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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. The rise of autonomous AI agents is fundamentally reconfiguring the digital economy, transforming traditional software applications into agent-addressable services and democratizing building by lowering the technical bar for creation.
  2. Invest in platforms and tools that prioritize agent-friendly APIs and open-source collaboration, as these will capture the next wave of digital value creation.
  3. Personal AI agents are not just tools; they are a new operating system layer that will redefine how we interact with technology and each other. Understanding this shift is critical for navigating the next 6-12 months of rapid innovation and market disruption.
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February 11, 2026

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

RoboPapers

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Adopt PolaRiS for policy iteration. Builders should use its browser-based scene builder and Gaussian splatting pipeline to quickly create new, diverse evaluation environments from real-world scans.
  2. Integrate minimal, unrelated sim data into policy training to dramatically boost real-to-sim correlation, allowing for faster, cheaper development cycles before costly real-world deployment.
  3. PolaRiS shifts the focus from hand-crafted, task-specific simulations to scalable, real-world-correlated benchmarks, enabling rapid iteration and generalization testing previously impossible in robotics.
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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. Agentic AI is changing software from discrete applications to an integrated, conversational operating layer, making human intent the primary interface for complex tasks.
  2. Invest in or build platforms that prioritize agent-friendly APIs and open-source collaboration, as these will capture the next wave of user interaction and value generation.
  3. The future of computing is agent-centric; understanding and adapting to this paradigm change is crucial for staying relevant in the quickly evolving tech landscape 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. Autonomous AI agents are shifting software from static apps to dynamic, self-adapting systems. This will redefine the app landscape, as personal agents absorb functions previously requiring dedicated software, forcing companies to become API-first.
  2. Cultivate "agent empathy" by learning to communicate effectively with AI models, understanding their context, and guiding them through complex tasks. This skill is paramount for builders leveraging AI for rapid development.
  3. Agentic AI is a new operating paradigm reshaping how we interact with technology and what it means to "build." Investors should seek projects prioritizing open-source, community-driven development and agent-native design.
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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 Macro Shift: AI agents are transforming software from discrete applications into an interconnected, conversational operating layer, shifting the value from app-specific functionality to intelligent orchestration and personalized user experience.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Experiment with agentic engineering by treating AI models as collaborative, context-aware engineers; focus on clear, concise prompts and iterative feedback loops to guide their development process.
  3. The Bottom Line: The future belongs to builders who understand how to design for and collaborate with AI agents, as they will unlock unprecedented efficiency and create new categories of personalized, proactive digital experiences, making traditional apps a relic of the past.
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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. Autonomous AI agents with system-level access are reshaping the digital economy, shifting value from discrete applications to integrated, personalized AI assistants. This transition will consolidate functionality and demand an "API-first" approach.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and tooling for seamless agent-to-agent and agent-to-API communication, or build agent-native services offering superior, context-aware automation. Cultivate "agent empathy" and focus on high-level design.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see accelerated adoption of personal AI agents, forcing companies to re-evaluate product strategies and security postures. Those embracing agentic paradigms will capture market share, while others risk being 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. The agentic AI ascent is not just about new tools; it is a fundamental reordering of how software is built and consumed.
  2. Invest in understanding agentic workflows and security best practices.
  3. Natural language is becoming the universal interface for computing, reordering software from static applications into dynamic, context-aware agents.
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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. Agentic AI is fundamentally altering the software development paradigm, moving from human-centric coding to human-guided, autonomous creation. This will redefine job roles and the value of traditional programming skills.
  2. Invest in understanding agent interaction patterns and security best practices now. Prioritize building agent-friendly APIs or CLI tools, as this will be the new interface for digital services.
  3. The rise of personal AI agents is not just a tech upgrade; it is a societal re-architecture. Over the next 6-12 months, expect rapid shifts in app usage, developer workflows, and the emergence of new security challenges and solutions.
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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. Agentic AI is moving us from an app-centric digital world to an agent-orchestrated one, where personal AI agents perform tasks more efficiently and personally, forcing companies to become agent-facing APIs or face obsolescence.
  2. Cultivate "agent empathy" and master prompt engineering. The future of building isn't just about writing code; it's about understanding how agents "think," guiding them effectively, and designing systems that are agent-navigable.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see rapid acceleration in agentic AI adoption. Investors should identify companies building agent-friendly infrastructure or transforming their offerings into robust APIs. Builders should prioritize learning agentic engineering workflows and focusing on the "human touch" in product design, as raw coding becomes a less critical bottleneck.
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Crypto Podcasts

