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Big Tech Is Now Advising the White House — What Could Go Wrong?
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Ed Elson speaks with Liz Hoffman about President Trump’s new technology council and what it signals about the administration’s AI policy. Then Jon McNeill joins the show to discuss SpaceX’s IPO and what the future could look like for Elon Musk’s empire. Finally, Ed gives an update on the economic impact of the Iran War and breaks down why it’s important to keep track of its costs.
Liz Hoffman is Semafor’s Business & Finance Editor and Host of Compound Interest. Jon McNeill is the CEO of DVx Ventures, Former Tesla President, GM Board Member, and Author of The Algorithm.
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