Trump's Cabinet, Google's Quantum Chip, Apple's iOS Flop, TikTok Ban, State of VC with Keith Rabois
Keith Rabois joins the conversation, sharing insights into his return to Khosla Ventures and drawing comparisons with Founders Fund. He also discusses his husband Jacob Helberg's involvement in the Trump administration. The episode delves into the business acumen and diversity of opinion within Trump's cabinet. Google's latest quantum chip and its implications for encryption and cryptography are explored. The discussion shifts to Apple's development of a new server chip for AI inference, alongside challenges with iOS and concerns about the company's product culture. TikTok faces a critical deadline after a court ruling supports the "divest-or-ban" law. The state of venture capital, Stripe's private status, and crypto trends round out the episode.
Key Points
- The rise of quantum computing is set to revolutionize encryption and various industries, with Google's recent advancements highlighting significant progress.
- There is a strong consensus among the speakers that TikTok poses a substantial national security risk due to its data accessibility by the Chinese government and potential misuse.
- The venture capital landscape is seeing a resurgence in deal activity, particularly in AI, although exits remain challenging, partly due to inflated valuations from previous funding rounds.
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