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AI Podcasts

January 30, 2026

JetBrains + Weights & Biases: Establishing frameworks and best practices for enterprise AI agents

Weights & Biases

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The rapid expansion of AI agents from research labs to enterprise production demands a corresponding maturation of development and operational tooling. This mirrors the evolution of traditional software engineering, where observability became non-negotiable for complex systems.
  2. Implement robust observability and evaluation frameworks from day one for any AI agent project. This prevents costly debugging cycles and ensures core algorithms function as intended, directly impacting performance and resource efficiency.
  3. Reliable AI agent development hinges on transparent monitoring and evaluation. Prioritizing these capabilities now will determine which organizations can successfully deploy and scale their AI initiatives over the next 6-12 months.
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January 31, 2026

State of AI in 2026: LLMs, Coding, Scaling Laws, China, Agents, GPUs, AGI | Lex Fridman Podcast #490

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Global AI pivots from raw model size to sophisticated post-training and efficient inference. China's open-weight models force a US strategy re-evaluation.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Invest in infrastructure and talent for RLVR and inference-time scaling. These frontiers enable new model capabilities and economic value.
  3. The Bottom Line: AI's relentless progress amplifies human capabilities. Focus on systems augmenting human expertise and navigating ethical complexities. Real value lies in intelligent collaboration.
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January 31, 2026

Inside a Chinese AI Lab: How MiniMax Builds Open Models

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Open-source AI is moving from theoretical research to production-grade agentic systems.
  2. Prioritize deep engineering talent and first-principles problem-solving over chasing algorithmic novelties.
  3. The next 6-12 months will separate the AI builders who can truly operationalize advanced models from those who can't.
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January 30, 2026

Anthropic’s Rise: Is OpenAI Losing Its Lead? w/ Patrick & Duncan

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Trillion-dollar AI compute investments create market divergence: immediate monetization (Meta) is rewarded, while slower conversion (Microsoft) faces skepticism, as geopolitical tensions rise over open-source model parity.
  2. Prioritize AI models balancing raw intelligence with superior user experience and collaborative features, as developer loyalty and enterprise adoption increasingly hinge on usability.
  3. The AI landscape is rapidly reordering. Investors and builders must assess monetization pathways, geopolitical implications, and AI's social contract over the next 6-12 months.
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January 29, 2026

AI math capabilities could be jagged for a long time – Daniel Litt

Epoch AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The collapse of trial costs turns scientific discovery into a search problem.
  2. Prioritize verifiable problems where AI can provide a clear reward signal.
  3. AI will solve mildly interesting problems soon, but the Big Ideas still require human marination.
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January 25, 2026

If You Can't See Inside, How Do You Know It's THINKING? [Dr. Jeff Beck]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Trend: The transition from opaque scaling to verifiable reasoning.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Audit your models for brittleness by testing them on edge cases that require first principles logic rather than historical data.
  3. The Bottom Line: The next winners in AI will not have the biggest models but the most verifiable ones. If you cannot prove how a model reached a conclusion, you cannot trust it in production.
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January 23, 2026

Abstraction & Idealization: AI's Plato Problem [Mazviita Chirimuuta]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Transition from "Spectator Knowledge" (passive data absorption) to "Interactive Knowledge" (agentic engagement).
  2. Prioritize "embodied" AI architectures that integrate sensory feedback loops.
  3. AGI will not be solved by better math alone. It requires accounting for the physical and biological constraints that define intelligence.
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January 23, 2026

Captaining IMO Gold, Deep Think, On-Policy RL, Feeling the AGI in Singapore — Yi Tay 2

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from more data to better thinking via inference-time compute. Reasoning is becoming a post-training capability rather than a pre-training byproduct.
  2. Use AI for anti-gravity coding to automate bug fixes and data visualization. Treat the model as a passive aura that buffs the productivity of every senior engineer.
  3. AGI will not be a collection of narrow tools but a single model that reasons its way through any domain. The gap between closed labs and open source is widening as these reasoning tricks compound.
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January 21, 2026

"We Made a Dream Machine That Runs on Your Gaming PC"

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from static LLMs to interactive world models marks the move from AI as a tool to AI as a persistent environment.
  2. Monitor the Hugging Face release of the 2B model to build custom image-to-experience wrappers for niche training or spatial entertainment.
  3. Local world models will become the primary interface for spatial computing within the next year, making high-end local compute more valuable than cloud-based streaming.
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Crypto Podcasts

February 23, 2025

Crypto Circus Never Ends: Hacks, Grifts, and Kanye’s Coin?

