This week, a significant event unfolded in the tech world as the White House brought together nearly every major tech CEO, including Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei. During this meeting, they signed an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump described as “morally binding.” Additionally, Trump signed an executive order that officially redefined artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.” This rebranding marks a notable shift in the administration’s approach to AI, potentially ushering in a new era for the perception and regulation of these technologies.
Meta and OpenAI are putting friendlier faces on their AI products, but the biggest money in AI still appears to be coming from the enterprise.
On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane examined the implications of these developments, including the changing dynamics of the IPO market and various startup deals. They also discussed the challenging economics surrounding consumer AI, shedding light on the hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead in this rapidly evolving sector.
