In this episode, we discuss DJI's lawsuit against the Department of Defense over its designation as a 'Chinese military company,' raising important questions about tech regulation and national security. We also explore Perplexity's ambitious fundraising efforts at an $8 billion valuation, and the staggering $3.9 billion investment in generative AI startups in Q3 2024. Additionally, we highlight former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new AI venture, which has already secured over $100 million in funding. Join us as we...
In this episode, we discuss DJI's lawsuit against the Department of Defense over its designation as a 'Chinese military company,' raising important questions about tech regulation and national security. We also explore Perplexity's ambitious fundraising efforts at an $8 billion valuation, and the staggering $3.9 billion investment in generative AI startups in Q3 2024. Additionally, we highlight former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new AI venture, which has already secured over $100 million in funding. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of technology and investment.
Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/dji-sues-department-of-defense-over-listing-as-a-chinese-military-company/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/20/perplexity-is-reportedly-looking-to-fundraise-at-an-8b-valuation/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/20/investments-in-generative-ai-startups-topped-3-9b-in-q3-2024/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/19/former-openai-cto-mira-murati-is-reportedly-fundraising-for-a-new-ai-startup/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) DJI sues Department of Defense over listing as a Chinese military company
(00:03:20) Perplexity is reportedly looking to fundraise at an $8B valuation
(00:06:27) Investments in generative AI startups topped $3.9B in Q3 2024
(00:08:57) Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is reportedly fundraising for a new AI startup
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