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AI Podcasts

February 1, 2026

Google’s AI Stack Is Unmatched (No One Else Is Even Close) w/ Ejaaz

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI industry is consolidating around players with deep, proprietary data and infrastructure, transforming general LLMs into personalized, transactional agents. This means value accrues to those who can not only build powerful models but also distribute them at scale and integrate them into daily life.
  2. Investigate companies building on top of Google's AI ecosystem or those creating niche applications that use personalized AI. Focus on solutions that move beyond simple chatbots to actual task execution and intent capture.
  3. Google's strategic moves, particularly with Apple and in e-commerce, signal a future where AI is deeply embedded in every digital interaction. Understanding this shift is crucial for identifying where value will be created and captured.
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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 AI industry is pivoting from a singular AGI pursuit to a multi-pronged approach, where specialized models, advanced post-training, and geopolitical open-source competition redefine competitive advantage and talent acquisition.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and expertise for advanced post-training techniques like RLVR and inference-time scaling, as these are the primary drivers of capability gains and cost efficiency in current LLM deployments.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see continued rapid iteration in AI, driven by compute scale and algorithmic refinement rather than architectural overhauls. Builders and investors should focus on specialized applications, human-in-the-loop systems, and the strategic implications of open-weight models to capture value in this evolving landscape.
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January 31, 2026

Inside a Chinese AI Lab: How MiniMax Builds Open Models

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The open-source AI movement is democratizing access to powerful models, but this decentralization shifts the burden of safety and robust environmental adaptation from central labs to individual builders.
  2. Prioritize investing in or building tools that provide robust, scalable evaluation and alignment frameworks for open-weight models.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see a race to solve environmental adaptability and human alignment in open-weight agentic AI. Success here will define the practical utility and safety of the next generation of AI applications.
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February 1, 2026

Google’s AI Stack Is Unmatched (No One Else Is Even Close) w/ Ejaaz

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Data is the New Moat, and Google Owns the Farm
  2. Apple's Billion-Dollar Bet on Gemini
  3. Google's Intent to Own E-commerce and Personal AI
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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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Crypto Podcasts

February 13, 2025

Story Protocol Exclusive: AI Agents For Everything, On-Chain IP & Owning Your Data

blocmates.

AI
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Story Protocol is poised to democratize the $61 trillion IP market through blockchain, significantly lowering barriers to entry and enhancing accessibility.
  • 2. Tokenized and programmable IP on Story enables efficient, transparent licensing and revenue sharing, attracting both creators and investors.
  • 3. Integration with AI agents and strategic partnerships position Story at the forefront of the AI-driven future of IP management, offering substantial investment opportunities.
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February 10, 2025

Crypto's Ultimate End State With Avery Ching

Empire

Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Aptos Leads with Superior Scalability: Demonstrates industry-leading transaction capabilities, setting a new standard for blockchain performance.
  • 2. Strategic Ecosystem Support: Comprehensive support for developers and a strong regional focus are key drivers for Aptos' growth and adoption.
  • 3. Future-Proof Architecture: Aptos’ vision for interoperability and fewer, more efficient chains highlights its commitment to sustainable blockchain infrastructure.
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February 10, 2025

Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin: Ronin Goes Permissionless

Delphi Digital

Crypto
Infrastructure
DeFi

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Strategic Infrastructure Development: Building tailored blockchain solutions like Ronin is crucial for scaling successful blockchain games and attracting high-quality projects.
  • 2. Quality-Driven Ecosystem Growth: Focusing on curated partnerships ensures sustainable growth and robust economic models, setting the foundation for long-term success.
  • 3. Innovative Tokenomics: Advanced economic strategies and dynamic NFTs are essential for creating resilient and engaging play-to-earn ecosystems, driving user retention and market stability.
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February 8, 2025

NS032 - dTAO Governance :: Vote in Progress :: Major Network Upgrade

Opentensor Foundation

DeFi
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Strategic Scaling: The dTAO vote introduces a robust framework for subnet expansion, balancing rapid growth with economic stability.
  • 2. Stable Tokenomics: The EMA-based TOA emission design ensures fair and tamper-resistant token distribution, safeguarding investor interests.
  • 3. Decentralized Governance: Active community participation is crucial for successful network upgrades, reinforcing BitTensor’s decentralized ethos.
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February 8, 2025

"The person who controls the memes controls the world" - Luca Netz

Bankless

Crypto
Others

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Meme coins are evolving into multifaceted entities that serve as cultural, community, and ecosystem pillars, offering diverse functionalities beyond their meme origins.
  • 2. Effective marketing strategies and compelling origin stories are crucial in building strong communities and driving the real-world adoption of meme coins.
  • 3. Controlling meme narratives is a powerful tool for influencing societal trends and can determine the global impact and success of a meme coin.
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