Best Yakov Becker Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Talent You’re Accidentally Rejecting 13:06

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The discussion highlights the significance of hiring "Expert Generalists" over specialists. These individuals possess deep foundational knowledge and learning agility, enabling them to adapt, recognize patterns, and excel across various domains. Emphasizing fundamental skills and cross-domain collaboration over specific technical expertise fosters …

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AI PULSE - The Day AI Stopped Talking and Started Doing- the ChatGPT Agent release 23:34

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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Agent for Complex Multi-Step Task Execution Le Chat Unveils New Features for Enhanced User Experience and Interactive Interface OpenAI to Integrate Payment System in ChatGPT for Online Sales Commissions Humans Are Sounding More Like ChatGPT, New Study Suggests NVIDIA CEO Highlights AI's Benefits and Global Expansion Plans in …

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Electric Dreams and Policy Nightmares 15:03

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Uber to Deploy 20,000 Robotaxis with Lucid and Nuro Partnership Tesla Expands EV Lineup in China with New Models Amid Price War Competition Lucid Motors Sets Record for Longest Electric Car Journey on Single Charge Electric Dreams and Policy Nightmares #EV, #cleantech, #robotaxis, #Tesla, #LucidMotors, #electriccars, #policy…

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STARTUPS PULSE - The Browser Wars Are Back - And AI is the Weapon 20:01

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Reflection AI Launches Asimov Code Comprehension Agent Thinking Machines Lab Raises $2 Billion to Develop Safer AI Systems Cognition Acquires AI Startup Windsurf, Boosting AI-Powered IDEs and Coding Agents The Browser Wars Are Back - And AI is the Weapon #startups, #AI, #browserwars, #codecomprehension, #AIsystems, #IDE, #technology…

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The HR Guide to AI’s Hidden Impact on Tech Hiring 22:43

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In a discussion on Byte-sized L&D, Donna and Yakov Lasker explore how AI is reshaping talent development and hiring strategies. Despite AI's productivity boost, it creates challenges like code quality issues, necessitating a shift in hiring focus from coding speed to critical evaluation skills. Emphasizing judgment, strategic thinking, and business…

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AI PULSE - xAI Unveils Grok 4 and Hugging Face $299 Robot Revolution 19:16

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AWS Launches AI Agent Marketplace in Partnership with Anthropic at New York Summit Amazon May Boost Investment in AI Firm Anthropic Beyond $8 Billion Elon Musk's X Removes AI Chatbot Grok Following Antisemitic Content Controversy OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again xAI Unveils Grok 4 Model and SuperGrok Heavy Subscription Amid Contro…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Polar Vortex Paradox or Why We Still Have Extreme Winter Cold 11:46

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Grok Chatbot to Integrate with Tesla Vehicles Next Week, Offers Various Personalities Tesla Seeks Approval for Robotaxi Testing in Phoenix to Compete with Waymo #EV, #cleantech, #polarvortex, #Tesla, #robotaxi, #Waymo, #PhoenixBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Acknowledge That Competition Is a Good Thing 14:57

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OpenAI Acquires Hardware Startup io Products Inc. for $6.5 Billion LangChain: AI Infrastructure Startup Behind LangSmith Raises Funds at $1 Billion Valuation Acknowledge That Competition Is a Good Thing #startups, #competition, #OpenAI, #acquisition, #LangChain, #AI, #valuationBy Yakov Becker

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When ’Changing the World’ Burns Out Your Best People -The OpenAI Wake-Up Call 9:35

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A discussion on workplace culture highlights the dangers of mission-driven environments becoming toxic, using OpenAI's recent struggles as a case study. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of balancing meaningful work with employee wellbeing, recognizing burnout as a systemic issue, and ensuring missions do not lead to unsustainable practices. S…

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AI PULSE - Apple may use ChatGPT or Claude and Why There Are No New Ideas in AI - Only New Datasets 17:44