Unchained

Crypto
DeFi

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Major Hacks Undermine Trust: The Bybit hack exemplifies the vulnerabilities in crypto security and the sophisticated methods of state-affiliated hackers.
  • 2. Insider Scandals Expose Systemic Flaws: The Libra scandal reveals deep-seated issues in meme coin launches, highlighting the need for greater transparency and regulation.
  • 3. Regulatory Shifts Offer Hope: Positive moves by the SEC and the CFTC signal a more supportive regulatory landscape, encouraging legitimate crypto innovation.
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February 21, 2025

Is Hashflow The Next Hyperliquid?

The Rollup

DeFi
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. ZK Technology is Transformative: Zero-Knowledge proofs are not only scalable and secure but are also finding essential applications in decentralized finance, particularly in proving exchange solvency without sacrificing performance.
  • 2. Hashflow Leads with Innovation: By leveraging ZK, Hashflow is positioned as a frontrunner in creating high-performance, secure exchanges that offer a user-friendly experience, potentially setting a new standard for the industry.
  • 3. Real-Time Proving is the Future: The advancement towards real-time proving will revolutionize cross-chain interactions and user experiences, making decentralized exchanges as fast and reliable as their centralized counterparts.
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February 21, 2025

$LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Rocks Argentina & The U.S. Fed’s Next Move! Pivot?

Bankless

Crypto
Others

Key Takeaways

  • Heightened Fraud Risks: The $LIBRA scandal underscores the perpetual risk of manipulation in memecoin markets, urging investors to exercise extreme caution.
  • Evolving Airdrop Strategies: Airdrops are becoming more sophisticated, but misalignment between expectations and reality continues to challenge their effectiveness.
  • Regulatory Balance Needed: While the SEC’s efforts to curb fraud are crucial, the crypto industry must develop robust self-regulation to complement external oversight

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February 21, 2025

Monetary Properties of SOL and ETH

The Rollup

Crypto
DeFi

Key Takeaways

  • Ethereum Outshines Solana: Ethereum’s superior decentralization and monetary properties make it a more reliable asset compared to Solana.
  • Decentralization is Crucial: The degree of decentralization directly impacts an asset’s stability and future predictability, influencing investor confidence.
  • Bitcoin’s Influence Remains Strong: Despite Ethereum’s strengths, Bitcoin’s dominance sets the benchmark for decentralized digital assets, shaping the competitive landscape for other cryptocurrencies.

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February 21, 2025

A New Era For Crypto In The U.S | Rebecca Rettig

Lightspeed

Crypto
DeFi

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Regulatory Clarity is Crucial: Effective engagement with the SEC can pave the way for more robust and compliant crypto innovations.
  • 2. Decentralization Enhances Stability: Solana’s efforts to decentralize through Jeto Labs contribute to a more resilient and trustworthy network.
  • 3. DeFi as a Game-Changer: The growth of DeFi offers unprecedented opportunities for financial autonomy and market efficiency, driving future crypto adoption.
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February 21, 2025

The Friday Podcast | Sonic and Berachain Breathe Life Into Crypto After LIBRA Memecoin Disaster

blocmates.

Crypto
Others

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. LIBRA’s collapse underscores the critical need for transparency and ethical practices in meme coin launches to restore investor trust.
  • 2. Innovative projects like Sonic and Berachain are crucial in revitalizing the crypto market, demonstrating strong recovery and growth potential.
  • 3. Utility-driven tools such as Kato are essential for fostering a more transparent and authentic crypto community, paving the way for sustainable development.
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