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AI Podcasts

December 31, 2025

[State of Code Evals] After SWE-bench, Code Clash & SOTA Coding Benchmarks recap — John Yang

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from completion to agency requires moving from static repos to active, economically valuable environments.
  2. Prioritize agentic workflows that emphasize codebase understanding over simple code generation.
  3. The next 12 months will see a move from stunt autonomy to integrated human-AI systems that handle long-running tasks without losing the human intent.
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December 31, 2025

[State of Research Funding] Beyond NSF, Slingshots, Open Frontiers — Andy Konwinski, Laude Institute

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from monolithic models to compound systems means the value is migrating to the orchestration and context layer.
  2. Prioritize tools like DSPy and context management frameworks to build high-leverage applications that do not depend on proprietary model updates.
  3. Open research is the only way to maintain a competitive edge. If the US stops publishing, it stops leading.
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December 31, 2025

Infinity, Paradoxes, Gödel Incompleteness & the Mathematical Multiverse | Lex Fridman Podcast #488

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. From Singular Logic to Pluralistic Systems. As we build complex AI, we must move from seeking one "correct" model to managing a multiverse of conflicting but internally consistent logical frameworks.
  2. Audit for Incompleteness. When designing protocols, identify the "independent" variables that your system cannot prove or settle internally.
  3. Truth is bigger than code. Over the next year, the winners will be those who stop trying to "solve" the universe and start navigating the multiverse of possible truths.
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December 31, 2025

AI in 2026: 3 Predictions For What’s To Come (a16z Big Ideas)

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Outcome-Based Intelligence. We are moving from AI as a Service to AI as an Outcome where value is tied to results rather than usage.
  2. Target Non-Public Data. Build applications in sectors like law or lending where the most valuable data is private and un-crawlable.
  3. The next two years will separate companies that use AI to save pennies from those that use AI to capture entire markets through autonomous systems and proprietary data loops.
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December 30, 2025

Your Brain Doesn't Command Your Body. It Predicts It. [Max Bennett]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The macro pivot: The transition from static data training to interactive world models that perform active inference.
  2. The tactical edge: Prioritize AI architectures that incorporate continual learning and hypothesis testing rather than just scaling parameters.
  3. The next decade belongs to those who replicate the biological transition from observation to interactive simulation.
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December 31, 2025

The Algorithm That IS The Scientific Method [Dr. Jeff Beck]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Transition: Move from Big Data mimicry to Small Data causal reasoning.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Prioritize Active Inference frameworks that track uncertainty.
  3. AGI won't come from bigger LLMs; it will come from agents that possess a physics-grounded world model.
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December 30, 2025

[State of AI Startups] Memory/Learning, RL Envs & DBT-Fivetran — Sarah Catanzaro, Amplify

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from stateless chat interfaces to stateful, personalized agents that learn from every interaction.
  2. Prioritize memory. If you are building an application, treat state management and continual learning as your core technical moat to prevent user churn.
  3. Stop chasing clones of existing apps for reinforcement learning. Use real-world logs and traces to build models that solve actual engineering friction.
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December 30, 2025

[State of RL/Reasoning] IMO/IOI Gold, OpenAI o3/GPT-5, and Cursor Composer — Ashvin Nair, Cursor

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from internet-scale imitation to environment-scale RL.
  2. Build products that capture the full context of a professional's workflow to make them RL-ready.
  3. Intelligence is no longer the bottleneck. The winner will be whoever builds the best hard drive for professional context.
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December 31, 2025

[State of Post-Training] From GPT-4.1 to 5.1: RLVR, Agent & Token Efficiency — Josh McGrath, OpenAI

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Pivot: Intelligence is moving from a scarce resource to a commodity where the primary differentiator is the cost per task rather than raw model size.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Prioritize building on models that demonstrate high token efficiency to ensure your agentic workflows remain profitable as complexity grows.
  3. The Bottom Line: The next year will be defined by the systems vs. models tension. Success belongs to those who can engineer the environment as effectively as the algorithm.
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Crypto Podcasts

February 17, 2025

Justin Drake & Federico Carrone on Ethereum’s Native Rollup Roadmap

The Rollup

Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Ethereum’s native rollups are set to revolutionize scalability, offering enhanced transaction speeds while maintaining security.
  • 2. Security remains a cornerstone in the development of native rollups, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the Ethereum network.
  • 3. The economic benefits of native rollups, including reduced transaction fees, are poised to drive greater adoption among developers, users, and investors.
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February 17, 2025

Hester Peirce's Crypto Task Force: A New Era for Regulation?

Bankless

Crypto
Others

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Collaborative Regulation: The SEC’s new approach under Hester Peirce aims to foster innovation through collaboration rather than confrontation, creating a more supportive environment for crypto development.
  • 2. Increased Custodian Participation: The repeal of SAB 121 unlocks opportunities for traditional financial institutions to engage in crypto custody, potentially leading to greater market stability and trust.
  • 3. Encouraging Transparency and Compliance: Tools like no-action letters and safe harbor mechanisms are designed to promote transparency and voluntary compliance, helping to legitimize the crypto industry while protecting investors.
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February 16, 2025

Mira Network: Why AI Agents Can't Be Trusted Yet with Karan Sirdesai

Outpost | Crypto AI

AI
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Mirror Network's decentralized verification drastically reduces AI hallucinations, enhancing trust in autonomous AI systems.
  • 2. The fusion of crypto’s staking and slashing mechanisms provides a scalable and secure framework for AI reliability.
  • 3. Mirror’s wide-ranging applications across multiple industries underscore its significant growth potential and investment appeal.
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February 15, 2025

Hivemind: Fate of ETH, Initia with Zon, & OpenAI's Deep Research

Empire

Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Ethereum faces significant challenges in token value and leadership engagement, making way for competitors like Solana to capitalize on speed and innovation.
  • 2. App-specific blockchains, championed by Initia, are gaining traction by offering tailored solutions and shared standards, addressing fragmentation issues in the blockchain ecosystem.
  • 3. Celestia is emerging as a crucial infrastructure layer, potentially dominating the data availability market and enhancing scalability for various blockchain projects.
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February 15, 2025

AI Agents Have A Big Problem.

blocmates.

AI
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Unified communication standards are imperative for effective AI agent interactions.
  • 2. Incorporating blockchain technology can establish trust and accountability among AI agents.
  • 3. Developing standardized and trustworthy AI communication protocols presents significant opportunities for innovation and investment.
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February 14, 2025

Unichain, Succinct’s Prover Network, and Crypto’s Trust Crisis | Expansion Crossover Roundup

Bell Curve

Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. ZK proofs are reshaping blockchain security, offering more efficient and scalable alternatives to traditional staking models.
  • 2. Unichain and Succinct are leading innovation, enhancing cross-chain interoperability and simplifying proof generation, which can drive broader adoption.
  • 3. Enhanced security measures, like Arbitrum’s bug bounty, are critical for maintaining trust and attracting institutional investment in the crypto ecosystem.
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