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š The AI Gold Rush & The $300 Mistake Youāre Probably Making
From AI disrupting Silicon Valley to the secret app saving users $300/monthāhereās what you need to know this week. - Vol.2
ā³In a Minute, Max
āThis week at a glanceā (~45-Second Read)
š DeepSeekās AI Disrupts the Market
A $6M model from China is shaking up AI, rivaling OpenAIās tech at a fraction of the cost. Nvidiaās stock dropped 18%, and DeepSeekās app became #1 on the U.S. App Store.
š¤ ElevenLabs Raises $250M for AI Voice
With a new $3B valuation, ElevenLabs is leading AI-generated voice tech, growing revenue from $25M to $90M in just a year while tackling deepfake risks.
š Is Nvidia Overvalued?
With 90%+ profit margins, Nvidia dominates AI chips, but rising competition and open-source alternatives are raising concerns about its sky-high valuation.
šø Muskās X Struggles Under $13B Debt
With $1.5B in annual interest payments, stagnant growth, and revenue shortfalls, Musk slashed 80% of Xās workforce, but financial trouble continues.
š¤ AI Agents Will Soon Shop for You
AI-powered agents are set to make online purchases, and Coinbase Commerce is helping businesses adapt to this shift in consumer behaviour.
š¤ Figure AIās Plan to Make Robots Safer
A new safety initiative aims to reduce workplace accidents by 40%, with 20+ humanoid robots already in real-world testing.
šÆ How Orbit Helped Riley Save $300+ a Month
Orbit, a subscription tracker, helped Riley cancel unused services, track spending, and avoid surprise renewalsāsaving them $300 in the first month.
š¤ 10-Second Laugh
āRemember to laughā (~10-Second Read)
āWhy did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.ā
āWhy donāt skeletons fight each other? Because they donāt have the guts.ā
š Trend Speed Date
āQuick trends youāll fall for in no time.ā - (~2-Min Read)
š DeepSeekās $6M AI Model Just Shook Silicon ValleyāHereās Why (3 Min Read)
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched DeepSeek-R1, a powerful reasoning model thatās grabbing Silicon Valleyās attention by matching OpenAIās latest techāat a fraction of the cost. While OpenAIās models are estimated to cost $100 million+ to develop, DeepSeek built its AI for just $6 million. Investors are taking notice tooāNvidiaās stock dropped 18%, and DeepSeekās app quickly became the #1 most-downloaded free app on the U.S. iOS App Store, even beating ChatGPT. AI experts like Marc Andreessen are calling it āone of the most impressive breakthroughs ever,ā proving that cutting-edge AI can now be built more efficiently. Could this be the moment China overtakes the U.S. in AI?
š¤ ElevenLabs Scores $250MāIs AI Voice Tech the Next Big Thing? (2 Min Read)
ElevenLabs, a startup specialising in synthetic voice technology, has secured $250 million in a Series C funding round, boosting its valuation to around $3 billion. Founded in 2022 by Mati Staniszewski and Piotr Dabkowski, the company offers tools like text-to-speech, voice cloning, and translation, attracting clients such as The Washington Post and HarperCollins. Their annual recurring revenue jumped from $25 million in 2023 to an estimated $90 million by the end of 2024. Despite challenges like misuse of their technology for fake news, ElevenLabs has implemented safeguards to maintain trust. With this new funding, theyāre set to enhance their AI capabilities and expand across industries.
š Is Nvidiaās Stock Overvalued? Hereās the Case Against It (60 Min Read)
A new analysis argues that Nvidiaās stock may be overvalued, despite its dominance in AI and deep learning. The company enjoys 90%+ profit margins on high-end chips, but with AI demand skyrocketing, competitors like AMD and Google are catching up. Analysts warn that Nvidiaās edge comes from proprietary software, but as open-source alternatives grow, its grip on the market could weaken. With a sky-high valuation, some investors believe Nvidia could struggle to justify its priceāis a correction coming?
š Why Some Investors Are Betting Against Nvidia (5 Min Read)
Elon Muskās social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), is facing serious financial trouble. Banks are working on deals to sell parts of the $13 billion in debt tied to Muskās 2022 acquisition of Twitter, often at steep discounts. Reports show X is struggling with stagnant user growth and revenue shortfalls, making it harder to cover the $1.5 billion annual interest payments on the debt. To cut costs, Musk has already reduced the workforce by more than 80%, but challenges remain. While Musk reportedly sent an internal email admitting X is ābarely breaking even,ā he later denied sending it. With the debt weighing heavily and no clear path to growth, the pressure on Musk and X continues to mount.
š¤ Why AI Agents Could Be Your Next Big Customers (1 Min Read)
In the near future, more online purchases will be made by AI agents instead of humans using traditional apps or websites. Businesses need to prepare for this shift by building systems that can process payments from these AI-driven buyers. A detailed guide from Coinbase Commerce outlines how to integrate payment solutions designed for AI agents, helping companies adapt to this game-changing trend and stay ahead of the curve.
š¤Figure AIās Push to Make Robots Safer in the Workplace (1 Min Read)
Figure AI has unveiled its plan to improve safety standards for humanoid robots in workplaces. The company announced the launch of the Center for the Advancement of Humanoid Safety, which will focus on setting new benchmarks for how robots and humans can work together without risks. A core part of this initiative is integrating advanced collision detection systems and real-time safety monitoring into their robots, which Figure AI claims will reduce the chance of workplace accidents by over 40%. The company also plans to collaborate with regulators and industry leaders to create standardised safety protocols for deploying robots in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. With over 20 humanoid robots already in testing across pilot programs, Figure AI aims to showcase how their technology can improve efficiency while ensuring human workers remain safe.
šThe Launchpad
āReal-world wins, tools, and strategies to ignite your success.ā (~2-Min Read)
šÆ How Orbit Helped Riley Take Control of Subscriptions (3 Min Read)
Riley was shocked.
They had no idea how much money was slipping through their fingers on unused subscriptions and forgotten free trials. Surprise renewal charges kept piling up, making it impossible to stay on top of everything.
Then they found Orbitāa subscription tracker that saved their time, money, and sanity.
With its sleek design, Orbit shows all your subscriptions in one place, making it easy to track spending, cancel unused services, and avoid surprise charges. It even sends reminders for free trials and renewal dates so you never get caught off guard.
The shocking result? Riley discovered they were wasting over $300 every month on services they barely used. Orbit helped them cancel what they didnāt need, track what they did, and take control of their finances for good.
āļø What Changed?
Clear Overview: Riley quickly saw all their subscriptions in one place.
Big Savings: By cancelling unnecessary subscriptions, they saved $300 in the first month.
Peace of Mind: No more forgotten free trials or surprise renewals.
⨠How You Can Use This Too:
1ļøā£ Download Orbit and connect your accounts.
2ļøā£ Track every subscription in one place with intuitive visuals.
3ļøā£ Set reminders for free trials and renewal dates so youāre always in control.
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