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In this episode, M.G. Siegler and Alex discuss the current state of AI, exploring whether the technology needs a Steve Jobs-like figure, analyzing the AI chaos among big tech companies, and making predictions about the tech landscape in 2026.
A deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AGI, robotics, and space technology in 2026, exploring the potential transformative impacts of AI, humanoid robots, and emerging technologies across economic, societal, and technological domains.
Logan Allin discusses how size becomes the enemy of venture returns, why private markets are changing, and how Fin Capital is building a full-lifecycle platform focused on enterprise software by taking a contrarian approach and finding inefficient market opportunities.
Nathan discusses his son Ernie's cancer treatment progress, provides an in-depth analysis of the current AI landscape by examining the strengths and potential weaknesses of Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, and shares his thoughts on model performance, technological advancements, and the companies' strategies in the AI race.
Joshua Browder, founder of DoNotPay, shares insights on investing in early-stage founders by prioritizing grit, personal connection to the problem, and creating momentum, emphasizing that making one truly great decision each year can be more impactful than constant incremental optimization.
A wide-ranging discussion of recent tech industry developments, including NVIDIA's $20B acquisition of Groq, Meta's $2B purchase of Manus, OpenAI's stock-based compensation strategy, Navan's IPO challenges, and the emerging trend of "invisible unemployment" driven by AI's impact on the labor market.
A fascinating conversation with 22-year-old Brendan Foody, CEO of Mercor, exploring how AI is transforming knowledge work through expert-driven evaluation, rubric creation, and reinforcement learning across various industries.
Cal Newport and Ed Zitron dissect the tumultuous year of AI in 2025, revealing a narrative of technological hype, financial unsustainability, and diminishing returns, ultimately concluding that it was a terrible year for artificial intelligence.
Scott Galloway shares his bold predictions for 2026, including AI stock corrections, the potential burst of the data center bubble, challenges to the NVIDIA and OpenAI duopoly, and the rise of space technology and prediction markets.
James Clear discusses the best ways to build better habits and break bad ones by focusing on making habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying, emphasizing the importance of environment, identity, and social context in habit formation.
Ryan Kidd discusses the AI safety research landscape, MATS' mission to develop talent across diverse research tracks, and the program's approach to identifying and supporting promising researchers working on critical AI alignment challenges.
A panel of AI investment experts discuss the massive capital influx into AI, highlighting the insatiable demand for compute infrastructure, applications, and the potential risks of unequal wealth creation and energy constraints.
Luke Drago discusses the "Intelligence Curse" - a potential future where AI systems replace human workers, concentrating economic and political power in the hands of those who control AI technology, potentially undermining democratic institutions and social mobility.
A deep dive into five emerging business opportunities in 2026, including AI workflow solutions, digital sports betting, homesteading and preparation, religious-focused brands, and lifespan optimization, highlighting how entrepreneurs can capitalize on technological and societal shifts.
Dan Shipper and Brandon Gell explore AI predictions for 2026, discussing agent-native software architectures, the changing role of software engineers, the potential impact of AI on elections, and the ongoing challenge of achieving truly autonomous AI agents.
Demis Hassabis discusses Google DeepMind's path to artificial general intelligence, exploring the challenges of building AI systems with reasoning, creativity, and consistent behavior across cognitive tasks, while also highlighting potential breakthroughs in science, health, and technology.
Jason, Lon, and Alex recap the most memorable moments from This Week in Startups in 2025, handing out "Twisty Awards" for categories like best name drops, biggest trends, most controversial moments, and top dad jokes.
An exploration of AI progress through the lens of reinforcement learning, discussing Ashvin Nair's journey from robotics to OpenAI and now Cursor, with insights into model development, continual learning, and the challenges of scaling AI technologies.
Kevin Roose joins The Wirecutter Show to discuss how he uses AI chatbots like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT for various tasks such as email management, research, household problem-solving, and personal advice, while offering insights into AI's growing role in technology and everyday life.
Jason discusses his dream mega-purchases like private aviation and expensive Corvettes, while sharing insights on startup investing, AI's future in SaaS, and taking founder questions during a holiday episode of This Week in Startups.
Jonathan Lacoste, founder of Space VC, shares insights on investing in frontier tech startups, emphasizing the importance of tracking founder talent migration, understanding the distinction between deep and frontier tech, and the critical role of grit and mission-driven entrepreneurship in emerging technological sectors.
Emmett Shear and Séb Krier explore the flaws in current AI alignment approaches, arguing for a more organic, process-oriented method that treats AI as potential beings with evolving goals and the capacity for care, rather than mere tools to be controlled.
Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano discusses his investment strategy in AI and creativity, highlighting investments in companies like xAI, Neuralink, Suno, and Pika, while exploring the evolving landscape of technology, media, and creator economics.
Sam Rodriguez discusses the potential and current limitations of AI in scientific research, exploring how AI tools like Kosmos can help analyze data and generate novel insights while highlighting the significant challenges that remain in translating AI discoveries into practical scientific breakthroughs.
Josh Meier and Jack Dent from Chai Discovery discuss how their AI models are revolutionizing drug discovery by rapidly designing novel antibodies with promising drug-like properties, potentially transforming the biotech industry's approach to developing new therapies.
A comprehensive review of the tech landscape in 2025, with predictions for 2026 focusing on AI development, key company strategies, potential leadership changes, and the evolving dynamics of big tech firms like Meta, Google, OpenAI, and Tesla.
A retrospective episode featuring Tyler Cowen and producer Jeff Holmes reflecting on the year's podcast highlights, discussing the most popular episodes, AI's impact, listener questions, and Tyler's pop culture picks from 2015.
A deep dive into OpenAI's strategic vision with Sam Altman, exploring potential AI memory features, enterprise personalization, device plans, and the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, while also discussing Google's new Gemini Flash model and Microsoft Copilot's challenges.
Mark Rober discusses his journey from NASA engineer to YouTube science communicator, sharing insights on engineering, innovation, failure, curiosity, and the potential impacts of emerging technologies like AI and robotics.
iRobot files for bankruptcy with Chinese creditor taking over, while the podcast hosts reflect on the company's downfall and make bold tech predictions for 2026, culminating in their annual humorous Christmas song.
