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Who is the real Sam Altman? 5/20/25
Manage episode 483877488 series 2552476
After conducting over 300 interviews and spending seven years reporting on artificial intelligence, tech journalist and Empire of AI author Karen Hao discusses the story behind OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, the current state of AI development, the potential risks and benefits of the technology, and the company's relationship with Microsoft. Then, Mike Gallagher, head of defense at Palantir Technologies and former U.S. Congressman, shares insights on the U.S.-China tech conflict, the dangers of using Huawei chips, the role of American companies operating in China, and the future of Taiwan. Plus, Home Depot reaffirmed its full-year guidance and said it will not raise prices due to tariffs, and Republicans are making progress on advancing a bill aligned with former President Trump’s agenda in the House.
Mike Gallagher 19:52
Karen Hao 29:20
Emily Wilkins,@emrwilkins
Mike Gallagher, @RepGallagher
Karen Hao, @_KarenHao
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Zach Vallese, @zachvallese
1576 episodes
Manage episode 483877488 series 2552476
After conducting over 300 interviews and spending seven years reporting on artificial intelligence, tech journalist and Empire of AI author Karen Hao discusses the story behind OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, the current state of AI development, the potential risks and benefits of the technology, and the company's relationship with Microsoft. Then, Mike Gallagher, head of defense at Palantir Technologies and former U.S. Congressman, shares insights on the U.S.-China tech conflict, the dangers of using Huawei chips, the role of American companies operating in China, and the future of Taiwan. Plus, Home Depot reaffirmed its full-year guidance and said it will not raise prices due to tariffs, and Republicans are making progress on advancing a bill aligned with former President Trump’s agenda in the House.
Mike Gallagher 19:52
Karen Hao 29:20
Emily Wilkins,@emrwilkins
Mike Gallagher, @RepGallagher
Karen Hao, @_KarenHao
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Zach Vallese, @zachvallese
1576 episodes
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