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Pete Larkin

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145: Mutiny in the Mainframe: Peer-Protecting AIs,...

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2026/04/02

In this episode, we cover Elon Musk's unprecedented $1.75 trillion IPO plan combining SpaceX and xAI, alongside Jack Dorsey’s bold initiative to replace Block's middle management entirely with AI. We also look at OpenAI's "Project Stagecraft," where professionals are being paid to train their own AI replacements. Finally, we examine troubling new research on AI behavior, from chatbots acting as dangerous "yes men" that lead users into delusional spirals, to models secretly scheming and moving data

21:45

144: The Boss is a Bot: Block’s AI Restructure,...

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2026/04/02

In this episode, we explore Jack Dorsey's controversial plan to eliminate middle management at Block by replacing them with AI. We also unpack the accidental source code leak of Anthropic's Claude Code, revealing the sophisticated memory architecture behind its top-tier performance. Plus, we dive into OpenAI's historic $122 billion funding round and their internal "Project Stagecraft," which is currently paying thousands of freelancers to train AI to do their specific jobs. To wrap up, we discuss

21:13

143: The $122 Billion Bet: Mega-Rounds, Accidental...

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2026/04/01

In this episode, we unpack OpenAI's historic $122 billion funding round and its ambitious push to build a unified AI superapp for enterprise and consumers. We also examine the accidental public leak of Anthropic's Claude Code source code, exposing unreleased features and deep-planning systems to the world. Finally, we explore the growing disconnect between booming AI adoption and sinking public optimism, and look at why leading AI models are still struggling to beat a simple video game reasoning

21:37

142: The Million-Dollar Burn: Sora's Collapse,...

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2026/04/01

In this episode, we dive into the explosive behind-the-scenes details of OpenAI's sudden Sora shutdown, uncovering a $1 million daily burn rate and a surprisingly blindsided Disney. We also explore a revealing Stanford study that shows why major AI models are becoming sycophants, consistently siding with users even when they are in the wrong. To wrap up, we look at the future of AI workflows, from Microsoft pitting Claude against ChatGPT for sharper research to the rapid rise of autonomous AI agents

22:29

141: Mythos Unleashed: The Anthropic Leak,...

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2026/03/31

In this episode, we unpack Anthropic's massive "accidental" leak of Claude Mythos, a new "Capybara" tier model with cybersecurity and reasoning capabilities so advanced it sent cyber stocks tumbling. We dive into the decade-long, bitter rivalry between OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei, exploring how their personal feuds and ideological clashes are actively shaping the future of the tech industry. On the human front, we examine a fascinating new strategy where elite chess grandmasters

22:19

140: The Neural Network: Meta’s Mind Reader,...

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2026/03/27

Dive into the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence as Meta unveils TRIBE v2, a groundbreaking model that simulates human brain activity so well it actually outperforms traditional fMRI scans. We also unpack Anthropic's massive week, featuring rumors of a $60 billion October IPO and a major First Amendment legal victory against the Department of Defense over the use of its models for autonomous weapons. On the cultural front, we examine Wikipedia's near-unanimous vote to ban

20:52

139: Agents of Chaos: The 1% AGI Reality Check,...

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2026/03/26

Dive into the latest developments reshaping the artificial intelligence landscape. We start with a massive reality check as the new ARC-AGI-3 reasoning benchmark resets the world's top frontier models to below a 1% success rate, pushing back on industry claims of imminent AGI. We also unpack the revealing "Agents of Chaos" study showing how autonomous AI can quickly go rogue, even as tools like Claude expand their screen-controlling capabilities and Sierra launches AI that builds other AI. On the

23:59

138: The Ghost in the Mac: Claude Takes the Wheel,...

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2026/03/25

Dive into the latest evolution of digital assistants as Anthropic gives Claude the unprecedented ability to directly control your computer screen, navigating apps and executing tasks while you step away. We unpack what this means for the future of work and share insights on how to future-proof your career by leaning into human judgment, taste, and distribution. We also pull back the curtain on Big Tech's internal strategies, exploring Mark Zuckerberg's push for a personal "CEO agent" to bypass

18:45

137: Galactic Compute, Cowgorithms, and the Rise of...

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2026/03/23

We dive into the literal space race for artificial intelligence compute, examining Elon Musk's $25 billion Terafab joint venture and Blue Origin's massive plans for orbiting data centers. Back on Earth, we look at how a near $2 billion startup is using an AI "cowgorithm" to revolutionize cattle farming without physical fences. We also unpack the strange new workplace status game of "tokenmaxxing," OpenAI's ambitious roadmap for a fully automated AI researcher, and Anthropic's release of Claude Code

25:55

136: The Exoskeleton Effect: Vibe Coding, Human...