Justin Wolfers provides a critical analysis of Trump's first year back in office, highlighting potential long-term economic and institutional damage through AI disruption, tariff policies, and weakening of international relationships.
Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's strategy to win in the AI race, including plans for model development, enterprise expansion, infrastructure buildout, and potential scientific discoveries, while addressing topics like personalization, computational capacity, and the evolving definitions of AI capabilities.
Trae Stephens discusses Anduril's founding in 2017, its software-first approach to defense technology, multi-domain autonomy strategy, manufacturing renaissance, and ethical considerations in modern warfare, while reflecting on lessons learned from Palantir and Peter Thiel.
Nilay Patel and the Decoder team reflect on a year of podcast episodes, answering listener questions about AI, tech journalism, guest interviews, and their plans for covering technology and its societal impacts in 2026.
A deep dive into the latest tech and venture capital news, covering SpaceX's potential $1.5T IPO, OpenAI's Disney deal, Oracle's stock drop, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation across design, coding, and enterprise tools.
Yoshua Bengio, a pioneer of AI, warns about the potential catastrophic risks of artificial intelligence, advocating for responsible development, technical safeguards, and global cooperation to mitigate existential threats before it's too late.
Jim Cramer discusses hot takes on big tech companies like Apple, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Tesla, NVIDIA, Oracle, and OpenAI, sharing insights on their potential, challenges, and future prospects while promoting his book on making money in any market.
Jim Chanos breaks down the risks in AI infrastructure investing, highlighting the commodity-like nature of data center hosting, the potential for massive GPU depreciation, and the concerning trend of unprofitable AI companies driving massive capital expenditures.
Reid Hoffman discusses how AI will enhance human capabilities through "superagency," emphasizing that artificial intelligence should be viewed as amplification intelligence that expands human potential rather than replacing humans, and shares an optimistic vision of AI as a collaborative tool that can help solve global challenges and create new opportunities.
A deep dive into the release of GPT 5.2, exploring its groundbreaking capabilities, potential impact on knowledge work, and the ongoing AI race between major tech companies, highlighting significant advancements in benchmarks and the potential for massive economic disruption.
Tucker Carlson joins the All-In podcast to discuss media consolidation, the rise of Nick Fuentes, anti-AI sentiment, and share his thoughts on various geopolitical and cultural issues in a wide-ranging conversation.
Jason and the team discuss the landmark Disney-OpenAI deal, where Disney invests $1 billion and grants OpenAI access to use Disney characters in Sora and ChatGPT, while exploring the broader implications of AI, intellectual property, and potential job displacement.
OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise in 2026, partners with Disney to license characters for AI video creation, while facing challenges in AI infrastructure and potential internal tensions.
A deep dive into AI's potential transformative impact, exploring whether it's just another platform shift or something closer to electricity, examining technological bottlenecks, industry implications, and the uncertain path to realizing AI's full potential.
D.A. Wallach, a former musician turned biotech investor, discusses the unique challenges of investing in biotechnology, including low probabilities of drug success, the potential of AI, and the evolving global landscape of pharmaceutical innovation.
A deep dive into SpaceX's $800 billion valuation, potential IPOs for Anthropic and Databricks in 2026, Netflix's acquisition of Warner Brothers, and discussions on AI model dynamics, Chinese open-source models, and the evolving venture capital landscape.
Jonathan Swanson discusses how leveraging delegation through personal assistants and AI can help founders and professionals dramatically increase their productivity, ambition, and ability to focus on high-impact work.
Luke Gromen discusses the "Mother of All Crises" facing the US, where the country must choose between losing the AI race to China or destroying the Treasury market, with grid constraints, real capital costs, and potential financial repression playing critical roles in this economic dilemma.
Max Tegmark and Dean Ball debate the potential risks and regulation of superintelligent AI, with Tegmark advocating for a ban until scientific consensus on safety is reached, while Ball argues against preemptive regulation and believes the probability of AI doom is extremely low.
An in-depth exploration of the AI race between the US and China, highlighting technological advancements, geopolitical strategies, and the potential implications of AI development across robotics, computing, and space technologies.
Kara Swisher offers a sharp-witted critique of big tech leaders and emerging technologies, highlighting the potential of AI in healthcare, the importance of friction in innovation, and the need for creative solutions to technological disruption.
Matt Wolfe and Maria Gharib break down OpenAI's "Code Red" response to Google's Gemini 3, discuss the latest AI video and audio tools, and explore the shifting power dynamics in the AI landscape.
Jason and Alex discuss the viral Target "ad" in ChatGPT, which turns out to be a partnership integration, and explore the potential future of advertising in AI platforms while analyzing OpenAI's competitive landscape and market share.
Big Tech podcast discusses the AI device wars, with Meta poaching Apple talent, the potential end of the Metaverse, OpenAI's Code Red response to Gemini, and Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery.
Netflix wins the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery in a $72 billion deal, sparking antitrust concerns and potential regulatory challenges.
A dynamic discussion of OpenAI's "Code Red" moment, exploring the fierce AI competition, market share shifts, and the strategic challenges faced by Sam Altman and ChatGPT against rivals like Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and Elon Musk's Grok.
In this episode, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss OpenAI's "code red" response to competitive pressure from Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, explore the latest AI models, and review recent examples of AI-generated "slop" across various domains.
A wide-ranging discussion of AI, robotics, health, and potential alien technologies, covering everything from AGI timelines and job automation to protein folding breakthroughs, humanoid robots, and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence.
A tiny nine-person team at Anthropic is working to uncover and study the potentially destructive societal impacts of AI, publishing "inconvenient truths" about the technology while trying to maintain independence and influence product development.
A live podcast discussion exploring the latest tech and venture capital news, including the Thrive and OpenAI partnership, Databricks' massive funding round, the challenges of SaaS growth, and the potential of AI to disrupt traditional industries like wealth management.
