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AI Podcasts

February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI is transforming software development from manual coding to agent orchestration, making "building" accessible to anyone with an idea and language. This fundamentally reconfigures the value of traditional programming skills and the entire app economy.
  2. Invest in or build tools that prioritize agent-friendly APIs and CLI interfaces over traditional graphical user interfaces. Future value will accrue to services that seamlessly integrate into an agent's workflow, not just human-facing apps.
  3. Personal AI agents are not just a new tool; they are a new operating system. Expect rapid shifts in user behavior and market demand, favoring platforms and services that empower autonomous AI, making now the time to adapt or be left behind.
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February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI agents are moving beyond language to autonomous action, fundamentally altering how software is built and consumed. This shift gives individuals the power to create complex systems with natural language, but also demands a new level of security awareness and critical thinking from users.
  2. Embrace agentic engineering by focusing on clear communication and context provision rather than rigid coding. Experiment with open-source agents like OpenClaw to understand their capabilities and limitations firsthand.
  3. The future of software is agent-centric. Investors should eye companies building agent-facing APIs or infrastructure, while builders must adapt their skills to "lead" AI teams. Ignoring this shift means missing the next wave of digital transformation.
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February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The digital world moves from discrete apps to an integrated, agent-orchestrated OS, shifting value to platforms enabling seamless agent interaction.
  2. Builders must pivot to "agentic engineering," focusing on guiding and designing systems for AI agents, mastering prompt engineering and CLI-based tool integration.
  3. Personal AI agents will reshape software and productivity over the next 6-12 months. Investors should back agent infrastructure/API-first services; developers must embrace agent collaboration.
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February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The rise of autonomous AI agents with system-level access is transforming software from static applications to dynamic, conversational interfaces.
  2. Embrace "agentic engineering" by learning to communicate effectively with AI, guiding it with context rather than explicit code.
  3. Personal AI agents are not just tools; they are becoming the new operating system.
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February 11, 2026

Ep#62: PolaRiS: Scalable Real-to-Sim Evaluations for Generalist Robot Policies

RoboPapers

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The push for generalist robot policies, akin to foundation models in other AI domains, demands evaluation tools that scale and generalize. PolaRiS directly addresses this by providing a framework for creating diverse, real-world correlated benchmarks, moving robotics beyond task-specific, overfitting evaluations towards true zero-shot generalization testing.
  2. Implement PolaRiS's real-to-sim environment generation and "sim co-training" methodology. This allows for rapid, cost-effective iteration on robot policies with high confidence that improvements in simulation will translate to real-world gains, significantly accelerating development cycles.
  3. For builders and investors, PolaRiS represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for robotics. It de-risks policy development by providing a reliable, scalable testing ground, making the path to deployable, generalist robots faster and more capital-efficient over the next 6-12 months.
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February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The era of "agentic engineering" is here, moving software creation from explicit, line-by-line coding to high-level guidance of autonomous AI agents.
  2. Experiment with agentic workflows now. Set up a local OpenClaw instance, even with free models, and use it to automate tedious tasks or prototype ideas.
  3. Personal AI agents with system-level access are not just productivity tools; they are a new operating system layer that will consume and redefine existing applications.
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February 12, 2026

Rivian’s Roadmap to AI Architecture and Autonomy with Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe

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

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Invest in companies demonstrating deep vertical integration in AI, custom silicon, and software-defined vehicle architectures. Prioritize those building proprietary data flywheels from large, active fleets.
  2. The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental re-architecture, moving from hardware-centric, domain-based systems to software-defined, AI-powered platforms. This shift will consolidate market power among vertically integrated players who control their data, compute, and software stack.
  3. Autonomy will be a must-have feature by 2030, akin to airbags today. Companies without a robust, in-house, neural-net-based autonomy strategy and a software-defined architecture will struggle to compete at scale, leading to significant market share shifts in the coming years.
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February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The shift from explicit coding to agentic orchestration means human creativity moves up the stack. Instead of writing every line, builders define intent, guide agents, and curate outcomes, making software creation more accessible and focused on problem-solving.
  2. Invest in understanding agent-native design patterns. Prioritize building CLI-first tools and services that expose clear, composable interfaces, as these will be the foundational blocks for the next generation of AI-driven applications, making your products "agent-friendly" and future-proof.
  3. Personal AI agents are not just productivity tools; they are a new operating system layer. Over the next 6-12 months, expect a rapid re-evaluation of traditional app value, a surge in agent-first infrastructure, and a critical need for robust, user-centric security frameworks as AI moves from language to action, directly impacting your digital strategy and investment thesis.
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February 12, 2026

OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet - Peter Steinberger | Lex Fridman Podcast #491

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The rise of autonomous AI agents with system-level access is fundamentally reshaping the software landscape, moving value from traditional app interfaces to underlying APIs and data, and making building accessible for non-programmers.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and tooling that facilitates agent-to-agent communication and robust CLI-based skill development, as this will be the new battleground for software functionality and integration.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see increased adoption of agentic workflows, compelling companies to re-evaluate their product strategies towards API-first designs and human-centric "delight" to stay relevant as AI agents handle most functional tasks.
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Crypto Podcasts

February 2, 2026

Metals Crash & Bitcoin Breaks $80k

1000x Podcast

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Global economic uncertainty and tariff threats are triggering a broad risk-off sentiment, creating dislocations where fundamentally strong assets are sold indiscriminately.
  2. Reallocate capital from speculative metals positions into Bitcoin at current levels and high-conviction, revenue-producing crypto platforms like Hyperliquid.
  3. The current market turbulence is separating the signal from the noise. Focus on assets with strong fundamentals and organic usage, as they are poised for significant gains once the broader market stabilizes.
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February 3, 2026

Is BTC A Buy, Metals Crash, Hyperliquid RWAs, New Fed Chair

1000x Podcast

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Global market indigestion is creating a flight to quality and a re-evaluation of speculative assets. This environment favors fundamentally strong assets and platforms with clear utility over pure FOMO plays.
  2. Consider tax-loss harvesting Bitcoin positions that are out of the money and reallocate to high-conviction, revenue-producing crypto assets like Hyperliquid.
  3. The "crypto portfolio" concept is evolving; focus on individual assets with strong organic usage and mega-trend tailwinds. This strategic shift will differentiate winners from losers in the coming market cycles.
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February 2, 2026

Why BitGo Went Public | Mike Belshe

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Regulatory clarity and institutional demand are converging, driving a fundamental re-architecture of financial market infrastructure. This shift will see traditional finance increasingly rely on regulated crypto-native service providers.
  2. Builders and investors should prioritize infrastructure providers that offer robust regulatory compliance and fiduciary protection, as these are the non-negotiable requirements for the next wave of institutional capital.
  3. The digital asset industry is poised for massive growth, driven by Wall Street's entry. Companies like BitGo, by building transparent, regulated infrastructure, are not just participating in this growth; they are actively shaping the future of finance, making now the time to understand these foundational shifts.
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February 2, 2026

Curated Credit: How Maple and Morpho Approach DeFi Lending | Sid Powell & Merlin Egalite

0xResearch

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Institutional capital is eyeing DeFi, pushing for tokenized real-world assets like private credit and bonds to diversify yield sources beyond crypto-backed loans. This requires robust risk isolation at the smart contract level and a new generation of independent risk assessors to bridge TradFi and DeFi.
  2. Prioritize protocols that offer explicit risk profiles and transparent fee structures, especially those building towards intent-based lending. For builders, focus on creating infrastructure that supports isolated risk and attracts independent rating agencies.
  3. The future of DeFi lending hinges on transparency and sophisticated risk management. As institutions enter, the demand for clear, independently verified risk assessments will intensify, making protocols that embrace these principles the winners in the next market cycle.
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February 2, 2026

The Last Companies That Will Ever Exist

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The global economy is transitioning from a "bits" era of digital innovation to an "atoms" era, driven by AI and robotics, where control over physical resources and their efficient deployment becomes the ultimate competitive advantage.
  2. Prioritize investments in companies demonstrating vertical integration across intelligence, energy, and labor, especially those building physical infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities at scale.
  3. The race to acquire the "Infinity Gauntlet" of capitalism is on. Companies that achieve self-sufficiency in intelligence, energy, and labor will redefine economic power, making traditional capital almost irrelevant and creating a new class of unassailable monopolies.
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February 2, 2026

Logan Jastremski: Solana vs Hyperliquid - Who Wins The Global Exchange Race?

Delphi Digital

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The global financial system demands 24/7, credibly neutral price discovery. This pushes blockchain architecture beyond raw throughput to geographically optimized, low-latency transaction inclusion, creating a truly global market.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and applications on chains pursuing multi-leader consensus and proprietary AMMs. These designs offer superior price discovery and execution for the next generation of global trading.
  3. The global exchange race is an engineering marathon, not a sprint. While Hyperliquid excels regionally, Solana's architectural bet on physics-defying global fairness aims to become the world's true price oracle, unlocking trillions in new trading volume.
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