
Meta's massive comeback, FED's latest hike, GPT-4 rumors + Spotify earnings with Lon Harris | E1671
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Jason and Molly kick off the show by discussing Meta's Q4 earnings and the news that the Fed is raising rates by only 25 basis points (3:06), which leads to a discussion on unemployment, automation, and generative AI updates. (11:24) Then, Lon Harris joins to discuss Oscar nominations, Spotify earnings, "peak podcasting," and more. (37:51)
(0:00) M+J kick off the show
(3:06) Meta Earnings
(7:56) The Fed raises rates by 25bps
(9:57) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20
(11:24) Unemployment and Automation
(21:59) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes for six figures in discounts at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups
(23:30) ChatGPT hits 100M MAUs + Google's Apprentice Bard
(36:46) Anyplace - Get $250 off your booking with the code TWIST250 at https://www.anyplace.com/twist
(37:51) Oscar Nominations with Lon Harris
(44:06) Spotify earnings
(55:35) The Last of Us is another hit for HBO
(1:00:58) James Gunn reveals chapter one of the DC Universe
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