Stuart Russell, a leading AI expert, warns that current AI development poses an existential risk to humanity, with top AI CEOs acknowledging a potentially 25% chance of extinction, and argues we need to fundamentally rethink how we develop AI to ensure it remains aligned with human interests.
In this episode, Dan Shipper and Paul Ford dive deep into the transformative potential of Claude Opus 4.5, exploring how AI is revolutionizing software development, challenging traditional job roles, and creating a new paradigm of technological interaction.
Dan Wang discusses China's engineering-driven approach to development, comparing it to the United States' lawyer-dominated system, while exploring topics ranging from infrastructure and technology to culture, opera, and personal experiences across different Chinese regions.
OpenAI declares a "code red" in response to Google's Gemini AI launch, signaling an intensifying AI race and the need to refocus resources on improving ChatGPT's quality and market position.
Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, confrontation, and culture, emphasizing the importance of being honest, making tough decisions, and creating memorable cultural rules that drive specific behaviors.
Tim Cook is rumored to be on the verge of retiring from Apple in early 2026, amid discussions of succession planning and the company's evolving position in the AI landscape.
Mark Chen, OpenAI's Chief Research Officer, discusses the company's research priorities, talent recruitment, competitive landscape in AI, and his optimistic view on the potential of AI to drive scientific discovery and potentially reach AGI within the next few years.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna discusses the company's strategic focus on enterprise AI, quantum computing, and navigating technological transitions while maintaining a sober approach to investment and innovation.
Jonathan Siddharth, CEO of Turing, discusses the evolution of data labeling, AI's transformative potential, and why he believes 99% of knowledge work will be automated through research accelerators that create sophisticated reinforcement learning environments for AI models.
A deep dive into NVIDIA's defensive tweet about Google's TPUs, OpenAI's potential funding challenges, and the mysterious revenue plans of ex-OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sustkever's new AI startup.
Michael Mignano, co-founder of Anchor and now a partner at Lightspeed Ventures, discusses how AI is transforming consumer startups by making previously "impossible" ideas accessible, with insights on media, distribution, and the future of creative tools.
Jack and Max break down Michael Burry's short thesis on Nvidia, discuss HSBC's massive loss projections for OpenAI, and debate whether AI is a bubble or transformative technology that could significantly impact GDP and market valuations.
Kevin and Casey countdown the 50 most iconic technologies of 2025, highlighting everything from AI pendants and ChatGPT to TrumpCoin and data centers, ultimately crowning data centers as the most significant technological development of the year.
A deep dive into how OpenAI is shifting from a single general-purpose model to a portfolio of specialized systems, discussing model customization, fine-tuning, agent workflows, and the evolving landscape of AI platforms.
A wide-ranging discussion of AI developments, covering Anthropic's $30 billion investment from Microsoft and NVIDIA, Sam Altman's "war mode" strategy, NVIDIA's potential challenges, Sierra and Lovable's rapid growth, and the state of the IPO market.
In an urgent discussion with Steven Bartlett, Tristan Harris reveals the existential risks of unchecked AI development, warning that tech companies are racing to create uncontrollable artificial general intelligence that could blackmail humans, displace jobs, and potentially threaten human existence by 2027.
Greg Jensen, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, discusses the global economic shifts towards mercantilism, the transformative potential of AI, and the concentration of capital, while sharing insights on investing, radical transparency, and the importance of compounding organizational knowledge.
Ellen Huet discusses how Silicon Valley's culture of ideology, group houses, and self-actualization programs can create fertile ground for groupthink, drawing parallels between the OneTaste cult and current AI development narratives.
Google's strategic shift to sell TPUs to Meta and the release of Gemini 3 signal a potential challenge to Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market, sparking market speculation about the future of AI technology.
Nathan Labenz delivers a comprehensive keynote exploring AI's rapid development, potential impacts on education, and the urgent need for educators to thoughtfully integrate AI technologies while preparing students for a radically transforming future.
Philip Clark of Thrive Capital discusses the firm's concentrated investment strategy across groundbreaking companies like OpenAI, Cursor, Wiz, Nudge, and Physical Intelligence, highlighting their focus on transformative technologies in AI, hardware, and emerging domains like brain engineering.
In this episode of Prof G Markets, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss the shifting market sentiment around AI, the Nvidia earnings report, and the rising concern over debt accumulation by tech companies, while also exploring the challenges facing college graduates and the value of higher education in today's economic landscape.
In this episode, Ben Wilson discusses the qualities of great leaders and founders throughout history, exploring how vision, singular focus, and an ability to create chaos and push through uncertainty are key traits of world-changing individuals like John D. Rockefeller, Napoleon, and Elon Musk.
An in-depth exploration of AI's potential and limitations, the state of education, and the importance of maintaining personal happiness amid political polarization, featuring insights from astrophysicist Brian Keating on topics ranging from university admissions to the transformative power of AI tools.
Jason predicts a major M&A moment in the next six months, with potential mergers or acquisitions involving mid-cap companies like Airbnb, Uber, or Coinbase.
Jack and Max discuss the potential popping of the AI bubble, focusing on rising debt issuance for AI development, the financial risks faced by tech giants, and the performance of insurance stocks amid market volatility.
Sam Altman and OpenAI acknowledge Google's Gemini 3 model has surpassed them in some areas, signaling a potential shift in the AI competitive landscape and raising questions about model commoditization.
Dan Ives discusses his investment approach in the AI era, highlighting his bullish stance on companies like Tesla and Nvidia, his focus on long-term potential beyond quarterly financials, and his belief that AI represents the largest tech transformation in 40-50 years.
Michael Cembalest provides insights into the potential AI bubble, discussing a likely 10-15% market correction in 2026, the risks of AI investment, and the challenges of power constraints, geopolitical tensions, and unclear paths to profitability.
Max Altman discusses his journey in venture capital, from early investments in companies like Reddit and Rippling to founding Saga Ventures, sharing insights on seed investing, the challenges of the VC landscape, and his strategy for building a boutique early-stage fund.
Tyler Cowen discusses why AI hasn't dramatically transformed the economy yet, arguing that while the technology is impressive, its impact will be gradual, with new organizations built around AI taking 20+ years to truly transform economic productivity.