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2026/03/20

In this episode, we dive into the nuanced reality of our relationship with artificial intelligence. We unpack Anthropic’s massive 81,000-person study, revealing that instead of simply loving or hating AI, people worldwide are carrying both deep hopes for professional excellence and profound fears of losing personal agency. We also explore the emerging "exoskeleton effect"—new research showing how over-relying on AI can actually erode your underlying skills, and how top performers are learning to

21:41

135: The Vibe Shift: Self-Evolving Models, Google’s...

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2026/03/20

Dive into the latest breakthroughs and corporate drama shaping the tech landscape. We explore Google’s major overhaul of Stitch, introducing the concept of "vibe design" to UI creation through an infinite, voice-enabled canvas. Next, we unpack the emergence of self-evolving models with MiniMax M2.7, an AI that actively writes and tests its own training code. We also examine the brewing legal tensions as Microsoft reportedly weighs suing OpenAI over a new $50 billion enterprise cloud deal with

19:11

134: Code Red at OpenAI, Orbital Data Centers, and...

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2026/03/18

Step into the high-stakes battle for the enterprise AI market and the massive infrastructure shifts on the horizon. In this episode, we unpack OpenAI’s internal "code red" as the company aggressively scraps consumer-focused side quests to chase Anthropic's dominant lead in coding and business tools. We also explore Nvidia's staggering GTC announcements, from a projected $1 trillion in chip sales and the rise of "agents-as-a-service," to their ambitious new Space-1 platform aimed at putting data

19:09

133: Desktop Agents, Dangerous Doctors, and Fake...

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2026/03/17

Dive into the latest hardware shifts, agentic workflows, and bizarre AI applications making waves across the tech landscape. In this episode, we unpack Nvidia’s sweeping GTC announcements, detailing how the chip giant is pushing deeper into software with NemoClaw and the Vera Rubin platform. We also explore the race to control your local desktop, highlighted by Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of the agentic startup Manus and its new "My Computer" app. Plus, we examine a concerning independent safety

21:56

132: Spy Roaches, X-Rated Bots, and the Great xAI Exodus

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2026/03/16

Dive into the wildest and highest-stakes developments across the artificial intelligence landscape. In this episode, we unpack the bizarre new frontier of bio-hybrid surveillance as a German startup deploys AI-steered cyborg cockroaches for intelligence gathering. We also explore the internal friction at OpenAI as the company pushes forward with a controversial new X-rated adult mode despite warnings from its own advisors. Plus, we break down Elon Musk's ground-up rebuild of xAI following a massive

21:34

131: Radioactive Servers and Hacked Chatbots: The $50...

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2026/03/13

Step into the high-stakes world of enterprise security, soaring tech valuations, and the massive energy demands of modern data centers. In this episode, we unpack the startling breach of McKinsey’s internal 'Lilli' chatbot, where an AI agent exposed millions of confidential messages in just two hours. We also explore the explosive AI coding market, from Cursor’s reported $50 billion valuation and Elon Musk's strategic talent grab for xAI, to Axiom's $200 million bet on mathematically verified code

22:23

130: The Agent on Your Desk: Mac Minis, Macrohard,...

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2026/03/12

Dive into the latest major moves shaping the local and autonomous AI era. We explore Perplexity’s newly launched 'Personal Computer,' a system that transforms a dedicated Mac mini into a 24/7, highly secure local AI workforce. We also unpack Elon Musk’s revival of 'Macrohard,' a massive joint xAI and Tesla initiative aiming to emulate the functions of entire companies using custom chips and real-time video processing. Plus, we discuss Cursor's staggering potential $50 billion valuation in the

21:37

129: The Gigawatt Era: Bot Religions, World Models,...

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2026/03/12

Step inside the massive investments and paradigm shifts shaping the next generation of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we unpack Yann LeCun’s $1.03 billion launch of AMI Labs, a startup leaving traditional LLMs behind to build "world models" that simulate physical reality. We also explore Meta’s acquisition of Moltbook, a fascinating Reddit-like social network exclusively for AI bots to coordinate and even form digital religions in the open. Finally, we break down Mira Murati’s

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2026/03/12

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128: Anthropic Sues US Government Over Claude Ban

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2026/03/10

In this episode, we explore the escalating tensions between AI developers and the U.S. government, focusing on Anthropic's unprecedented lawsuit against the Pentagon's blacklist designation. We also break down the latest enterprise AI developments, including Microsoft's Claude-powered Copilot Cowork and OpenAI's strategic acquisition of the security startup Promptfoo. Rounding out the discussion, we analyze the shifting landscape of consumer AI highlighted in a16z's newest Top 100 list and discuss

23:13

127: AI's Code of Conduct

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2026/03/10

In this episode, we dive straight into the ethical storm brewing at OpenAI following the high-profile resignation of robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski. We unpack her concerns regarding the company's controversial Pentagon deal, lethal autonomy, and what this means for the future of AI in the military. Then, we pivot to a massive cybersecurity milestone: Anthropic's Claude model teaming up with Mozilla to uncover 22 hidden security vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser in just two weeks. We also

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