Big Technology Podcast OpenAI's 'Worrying' Q-Star Breakthrough, Google's Culture Problem, Crypto After CZ & SBF
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Nov 24, 2023 
Malcolm Ethridge, Executive VP at CIC Wealth and host of the Tech Money Podcast, shares insights on the latest tech trends. He dives into OpenAI's alarming Q* breakthrough and the potential turmoil for Sam Altman. The discussion shifts to Google's diminishing culture amid internal struggles, and the legal woes facing Binance's CEO. Ethridge also tackles the crypto landscape, comparing Binance's challenges to the FTX collapse. He highlights Bitcoin's resilience and assesses the future of autonomous vehicles after key leadership changes.
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Altman's Security
- Sam Altman's position is now secure due to Microsoft's significant investment in OpenAI.
- Challenging Altman would mean confronting Microsoft's influence, including their legal and board presence.
AI's Impact in Organizations
- AI's current impact within organizations is unclear, with limited revenue generation despite significant investment.
- This raises questions about whether AI is primarily an efficiency tool or if VC funding is driving the boom without clear product-market fit.
Google's Missed Opportunity
- Malcolm Ethridge believes Google missed the AI boat due to their reliance on search ad revenue.
- Ethridge argues that competing in AI requires a shift away from ad-driven search, which cannibalizes Google’s core business.