Nick Clegg discusses the potential risks and challenges of Silicon Valley developing superintelligence, emphasizing the need for political oversight and cautioning against the tech industry's unchecked pursuit of AI innovation.
Saagar Enjeti discusses the emerging bipartisan political backlash against AI, highlighting concerns about labor displacement, electricity usage, potential government bailouts, and growing skepticism towards tech leaders across the political spectrum.
Luke Gromen and Preston Pysh discuss the growing financial stress in the US system, highlighting liquidity challenges, Treasury funding risks, geopolitical shifts, and the potential for a significant economic disruption in the first half of 2025.
A deep dive into emerging AI technologies, covering topics like AI-driven scientific breakthroughs, global economic challenges, energy infrastructure, and the potential for AI to solve major global problems while navigating societal disruption.
Emmett Shear challenges the current AI alignment paradigm, proposing "organic alignment" that focuses on teaching AI systems to genuinely care about humans through multi-agent simulations, emphasizing alignment as an ongoing process of learning and growth rather than a fixed set of controls.
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss the potential overvaluation of the stock market, the AI race between the U.S. and China, and the ongoing housing crisis, exploring alternative investment strategies and the need for increased housing supply.
Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive, reveals the terrifying rise of AI, its potential to reshape society, and how humans must develop ethical skills and prioritize human connection to thrive in the coming technological transformation.
Andrew Ng discusses the current state and future of AI, exploring bottlenecks in infrastructure and compute, the geopolitical implications of AI development, the potential for AI to transform productivity, and his optimistic vision of democratizing technology creation.
Deedy Das of Menlo Ventures discusses Anthropic's meteoric rise, the Anthology Fund's strategic investments in AI infrastructure and research companies, and the evolving landscape of enterprise AI, coding tools, and model development.
Gil Luria from D.A. Davidson joins the podcast to dissect the potential AI bubble, discussing the risks of debt-fueled AI infrastructure investments, the challenges of rapid technological depreciation, and the complex game theory driving massive spending by tech giants.
Joshua Browder, founder of DoNotPay, discusses his journey from creating iPhone app themes to building a consumer rights technology company, sharing insights about his anti-authority approach, startup challenges, and commitment to helping people fight unfair fees and systems.
Aswath Damodaran discusses the potential AI bubble, market corrections, and investment strategies, emphasizing caution in current market conditions and the importance of preserving cash while maintaining a long-term perspective.
Paul Kedrosky argues that the AI boom is a unique bubble combining elements of real estate, technology, loose credit, and potential government backstops, creating an unprecedented and potentially unsustainable investment landscape.
A deep dive into CoreWeave, a crypto-turned-AI company that has become a crucial infrastructure provider for AI companies, highlighting the complex financial maneuvering and unique relationship with NVIDIA in the potentially volatile AI infrastructure market.
A podcast episode exploring space logistics with Orbital Operations, discussing their innovative cryogenic orbital maneuvering vehicle (Astraeus) designed to efficiently transport satellites between different orbits, while also highlighting potential dual-use military and commercial applications.
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella discusses how the company is preparing for AGI by building massive, interconnected data centers, developing its own AI models, and positioning itself as a flexible, trust-worthy hyperscale infrastructure provider for multiple AI models and global markets.
Justin Wolfers explains why Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend is economically nonsensical, highlighting the illogical nature of a policy that would collect tariff revenues only to redistribute them back to Americans in an amount greater than the total collected.
A wide-ranging exploration of a potential positive AI future, covering transformative applications from self-driving cars and personalized tutoring to radically improved health, while balancing excitement for technological progress with thoughtful consideration of potential risks.
A wide-ranging conversation with security expert Gavin De Becker about threat assessment, intuition, social media, government, personal safety, and his experiences protecting high-profile clients like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
A deep dive into the complex world of AI compute infrastructure, exploring how data centers, GPU clusters, and financial engineering are shaping the future of technological innovation and global AI competition.
Jason and Alex discuss the IPO potential of three Twist 500 companies - Ledger, 1Password, and Mercury - while exploring broader tech industry trends, AI job displacement, and startup funding dynamics.
Gary Vaynerchuk breaks down the importance of self-awareness, overcoming fear and envy, leveraging AI and emerging technologies, and taking accountability while pursuing entrepreneurial success through joy and passion.
Howard Lerman shares his journey from building Yext to creating Roam, a virtual office platform, detailing his disciplined daily routine, entrepreneurial philosophy, and commitment to building transformative technology with a small, talented team.
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss the red flags at OpenAI, potential financial challenges for the company, and the broader implications for the AI bubble, highlighting Sam Altman's defensive response to questions about the company's massive spending commitments.
Benchmark's newest general partner Ev Randle discusses venture capital's evolving landscape, AI investment strategies, the importance of technology over distribution moats, and why absolute gross profit dollars matter more than traditional SaaS metrics.
A deep dive into the exponential growth of AI, discussing OpenAI's potential $100 billion revenue, the US-China AI race, the impact of AI on jobs and the S&P 500, and the emerging technologies reshaping computing, energy, and robotics.
The OpenAI Sora 2 team discusses how their generative video technology is democratizing creativity, enabling anyone to create compelling videos, and potentially unlocking world models that could revolutionize scientific discovery and our understanding of reality.
A deep dive into the week's top tech and venture capital stories, including Navan's IPO, Harvey's $8B valuation, Sam Altman's response to Brad Gerstner, the state of big tech stocks like Amazon and Meta, and the critical importance of AI adoption for startups.
A deep dive into how the top AI founders build companies through an intense, monk-like residency that eliminates distractions and helps founders make "two years of progress in 12 weeks" by focusing relentlessly on the most important task.
A deep dive into OpenAI's potential trillion-dollar IPO, the systemic risks of the AI bet, and Apple's iPhone 17 revival, exploring the company's path to going public, the potential pitfalls of massive AI investments, and the surprising resurgence of iPhone sales.
Sam Altman explores OpenAI's future, discussing AI's potential to transform work, science, and society, while sharing insights on technological progress, energy challenges, and the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.