August 16, 2025

Why DATs Beyond BTC And ETH Are Risky

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Concentrate on the Winners:** Bitcoin is the established store-of-value asset, and Ethereum is the dominant settlement layer for high-value digital assets. The data shows they have already won their respective categories.
  2. **The Rest is a Long Tail of Risk:** Investing outside of Bitcoin and Ethereum is a bet against powerful, gravity-like market forces. These alternatives are competing for a sliver of the market, increasing their risk of becoming obsolete.
  3. **Power Law is the Rule:** The market isn't about finding the "next" Ethereum; it's about recognizing that power laws are creating a duopoly where the vast majority of value will continue to accrue to the top two assets.
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August 16, 2025

Can ETH Keep Pumping Or Is It All Over?!

Steady Lads Podcast

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The New Game is Financial Engineering. The market's primary driver is the "Digital Asset Treasury" meta. Bitcoin leverages its "pristine collateral" narrative for debt financing, while Ethereum leverages native yield to justify its premium.
  2. Don't Expect a 2021 Redux. The institutional capital fueling this rally is not here to bid on your favorite altcoin. Their focus is on BTC, ETH, and treasury-related arbitrage, making a widespread, retail-driven altcoin season unlikely.
  3. De-Risk and Secure Profits. After a 3x run, seasoned traders are taking profits on ETH. The consensus is to refuse to round-trip your gains, pay down on-chain debt, and shift to scalping volatility rather than betting on a continued parabolic advance.
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August 15, 2025

The Best of Bell Curve

Bell Curve

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Execution Guarantees Trump EVM Compatibility:** For complex financial products like derivatives, the ability to mathematically prove solvency outweighs the benefits of EVM compatibility, driving the rise of purpose-built L1s.
  2. **Memecoins Are a Macro Indicator:** Don't dismiss memecoins as a distraction. They are a direct, high-beta response to monetary debasement, signaling retail's desperation for returns in a broken financial system.
  3. **The Consumer War Is On:** While Ethereum solidifies its hold on institutional finance, the battle for consumer attention is just beginning. The success of its coordinated L2 strategy will determine if it can reclaim the narrative from chains like Solana.
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August 15, 2025

The Ether Machine Chairman: Real Risk of DATs, Who Wins From Stripe & Circle’s Chains | Roundup

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Structure Over Speed: In the DAT gold rush, avoid the shells. Reverse takeovers are fraught with hidden liabilities; cleaner de-novo SPACs are built for long-term institutional trust and better financing.
  2. Stick to the Winners: The DAT market will consolidate. Bet on pure-play vehicles for top-tier, liquid assets like ETH, as "Frankenstein" and illiquid-token DATs are destined for M&A or failure.
  3. Distribution is Destiny: In the payments war, Stripe’s direct ownership of millions of merchants gives it a crushing advantage over Circle’s middleware approach. Owning the customer is the only moat that matters.
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August 14, 2025

Bittensor Brief #4: Could $TAO Enter The Top 10?

Hash Rate pod - Bitcoin, AI, DePIN, DeFi

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Incoming Institutional Tsunami: An estimated $1.5 billion in institutional capital is poised to enter the ecosystem in the next six months, which could single-handedly 5x the price due to limited exchange liquidity.
  2. The Subnet Demand Spiral: The core mechanics of registering and participating in subnets create a flywheel effect where ecosystem growth directly translates into increased demand and reduced circulating supply for $TAO.
  3. The Halving Supply Shock: A December halving will slash new $TAO emissions by 50%, tightening supply just as multiple demand vectors are peaking, creating a potentially explosive supply-demand imbalance.
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August 14, 2025

My $1,000,000 Crypto Playbook, Revealed

blocmates.

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Right vs. Rich:** Stop trying to be right; focus on being profitable. Buy things you think are stupid if you believe the market will value them. The best trades often feel viscerally wrong.
  2. **Master the Modes:** The market operates in two modes. In "Easy Mode," go hard on early trends with concentrated size. In "Hard Mode," your only job is capital preservation. Hit the sell button and wait.
  3. **De-Risk Like a Pro:** When you feel like a genius and start looking at houses, it's time to cash out. Aggressively take 80%+ off the table to lock in your life-changing gains and protect your mental health. Opportunity is constant; your capital is not.
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