SandboxAQ’s Ambitious $5B Valuation and John Deere’s Repair Controversy

In this episode, we explore SandboxAQ's quest for a $5 billion valuation as it pioneers the intersection of AI and quantum computing. We also delve into the FTC's investigation into John Deere's repair policies, raising critical questions about consumer rights in agriculture. Additionally, we discuss Google's decision to ban election ads post-polls and how the tech giant is adapting to compete with ChatGPT. Join us for an insightful look into the future of technology and its implications for various industries.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/18/eric-schmidts-sandboxaq-aims-for-5b-valuation-for-its-ai-quantum-google-moonshot/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273639/ftc-probe-john-deere-right-to-repair
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273374/google-election-ad-ban-donald-trump-kamala-harris-campaigns
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273748/google-deepmind-gemini-search-chaptgpt-meta-ai-interview

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Eric Schmidt's SandboxAQ aims for $5B valuation for its AI/quantum Google moonshot
(00:02:53) The FTC is trying to find out if John Deere’s repair policies broke the law
(00:05:22) Google will once again ban election ads after the polls close
(00:07:45) How Google is changing to compete with ChatGPT