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February 10, 2026
This Week in Startups • Today’s show: On Friday’s TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week’s big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC’s new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas. **Timestamps:** - Welcome back to TWiST! - (1:52) Jason’s thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk - (10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) - (10:52) Show Continues … - (12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban) - (21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) - (22:18) **Show Continues …** - (26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics - (31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) - (32:13) **Show Continues …** - (45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk’s death - (56:22) Why Jason thinks it’s smart to block social media during school hours - (1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic’s Claude… here’s why - (1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here’s how they’re different from Waymo - (1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe - (1:27:21) Closing remarks and banter * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com) Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/) * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) * Thank you to our partners: (0:00) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) (0:00) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) (0:00) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) * Great TWIST interviews: [Will Guidara,](https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ) [Eoghan McCabe](https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4), [Steve Huffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424), [Brian Chesky](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112), [Bob Moesta,](https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q) [Aaron Levie](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545), [Sophia Amoruso](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978), [Reid Hoffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498), [Frank Slootman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622), [Billy McFarland](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577) * Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups](https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: [https://twistartups.substack.com](https://twistartups.substack.com/) * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916
Content Summary
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My goal is 📑 Discover Content Intelligence
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Summary
1. Architecting Actionable Intelligence
2. Navigating the AI Clarity Paradox
3. Bridging Innovation with Market Value
Knowledge Snap
Concept 1: Architectures for Actionable Insight
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The speaker mentions that institutions are increasingly purchasing the product despite common criticisms.
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Institutional buyers were previously hesitant to purchase the product until very recent market changes occurred.
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Concept 2: Automated Training Cycles
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An interviewer asks about the progress of the Optimus robot and how much attention it receives.
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A leader explains that Optimus occupies more of his mental focus than almost any other project.
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The discussion highlights the importance of robots training themselves through automated processes.
Concept 3: Challenges in Content Discovery
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The speaker warns about the misleading nature of generative AI tools when clarifying images.
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There is a growing concern about AI-generated filler content being pushed onto social media users.
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Many people mistakenly believe that AI tools possess a form of inherent genius.
Concept 4: Advisory Leadership and Advocacy
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The speaker suggests that individual leaders must actively promote their companies to maintain market growth.
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A company replaced its CEO and brought back a high-profile leader to reignite potential.
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The speaker expresses appreciation for people who consistently show up and support the team's efforts.
Concept 5: Scaling with Integrated Tooling
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Squarespace ensures that everything created is optimized to appear correctly in search engine results.
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AWS offers a toolkit designed to help early-stage startups boost their business operations.
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The speaker praises his team for handling logistics, allowing him to focus on other tasks.
Concept 6: Long-Term Relationship Cycles
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The discussion focuses on the evolving sophistication of retail investors in the current market.
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The investor wife achieved significant returns on early Bitcoin and Palantir stock purchases.
Advisory Evolution of Intelligence Systems
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The consultant establishes a platform for discussing complex technological challenges through vibrant public debate.
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Hardware Reality
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Analyzing the foundational requirement for intelligence to interact with and comprehend physical reality.
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Intelligence Fusion
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Identifying the critical intersection where artificial intelligence meets robotics for automated skill acquisition.
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Scaling Solution
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Evaluating the infrastructure needed to transition from raw intelligence to scalable, mass-produced products.
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Content Extraction
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Advising on how technical architectures allow organizations to extract actionable value from misunderstood platforms.
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Overcoming Resistance
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Identifying institutional inefficiencies and social syndromes that prevent the application of intelligence systems.
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Verification Audits
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Implementing frameworks that utilize redundant logs to ensure technical accountability and prevent system abuse.
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Value Realization
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Assessing how sophisticated market actors embrace intelligence platforms once performance measurements become clear.
Learning Pathway for Building Content Intelligence Systems
| Stage | Videos |
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1. Physical Intelligence Design | riday’s TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week’s big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC’s new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas. **Timestamps:** - Welcome back to TWiST! - (1:52) Jason’s thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk - (10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) - (10:52) Show Continues … - (12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban) - (21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) - (22:18) **Show Continues …** - (26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics - (31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) - (32:13) **Show Continues …** - (45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk’s death - (56:22) Why Jason thinks it’s smart to block social media during school hours - (1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic’s Claude… here’s why - (1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here’s how they’re different from Waymo - (1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe - (1:27:21) Closing remarks and banter * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com) Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/) * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) * Thank you to our partners: (0:00) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) (0:00) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) (0:00) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) * Great TWIST interviews: [Will Guidara,](https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ) [Eoghan McCabe](https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4), [Steve Huffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424), [Brian Chesky](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112), [Bob Moesta,](https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q) [Aaron Levie](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545), [Sophia Amoruso](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978), [Reid Hoffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498), [Frank Slootman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622), [Billy McFarland](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577) * Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups](https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: [https://twistartups.substack.com](https://twistartups.substack.com/) * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916 |
