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189 - How Meta's Major Moves are Shaping the AI Landscape with Elizabeth Knopf

June 18, 2025 • Nikolas Hulewsky • Season 1 • Episode 189

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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Elizabeth Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside) to break down the massive shifts happening in AI!

This week, we dive deep into Meta's aggressive strategy, including their surprising Scale AI acquisition and a colossal energy deal that could shape the future of AI data centers. We also explore the game-changing Model Context Protocol (MCP), explaining how it's poised to transform how you leverage AI in your business, making it feel like you have an executive assistant at your fingertips.

Get ready to understand why Mark Zuckerberg is making these bold moves and what it means for the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Questions This Episode Answers:
What major moves did Meta make this week to boost its AI capabilities?
Why was the Scale AI acquisition, and its leader Alexander Wang, so crucial for Meta?
How is AI's rapidly increasing energy consumption impacting the industry?
What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how does it simplify AI integration?
How can AI tools like Claude act as your ultimate executive assistant for daily business tasks?
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This week we covered:

00:00 The Rise of Tech Valuations

03:07 Meta's Strategic Moves in AI

05:54 Acquisition of Scale AI and Its Implications