"In today's episode, host Zoë Schiffer is joined by senior business editor Louise Matsakis to run through five of the best stories we published this week-from OpenAI being poised to become the highest valued startup in history, to how government staffing cuts have fueled an ant smuggling boom. Then, Zöe and Louise discuss the controversial deals that the Trump administration appears to be striking with chip manufacturers."
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OpenAI is poised to become the highest-valued startup in history, potentially reaching a $500 billion valuation that could reshape investment dynamics in artificial intelligence. The Trump administration appears to be making controversial deals with chip manufacturers, raising concerns about industrial policy, favoritism, and geopolitical technology control. Government staffing cuts have reduced enforcement and regulatory capacity, enabling an increase in ant smuggling that threatens ecosystems and scientific research. The week’s major stories connect investment, supply-chain strategy, regulatory choices, and unexpected biological smuggling trends. A live event in San Francisco on September 9 offers a public conversation about these technology and policy issues.
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