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Apple may use ChatGPT or Claude to power its smarter Siri Explainer: Will the EU delay enforcing its AI Act? Anthropic's Revenue Hits $4 Billion Amid High AI Salaries and Inflation Challenges Perplexity launches a $200 monthly subscription plan xAI Secures $10 Billion for Grok AI Development Amid Controversy and Competition OpenAI CEO Criticizes Me…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The 43-Second Breakthrough That’s Rewriting Fusion’s Future 11:02

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Google's electricity demand is skyrocketing Tesla's New Nevada LFP Battery Factory Aims to Cut Reliance on Chinese Suppliers The 43-Second Breakthrough That's Rewriting Fusion's Future #EV, #CleanTech, #FusionEnergy, #Google, #Tesla, #BatteryFactory, #InnovationBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Ilya Sutskever is the new CEO of Safe Superintelligence and The Art of Cold-Emailing Billionaires 15:52

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Ilya Sutskever Named CEO of Safe Superintelligence, Aiming for Independence Navigating Investment Risks and Opportunities in AI Startups Grammarly Acquires Superhuman to Boost AI Email and Communication Productivity The Art of Cold-Emailing Billionaires #AI, #Startups, #Superintelligence, #Investment, #ColdEmailing, #Grammarly, #Acquisitions…

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HR and LnD Reporting to Finance is a Strategic Disaster 21:40

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Donna and Yakov discuss the pitfalls of having HR and Learning & Development report to the Chief Financial Officer instead of the CEO. This setup, though seemingly logical, often misaligns HR's strategic goals with financial priorities, treating people as costs rather than assets. Solutions include direct CEO reporting or creating a Chief People Of…

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AI PULSE - ElevenLabs releases a stand-alone app and How Far Can Reasoning Models Scale 17:23

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Leak reveals Grok might soon edit your spreadsheets Salesforce Embraces AI for Efficiency, Leading to Workforce Reductions in Tech Industry DeepSeek's AI Model Development Hindered by Nvidia Processor Shortage and U.S. Export Restrictions Claude artifacts expand to enable AI-powered app creation Imagen 4 Launches with Enhanced Text Rendering for Di…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - How China made electric vehicles mainstream 22:21

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Tesla's Robotaxi Service Launches in Austin with Model Y Vehicles Tesla's Limited Robotaxi Service Debuts in Austin with Safety Monitors How China made electric vehicles mainstream #electricvehicles, #cleantech, #China, #Tesla, #robotaxi, #Austin, #ModelYBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Sam Altmam advise to share your ideas and Why Chaos is a Ladder 19:21

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Cluely Secures $15 Million from Andreessen Horowitz Amid Shift to Rapid Market Adaptation The Importance of Sharing Ideas for Startup Success and Overcoming Secrecy Fears Springboards AI: Inspiring Creativity with Intentional Inaccuracies and Human Collaboration Chaos is a Ladder #startups, #SamAltman, #innovation, #AI, #entrepreneurship, #marketad…

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The Micromanagement Paradox 14:04

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In this discussion on Byte-sized L&D, Donna and Yakov explore the nuances of micromanagement and its impact on leadership. They argue that while micromanagement is often seen negatively, it can be a critical tool when used strategically. Effective leaders balance hands-on involvement with delegation, using micromanagement to model excellence and ad…

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AI PULSE - The Gentle Singularity by Sam Altman 23:31

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OpenAI to Launch GPT-5 This Summer, Explores New Monetization Strategies Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, V1 AWS Graviton4 and Trainium3 Chips Aim to Lead AI Infrastructure Market Amazon Workforce Reduction Due to AI Adoption and Job Role Transformation Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash-Lite Models for AI Development …

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Electric Truck Dilemma 13:25

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Finland Unveils World's Largest Sand-Based Battery for Thermal Energy Storage BYD's Price Strategy in China Sparks Debate Amid Sustained Profitability The Electric Truck Dilemma #EV, #CleanTech, #ElectricTrucks, #ThermalEnergy, #BYD, #SandBattery, #ProfitabilityBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Why Your User Research Is Lying to You (And the 3-Question Fix) 12:53

