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A tax credit that has become politically linked to the bill that would fix the R&D tax problem for startups, causing the bill to stall in the Senate.
The federal tax law that contained the provision forcing companies to amortize R&D expenses over five years instead of deducting them immediately, causing a major tax problem for startups.
A significant financial issue for startups stemming from a provision in the 2017 tax law that requires companies to amortize R&D expenses over five years, creating large tax bills on non-existent profits.
Author who writes about social media's impact, cited when comparing regulatory impulses for social media to AI.
A book by Jonathan Haidt about the negative impact of technology and social media on young people, recommended by the hosts.
A category of venture capital investment, particularly in hardware, characterized by the need for large amounts of capital before a product is launched and its market viability is known. Humane's situation is cited as an example.
A prominent tech YouTuber (MKBHD) who gave the Humane AI Pin a very negative review, calling it 'the worst product he's ever reviewed,' sparking a debate in Silicon Valley.
A conservative activist who amplified the NPR controversy by reposting old, far-left tweets from its new CEO, Katherine Mah.
A media company founded as an alternative to captured legacy institutions to support open discourse.
A 25-year veteran editor at NPR who was suspended and subsequently resigned after writing an op-ed for The Free Press criticizing NPR's lack of viewpoint diversity.