For The Better

Will we have humanoid robots cleaning our house soon? In this conversation, Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous explore the current state and future potential of humanoid robots. They discuss the implications of recent developments in AI and robotics, the dis…

On episode LXIV of "In The Know" (February 7, 2025), ARK CEO/CIO Cathie Wood discusses the current economic landscape, focusing on fiscal and monetary policies, inflation trends, and the impact of technological innovation on future growth. Sh…

The Bitcoin Monthly January 2025 Report addresses a market summary, bitcoin’s healthy consolidation, and the dollar and gold appreciated.

In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton is joined by ARK’s Chief Investment Strategist, Dr. Charles Roberts, ARK Venture Capital Research Associate, Chase Prather, and Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, a leading platform for cap table management and venture data analysis. Together, they dive into the evolving venture capital landscape, discussing funding trends, challenges for startups, and the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the industry.

How big of an opportunity is Robotaxi for Tesla? In this episode, Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous are joined by ARK’s Director of Investment Analysis & Institutional Strategies, Tasha Keeney, and Research Associate, Varshika Prasanna, to discuss the burgeoning field of live streaming commerce, its potential to reshape retail, and the significant market opportunities it presents. The discussion transitions to Tesla’s recent earnings call, highlighting the divide between traditional financial analysts and retail investors regarding Tesla’s future, particularly in autonomous driving and robotics. The episode concludes with insights into the future of AI and robotics, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for companies like Tesla in scaling their technologies.

TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are streaming short-form videos and livestreams that now dominate screen time and are serving as retail channels for both shopping and entertainment. As entertainment and e-commerce converge, content creators are showcasi…

Are we witnessing China take the lead in the AI race? In this episode, Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous are joined by ARK’s Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, to discuss the implications of the emergence of open-source AI models, particularly focusing on the De…

Known for its v3 frontier model, China-based AI lab DeepSeek introduced its first reasoning model, R-1 last week. Much like OpenAI’s o series, R-1 leverages chain-of-thought reasoning to tackle complex logic and math challenges and generate more accura…

Is TikTok on the chopping block? In this episode, Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous discuss the recent TikTok ban and its implications for creators and the social media landscape. They explore how competitors like Instagram and YouTube are positioning themselves to capture TikTok’s user base. The conversation then shifts to the latest developments in space exploration, focusing on Blue Origin’s successful launch and SpaceX’s ongoing efforts with Starship. The hosts analyze the competitive dynamics between these companies and the challenges they face in the evolving space industry.

In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton and Nemo Marjanovic sit down with Professor Thomas Hartung, MD-PhD, a leading expert in biomedical innovation at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. They explore how human organoids—3D organ proxies—are…

Last week, a decade in the making, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket reached orbit successfully but failed, post-separation, to land its booster. The same day, during SpaceX’s Flight Test 7, Mechazilla chopsticks caught the Super Heavy Booster for a second time, but its next-gen Starship exploded post-separation, likely the result of a fuel leak.