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AI Podcasts

February 5, 2026

Goodfire AI’s Bet: Interpretability as the Next Frontier of Model Design — Myra Deng & Mark Bissell

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI is moving from opaque, data-driven systems to transparent, intentionally designed agents. This shift is driven by the need for reliability, safety, and the ability to extract novel insights from increasingly powerful models.
  2. Invest in tools and research that provide granular control over AI internals, like Goodfire's platform. This enables precise customization, reduces unintended behaviors, and accelerates scientific discovery in critical domains.
  3. The future of AI isn't just about bigger models; it's about smarter, more controllable ones. Understanding and directly influencing AI's "mind" will be a competitive differentiator and a prerequisite for deploying AI in high-stakes, real-world applications over the next 6-12 months.
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February 5, 2026

She Raised $64M to Build an AI Math Prodigy | Carina Hong, CEO of Axiom

Weights & Biases

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The era of "good enough" probabilistic AI for critical systems is ending; the market demands provable correctness. Axiom Math's approach signals a return to formal methods, supercharged by AI, addressing the verification bottleneck in software and hardware.
  2. Investigate formal verification tools for safety-critical code generation, hardware design, and legacy code migration. Prioritize solutions combining AI generation with deterministic proof for speed and certainty.
  3. Formally verifying complex systems with AI will redefine trust in software and hardware. Companies integrating these capabilities gain a competitive advantage, reducing bugs, accelerating development, and meeting regulatory demands over the next 6-12 months.
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February 4, 2026

Ep#61: 1x World Model

RoboPapers

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The scaling laws seen in large language and video models are now extending to physical robotics. Internet-scale human video data, combined with humanoid morphology, is creating a new paradigm for robot generalization.
  2. Invest in or build systems that prioritize multi-stage data pipelines, especially those incorporating diverse egocentric data. This approach is proving key to unlocking zero-shot capabilities in physical AI.
  3. World models are not just a research curiosity; they are a practical tool for accelerating robot deployment. Their ability to generalize and act as learned simulators will redefine how robots are trained, tested, and ultimately integrated into our daily lives over the next 6-12 months.
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February 5, 2026

Introducing 4D Creation Open Beta and the Future of Gaming with Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki

No Priors: AI, Machine Learning, Tech, & Startups

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The digital experience economy is moving from static content to dynamic, AI-driven co-experience platforms, where user interaction data becomes the core asset for training next-generation virtual intelligence.
  2. Invest in platforms that offer robust, cloud-connected infrastructure and proprietary, vectorized user data for AI training, as these will be the engines for future immersive content and agentic AI development.
  3. Roblox's long-term vision, powered by its unique data moat and AI investments, positions it to define the future of virtual co-experience, making it a critical player to watch for investors and builders in the AI and gaming space over the next 6-12 months.
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February 5, 2026

Mustafa Suleyman — Nature, humans, tools… and now a fourth class

Azeem Azhar

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The exponential reduction in the cost of intelligence, coupled with open-source proliferation, is pushing AI into every corner of society, creating a collective action problem where market incentives for "engaging" AI clash with the need for societal safety and control.
  2. Get hands-on with AI now. "Vibe coding" and actively experimenting with AI tools builds "AI muscle," inoculating users against psychosis risks and building a deeper understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations.
  3. AI is here to stay and will redefine work and interaction. Understanding its "hyperobject" nature, advocating for clear regulatory boundaries, and actively engaging with the technology are critical for navigating the near future without falling for its simulated charms.
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February 4, 2026

Ozempic Won't Solve America's Obesity Problem

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The US healthcare system is shifting from a reactive, acute care model to a proactive, preventative one.
  2. Build infrastructure that financially incentivizes preventative lifestyle interventions.
  3. The next decade will see hundreds of billions of dollars redirected towards lifestyle interventions.
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February 4, 2026

The Economic Singularity Will Make Today’s Economy Unrecognizable w/ Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI-driven hyperdeflation will fundamentally alter economic structures, leading to a post-scarcity future where the primary challenge shifts from production to distribution and the integration of human and machine economies.
  2. Invest in infrastructure that bridges human and AI economies, or prepare for a future where AI agents become a significant, crypto-native economic force.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see continued acceleration of AI capabilities, pushing us closer to a future where traditional labor and intelligence are nearly free. Understanding this change is crucial for navigating the emerging economic landscape and identifying new value creation opportunities.
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February 5, 2026

Goodfire AI’s Bet: Interpretability as the Next Frontier of Model Design — Myra Deng & Mark Bissell

