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THE GENIUS OF THE MOVIE
Her argument is: "I've been portrayed as this monster, that's not me."
And then other people say: "No, you are a monster."
And then you know, one other argument is that… the media's a bit of a monster… “because they made me look like a monster, which is not true. The media tells these untruths.”
And then another defense is… “maybe she wasn't the monster. Maybe Sunny was the monster, or Billy's the monster.”
And then another is: "No, she's the ultimate monster because of all that."
And the way the movie works is [@nathanfielder] shows that it's all true. Everybody's guilty…
Billy — definitely manipulative — comes across like a complete asshole… he's the [biggest loser] in the film.
@ShaanVP @myfirstmilpod
ht @ElizabethHolmes @lanceopp @A24
WHY THEY DID THE DOCUMENTARY WITH NATHAN FIELDER
“You will see what it is. For context, I also have not yet seen it, so I can’t pretend to know more than I do…
The context is that Elizabeth is facing an 11-year sentence. She has been prevented from speaking publicly in any way, shape, or form. And this [film] would come out after that period in which she’s now allowed to talk.
There’s been a lot of media produced on her. There’s been a lot of people who have told her story, and that narrative is pretty ossified. So the whole idea was: here she is, see her, and make up your own mind…
It’s not to re-litigate the case.”
#BillyEvans @ElizabethHolmes
with @friedberg @theallinpod
“Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents operating inside customer accounts, with some agents attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of user instructions…
Banks including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and others are racing to contain agent risks. Some are aware of unauthorized access, people familiar with the issue said…
Bank executives described the situation as horrifying, with one official saying the industry has grave concerns about agents gaining access to customer accounts and taking steps that could impact user finances…
The concerns are at the root of the decision by several banks to restrict third-party AI agent access, the people said.”
@MadisonMills22 @axios
SCOOP: Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents inside customer accounts, including some attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of user instructions, sources told Axios.
The findings have alarmed banking executives, who are racing to restrict access to their systems as AI moves at a velocity faster than financial institutions can respond, multiple industry and bank executives told Axios.
Several banks are now preparing for worst-case and even “day after” scenarios, including how to rapidly secure or restore customer accounts if things go wrong, the people said.
Several bank executives told Axios they're struggling to distinguish between human users and AI agents. One executive said banks also struggle to determine whether agents are authorized by customers or potentially operating without their permission, more akin to rogue agent behavior.
Read my latest for Axios here: axios.com/2026/10/22/ai-agen…
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a16z crypto is dead. RIP.
Chris Dixon blocked me years ago because I repeatedly pointed out that most crypto startups have no usage, and the ones that do like Coinbase etc are not built on blockchain.
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When first reported, 2025’s jobs reports added up to 1.2 million new jobs.
After revisions, the economy added just 116,000 — 90% less.
Helping Enterprises Navigate the Agentic Era.
Panel of @SpaceXSI leaders (Priya Bhatia, Pauline Brunet, Elizabeth Ray, Mark Boos) on what it actually takes to get AI agents working inside large enterprises
moderated by @stuffyokodraws (Yoko Li, Partner @a16z)
#AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI
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This paragraph from $META's inside 10-q filling may mark the official announcement that the funding environment for the AI buildout has turned the corner. (HT: Barclays' Alexander Altmann)
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“Starlink is a private company. They have a contract, they have contractual terms upon how that technology can be used.
The important point is we cannot direct a private company as to the decisions they make or not make. What I can tell you with certainty is the President of the United States, nor anyone in our system, ever requested that any changes to that system be made. And that's what we've said repeatedly.
I don't know what the story reflects, but that is the case.”
@SecRubio @marcorubio @StateDept
ht @realDonaldTrump @POTUS @Starlink
“Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS” @elonmusk
wsj.com/world/ukraine-starli… via @WSJ @alexbward @natalieandrews @jdawsey1
Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS.
Starlink is a commercial service owned and controlled by SpaceX. Usage of Starlink is limited to civilian or defensive activities and cannot be used for offensive military action, as doing so would be inappropriate for a commercial company.
“First and foremost, we see this as a human story.” @ElizabethHolmes
youtu.be/6gn0QeqYMr4?si=IK-x… via @nathanfielder @lanceopp @TheNYFF #NYFF
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The NFL's new all-time passing rating leader 👏
Put some respect on @brockpurdy13's name @49ers
"We always said, ‘Build the stuff that makes the real world easier to use.’”—@dens on @Foursquare (via @firstround) firstround.com/review/lesson…
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Foursquare was acquired last month. The outcome was disappointing. It's taken me a while to write this, but I think I'm finally done grieving it. Here are some thoughts on our final years, an effort to honor the team who helped build & maintain FSQ's legacy, and my attempt to finally get some closure. teendrama.substack.com/p/som…
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America's best climates and where to find them.
In the US, you simply can't beat California
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Only 7 Vanguard ETFs have beaten the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $VOO over the last decade.
Here they are, ranked by average annual return:
1. $VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF +24.72% 🟢
2. $MGK Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF +19.00% 🟢
3. $VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF +18.07% 🟢
4. $VUG Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF +17.95% 🟢
5. $VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF +17.86% 🟢
6. $MGC Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF +16.16% 🟢
7. $VV Vanguard Morningstar Large-Cap ETF +15.32% 🟢
8. $VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF +15.30% 🟢
