This Week in Startups Meta's text-to-video tool, Zuck's grand plan, Vision Fund to cut staff 30% + $WBD lawsuit | E1573
Sep 29, 2022
Lon Harris, a pop culture critic and media expert, joins the discussion to dissect Key topics include Meta's innovative text-to-video tool, exploring its creative potential and future implications. The conversation shifts to Zuckerberg's ambitious plans and the challenges tech companies face during a recession. Harris also shares insights on HBO's 'House of the Dragon,' its narrative choices, and a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery regarding subscriber misrepresentation. Tune in for a blend of tech news and engaging media analyses!
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Car Dishes
- Jason Calacanis shares a humorous anecdote about his wife leaving dirty dishes in his car.
- This leads to a discussion about setting boundaries and passive-aggressive responses.
Zuckerberg's Metaverse Vision
- Mark Zuckerberg's conviction in the metaverse stems from his understanding of the social graph, engagement, and VR's potential.
- He aims to combine these elements to create personalized, immersive advertising experiences.
AI-Driven Advertising
- Hire PhDs using ad network revenue, then task them with optimizing ad targeting.
- Create ads so personalized they appear to be reading people's minds, increasing engagement.
