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Dec 2024

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Prof G Markets: The UnitedHealthcare CEO...

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Saleforce’s earnings, Meta’s venture into nuclear energy, and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Then Scott breaks down Amazon's decision to build a supercomputer, explaining why it’s a win for shareholders and a potential game-changer for reducing AI infrastructure costs. Ed explains why he thinks Amazon could be one of the first companies to truly disrupt the semiconductor market. Finally, they discuss OpenAI’s decision to go into livestreaming and explain what its surge in popularity could mean for the future of content creation.

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