#112 Swift Should Buy Chrome, Not Perplexity

In this mid-August edition of "More or Less," Jessica and Sam Lessin, along with Dave and Brit Morin, discuss various topics ranging from the revitalization of San Francisco's startup scene and the AI boom to meme capitalism and Taylor Swift's upcoming album. They explore the concept of meme safety, potential protests at Jessica's women's conference, and the unsolicited offer for Chrome by Perplexity. The group also delves into the financial performance of Perplexity, the success of WEN's new venture, and the challenges of subscription models. They analyze Taylor Swift's marketing strategies, predict the viewership of her upcoming podcast appearance, and humorously speculate on her potential acquisition of Chrome, ending with a discussion about AI hardware and flashlight use.