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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 6 MIN

Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere

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Every now and then, a Silicon Valley startup launches with such an “absurdly” described mission that it’s difficult to discern if the startup is for real or just satire. Such is the case with Mechanize, a startup whose founder – and the non-profit AI research organization he founded called Epoch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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