Waymo Madness in SF! Why robotaxis clogged the streets | E2227

In this episode of TWiST, Jason Calacanis and Alex Wilhelm discuss a variety of topics, starting with Waymo's self-driving cars malfunctioning during a power outage in San Francisco and contrasting it with Tesla's approach. They explore Tesla's potential for satellite connectivity and Elon Musk's work on Optimus robots. The conversation shifts to the increasing adoption of self-driving technology and the balance between trusting it and staying vigilant. They also analyze Baidu's partnership with Lyft and Uber to bring self-driving cars to London, and the future of ride-sharing with robotaxis. The hosts then discuss Google's acquisition of Intersect and speculate on potential future acquisitions, such as Google buying Uber. They also assess the progress of AI models from companies like XAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, and touch on the Warner Brothers acquisition by Paramount. Finally, they review a Gamma pitch from Lumix Ads, a company that turns delivery bikers into mobile billboards.