Self-Driving Cars, AI Personas, and the Rise of the Dead Internet

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The re:Start Pod

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2 weeks ago

Three founders. One exit. Countless new beginnings. We sold our AI company — and now we’re back at square one, figuring out our next re:Starts. Every week, join Damon Burrow, Lakshya Bakshi, and Shashi Mudunuri as we digest the biggest stories in AI, tech, and innovation while also sharing the behind-the-scenes of building what’s next. From brainstorming new ventures to collaborating across industries and hosting candid conversations with fellow builders, The re:Start Podcast is where post-exit founders trade playbooks, predictions, and lessons learned for the sake of discovering their next

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Self-Driving Cars, AI Personas, and the Rise of the Dead Internet - Ep. 43

The re:Start Pod

41 minutes 34 seconds

10 months ago

Self-Driving Cars, AI Personas, and the Rise of the Dead Internet - Ep. 43

(0:00) NVIDIA at CES (2:20) NVIDIA and self-driving cars (14:37) Legacy car manufacturers: Can they keep up? (18:06) What is the dead internet? (21:50) Meta’s AI personas and their implications (29:30) The positives of the dead internet (31:27) Ethics of AI-generated content (38:39) Opportunities for solopreneurs Follow the Founders: https://x.com/DamonBurrow https://x.com/Lakshya__Bakshi https://x.com/reShashi Follow the Pod on Socials: X: https://x.com/ScholarAI Instagram: @scholarai_ TikTok: @founders.pod LinkedIn: Scholar AI This week, we dive into NVIDIA's latest innovations from CES and their impact on self-driving cars, sparking a broader discussion about legacy automakers like Toyota (14:39). We also tackle the fascinating and eerie concept of the “dead internet” (19:48), the rise of AI personas by Meta, and the ethics of AI-generated content, including its implications for influencers and brand trust (28:50). Finally, we end on an optimistic note with Shashi’s advice for solopreneurs navigating this rapidly evolving tech landscape (40:20). Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know in the comments or message us on socials! Thanks for listening!