2. Cognitive Architecture Integration | riday’s TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week’s big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC’s new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas. **Timestamps:** - Welcome back to TWiST! - (1:52) Jason’s thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk - (10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) - (10:52) Show Continues … - (12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban) - (21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) - (22:18) **Show Continues …** - (26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics - (31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) - (32:13) **Show Continues …** - (45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk’s death - (56:22) Why Jason thinks it’s smart to block social media during school hours - (1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic’s Claude… here’s why - (1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here’s how they’re different from Waymo - (1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe - (1:27:21) Closing remarks and banter * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com) Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/) * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) * Thank you to our partners: (0:00) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) (0:00) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) (0:00) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) * Great TWIST interviews: [Will Guidara,](https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ) [Eoghan McCabe](https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4), [Steve Huffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424), [Brian Chesky](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112), [Bob Moesta,](https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q) [Aaron Levie](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545), [Sophia Amoruso](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978), [Reid Hoffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498), [Frank Slootman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622), [Billy McFarland](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577) * Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups](https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: [https://twistartups.substack.com](https://twistartups.substack.com/) * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916 |
3. Direct Product Assessment | riday’s TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week’s big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC’s new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas. **Timestamps:** - Welcome back to TWiST! - (1:52) Jason’s thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk - (10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) - (10:52) Show Continues … - (12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban) - (21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) - (22:18) **Show Continues …** - (26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics - (31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) - (32:13) **Show Continues …** - (45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk’s death - (56:22) Why Jason thinks it’s smart to block social media during school hours - (1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic’s Claude… here’s why - (1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here’s how they’re different from Waymo - (1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe - (1:27:21) Closing remarks and banter * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com) Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/) * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) * Thank you to our partners: (0:00) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) (0:00) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) (0:00) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) * Great TWIST interviews: [Will Guidara,](https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ) [Eoghan McCabe](https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4), [Steve Huffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424), [Brian Chesky](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112), [Bob Moesta,](https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q) [Aaron Levie](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545), [Sophia Amoruso](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978), [Reid Hoffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498), [Frank Slootman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622), [Billy McFarland](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577) * Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups](https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: [https://twistartups.substack.com](https://twistartups.substack.com/) * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916 |
4. Accountability and Data Integrity | riday’s TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week’s big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC’s new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas. **Timestamps:** - Welcome back to TWiST! - (1:52) Jason’s thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk - (10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) - (10:52) Show Continues … - (12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban) - (21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) - (22:18) **Show Continues …** - (26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics - (31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) - (32:13) **Show Continues …** - (45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk’s death - (56:22) Why Jason thinks it’s smart to block social media during school hours - (1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic’s Claude… here’s why - (1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here’s how they’re different from Waymo - (1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe - (1:27:21) Closing remarks and banter * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com) Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/) * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) * Thank you to our partners: (0:00) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) (0:00) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) (0:00) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) * Great TWIST interviews: [Will Guidara,](https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ) [Eoghan McCabe](https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4), [Steve Huffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424), [Brian Chesky](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112), [Bob Moesta,](https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q) [Aaron Levie](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545), [Sophia Amoruso](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978), [Reid Hoffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498), [Frank Slootman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622), [Billy McFarland](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577) * Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups](https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: [https://twistartups.substack.com](https://twistartups.substack.com/) * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916 |
5. Governance and Consumption Policy | riday’s TWiST, Jason, Alex, and Lon look back at some highlights from this week’s big All-In Summit in Los Angeles, including a fiery, no holds barred presentation from Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Elon Musk delving into the key challenges facing Optimus, and Tucker Carlson debating Mark Cuban on Ukraine. PLUS… why schools may start blocking social media apps, the FTC’s new investigation into social chatbots, AND omnidirectional Zoox robotaxis are headed to Las Vegas. **Timestamps:** - Welcome back to TWiST! - (1:52) Jason’s thoughts on the killing of Charlie Kirk - (10:34) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) - (10:52) Show Continues … - (12:15) Reacting to All-In Summit highlights (Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Tucker Carlson, Mark Cuban) - (21:23) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) - (22:18) **Show Continues …** - (26:09) Palantir, Alex Karp, and debate dynamics - (31:03) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) - (32:13) **Show Continues …** - (45:03) How the internet used AI tools to make sense of Charlie Kirk’s death - (56:22) Why Jason thinks it’s smart to block social media during school hours - (1:03:43) The FTC chatbot investigation leaves out Anthropic’s Claude… here’s why - (1:13:27) Zoox robotaxis make their Vegas debut… Here’s how they’re different from Waymo - (1:19:38) Are Tesla robotaxis headed for CA soon? Polymarket says… maybe - (1:27:21) Closing remarks and banter * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com) Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/) * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) * Thank you to our partners: (0:00) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at [https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST](https://squarespace.com/twist) (0:00) AWS Activate - AWS Activate helps startups bring their ideas to life. Apply to AWS Activate today to learn more. Visit [https://www.aws.amazon.com/startups/credits](https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits?trk=08f8a5fb-46e6-44ac-9bab-b85518fa7a2e&sc_channel=display+ads) (0:00) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at [public.com/twist](http://public.com/twist) * Great TWIST interviews: [Will Guidara,](https://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQ) [Eoghan McCabe](https://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4), [Steve Huffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424), [Brian Chesky](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112), [Bob Moesta,](https://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94Q) [Aaron Levie](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545), [Sophia Amoruso](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978), [Reid Hoffman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498), [Frank Slootman](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622), [Billy McFarland](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/billy-mcfarland-on-fyre-fest-fraud-failure-hacking/id315114957?i=1000610922577) * Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups](https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: [https://twistartups.substack.com](https://twistartups.substack.com/) * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916 |
Detailed Findings and Insights
1. Identifying High-Risk Behaviors
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Monitoring search behavior is described as a necessary check against high-risk activities in systems.
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Modern software now includes alerts that trigger when specific data or people are queried.
2. Real-Time Spatial Cognition
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Sophisticated chipsets enable robots to process and move through real-time environments effectively.
3. Distortion via Cultural Loudness
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Professional broadcasters learn to calibrate their appearances to become extraordinarily compelling to audiences.
4. The Necessity of Physical Scaling
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5. Redundant Governance Measures
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Redundant systems send alarms and create logs that are checked by others to prevent abuse.
6. Proactive Corporate Responsibility
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The speaker challenges major tech leaders to take initiative in protecting children's attention spans.