In this episode, Eugenia Kuyda discusses how personal software will transform from a developer monopoly to a creative medium where anyone can create, remix, and share mini-apps as easily as posting a video, focusing on deep personalization and making AI interfaces more intuitive and accessible.
An action-packed episode covering the week's major AI developments, including Adobe's new AI tools, NVIDIA's strategic investments, OpenAI's AGI timeline, and the groundbreaking Neo Humanoid robot priced at $500 per month.
Jason and Alex explore the potential of AI companies like OpenAI, discuss the financial risks and opportunities in the AI sector, and delve into emerging technologies like space-based computing and legal AI startups, all while providing insights into startup management and investor relations.
David Sacks discusses the Trump administration's approach to AI and crypto, emphasizing the importance of innovation, regulatory clarity, and maintaining America's technological leadership while preventing overregulation and preserving the decentralized, permissionless nature of technological development.
Cal Newport provides a detailed critique of Eliezer Yudkowsky's arguments about the existential threat of superintelligent AI, arguing that current AI models are simply unpredictable word-guessers rather than intentional beings, and that fears of superintelligence are based on a philosophical thought experiment that has been mistaken for reality.
Ryan Serhant discusses building a $20 billion real estate sales empire by leveraging media, technology, and AI through his company SERHANT, which operates as a media and technology company that sells real estate while empowering agents with innovative tools like the AI-driven S.MPLE platform.
Joelle Pineau, Cohere's Chief Scientist, discusses the current state of AI, exploring scaling laws, enterprise adoption, the future of AI research, and the importance of balancing technological innovation with responsible development.
Ed interviews Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of Factory, an AI startup focused on autonomous software engineering agents that can handle routine coding tasks like debugging and documentation, challenging the notion that AI will simply assist developers instead of doing the work independently.
Jason and Alex discuss OpenAI's potential IPO, betting on its valuation, and exploring the future of AI models while warning developers about the risks of using OpenAI's API.
A candid conversation between Brad Gerstner, Satya Nadella, and Sam Altman explores the transformative OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, diving deep into AI's potential to revolutionize technology, business, compute infrastructure, and global economic productivity.
Elon Musk discusses X's three-year anniversary, free speech, AI developments like Grokipedia, Tesla's self-driving progress, and his perspectives on climate change, solar energy, and technological innovation.
A deep dive into OpenAI's evolving corporate structure, potential IPO, and transformation into a more Meta-like company, exploring Microsoft's strategic positioning and the broader implications for the AI industry.
Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses his new book, "1929," exploring the parallels between the 1929 stock market crash and today's market environment, delving into the characters, economic dynamics, and lessons from one of the most significant financial crises in American history.
A growing number of researchers are exploring the potential sentience and welfare of AI models, examining whether these systems could be considered moral patients deserving ethical consideration similar to how we think about animal rights.
A deep dive into the latest venture capital news, including OpenAI's restructuring, Andreessen Horowitz's $10B fund raise, Mercor's $350M round, and discussions on startup valuations, AI investment strategies, and the challenges facing companies like Amazon and Ramp.
Grammarly CEO Shishir Mehrotra explains the company's rebranding to Superhuman, launching a new AI assistant called Superhuman Go, and discussing their strategy of empowering humans through AI-powered tools.
Nathan Labenz discusses the ongoing progress in AI capabilities, countering arguments that AI is stalling, by highlighting advances in reasoning, context windows, multimodal abilities, and scientific contributions, while also exploring potential societal impacts and challenges in AI development.
Jake Heller, co-founder of Casetext, shares insights on building successful AI startups by picking the right job categories, creating reliable AI assistants through careful prompting and evaluation, and effectively marketing and selling AI products that can replace or assist human professionals.
Matt Wolfe and Maria Gharib dive deep into the latest AI browser updates, including OpenAI's Atlas, Microsoft Edge's Maiko assistant, and Claude Code, exploring how these new technologies are reshaping workflow automation, coding, and internet browsing.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, a revolutionary AI-powered web browser that aims to transform web browsing by offering seamless AI integration, personalized browsing, and an innovative agent mode.
David Cahn, a Sequoia Capital partner and leading AI investor, discusses the current state of AI, including the bubble, compute challenges, investment strategies, talent dynamics, and the transformative potential of AI across various sectors like defense and technology.
An in-depth exploration of AI existential risk with Eliezer Yudkowsky, revealing his apocalyptic view that superhuman artificial intelligence is likely to destroy humanity due to fundamental challenges in aligning AI goals with human values.
OpenAI launches Atlas, an AI-powered browser with action capabilities, while navigating challenges of security, browser compatibility, and user trust in an emerging technology landscape.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered browser with an AI sidebar, agent mode capabilities, and potential privacy concerns, while also addressing recent controversies surrounding its Sora video generation app.
An in-depth exploration of whether artificial intelligence represents an economic bubble, examining massive infrastructure spending, revenue growth potential, and the possibility that even if AI is a bubble, it could still create valuable technological infrastructure.
A deep dive into the evolution of OpenPipe from fine-tuning to reinforcement learning, culminating in its acquisition by CoreWeave, exploring challenges in AI model training, reward functions, and the future of continual learning for AI agents.
Keith Rabois discusses the potential of AI, geopolitics, and economic innovation, exploring topics ranging from sovereign AI and the future of big tech to the Middle East peace process and the importance of asking the right questions.
Netflix partners with Spotify and The Ringer to launch 16 podcast series on its platform in early 2026, marking its entry into the podcasting world with exclusive content from Bill Simmons and other popular shows.
A deep dive into Industry Ventures' acquisition by Goldman Sachs, the surprising departure of a Thinking Machines co-founder to Meta for $3.5B, and the evolving landscape of venture capital and AI investments.
Jed McCaleb discusses his journey from peer-to-peer file sharing to cryptocurrency and now building VAST, a space station company aiming to create commercial habitats in low Earth orbit with a billion-dollar personal investment.
Rick Heitzmann discusses the current state of AI startups, exploring why few individual AI ventures have emerged despite the transformative potential of generative AI technologies.
