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Corinne Riley, a Partner at Greylock, unveils the transformative impact of AI coding assistants on startups. She discusses how tools like GitHub Copilot are reshaping software engineering and aiding developers in overcoming challenges. The conversation dives into the benefits these AIs provide, from speeding up coding processes to enhancing problem-solving capabilities. Riley also addresses the potential hurdles startups face when integrating AI, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating this evolving landscape.

Lyft is making bold strides in the autonomous vehicle market with new partnerships. They’re teaming up with May Mobility, Mobileye, and Nexar to leverage innovative technologies. The goal? A pilot program in Atlanta by 2025. These collaborations promise to enhance driver experience while prioritizing safety. It's an exciting time as Lyft aims to catch up with Uber in the rapidly evolving world of self-driving services.

“Move cautiously and red-team things” is sadly not as catchy as “move fast and break things.” But three AI safety advocates made it clear to startup founders that going too fast can lead to ethical issues in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most AI benchmarks don’t tell us much. They ask questions that can be solved with rote memorization, or cover topics that aren’t relevant to the majority of users. So some AI enthusiasts are turning to games as a way to test AIs’ problem-solving skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can the U.S. meaningfully regulate AI? It’s not at all clear yet. Policymakers have achieved progress in recent months, but they’ve also had setbacks, illustrating the challenging nature of laws imposing guardrails on the technology. In March, Tennessee became the first state to protect voice artists from unauthorized AI cloning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Maps is getting new features powered by Gemini, Google’s generative AI model. On Thursday the company announced incoming updates that will allow Google Maps users in the U.S. to tap into AI to help them find new places to visit and answer questions about different locations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two mobile operating systems currently comprise nearly 100% of the global smartphone market. Building one is hard, and for most phone makers, there are better uses of resources, especially when Android is right there for the taking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Space executives share insights on dual-use technology that serves both defense and commercial purposes. They discuss the hurdles startups encounter when balancing diverse missions while attracting investors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building relationships with government entities and understanding defense needs for successful tech ventures.

The European Union has expanded its scrutiny of online marketplaces by opening a formal proceeding on Chinese low cost ecommerce platform, Temu, under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission announced Thursday. Enforcers of the online governance framework will now dial up their oversight of Temu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices