Data shows widespread trepidation over the AI, whether it’s datacenter construction or possible job displacement, yet little public discussion has taken place. We discuss how that’s changing as AI becomes a political issue. Meanwhile, another reckoning is happening with a return of cancel culture in a new and improved version; the open web faces its own reckoning as grotesque user experiences lead it into a doom loop; and private capital faces a squeeze that will hurt M&A.

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Chapters:

* 00:50 Irish Hospitality

* 04:37 Intro

* 07:30 AI & The State of the Union

* 24:21 Cancel Culture

* 35:19 Death of the Open Web

* 42:43 Private Capital

* 50:38 Money Making Opportunity

* 01:00:30 Good Product

* 01:06:26 Outro

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