Richard White, founder of Fathom AI, discusses the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, highlighting its transformative potential, challenges in implementation, and the critical importance of adaptability in a technology landscape that is changing faster than ever before.
As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate with new port fees, tariffs, and accusations of economic hostility, the markets experience volatility and uncertainty, reflecting the complex geopolitical relationship between the two nations.
A deep dive into the AI bubble, stablecoin boom, and Bill Gurley's upcoming book "Running Down a Dream," exploring emerging technologies, financial innovations, and career development.
Nathan Labenz and Eric discuss the current state of AI, arguing that contrary to claims of slowing progress, AI is continuing to advance rapidly across various domains, including reasoning, scientific discovery, and multimodal capabilities.
Markets rebound after initial tariff threats from Trump, with stocks recovering and crypto experiencing significant volatility due to leveraged trading.
A journey through the early days of Gamma, focusing on building a lean, mission-driven startup with a unique approach to team growth, product development, and maintaining a strong culture in the AI era.
A deep dive into the AI bubble, exploring how circular investments, speculative trading, and concentrated market gains signal potential market risks, with insights on diversification and long-term investing strategies.
In a wide-ranging episode, the All-In podcast hosts discuss Trump's potential Gaza peace deal, National Guard deployment in Chicago, the massive AMD-OpenAI GPU deal, and rising gold prices while welcoming back Brad Gerstner.
OpenAI's massive $1 trillion infrastructure investment raises concerns about the sustainability of AI development, with skepticism growing about whether the current compute-heavy approach will lead to artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore OpenAI's developer day announcements, including ChatGPT's platform strategy, their massive GPU infrastructure deals, and a humorous discussion with Katie Natopoulos about AI-generated video slop.
The AI industry is at a critical juncture, facing a pivotal choice between creating an open, user-controlled ecosystem or developing a centralized, platform-centric approach that could limit individual agency and innovation.
Harry and guests discuss OpenAI's strategic chip partnership with AMD, venture capital trends, high-valuation startup rounds, and the emerging dynamics of "king making" in tech investment, highlighting the complex interplay of capital, innovation, and market strategy.
A comprehensive overview of OpenAI's Dev Day, exploring groundbreaking AI developments, strategic partnerships, and the race to build the "everything app" across multiple technological domains including robotics, video generation, and computational capabilities.
Box CEO Aaron Levie discusses why AI will enhance rather than replace jobs, arguing that while AI can automate tasks, humans will still be needed to incorporate those tasks into broader workflows and value creation.
Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's vision to become a personal AI service, its massive infrastructure and research efforts, and the potential of AI to transform scientific discovery and various industries.
A deep dive into Thrive Capital's investment strategy, focusing on making concentrated bets on transformative technology companies like Stripe, OpenAI, and Databricks, with an emphasis on understanding founders, product potential, and long-term market dynamics.
A deep dive into Sam Altman's journey with OpenAI, exploring its transformation from a nonprofit vision to a Microsoft-backed AI powerhouse, including the dramatic 2023 board firing and the complex ethical questions surrounding artificial general intelligence.
OpenAI's Dev Day 2025 podcast episode discusses the launch of Apps SDK, Agent Kit, MCP protocol, and the growing importance of prompting in AI development, highlighting the company's iterative approach to building developer tools and expanding their platform.
AMD's stock surges 24% after OpenAI announces a multibillion-dollar deal to secure six gigawatts of compute capacity, potentially gaining a 10% stake in the company, while Bari Weiss takes over as CBS News editor-in-chief after Paramount acquires her media startup, The Free Press.
A deep dive into OpenAI's unique chip procurement deals with NVIDIA and AMD, discussions about Tesla's potential Roadster announcement, and a pitch from a startup solving doctor burnout through AI-assisted charting.
Sam Altman and OpenAI partner with AMD on a massive chip deal while also developing a secretive AI device with Jony Ive, facing technical challenges and compute constraints.
In this episode, Scott and Ed discuss OpenAI's new SORA technology, AI-generated video platforms, and the potential impact on Hollywood and content creation, while exploring the broader implications of AI "slop" and social media trends.
Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras, discusses the rapid growth of AI, the challenges in chip development, energy requirements, and the potential transformative impact of AI on various industries, while highlighting the importance of talent, strategic investment, and continued innovation.
A wide-ranging discussion of recent AI, tech, energy, and longevity developments, highlighting rapid advancements in AI-generated content, robotics, computing, and potential breakthroughs in extending human lifespan.
A wide-ranging exploration of recent AI and technology developments, covering advances in video generation, robotics, energy, longevity, and the potential for AI to transform multiple industries, with a focus on the rapid pace of technological change and its exponential implications.
A panel of venture capitalists from Felicis, 500 Global, and Mayfield discuss the current AI investment landscape, trends in startup growth, business models, and what makes a compelling AI company in the current market.
A panel of top venture capitalists discuss the current AI investment landscape, trends in startup funding, growth expectations, and the evolving business models in the AI ecosystem.
OpenAI launches Sora, a new AI-powered social media app with hyper-realistic video generation that sparks discussions about the future of content creation, AI ethics, and the potential disruption of the creator economy.
OpenAI launches Sora, a new AI-powered social media app that generates hyper-realistic videos, sparking discussions about the future of content creation, AI's impact on social media, and potential challenges to the creator economy.
In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Lon Harris discuss the latest tech news, including Perplexity's free Comet browser, OpenAI's Sora app reaching the top of the iOS App Store, and potential disruptions in AI, browsers, and whistleblower technologies.
Jason and Lon discuss the rise of AI-powered browsers, OpenAI's Sora app reaching #1 on the iOS App Store, and explore various startup and tech trends, including a potential new business model for tracking government fraud.
A deep dive into the largest take-private deal in history with Electronic Arts, discussing AI's potential in gaming, open-source AI models, and state-level AI regulation challenges.
The podcast discusses the take-private deal for Electronic Arts, the rise of open-source AI models from China, state-level AI regulations, and potential challenges in the AI industry.
An exploration of a groundbreaking AI app called Sora by OpenAI that allows users to create videos with just a few inputs, sparking discussions about the future of content creation, AI's potential, and its implications for society.