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Wix Acquires Base44 for $80 Million to Enhance AI-Driven No-Code Platform Meta Intensifies AI Talent Race with New Hires After Failed Safe Superintelligence Bid Why Your User Research Is Lying to You (And the 3-Question Fix) #startups, #userresearch, #AI, #nocode, #acquisitions, #podcast, #innovation…

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Navigating Toxic Workplaces 9:53

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In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss toxic workplaces, emphasizing the importance of recognizing harmful behaviors, especially as generational attitudes shift. They highlight the role of learning and development (L&D) professionals in addressing these issues through documentation, boundary setting, and creating safe envi…

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AI PULSE - OpenAI Launches o3-pro and The AI Cheating Problem 18:00

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ByteDance's Seedance 1.0: Leading AI Model for Text and Image to Video Conversion The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster AMD Unveils Instinct MI400 AI Chips for 2024, Targeting Nvidia with Competitive Edge OpenAI Launches o3-pro: Advanced AI Model for Enhanced Problem-Solving in STEM Fields Our New Model Helps AI Think Before it Acts The Browser Com…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The $8,000 Electric Car That’s Terrifying Detroit 18:32

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High Demand for Waymo's Costly Self-Driving Rides Despite Higher Prices Nepal's Transition to Electric Vehicles: A Model for Lower-Income Countries The $8,000 Electric Car That's Terrifying Detroit #ElectricVehicles, #CleanTech, #SelfDriving, #Waymo, #NepalEV, #AffordableEV, #DetroitBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE -B2B Marketing Future Predictions 14:10

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Alexandr Wang Joins Meta as Scale AI CEO Role Passes to Jason Droege Olyzon Secures $5 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize CTV Advertising with AI Solutions B2B Marketing Future Predictions #SpotifyStartup, #StartupsPulse, #B2BMarketing, #AI, #CTVAdvertising, #SeedFunding, #FuturePredictionsBy Yakov Becker

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How To Build Executive Presence 9:55

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Donna and Yakov discuss executive presence, a skill crucial for professional growth. They emphasize that it's not innate but learnable, focusing on clear communication, strategic alignment, understanding subtext, and problem-solving. Building rapport and driving conversations toward decisions are key. Practicing these skills can enhance one’s influ…

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AI PULSE - OpenAI’s o3-pro AI Model and Google’s Glass Gambit 20:29

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OpenAI claims to have hit $10B in annual revenue OpenAI Slashes Prices for o3 Model, Boosting Accessibility for Developers and Startups OpenAI's o3-pro AI Model: Advanced Reasoning for ChatGPT Pro and Team Users OpenAI's open model is delayed Google Introduces "Scheduled Actions" for Gemini Assistant with AI Pro and Ultra Plans Google's Glass Gambi…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - BYD megawatt charging and The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids 12:49

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BYD's EVs Offer Unmatched Charging Speeds Sodium Batteries Are Coming For Your Gasmobiles The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids That Barely Use Any Gas At All #EV, #BYD, #ChargingSpeeds, #SodiumBatteries, #PlugInHybrids, #Cleantech, #FutureOfCarsBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - Reinvent The Wheel 13:53

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Meta Invests Billions in Scale AI CEO to Boost AI Capabilities Coco Robotics Raises $80 Million, Partners with DoorDash and Uber Eats #startups, #AI, #Meta, #CocoRobotics, #investments, #DoorDash, #UberEatsBy Yakov Becker

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How to manage managers 13:19

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The discussion explores the challenges faced by "skip leads," or managers of managers. It emphasizes that managing managers requires distinct skills compared to overseeing individual contributors. Key points include avoiding undermining or covering for line managers, employing task-relevant maturity for effective delegation, and recognizing the sig…

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AI PULSE - Why AI Job Fears Are Just Good Marketing 11:07

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Google's Gemini AI 2.5 Pro Update Enhances Coding and Creativity Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Walmart and Wing Expand Drone Delivery to 100+ Stores in New Cities ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive and Dropbox Why AI Job Fears Are Just Good Marketing #AI, #technology, #robotics, #droneDelivery, #automation, #coding, #inno…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Nuclear Renaissance - smaller is better 15:13

