#0062 - Investments in AI, US Presidential Race, CrowdStrike Disruption, SearchGPT Launch, and More

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   The Automated Lawn Care Robot from OtO - OtO has released  an automated lawn care robot that is smart, easy to set up, and eco friendly. Say goodbye to watering your own lawn the old fashioned way.    Is Yard Work Considered Exercise - Activities like mowing, raking, and digging engage multiple different muscle groups. But does it count as "Exercise"?    VCs Continue to Invest in AI - With a Concentration in Fewer Ventures - Investments in generative AI startups remain strong even as generative AI startups are not yet profitable, with investors taking long-term strategic bets despite potential market bubble risks.   TechStars Annual Innovation Survey Reveals Entrepreneurial Optimism - TechStars Second Annual Survey reveals optimism among entrepreneurs even in the midst of challenging market conditions    An Unprecedented July in the US Presidential Race - Following a disastrous debate performance, Joe Biden is out of the 2024 Presidential Race and Kamala Harris is in. In the midst of this, former President Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt.    What happened with CrowdStrike?  - A faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to massive disruptions, affecting approximately 8.5 million devices globally, including those used by airlines, hospitals, and more.   Open AI is Launching SearchGPT - ChatGPT creators Open AI will be releasing SearchGPT, a search engine built from the ground up to utilize the power of Artificial Intelligence. The search engine market  could get a lot more competitive.     We also upload our episodes to YouTube in video format so you can see us now. Check it out on Established YouTube, where you can subscribe to get updates when we drop a new episode. https://soty.link/ESTYouTube    As always, thank you for listening, and feel free to reach out and let us know what you think at: [email protected]