A deep dive into Sora, OpenAI's new AI video app that could potentially become bigger than TikTok, exploring its capabilities, potential impact, and the broader implications of AI technology.
In this episode, Casey and Kevin explore the rise of AI-generated video platforms from Google, Meta, and OpenAI, discussing the potential social and psychological implications of these new technologies while testing out OpenAI's Sora app and its ability to create personalized AI videos.
OpenAI releases Sora, a new AI video generation app that allows users to create videos with AI-generated cameos of themselves and others, sparking discussions about the potential implications of synthetic video content.
A deep dive into the current venture capital landscape, discussing AI's impact, burn multiples, company valuations, energy requirements for AI development, and the challenges facing startups in a rapidly changing technological environment.
A deep dive into the AI and venture capital landscape, discussing burn multiples, energy requirements for AI, market valuations, and the challenges facing startups in an AI-driven world.
When Meta launched AI-generated videos called Vibes, it was mocked, but the release of OpenAI's Sora 2 has generated significant excitement and demand among tech enthusiasts.
OpenAI's Sora 2 video generation model generates buzz and excitement on social media, with users creating AI-generated clips that highlight its improved capabilities compared to previous iterations.
Dylan Patel discusses the massive industrial and computational buildout powering AI, exploring the strategic dynamics between tech giants, the economics of compute and model scaling, and the potential transformative impact of AI across industries.
A deep dive into the world of AI startups, discussing everything from AI companions like Friend.com to content generation services, while exploring the ongoing tension between technological innovation and human authenticity.
Exploring the potential AI economic bubble, the episode analyzes the circular investment deals between tech companies like NVIDIA and OpenAI, drawing parallels to the dot-com era's financial engineering and warning of potential market instability.
A neuroscientist and technologist explores how technology can enhance human neuroplasticity, learning, and performance by creating personalized digital tools and understanding our unique perceptual experiences.
An in-depth exploration of the AI compute landscape, highlighting the critical role of energy, chip development, and the transformative potential of AI across industries, with insights from Jonathan Ross, founder of Groq.
In this episode, Emad Mostaque explores the potential of AI to transform economic systems, proposing a radical reimagining of how we measure value, distribute resources, and structure society in an age of abundant intelligence.
A provocative exploration of AI's potential to transform the economy, challenging traditional notions of scarcity and work by proposing a new economic framework centered on human flourishing, collective AI ownership, and reimagining society's purpose beyond productivity.
A discussion of AI's potential impact across industries, including radiology, coding, and potential monetization strategies for AI companies, with insights on market size, competition, and technological challenges.
OpenAI and NVIDIA announce a massive $100 billion investment partnership, while discussing the economics of AI, Meta's new AI-generated video feed, and a potential TikTok sale.
A dynamic discussion exploring AI's transformative potential across various sectors, including job markets, education, healthcare, and economic systems, highlighting rapid technological advancements and potential societal shifts.
Tech journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss the massive AI infrastructure build-out, including a $100 billion NVIDIA-OpenAI deal, and analyze the potential implications of a tech bubble, while also diving into a viral TikTok trend about the anticipated rapture that didn't occur.
OpenAI's Mark Chen and Jakub Pachocki discuss their research journey towards creating an automated researcher, exploring the future of AI reasoning, and the challenges of advancing machine learning capabilities across various scientific domains.
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, discusses the future of coding, AI, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from societal norms and leveraging technology to enable innovation and global talent discovery.
Barry Diller shares his journey from a curious young man in the entertainment industry to a media mogul, discussing his approach to innovation, creative conflict, and building successful businesses across multiple industries.
Hemant Taneja discusses General Catalyst's strategy of being a founder-focused platform, the future of venture capital, AI's impact on labor, and the importance of building companies that create value for society while maintaining a long-term, principled approach to investing.
Kashmir Hill explores the potential mental health risks of AI chatbots, revealing how extended interactions can lead users into delusional spirals, potentially contributing to harmful psychological outcomes, particularly among vulnerable individuals.
Box CEO Aaron Levie discusses the MIT study suggesting 95% of businesses get no return on AI investment, arguing that the technology is still in early stages and that businesses need to reengineer workflows to effectively leverage AI agents across various sectors.
OpenAI's Codex team discusses their innovative cloud-based coding agent that can autonomously write and merge pull requests, aiming to transform software engineering by reducing manual coding tasks and enabling more creative, high-level work.
Cal explores the unexpected productivity impact of AI on software developers, revealing that interactive AI collaboration can actually slow down deep work by reducing focus intensity and creating a less efficient workflow.
A wide-ranging podcast episode covering the new iPhone Air, Meta's upcoming smart glasses, OpenAI's business developments, the rise of AI companionship, and San Francisco's emerging "996" work culture.
In this episode, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski discusses the company's remarkable turnaround from billion-dollar losses to profitability, their innovative AI-driven transformation, and their strategy to become a trillion-dollar banking business by disrupting traditional financial services with a customer-centric approach.
Ben Horowitz discusses the challenges of being a CEO, emphasizing the importance of making difficult decisions and not hesitating, even when both choices seem terrible. He shares insights on leadership, startup culture, and the critical role of confidence and managerial leverage, drawing from his experiences as a founder, investor, and author.
In this episode of Prof G Markets, economist Justin Wolfers discusses the potential economic impact of AI, highlighting both its transformative potential and the critical importance of ownership and distribution of its benefits. The conversation explores how AI could either lead to widespread prosperity or exacerbate economic inequality, depending on policy decisions and market structures.
Ben Horowitz, co-founder of a16z, shares insights on leadership, startup challenges, and the importance of running towards fear rather than away from it. He emphasizes that success is built through a series of small, difficult decisions and that founders must maintain confidence even when facing seemingly impossible choices.
Joe Hudson, an executive coach working with AI research teams, shares insights into the psychological and emotional landscape of AI developers, emphasizing the importance of understanding their motivations, concerns about humanity's future, and the need for supportive rather than shameful engagement with those building transformative AI technologies.
