Daniel Singer

AI Ruining Jobs vs. Taking Jobs

Stephanie Flanders of Trumponomics explores the subtle ways AI might 'ruin' jobs by reducing human autonomy and creativity, rather than just eliminating them.

AI Cost Reality Check Hits Tech Stocks

Bloomberg Intelligence discusses the "AI cost reality check" impacting tech stocks, driven by Apple's price hikes and surging demand for AI components.

AI, Boeing, and Kalshi Drive Market Headlines

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model gains approval, Boeing secures a $3.6 billion order, and Kalshi partners with FIFA ahead of its planned IPO.

OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 Sol

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 Sol, its most powerful AI model yet, alongside Terra and Luna, featuring enhanced cyber capabilities and robust safety measures.

OpenAI Weighs 2027 IPO Amid AI Race

OpenAI is reportedly considering a 2027 IPO to raise capital and maintain its edge in the competitive AI race.

Merryn Talks Money: Gilts, Gold, and AI's Price Tag

Merryn Talks Money covers UK gilts, gold prices, and the high cost of AI development, including Apple's investment in AI hardware.

OpenAI Eyes 2027 IPO Amid AI Race

OpenAI is reportedly considering an IPO in 2027, a move that could significantly alter its trajectory amidst the intensifying AI race.

AI Stocks Tumble in Bruising Week for Tech

The stock market experienced a sharp decline this week, with AI companies bearing the brunt of the sell-off as investors reassess valuations amid rising interest rates.

a16z Unveils Inaugural Design Engineer Fellows

a16z has revealed its first cohort of 73 Design Engineer Fellows, comprising AI-native design leaders from top tech companies.

AI Boom Sparks Anxiety and Workaholism in Silicon Valley

The AI boom is fueling anxiety and workaholism in Silicon Valley, with startups facing intense pressure to deliver rapid revenue growth amidst growing concerns about AI's control.

The state of AI in 5 charts

AI Memory Chip Costs Spark Asian Tech Stock Sell-off

Asian tech stocks face pressure as AI memory chip costs surge, driven by high demand for HBM. Apple's price hikes reflect this trend.

Newsom Calls for National Billionaires Tax

California Governor Gavin Newsom calls for a national billionaires tax and a new social compact to democratize the American economy.

AI's Productivity Dividend and Global Competition

Analysis reveals that only a small fraction of companies are realizing significant productivity gains from AI, highlighting key gaps in adoption, innovation, and implementation.

Robots Are the New Silicon Valley Gold

The investment landscape is shifting from software to hardware, with robotics and physical AI emerging as major private market growth areas.

US Trade Deficit Widens as SoftBank and AI Chipmakers Shift Spending

The US trade deficit widened significantly in May, while SoftBank's shares fell amid concerns over OpenAI's IPO, and chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix plan massive AI investments.

Paul Iusztin and Louis-François Bouchard on Turning Notes Into Memory

Paul Iusztin of Decoding AI and Louis-François Bouchard of Towards AI discuss effective strategies for transforming thousands of notes into lasting memory.

Verso: The Autonomous AI Company

Lydia Bellahouel of Verso discusses building an autonomous company powered by AI agents, leveraging OpenAI's technology for efficient consumer insight generation.

Benchmarks Fail Modern AI, Says OpenAI Scientist

OpenAI's Noam Brown discusses why traditional benchmarks fail modern AI, emphasizing the need for new evaluation methods that account for computational budgets and model capabilities.

OpenGov's Gabe De Mesa on Scaling AI Agents in Production

Gabe De Mesa of OpenGov details how the company built and scaled its OG Assist AI agent, highlighting the use of Effect, A2A protocol, sandboxing, and developer velocity tools.

OpenAI IPO Delay, Apple Price Hikes, Italy Growth

OpenAI's IPO faces delays, Apple hikes prices amid chip costs, Italy sees regional growth, and royal tax figures are revealed.

AI Boom: Toto & Ajinomoto Unexpected Beneficiaries

Asian companies like Toto and Ajinomoto are emerging as unexpected AI beneficiaries, driven by their advanced materials and manufacturing expertise, while supply chain bottlenecks persist.