Host Neeta Bidwai examines Thomson Reuters' groundbreaking AI copyright victory that could reshape the entire industry, DeepSeek's explosive data controversy triggering international bans, and why 1,200 zombie unicorns worth over $1 trillion are trapped while AI startups thrive with skeleton crews.
We cover:
⚖️ AI Copyright Revolution: Court delivers first major ruling that AI companies cannot legally use copyrighted content for training without explicit permission - potentially ending the free data feeding frenzy.
🔒 DeepSeek's ByteDance Bombshell: Startup allegedly funnels user data to TikTok's parent company, prompting South Korea to ban the app after 1 million downloads in just days.
💰 Lumbering Zombie Unicorns vs Sleek AI Ponies: While zombies cannot exit or raise new funds, lean AI-native companies achieve profitability with teams under 10 people.
👥 Global Leadership DNA: Gallup's massive 52-country study of 52,000 people reveals the four universal human needs that transcend all cultures and drive effective leadership worldwide.
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Highlights:
00:00 Market Overview
00:23 AI & Copyrights
02:32 DeepSeek's Data Drama
04:00 Zombie Unicorns vs. AI Ponies
08:12 What Do Humans Need From Leaders?
09:14 Strategic Outlook
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Referenced:
• Thomson Reuters v Ross Intelligence: https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/ded/files/opinions/20-613_5.pdf
• New York Times sues OpenAI: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5258952/new-york-times-openai-microsoft
• South Korea bans DeepSeek: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o
• Zombie unicorns are in trouble: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-14/silicon-valley-unicorn-startups-are-desperate-for-cash
• AI changing startup business models: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/technology/ai-silicon-valley-start-ups.html
• AI real talk from Satya Nadella: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwarkesh-podcast/id1516093381?i=1000694050135
• Record highs for down rounds: https://pitchbook.com/news/reports/2024-annual-us-vc-valuations-report
• Leadership: https://www.gallup.com/analytics/656315/leadership-needs-of-followers.aspx
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