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Did the Hawk Tuah Girl Really Steal $50M?
December 18, 2024

In episode #2887, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the controversial case of the Hawk Tuah girl, the implications of celebrity culture on crypto investments, the revenue challenges faced by YouTube shorts creators, the competitive dynamics surrounding OpenAI, and the potential fate of TikTok amidst regulatory scrutiny.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) The Hawk Tua Girl and the $50 Million Rug Pull

(02:53) The Impact of Celebrity Culture on Crypto

(06:14) YouTube Shorts: Worth the Effort?

(09:12) AI Platforms and Revenue Sharing

(12:00) The Future of AI in Business

(15:11) The State of OpenAI and Market Dynamics

(17:56) The Future of TikTok and Global Ownership

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