social networks

also referred to as: social network · the social network

3 statements across 3 episodes · 1 bullish · 0 bearish · 3 people on the record · first statement Mar 17, 2025 by Sam Lessin · said 20 times in 8 episodes since 2024 · across every show →

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2026 14 mentions in 5 episodes 3 per episode

Social Network Sequel Trailer, Fable 5 Sparks Safety Debate, SpaceX IPO Watch | Diet TBPN Jun 10, 2026 · 5 mentions · from 0:02
OpenAI Cracks Navier-Stokes, Tech Trailers, AI Jobs Apocalypse on Hold | Diet TBPN Sep 9, 2026 · 4 mentions · from 22:34
AI Needs a Steve Jobs, Meta’s Nuclear Powerplants, a16z raises $15B | Diet TBPN Jan 10, 2026 · 3 mentions · from 7:29
Zuck’s AI Vision, Celebs Are Dating Private Equity Guys, AI Agent Hacks Gym | Diet TBPN Aug 11, 2026 · 1 mention · from 19:15
OpenAI drops GPT-5.4, Iran War fallout, The Mansion Section | Diet TBPN Mar 7, 2026 · 1 mention · from 28:11
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2025 5 mentions in 2 episodes 3 per episode

Acquired Podcast Hosts Break Down Google’s $1 Trillion Mistake Oct 9, 2025 · 4 mentions · from 9:13
When Will Robot Deliveries Become the Default? | Daniel Singer on TBPN Apr 28, 2025 · 1 mention · from 11:35
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2024 1 mention in 1 episode

FACT CHECKERS vs. tech article (ep14) Nov 23, 2024 · 1 mention · from 6:54
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Everything said about social networks, oldest first

Mar 17, 2025 positive

Insight

Lessin: New AI social networks focus on choosing who follows you

“For 20 years, the way you start a social network is you say, who do you want to follow? And the way to start a social network today is say, who do you want to follow you?”

Sam Lessin Mar 17, 2025 ▶ 27:44 The GREAT VC AI DEBATE between Slow Ventures and Greylock Partners.

Apr 25, 2025

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Social networks boost AI usage but AI apps gain little from social

“So it's more like the other way where a social network can help you grow usage of an AI app pretty, pretty immensely compared to like an AI app benefiting from a social layer, so far at least.”

Aravind Srinivas Apr 25, 2025 ▶ 8:30 Perplexity Founder Explains What Comes Next - Aravind Srinivas on TBPN April 23rd

Jun 28, 2025

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Coogan: The Social Network 2 is in development with Aaron Sorkin

“The social network too is officially in development with Aaron Sorkin returning this time as director.”

John Coogan Jun 28, 2025 ▶ 8:56 Weekly Recap: Tesla Robotaxi, Mr. Beast's AI Tool, Yacine, The Social Network 2, Neuralink Update

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