JUST IN: Tesla launching Robotaxis 🚕, Google mega-acquisition?💰, Sam Altman AI Device📟, & How to Scale a Business⬆️

Mem: A One-touch Notes App to Keep Organized with AI

I found it easier to use than Notion to take notes. Also, it has an AI training layer to learn from your content and enhance knowledge management.

Decktopus: Touted as “World’s #1 AI-powered Presentation Generator”

Seems fairly robust and the use case extends beyond presentations. However, it is more apt as a starting point (for ideation) than an end-state - and is somewhat “showy” in terms of design.

AI for Work: Free ChatGPT Prompts to get work done

Used by over 30,000 professionals.

News & Trends 📢

1. Google (Alphabet) considering Hubspot acquisition ($30b+)

   

   Alphabet is reported to be mulling the acquisition of Hubspot (market cap of $30b+). Hubspot shares jumped while industry observers weighed in on the regulatory scrutiny that this is bound to attract. If a deal is signed, it would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition to date.
   

2. Elon Musk launching Tesla robotaxi!

   

3. Ripple to launch USD stablecoin, amidst expectations of a settlement with SEC

   

   
   Crypto startup Ripple is planning to go against incumbents by launching its stablecoin in the US. While licensed across several states and countries, the firm has struggled to find partners. There is also an ongoing SEC lawsuit - which the firm hopes to settle shortly.
   

4. X is giving out free Premium accounts (“blue checks”) to accounts with a high number of verified followers

5. India to develop and introduce AI legislation
   India will develop legislation to regulate AI. The rationale is to safeguard against deepfakes and IP infringement. In a world first, it may adopt a Complex Adaptive System (CAS) framework - which includes an expert regulator and a registry of algorithms.
   

6. European deep-tech startups are struggling to obtain talent

7. Sam Altman and former Apple designer team up to create an AI-powered personal device
   Jony Ive and Sam Altman's AI startup is seeking $1B in funding for a unique AI device - with rumoured involvement of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son. This could mark a shift in how we interact with personal technology.

8. YouTube CEO: OpenAI training Sora on YouTube videos would be a clear violation - watch this 2-min interview clip

   

Deep Dives 💬

How to Kickstart & Scale a Consumer Business, by Lenny Rachitsky

Technology Innovation Report, by Accenture (Accenture Labs / Ventures)

Term of the Day: Isomorphism
Isomorphism describes how organizations in the same industry become similar over time due to regulatory, competitive, or cultural pressures. It explains the adoption of common practices and structures across different entities.

"In adopting cloud technologies, we mirrored successful peers i.e. a clear case of isomorphism. It streamlined our transition but also highlighted the challenge of maintaining competitive differentiation."