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OWITH.ai - Only What's Important to Hear around AI and Tech

Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world. In the world of crypto venture capital, unexpected events can occur, such as the disappearance of a general partner. In the case of David Gan, founder of a successful crypto fund backed by high-profile investors, he went silent after sending a mysterious email to his limited partners regarding an investigation into his father in China. This led to a controlled wind-down of the firm, with Gan eventually returning but relinquishing key responsibilities. The firm, now called Inception Capital, is at a crossroads as it decides on its next steps, including whether to invest the remaining capital. The impact of geopolitical tensions between China and the US can be seen in the crypto industry, affecting firms like Inception that aim to bridge the gap between Western and Asian markets. As the firm moves forward, investors must weigh the risks involved in continuing with Inception Capital.Comedian John Mulaney roasted techies at Dreamforce with savage jokes, including calling them replaceable and criticizing their self-checkout counter innovations. Qualcomm is reportedly looking to acquire struggling Intel, while Microsoft strikes a deal to restart operations at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power its data centers. Ukraine bans government use of Telegram over spying concerns, and Meta AI is being used most by Facebook and WhatsApp users. Google Ventures, now known as GV, celebrates its 15th birthday with a focus on independence and long-term investments. Other news includes Nvidia entering the telco market, Cards Against Humanity suing SpaceX, and Huawei's latest phone being in high demand.Fortune editorial director Kristin Stoller discusses the upcoming Impact Conference focusing on climate and sustainability. Saint-Gobain CEO Benoit Bazin emphasizes the importance of using green construction materials to combat greenhouse gas emissions. Various CEOs share their companies' progress on sustainability goals. In other news, Nike's stock rose after announcing a new CEO, Elliot Hill, replacing John Donahoe. JP Morgan's chief economist predicts another 50-point rate cut by the Fed in November. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump express concerns about Japan's Nippon Steel acquiring U.S. Steel. Additional news includes stocks rising post-Fed cut, Trump media stocks plummeting, Microsoft reopening Three Mile Island for AI data centers, and insights on leadership strategies from various CEOs.

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