Reacts: Boston Dynamics' Creepy Robot, Big Siri Update Revealed, OpenCRISPR AI Will Rewrite Your DNA

The insiders return this week to discuss the latest in AI startups:
💡 Investments and Optimism: A16z's huge raise suggests an optimistic outlook for tech IPOs.
🤖 Electric Atlas: Boston Dynamics' latest robot raises questions about the future of robotics, but does it have real world utility?
🍏 Siri's Major Update: Siri has the potential for transformative updates, including multi-modal interactions and integration across Apple devices like AR glasses, enhancing Apple's AI strategy.
🔍 Meta's Open-Source Strategy: Uncover Meta's strategy behind open-sourcing their powerful LLAMA3 language model, aiming to challenge mobile giants and fuel innovation.
🧬 OpenCRISPR AI: Explore the groundbreaking developments in DNA editing by OpenCRISPR, examining the promising and risky potential of AI in medicine and material sciences.
Make sure to join Chris Saad, Emil Michael, and Amir Shevat for an in-depth discussion on how these innovations are shaping our world.
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