Topic: Profit Center

3 chapters across the catalog

Gooder
Episode 1855 1:16:59 - 1:18:23

1855: Gooder

Google Gemini Profitability and Vertical Integration

An anecdotal report from a Google finance employee suggests that the Gemini AI group is profitable due to total supply chain integration. Unlike competitors, Google utilizes its own data centers and proprietary chips rather than renting infrastructure or buying from Nvidia. This vertical integration, combined with the vast data from YouTube, provides a significant market advantage.

Shmoo
Episode 941 2:28:19 - 2:32:29

941: Shmoo

Ramsey Kane Career Test, GuideStar, and SPLC Hate Groups

Producer Ramsey Kane shares an anecdote about a personality test that suggested he was equally suited to be a priest or a clown. The discussion turns to GuideStar, a database for non-profits, which has begun labeling certain organizations as "hate groups" based on data from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The hosts characterize this as a "shakedown" tactic used to manipulate non-profit ratings.