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Insiders React: When Musk Met Trump | Tesla Delays Robo Taxis | VCs Target FTC Chair | Harris Crowd 'AI' Hoax w / Emil Michael

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Can the latest Trump-Musk interview, Tesla’s RoboTaxi delay, and VC backlash against the FTC trigger a shift in tech innovation?


Join Chris Saad and Emil Michael former Chief Business Officer of Uber, in this week’s Reacts episode as they explore how these political developments might reshape the industry.


  • Elon and Trump: Over a billion views—Is this interview a media game-changer for tech billionaires? 
  • Tesla RoboTaxi Delay: Can Tesla overcome the challenges of scaling autonomous rides?
  • BigCo M&A Freeze: The FTC's crackdown could stall Silicon Valley’s growth. What does this mean for startups and VCs?
  • AI in the 2024 Election: Trump claims AI faked Kamala’s crowd photos. How is AI shaping the election narrative?


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