DeepSeek Panic, US vs China, OpenAI $40B?, and Doge Delivers with Travis Kalanick and David Sacks

Travis Kalanick joins the discussion to delve into the future of Cloud Kitchens and the potential of food automation. The conversation shifts to David Sacks' experiences in DC and the implications of the DeepSeek AI model. The episode explores OpenAI's valuation, competitive landscape, and the evolving AI ecosystem. The ongoing US-China tech trade war and its export controls are analyzed. The group examines DOGE initiatives and Trump's political strategies, before turning to Waymo's advancements and challenges in the autonomous vehicle industry. Economic topics include the Federal Reserve's actions, national debt concerns, and government spending. The episode concludes with reflections on a tragedy in DC and aviation safety.