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Canada's Path to Sustainable Energy: Electrification and Renewable Integration Inspired by Ireland Solar Panels Boost Soil Moisture and Plant Growth in Colorado Grasslands by 20% The Nuclear Renaissance - smaller is better #EV, #cleantech, #nuclear, #sustainableenergy, #renewableenergy, #solarpanels, #soilmoisture…

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STARTUPS PULSE - Real persuasion doesn’t require manipulation 11:03

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Anysphere Raises $900M, Valued at $9.9B; Focuses on Business Subscriptions Anduril's Valuation Doubles to $30.5 Billion After $2.5 Billion Series G Round Ethical Persuasion vs. Manipulation: Building Trust in Marketing for Sustainable Success #startups, #business, #valuation, #funding, #marketing, #ethics, #trust…

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From Quiet Quitting to Loud Living 9:57

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In this episode of Byte-Sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss the concept of "quiet quitting" and propose a new approach called "loud living" for learning and development (L&D) professionals. This involves setting clear boundaries, being transparent about work needs, and focusing on quality rather than quantity, ultimately leading to improved wo…

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AI PULSE - NotebookLM Public Sharing and Why Slower AI is Smarter AI 19:55

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Google NotebookLM App Enables Public Notebook Sharing with AI-Generated Content Character.AI Introduces Multimedia Features with Emphasis on Creativity and Safety Google Temporarily Halts AI "Ask Photos" Feature for Improvements in Google Photos Google AI Edge Gallery App Launches for Offline AI Model Use on Android ElevenLabs Unveils Conversationa…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - The Little Electric Donkey That’s Changing Everything 15:08

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Eight-Minute EV Fast-Charging Comes To Europe This Year Von der Leyen's Plan to Modernize Europe's Car Industry Faces EU Commissioner Resistance The Little Electric Donkey That's Changing Everything #EV, #Cleantech, #ElectricVehicles, #FastCharging, #Europe, #CarIndustry, #InnovationBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - What VCs Really Want to See in Your Runway 18:15

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PalmPay Secures Series B Funding for Expansion in Africa and Asia Obvio’s stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers VC's Are Funding Two Things Right Now What VCs Really Want to See in Your Runway #startups, #venturecapital, #funding, #AI, #Africa, #Asia, #innovationBy Yakov Becker

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The Privacy Paradox 12:40

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Donna and Yakov explore the cultural shift around privacy and authenticity in the digital age. They discuss how constant sharing has blurred lines between visibility and genuine connection, impacting personal and professional lives. They emphasize the value of maintaining privacy, discerning what to share, and nurturing genuine relationships over c…

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AI PULSE - DeepSeek Unveils Enhanced AI Model R1 And Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough 21:59

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AI's Impact on Talent Acquisition: Challenges and Adaptations for Recruiters and Job Seekers DeepSeek Unveils Enhanced AI Model R1, Rivals Meta and OpenAI on Hugging Face Perplexity Labs Empowers Pro Users with AI-Driven Reports and Interactive Web Apps 1000x Increase in AI Demand Meta's AI Assistant Reaches 1 Billion Users, Plans for Growth and Mo…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Vanadium Flow Batteries Demystified 14:03

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Tesla Launches Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in Austin with Model Y Fleet EV Batteries Got 20% Cheaper Last Year Vanadium Flow Batteries Demystified #EV, #Cleantech, #VanadiumFlowBatteries, #Tesla, #RideHailing, #ModelY, #BatteryTechnologyBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - nduril and Meta Collaborate on XR Devices for U.S. Military And How To Negotiate Like An Expert 17:30

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Builder.ai's AI Claims Unraveled: Bankruptcy Highlights Risks of "AI Washing" Anduril and Meta Collaborate on XR Devices for U.S. Military How To Negotiate Like An Expert #startups, #AI, #technology, #negotiation, #military, #collaboration, #XRdevicesBy Yakov Becker

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AI PULSE - Voice mode for Claude and The AI Memory Revolution 16:08