The episode discusses the potential AI stock bubble, with experts warning about market excitement and inflated valuations, while also exploring the current car market's high prices and considerations for car buying. The podcast breaks down the complexities of AI investments and provides insights into navigating car purchases in a challenging economic landscape.
A deep dive into the latest venture capital and tech landscape, featuring discussions on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package, massive secondary sales at OpenAI, and the changing dynamics of startup funding and AI investments. The episode explores the evolving ethics of tech entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on various industries, and the challenges faced by public companies in navigating technological disruption.
In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, executive coach Joe Hudson provides insights into the psychology and emotional landscapes of AI researchers and developers, exploring their deep concerns about humanity's future and their desire to create AI that is genuinely beneficial. Hudson emphasizes the importance of supporting and encouraging these innovators, arguing that understanding their emotional processes and motivations is crucial to guiding AI development in a positive direction.
Silicon Valley tech leaders dined with Trump, with 33 executives attending a dinner aimed at discussing AI dominance, though the real purpose seemed to be praising the president. The August jobs report revealed a weak labor market, with only 22,000 jobs added and unemployment rising, particularly among young workers.
Ashlee Vance discusses his experiences interviewing tech luminaries like Elon Musk, Brian Johnson, and Palmer Luckey, sharing insights into their personalities, work ethic, and the challenges of covering complex technological frontiers like quantum computing and fusion. He reflects on his journalistic career, highlighting the persistent and focused nature of innovators, and teases upcoming projects for his podcast Core Memory.
Sal Khan discusses Khan Academy's evolution from simple math videos to a global learning platform, focusing on how AI could transform education by providing personalized, adaptive learning experiences while emphasizing that human teachers remain irreplaceable. He explores the potential of AI tutoring tools like Conmigo, which aim to support and enhance learning rather than replace human educators.
At the White House Tech Dinner, top tech leaders gathered with President Trump to discuss innovation, infrastructure, and economic growth, with participants expressing support for the administration's pro-business agenda. The dinner featured notable figures like Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman, and was characterized by a sense of cooperation and alignment among competing tech titans.
Explores the ongoing browser wars, discussing Brave's privacy-focused approach, potential AI integration, and the possibility of Apple acquiring privacy-centric browser companies. The episode also delves into the Google antitrust case, Polymarket's regulatory developments, and various startup and tech industry trends.
In this episode of 20VC, Meta CMO Alex Schultz discusses the evolving landscape of marketing, AI's impact on technology, and the importance of having a clear North Star metric for companies. He shares insights on growth strategies, brand marketing, and the potential future of AI, emphasizing the need for companies to be adaptable and innovative.
Alex Cohen details his journey from getting fired from multiple companies to founding Hello Patient, a conversational AI startup for healthcare practices that recently raised a $22.5 million Series A. Throughout the episode, he discusses his unconventional path, love for healthcare software, and how his viral Twitter presence has helped him build his company.
A discussion with Canva co-founder Cliff Obrecht about recent venture capital trends, including Anthropic's massive $13 billion raise, OpenAI's acquisition of Statsig, and the evolving landscape of AI investments and technology. The conversation explores valuation dynamics, company growth strategies, and the potential impact of AI on various industries.
Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, a computer science professor and AI safety expert, warns that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could arrive by 2027, potentially leading to 99% unemployment and posing an existential threat to humanity. He argues that we cannot control superintelligent AI and that its development could result in human extinction, while also discussing his belief that we are likely living in a simulation created by a more advanced intelligence.
Peter Diamandis and his Moonshot mates discuss groundbreaking AI developments, from Elon Musk's Colossus data center to emerging technologies that are rapidly transforming industries and human potential. The episode explores the accelerating pace of AI innovation, its impact on various sectors, and the potential for sustainable abundance through technological advancement.
Michael Truell shares the journey of founding Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, starting from early experiments with robotics and AI in high school to pivoting through multiple startup ideas before finding success. Through persistent iteration and a vision of transforming software development, Truell and his cofounders grew Cursor from zero to 100 million in just one year, challenging existing tools like GitHub Copilot.
Here's a concise two-sentence description of the episode: Benedict Evans, a technology analyst known for his insightful perspectives, discusses the current state of AI, exploring its potential as a platform shift and drawing parallels with past technological transformations. He offers nuanced views on AI's impact, challenging both overhyped and overly pessimistic narratives while examining how different tech companies are positioning themselves in this emerging landscape.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode, Henry discusses his innovative "seed strapping" approach to startup funding, leveraging AI to help founders build lean, efficient companies without traditional venture capital constraints. He demonstrates this through his own AI-powered VC tool and a Lean AI Leaderboard, highlighting how AI is enabling entrepreneurs to create successful businesses with smaller teams and more flexible funding models.
In this episode of Sourcery, Patrick McGee discusses Apple's massive investment in China, exploring how the company invested billions of dollars to build manufacturing capabilities and train workers in a complex supply chain. McGee reveals the geopolitical implications of Apple's strategy, highlighting how the company became deeply entrenched in China's manufacturing ecosystem while helping to develop the country's technological competence.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Nick Frosst, co-founder of Cohere, discusses the evolution of AI, critiquing Sam Altman's AGI predictions and emphasizing the importance of enterprise-focused language models. He shares insights on the potential of AI to transform work, the challenges of technological hype, and Cohere's mission to build a generational company focused on solving real-world problems.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode of Right About Now, Matt Britton, author of "Generation AI," discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business, culture, and society, particularly focusing on how Generation Alpha will be the first generation to grow up entirely immersed in AI technology. Britton explores the future of work, education, and technology, emphasizing the importance of speed, adaptability, and understanding AI's potential to revolutionize various aspects of human life.
Here's a 2-sentence description for the episode: In this episode of Prof G Markets, Josh Brown discusses the recent tech sell-off driven by Sam Altman's comments about AI excitement, a Meta restructuring rumor, and an MIT study suggesting low returns on generative AI investments. The conversation also explores the implications of Trump's executive order allowing alternative assets in 401(k)s, with Brown arguing that while the move isn't inherently dangerous, venture capital investments in retirement accounts are ill-advised.