mean for startups and founders? From ChatGPT Pro’s $200 tier to Sora’s stunning video capabilities, OpenAI is setting the pace for AI’s future. Meanwhile, David Sacks’s new role as AI and Crypto Czar raises questions about regulation in a fast-accelerating tech world.


In this episode, Chris and Hooman dive into the biggest news in AI and crypto, analyzing what it means for you and your startup.


In this episode, you will:

  • Discover how OpenAI’s 12 Days of Ship-mas is revolutionizing AI announcements.
  • Learn why Sora’s text-to-video technology could disrupt entire industries.
  • Understand OpenAI’s bold pricing strategy with ChatGPT Pro at $200/month.
  • Explore how startups can harness OpenAI’s new reinforcement learning tools.
  • Unpack David Sacks’s new role and its implications for crypto and big tech regulation.
  • Analyze the potential risks of unregulated AI and what founders should prepare for.


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