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  1. SEP 12

    Stop Believing Everything AI Tells You

    Have you ever trusted AI only to realize it confidently gave you the wrong answer? From doctors to students, people are falling for what I call the "AI Blind Spot Effect": we notice AI's mistakes in our own area of expertise, but assume it’s perfect everywhere else.

    7 min

  2. SEP 9

    The AI Advisor that Passed the CFP Exam with Ease...

    This video is NOT sponsored by Origin. Origin just launched its AI Financial Advisor, and we think it's pretty impressive. Here's what it can do: - Passed the CFP® exam with scores higher than every major AI model (and one-third of human advisors) - Connects to your real financial data for personalized, real-time advice - Delivers daily and weekly financial insights, market analysis, and investment recommendations - Helps with everything from simple budgeting questions to major life events like home buying or career changes - Replaces multiple finance apps with one powerful, AI-driven platform And Origin is offering it to new customers for only a $1 subscription for the first year. Their goal is to make expert financial guidance accessible to everyday Americans (something only 27% currently have due to cost barriers). Find the new AI Advisor here: https://useorigin.com/

    10 min

  3. SEP 2

    Trump’s INSANE Gaza Plan: DISPLACE 2M Palestinians & Build a Tech Hub

    Trump’s Gaza plan is one of the most controversial proposals in recent memory: offering Palestinians $5,000 each to leave temporarily or permanently, while transforming Gaza into a tech-driven “Riviera of the Middle East," complete with AI-powered smart cities and global corporate partners. We break down the origins of the plan, who’s behind it, the international reactions, and why critics are calling it “insane” and “ethnic cleansing in disguise.” We also look at the shocking details, from a U.S.-run trusteeship to IKEA being named as a possible partner. Full GREAT Trust Slide Deck (PDF): The Washington Post’s published 38-page prospectus: https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/f86dd56a-de7f-4943-af4a-84819111b727.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Reuters: Summary of post-war plan details and implications: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/post-war-plan-sees-us-administering-gaza-least-decade-washington-post-2025-08-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Washington Post: Deep dive on the U.S.-administered trusteeship and “Riviera of the Middle East": https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/31/trump-gaza-plan-riviera-relocation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Guardian: Scathing critique calling the proposal an attempt to “mask ethnic cleansing.”: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/01/leaked-gaza-riviera-plan-dismissed-as-insane-attempt-to-cover-ethnic-cleansing?utm_source=chatgpt.com Svenska Dagbladet (SvD): Reporting on IKEA being named and publicly denying involvement: https://www.svd.se/a/dRX2G1/ikea-namns-i-plan-om-nytt-gaza-ej-godkant?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    10 min

  4. AUG 29

    Why Companies are Pulling Back on AI Experiments

    Companies rushed to adopt AI, but now many are rolling those decisions back. Why? Customers are loudly opposed to using AI and the tools aren't turning profits. How long will it take for artificial intelligence to find its footing? Let's discuss.

    3 min

  5. AUG 28

    The Fed is not Accounting for AI’s Pace, Gov’t Stakes in More Companies Coming

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that AI is about to take off and the Fed should be paying more attention to it (and should lower rates accordingly). And earlier in the week a top Trump advisor says that the U.S. government plans on taking more stakes in companies. Featured Guests: Matt Watson, founder and CEO, Origin | Ben Narasin, founder and general partner, Tenacity VC

    21 min

  6. AUG 22

    North Korean Fake IT Workers Infiltrate U.S. Companies, America’s Water Problem

    North Korea has built a vast underground IT labor force that has secretly infiltrated U.S. and global companies through fraudulent job applications. Experts say nearly every Fortune 500 company has unknowingly hired a North Korean IT worker, despite efforts to prevent it. These operatives use stolen identities, fake documents, and accomplices in China and the U.S. to secure remote jobs, and the problem is only getting worse. We also discuss the growing concerns around America's water crisis. Featured Guests: Jeff Becker, general partner, Antler | Tom Ferguson, founder and managing partner, Burnt Island Ventures

    23 min

  7. AUG 19

    Startups Using AI Are 3x More Likely to Grow -- Mercury Report 2025

    Mercury just released a massive report surveying 1,500 early-stage founders on how startups are raising, spending, and hiring this year.We break down the most surprising insights:- 87% of founders say they’re more confident about the future than last year- Startups using AI are 3x more likely to be scaling their teams- Most companies are still raising under $5M — but spending is climbing fast- Contractors and freelancers are now core to startup strategy- The R&D tax change hit founders hard — but relief is finally comingWhether you’re a founder, investor, or just startup-curious, this is a snapshot of how the rules of startup economics are changing in real time.📊 Full Mercury report here: https://mercury.com/blog/startup-economics-report-2025

    12 min

  8. AUG 18

    He Never Came Home: How a 76-yr Old Man Was Tricked by Meta’s Flirty Chatbot

    A tragic Reuters investigation reveals how one of Meta's AI chatbots played a huge role in the death of a vulnerable 76 year old user. Meta’s AI “personas” were designed to feel like real companions, but they do a lot more flirting and pretending to be real humans (with real apartments/addresses) than they ever should. Read the full Reuters investigation here: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/meta-ai-chatbot-death/

    23 min
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