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Andy Jassy’s Plan to Launch Amazon Into The AI Age

Jassy was once Jeff Bezos’ deputy and the head of Amazon’s cloud computing arm. Five years into his tenure as CEO, he’s killing projects, cutting staff, pleasing Wall Street and steering the everything store through its greatest challenge yet. By Brad Stone and Matt DaySee omnyst ... Show more

. 30min 47sec

The $10 Billion Startup Training AI to Replace the White-Collar Workforce

Mercor is promising to replicate most professional work. It was also co-founded by twentysomethings who previously never held a real job. By Tom FosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

. 29min 54sec

‘God, It’s Terrifying’: How the Pentagon Got Hooked on AI War Machines

An excerpt from the forthcoming book Project Maven shows how the US enlisted Silicon Valley in its vision for AI warfare, now playing out in Iran. By Katrina MansonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

. 21min 14sec

How a Die-Hard Libertarian Is Negotiating Lower Health-Care Costs

An anesthesiologist has spent decades pushing his surgery center toward more transparent prices. Others are now following his lead. By Rowan Moore GeretySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

. 22min 37sec

James Patterson’s Authorship Operation Welcomes Viola Davis and MrBeast

With sales waning, the business-savvy crime novelist and ex-CEO is doubling down on collaborations. By Vauhini VaraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

. 38min 16sec