Every year, it seems like there's at least one big YC controversy

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Every year, it seems like there's at least one big YC controversy Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity ( podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff and Anthony Ha are breaking down the week’s biggest stories, including the Optifye.ai controversy, the wider concerns about AI in labor, and why this demo could be a glimpse of what's coming next. Listen to the full episode to hear about: • Amazon’s Alexa unveiling ( this week in NYC, and why an AI-enabeled Alexa+ could make the competition sweat • Why the departure of Lucid Motors' CEO Peter Rawlinson ( is raising concerns about the company's future • Bridgetown Research’s $19 million raise ( to automate due diligence • Figure AI’s new funds ( and Helix plans ( . When asked if they’d want the humanoid assistants in their home, Kirsten was skeptical, but Max prefers the softer side of robotics.  Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned! Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.  Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts ( , Overcast ( , Spotify ( and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X ( and Threads ( , at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes here ( . Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. We’d also like to thank TechCrunch’s audience development team. Thank you so much for listening, and we'
  2025/02/28      youtube

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