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Trump’s 100% Chip Tariff, OpenAI’s $500B Valuation Talks, Mars’ CRISPR Cocoa Innovation


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Introduction:
In today’s episode, we delve into three major stories shaping the tech and food industries. First, former President Donald Trump unveils a bold proposal for a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing while sparing U.S.-based producers. Next, OpenAI is in early discussions for an employee share sale that could elevate its valuation to an astonishing $500 billion, highlighting the fierce competition for AI talent amid rapid growth. Finally, candy giant Mars partners with biotech firm Pairwise to harness CRISPR gene-editing technology, developing resilient cacao plants to safeguard the global chocolate supply against climate challenges.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:27 Trump Threatens 100% Chip Tariff, Exempts U.S. Manufacturers
00:04:31 OpenAI Eyes $500 Billion Valuation in Employee Share Sale Amidst AI Talent War
00:08:29 Mars Partners with Biotech Firm Pairwise to Gene-Edit Cocoa for Climate Resilience
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