China Kills Meta / Manus Deal (Story Of The Year) | E2281

Summary

Jason Calacanis and Lon discuss China blocking Meta's acquisition of Manus, calling it the story of the year due to its geopolitical implications. They also analyze the reworked OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, highlighting Microsoft's 27% equity stake as a massive bet. A dashcam video from China showing a self-driving car hitting a child sparks debate about edge cases and the future of autonomous driving. The show ends with off-topic segments on Russell Brand and tech gadgets.

• China cancels Meta's acquisition of Manus, closing the Singapore loophole for Chinese AI companies.
• Jason calls the Manus deal block the story of the year and a major escalation in AI wars.
• Microsoft and OpenAI restructure their deal, dropping exclusivity but locking in Microsoft's revenue share through 2030.
• Jason emphasizes Microsoft's 27% ownership in OpenAI as a potentially historic investment.
• A video from China shows a self-driving car hitting a child, raising questions about autonomous vehicle safety.
• Jason predicts that a similar incident in the US could lead to a ban on self-driving cars.
• The hosts discuss Russell Brand's awkward Christian conversion interview with Piers Morgan.
• Lon recommends the British crime show 'Criminal Record' on Apple TV.