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AI Podcasts

December 29, 2025

Where does consumer AI stand at the end of 2025?

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The "Everything App" is a myth. We are moving from general chat boxes to agentic workspaces that operate across your entire software stack.
  2. Build opinionated. Use the current model quality to solve one specific, high-value workflow rather than competing for the general assistant crown.
  3. 2026 is the year of the builder. The infrastructure is ready, the compute tension is real for Labs, and the market is hungry for products with a soul.
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December 26, 2025

How Claude Code Works - Jared Zoneraich, PromptLayer

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Movement: The transition from AI as a feature to AI as a headless operator using terminal-based agents.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Replace complex classification DAGs with simple tool-calling loops to reduce technical debt.
  3. The Bottom Line: The future of software development is not better IDEs but better headless agents that treat the entire OS as a tool.
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December 26, 2025

Shipping AI That Works: An Evaluation Framework for PMs – Aman Khan, Arize

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from deterministic software to probabilistic agents requires a move from "vibe coding" to data-driven development.
  2. Build a "golden" data set of 50 hard examples. Use these to test every prompt change before pushing to production.
  3. Reliability is the only moat left in a world of commoditized models. Evals are the bridge to that reliability.
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December 27, 2025

AGI: The Path Forward – Jason Warner & Eiso Kant, Poolside

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Software development is moving from a manual craft to an automated output of vertically integrated intelligence stacks.
  2. Monitor the public API release early next year to replace generic LLMs with specialized coding intelligence.
  3. The winners of the next decade will build on platforms that treat compute as a raw commodity and intelligence as the final product.
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December 26, 2025

What I learned at the frontier of tech in 2025 (Kelly, Cowen, Wang, Prince)

Azeem Azhar

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Pivot: The transition from weightless software to energy-heavy hardware.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Stop building "wrappers" for model weaknesses.
  3. The Bottom Line: AI value is moving from the model to the grid and the individual reputation.
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December 26, 2025

How AI Will Reshape The Economy In 2026 (a16z Big Ideas)

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: The Great Re-architecting. As legacy software moats evaporate and industrial supply chains reshore, value is migrating from passive data storage to active execution layers.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Target Archaic Verticals. Identify high-friction industries like mortgage servicing or IT support where the distance between intent and execution is currently measured in days.
  3. The Bottom Line: The next two years will reward those who build systems of action that replace human labor with autonomous agents and software-defined hardware.
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December 27, 2025

Why Scientists Can't Rebuild a Polaroid Camera [César Hidalgo]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Trend: Economic complexity predicts growth better than current GDP. Capital will move toward "high-letter" economies like India and Indonesia.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Prioritize team retention over documentation. Since knowledge is embodied, losing a core team is equivalent to deleting the source code.
  3. The Bottom Line: Success in the next decade belongs to those who treat knowledge as a living network rather than a digital asset.
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December 26, 2025

⚡️GPT5-Codex-Max: Training Agents with Personality, Tools & Trust — Brian Fioca + Bill Chen, OpenAI

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Agentic Abstraction. We are moving from Model-as-a-Service to Agent-as-a-Service where the harness is as important as the weights.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Standardize your CLI. Use tools like ripgrep (RG) that models already have "habits" for to see immediate performance gains.
  3. The Bottom Line: The next 12 months will see the end of manual integration engineering as agents become capable of navigating UIs and legacy terminals autonomously.
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December 26, 2025

Steve Yegge's Vibe Coding Manifesto: Why Claude Code Isn't It & What Comes After the IDE

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The commoditization of syntax means architectural judgment is the only remaining moat. As the cost of code hits zero the value of intent skyrockets.
  2. Replace your manual refactoring workflows with a burn and rebuild strategy. Use agents to generate entirely new modules instead of patching old ones.
  3. Seniority is no longer a shield against obsolescence. You must spend the next six months building your agentic intuition or risk being replaced by a PhD student with a prompt.
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Crypto Podcasts

February 28, 2025

Crypto’s Market Reset: What Comes Next? | Roundup

Bell Curve

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Builders should leverage the extended market timeline to focus on quality and innovation, preparing for a future upswing.
  • 2. Investors should prioritize projects with strong fundamentals and clear paths to profitability, as the market shifts away from speculative assets.
  • 3. The stablecoin market is poised for significant growth, driven by institutional interest and potential regulatory clarity.
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February 28, 2025

Why Is Everyone So Bearish? | Weekly Roundup

Empire

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Despite bearish sentiment, historical patterns and institutional interest suggest the current downturn may be a temporary pullback in a broader bull market.
  • 2. Institutional players are increasingly interested in crypto, viewing the current market conditions as an opportunity rather than a deterrent.
  • 3. Regulatory clarity is emerging, potentially benefiting tokens with strong fundamentals and reshaping market dynamics.
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February 28, 2025

Is Wintermute Responsible For Crashing The Market? w/ Evgeny Gaevoy

Steady Lads Podcast

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Misinformation and conspiracy theories continue to challenge market makers like Wintermute, highlighting the need for better education and transparency in crypto markets.
  • 2. The strategic execution of OTC sales is crucial for minimizing market impact, yet often misunderstood by the broader market.
  • 3. Positive regulatory developments could unlock significant value in utility tokens, fostering innovation and growth in the crypto ecosystem.
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February 28, 2025

How Blackbird Is Unlocking Crypto's App Ecosystem | Ben Leventhal & Jesse Walden

Lightspeed

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Blackbird is pioneering a blockchain-based loyalty and payment system that could redefine restaurant economics by eliminating costly intermediaries.
  • 2. The dual-token system of Fly and F2 ensures both consumer engagement and network governance, offering a unique value proposition.
  • 3. For developers and investors, Blackbird exemplifies how blockchain can be leveraged to create real-world value and user ownership, setting a precedent for future applications.
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February 28, 2025

How To Win in Crypto Investing with Akshat Vaidya

The Rollup

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Understanding the cyclical nature of crypto markets is essential for strategic investment. Deploying capital during downturns can lead to significant gains.
  • 2. Integrity, humility, and adaptability are critical traits for founders seeking long-term success in the crypto space.
  • 3. Investors should focus on deep research to identify undervalued opportunities, particularly in DeFi and real-world assets.
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February 27, 2025

Kaito’s Airdrop: Genius or Giveaway Gone Wrong? | Analyst Round Table

0xResearch

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Bybit’s Large-Scale Hack Highlights the Need for Robust Security: The $1.4 billion ETH breach underscores the importance of advanced security measures and resilient infrastructure in preventing and mitigating massive crypto exploits.
  • 2. Sustainable Airdrop Models are Crucial for Long-Term Success: Kaido’s extensive airdrop strategy reveals the tension between immediate community engagement and the necessity for sustainable token distribution practices to ensure lasting protocol viability.
  • 3. Regulatory Clarity Will Shape the Future of Token Launches: As regulatory bodies like the SEC begin to provide clearer guidelines, the crypto industry must adapt to new rules that can legitimize token offerings and foster a more stable market environment.
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