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Rachel joins Jason to discuss Caryn AI and its rapid rise in popularity before explaining Gen Z everyday uses for AI (1:11). They wrap up by breaking down the Senate hearing regarding AI regulation (49:56).
(0:00) Rachel joins Jason
(1:11) Rachel breaks down CarynAI
(10:33) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(11:59) The ethics of Forever Voices and creating digital AI clones
(21:25) Notion - Apply for Notion for Startups at https://notion.com/jason
(22:40) How Gen Z is using AI, AI-powered filters, and Milli Vanilli
(32:01) Hampton - Join Hampton's community of high-growth founders today at https://joinhampton.com/twist
(33:20) Jason gives a history lesson, Rupert Murdoch's infamous trial and Snapchat's AI chatbot
(49:56) AI Senate hearings
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