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Nvidia's AI Boom: Bubble or Sustainable Future?

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Resources & Recommendations

Research & Studies

  • Medical journal article on alpha gal syndrome - This article details findings linking a pilot's sudden death to alpha gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat developed after a tick bite, and suggests it could be the first death officially linked to the condition.

People Mentioned

  • Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) - Expressed concern that the AI frenzy could be approaching a correction.
  • Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI) - Expressed concern that the AI frenzy could be approaching a correction.
  • Jamie Dimon (CEO of JP Morgan) - Expressed concern that the AI frenzy could be approaching a correction.
  • James Comey (Former FBI Director) - Mentioned in the context of his federal court hearing regarding prosecution by the Justice Department.
  • Lindsey Halligan (Former personal lawyer for Donald Trump) - Leading the case against James Comey, which is her first criminal case.
  • Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Crown Prince) - Visited President Trump and pledged investments in the US, but his country's public investment fund is reportedly low on cash.
  • Donald Trump (Former US President) - Mentioned in relation to the James Comey prosecution, the Saudi Crown Prince's visit, and signing the bill for the release of Epstein files.
  • Larry Summers (Economist, former President of Harvard) - Mentioned due to the fallout from newly released emails showing a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to resignations and contract non-renewal.
  • Jeffrey Epstein - His files are being released by the Justice Department, and his past relationship with Larry Summers was highlighted.

Organizations & Institutions

  • International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Co-founded with Albert Einstein, it provides humanitarian aid globally, including in Gaza and Ukraine.
  • Nvidia - Chip giant and symbol of the AI boom, which announced record-breaking quarterly earnings.
  • Amazon - Mentioned in the context of Jeff Bezos's concerns about the AI market.
  • OpenAI - Mentioned in the context of Sam Altman's concerns about the AI market and Larry Summers' resignation from its board.
  • JPMorgan - Mentioned in the context of Jamie Dimon's concerns about the AI market.
  • Target - Retail company that reported slower holiday sales due to factors like the government shutdown and pause in food stamps.
  • Labor Department - Scheduled to release jobs data for September, delayed by a government shutdown.
  • Kroger - Grocery store chain that plans to hire fewer seasonal workers.
  • Justice Department - Prosecuting James Comey and ordered to release the Epstein files.
  • FBI - James Comey is its former director.
  • Harvard - Larry Summers' former teaching institution, which is now investigating him.
  • CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Estimated the number of people who may have developed alpha gal syndrome.

Websites & Online Resources

  • rescue.org - Website for the International Rescue Committee, where listeners can donate.

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