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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. 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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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 relationship between humans and software, moving from discrete applications to an integrated, conversational operating system.
  2. Cultivate "agent empathy" by learning to guide AI agents effectively, providing context, and embracing a playful, iterative building process.
  3. The rise of personal AI agents signals a profound reordering of the digital economy.
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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 democratizing software creation and personal automation, moving from static applications to dynamic, context-aware assistants. This shift will redefine how individuals interact with technology and how businesses deliver services.
  2. Invest in understanding agent interaction patterns and security best practices. For builders, prioritize creating agent-friendly APIs and CLI tools, as these will be the new interfaces for a significant portion of the digital economy.
  3. The rise of autonomous agents will fundamentally reshape the software industry, making many existing apps and business models obsolete while opening vast new markets for agent-native services and tools. Position your investments and development efforts towards this agent-first future 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. Agentic AI is transforming software from discrete applications to an integrated, conversational operating system, shifting value from app-centric platforms to intelligent, context-aware agents that orchestrate tasks across digital services.
  2. Prioritize building agent-friendly APIs and services, or develop specialized agent skills and harnesses that leverage system-level access to automate complex workflows, anticipating the mass obsolescence of traditional apps.
  3. The future of personal productivity and software development is agent-first. Investors should back platforms and services that empower agents, while builders must master "agentic engineering" to remain relevant and impactful in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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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 will fundamentally reshape the app economy, rendering many single-purpose applications obsolete as agents integrate and automate tasks across systems. This forces companies to either become agent-facing APIs or risk irrelevance.
  2. Cultivate "agent empathy" by understanding how models perceive codebases and problems. This skill, combined with a willingness to experiment and "play," is crucial for effectively guiding agents to build and refactor software.
  3. The agentic AI era demands a shift from traditional programming to a builder mindset, where human creativity and strategic guidance become paramount. Investors should seek platforms enabling this shift, and builders must adapt to a world where natural language is the new code.
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February 11, 2026

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

RoboPapers

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Robotics is moving towards generalist policies, demanding scalable, high-fidelity evaluation tools that mirror the real world, away from task-specific benchmarks.
  2. Adopt PolaRiS for rapid policy iteration and generalization testing, especially for pick-and-place tasks, leveraging easy environment creation and proven real-to-sim correlation.
  3. PolaRiS provides critical infrastructure for accelerating robot learning, enabling builders to quickly validate policies against real-world performance without prohibitive cost.
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Crypto Podcasts

May 19, 2025

Arthur Hayes: Money Printing & The Crypto Bet

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Brace for Capital Controls: The US is likely to implement capital controls over politically unpalatable tariffs to rebalance its economy, fundamentally changing global capital flows.
  2. Money Printing is Non-Negotiable: Regardless of political rhetoric, the US will print money to manage the fallout from capital flight and fund government spending, massively benefiting hard assets.
  3. Bitcoin & Gold are Your Life Rafts: In an era of devaluing fiat and financial repression, Bitcoin and gold are critical for wealth preservation and growth. Ditch long-term bonds.
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May 19, 2025

Logan Allen: Nockchain's Global Competition for Useful ZK Proof of Work Miners Kicks Off

Delphi Digital

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. ZKPoW is a Novel Force: Nockchain's ZK Proof of Work directly builds valuable ZK proving capacity, turning mining into a productive, network-enhancing activity.
  2. Hardware Revolution Looms: The mining competition will drive innovation in ZK-specific hardware (FPGAs, ASICs for polynomial math), creating a new hardware market distinct from Bitcoin's.
  3. Intent-Driven Future: Nockchain's architecture points towards a future of composable "micro-apps" and verifiable services, where on-chain logic focuses on proof verification, potentially enabling new decentralized AI/ML applications and "computational commodities."
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May 18, 2025

Weimar America: The Inflation Spiral Has Begun

Forward Guidance

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Fiscal Dominance is Here:** Government spending, not just Fed policy, is the primary driver of the current inflationary pressures and will likely lead to an 8% GDP deficit.
  2. **Prepare for Intervention:** Expect capital controls (like remittance taxes) and yield curve control as governments grapple with the consequences of their spending.
  3. **Store-of-Value is King:** In an environment where traditional savings (e.g., 4% on bonds) can't match 15% inflation in essential costs, assets like tech stocks and Bitcoin become non-negotiable for wealth preservation.
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May 17, 2025

The Fiscal Spiral Has No Off Switch | Weekly Roundup

Forward Guidance

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Fiscal Doom Loop: The US is locked in a fiscal spiral of growing deficits and debt that it seems unwilling or unable to escape, making dollar debasement a significant long-term risk.
  2. Macro is King: Geopolitical trends, capital flows, and policy decisions (like buybacks and potential yield curve control) are now more critical drivers of asset prices than individual company fundamentals.
  3. Bitcoin's Ascent: In a world of "Ponzi schemes," Bitcoin stands out as a rational hedge and potentially the "generational trade" against failing monetary and fiscal policies.
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May 16, 2025

The Next Phase of the Bull Market | Weekly Roundup

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Memecoin Rebound Signals Risk-On:** The sharp recovery in memecoins highlights the market's speculative appetite; treat them as high-octane, ecosystem-specific bets.
  2. **Strategic M&A is Reshaping Access:** Companies are buying their way into regulated markets and building out institutional-grade services, with "Crypto as a Service" set to grow.
  3. **Institutional Rails Getting Stronger:** Coinbase’s S&P 500 debut and EToro’s IPO are landmark events, cementing crypto's place in mainstream finance and improving market transparency.
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May 16, 2025

Markets Are EXPLODING - Here’s Why! ETH Surge, U.S. China Deal & What’s Next

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. ETH is Back (For Now): ETH's dramatic surge signals renewed conviction, but its long-term trajectory against Bitcoin remains a key market question.
  2. Macro Drives All: The U.S.-China tariff pause and potential capital control strategies will significantly impact risk assets; Bitcoin and gold are positioned as key beneficiaries of dollar devaluation.
  3. Regulation is Turning Pro-Crypto: The SEC's pivot towards clear frameworks could finally unlock institutional adoption and the tokenization of real-world assets.
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