AI Wearables 1.0: Was Humane’s AI Pin too ambitious?

This TechCrunch Equity podcast episode discusses three main topics: Uber's antitrust lawsuit against DoorDash, the failure of Humane's AI Pin, and the network of individuals involved in Elon Musk's Doge project within the US government. The hosts analyze Uber's claims of DoorDash's anti-competitive practices regarding first-party delivery services for restaurants, highlighting the potential impact on restaurant owners. They then cover Humane's AI Pin shutdown and subsequent acquihire by HP, discussing the implications for AI wearables and the challenges faced by startups in this space. Finally, the panel explores the connections between individuals working on the Doge project and Elon Musk's broader business ecosystem, noting potential conflicts of interest due to their involvement in both private companies and government initiatives. The episode concludes with a discussion of the emerging AI lab race and the challenges faced by new entrants in competing with established giants like OpenAI and Google.