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The era of opaque, black-box AI is ending; the future demands intentionally designed models with human understanding and control. This shift is driven by reliability in high-stakes applications and extracting novel insights.
  2. Investigate interpretability tools (like Goodfire's platform) to gain granular control over model behavior, moving beyond basic fine-tuning for critical applications.
  3. Interpretability is not a niche; it's the missing piece for scaling AI safely into mission-critical domains. Mastering model understanding and intentional design will yield unprecedented capabilities and competitive advantage.
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February 4, 2026

Ep#61: 1x World Model

RoboPapers

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Robotics is moving from bespoke, data-hungry behavior cloning to generalized, human-informed learning via world models. This shift, mirroring the success of LLMs, means robots can use the vast, unstructured data of human experience to acquire new skills.
  2. Invest in platforms and data pipelines that facilitate multi-modal, multi-stage training for humanoid robots. Prioritize systems that can generate synthetic data and use world models for high-throughput, targeted policy evaluation.
  3. World models are the engine for scalable robot intelligence. They promise a future where robots learn faster, generalize wider, and self-improve through iterative simulation, making widespread humanoid deployment a near-term reality.
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Crypto Podcasts

March 26, 2025

The Foundation for Banking’s Next Evolution | Live From DAS

Bell Curve

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. The blockchain market is maturing, with revenue generation becoming a key valuation metric.
  2. User experience and customization are driving the evolution of smart contract platforms.
  3. Web3 banking and open finance are poised for significant growth, driven by evolving regulations and institutional adoption.
  4. Vault (formerly EOS) is positioning itself as a key player in the Web3 banking space,** emphasizing regulatory compliance, predictable transaction costs, and customizability.
  5. Investors should focus on blockchain projects that demonstrate real-world utility and generate revenue.**  Mere speculation and hype are no longer sufficient.
  6. The convergence of factors like Bitcoin scaling solutions, Bitcoin ETFs, and a more favorable regulatory environment is creating an inflection point for Web3 banking and open finance.
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March 28, 2025

Exchange Wars and the L.A. Vape Cabal w/ Threadguy

Steady Lads Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Crypto cycles between Wild West chaos and attempts at order. The recent meme coin frenzy and subsequent crashes highlight extreme extraction and market manipulation possibilities.
  2. Edge is Earned, Not Given: Sustainable crypto trading requires moving beyond gambling to actively cultivating specific advantages through deep research, network intelligence, or unique analytical frameworks.
  3. Content is a Double-Edged Sword:*While powerful for building presence, crypto content creation faces intense pressure, burnout risks, and ethical tightropes, especially when financial incentives align with hype.
  4. Decentralization Isn't Absolute: The Hyperliquid incident demonstrates that even DEXs may resort to centralized interventions under duress, blurring lines and prompting scrutiny from established CEX players feeling the competitive heat.
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March 28, 2025

The Institutional Crypto Gold Rush

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Institutions Have Arrived: Anticipated US regulation is greenlighting a wave of institutional capital, primarily targeting stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.
  2. Yield is King for L1s: Forget competing with Bitcoin on moneyness; L1s like Ethereum must prove their value by capturing fees from the burgeoning on-chain economy.
  3. Decentralization Isn't Binary: Be critical of "decentralization theater"; protocols may sacrifice decentralization principles for expediency or survival, especially those with flawed insurance models.
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March 28, 2025

Live From DAS: Tokenizing the World - Institutions Enter the Arena | Carlos & Marc

0xResearch

Crypto

Key Takeaways:


1. Regulation is the Bottleneck: Tech is ready, but clear legal frameworks (especially in the US) are essential before tokenization moves beyond niche use cases and costly digital twins.
2. Private Equity & Illiquid Assets Are Prime RWA Candidates: The biggest gains from tokenization lie in bringing liquidity and transparency to markets like private equity, private credit, and niche commodities (e.g., whiskey NFTs).
3. Exposure Beyond Tokens: Consider exposure via stablecoin yield protocols (e.g., Ethena's USDe offering high, accessible yield), money markets benefiting from stablecoin inflows, or even public equities of traditional firms effectively integrating blockchain.

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March 24, 2025

Buy The Dip Or Sell The Rip? | Felix Jauvin

1000x Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. Bitcoin remains a strong long-term investment due to increasing institutional adoption and its potential as a global, non-sovereign asset.
  2. Macroeconomic trends, particularly those driven by political decisions, significantly influence Bitcoin's price.
  3. The altcoin market needs a fundamental shift away from speculative trading towards projects with genuine utility and long-term value propositions.
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March 24, 2025

How To Position For 2025 | Jonah Van Bourg & Avi Felman LIVE from DAS

Forward Guidance

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  1. The crypto market is bifurcating, with institutions favoring Bitcoin for the long term while retail interest in altcoins wanes.
  2. Macroeconomic uncertainty under Trump creates volatility but also opportunities for Bitcoin investors.
  3. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature positions it as a key asset in an increasingly multipolar world.
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