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The less people know about AI, the more they use it OpenAI Introduces "Sign in with ChatGPT" for Third-Party App Access Anthropic launches a voice mode for Claude Exclusive: Meta splits AI team to move faster Nvidia to Release Cost-Effective Blackwell AI Chip for China Amidst U.S. Export Curbs The AI Memory Revolution #AI, #VoiceTechnology, #OpenAI…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Revolutionary Cooling Technologies 11:00

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Record Tropical Forest Losses in 2022: Amazon Hit Hard, Southeast Asia Sees Improvement BYD Slashes Prices by 34% on 22 Models, Potentially Igniting Price War in China Revolutionary Cooling Technologies #EV, #cleantech, #AmazonRainforest, #BYD, #ChinaPriceWar, #coolingtechnologies, #sustainabilityBy Yakov Becker

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STARTUPS PULSE - YC’s 2025 Blueprint for Full-Stack AI Domination 19:51

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Announcing Our $25M Series A | David AI Blog Litehaus: Revolutionizing Modular Home Construction to Address Europe's Housing Crisis YC's 2025 Blueprint for Full-Stack AI Domination #startups, #AI, #YCombinator, #modularhomes, #housingcrisis, #SeriesA, #technologyBy Yakov Becker

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How the Skills Catch-22 is Bleeding Your Business 11:53

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Organizations face a paradox: they need skilled talent but deprioritize training. As technology evolves, companies struggle to find specific skills, highlighting the need to develop talent internally. Success stories like Amazon and AT&T show high returns on investment in upskilling programs. Convincing executives requires demonstrating tangible bu…

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AI PULSE - Claude Release and Deep Dive into The AI That Codes Itself 21:38

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Introducing Claude 4 AI Talent War in Silicon Valley Intensifies with Lucrative Offers and Creative Strategies Jony Ive and Sam Altman Developing Compact AI Device for 2026 Launch Canvas Just Became Google's Most Exciting AI Playground New capabilities for building agents on the Anthropic API Google's Gemini Diffusion: Fast and Accurate Language Mo…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Power Play or Why Jeremy’s EV Argument Runs Out of Gas 13:14

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Tesla Aims to Accelerate Autonomous Driving Despite Lagging Behind Waymo Cadillac's Electric Lyriq Model Attracts Former Tesla Owners, Boosts Conquest Sales Agrivoltaics: A Sustainable Solution for Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystem Health China's Clean Energy Surge Leads to CO2 Emissions Drop in Early 2025 Power Play or Why Jeremy's EV Argument Ru…

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STARTUPS PULSE - How Mistral AI makes money and Why you should put leadership over measureship 16:31

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Mistral AI Rises with Le Chat, Challenging OpenAI Amid Modest Market Share RevenueCat Expands with $50M Funding to Innovate in Mobile App Development and AI Put Leadership Over Measureship #startups, #AI, #leadership, #MistralAI, #OpenAI, #mobileappdevelopment, #fundingBy Yakov Becker

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How to Prevent Middle Manager Burnout 21:58

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Middle manager burnout is a critical issue affecting organizations, with alarming statistics showing high risk and active burnout among managers. Factors include structural pressures, lack of training, and understaffed teams. HR can combat this through data-driven prediction, resilience training, and supportive cultures. Successful interventions im…

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AI PULSE - All the announcements from the Google 2025 IO 29:24

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Google Introduces "Google AI Ultra" Subscription with Exclusive AI Models and Premium Features The latest Google Gemma AI model can run on phones Google Releases Jules Coding Agent to Take on OpenAI Codex Google Advances AI-Powered Smart Glasses with Gemini and Android XR Collaboration Google Enhances Gemini AI Models with Deep Think and New Releas…

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EV AND CLEANTECH PULSE - Utopian Techno-optimism Distruction from Real Climate Action 14:59

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U.S. National Ignition Facility Achieves Breakthrough in Net-Positive Fusion Energy NHTSA Rule Change Facilitates Autonomous Vehicle Innovation, Raises Safety and Transparency Concerns Utopian Techno-optimism Distruction from Real Climate Action #fusionenergy, #autonomousvehicles, #cleantech, #climateaction, #technooptimism, #innovation, #safetycon…