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AI Podcasts

December 24, 2025

METR's Benchmarks vs Economics: The AI capability measurement gap – Joel Becker, METR

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Capability-Utility Gap is widening. We see a divergence where models get smarter but the friction of human-AI collaboration keeps productivity flat.
  2. Deploy AI for mid-level engineers or low-context tasks. Avoid forcing AI workflows on your top seniors working in complex legacy systems.
  3. The next year will focus on reliability over raw intelligence. The winners will have models that require the least amount of human babysitting.
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December 24, 2025

PhD Bodybuilder Predicts The Future of AI (97% Certain) [Dr. Mike Israetel]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Scaling laws are hitting a diminishing return on raw data but a massive acceleration in reasoning. The shift from statistical matching to reasoning agents happens when models can recursively check their own logic.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Build for the agentic future by prioritizing high-context data pipelines. Models perform better when you provide massive context rather than relying on zero-shot inference.
  3. The Bottom Line: We are 24 months away from AI that makes unassisted human thought look like navigating London without a map. Prepare for a world where the most valuable skill is directing machine agency rather than performing manual logic.
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December 23, 2025

Continual System Prompt Learning for Code Agents – Aparna Dhinakaran, Arize

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from model-centric to loop-centric development. Performance is now a function of the feedback cycle rather than just the weights of the frontier model.
  2. Implement an LLM-as-a-judge step that outputs a "Reason for Failure" field. Feed this string directly into a meta-prompt to update your agent's system instructions automatically.
  3. Static prompts are technical debt. Teams that build automated systems to iterate on their agent's instructions will outpace those waiting for the next model training run.
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December 23, 2025

Developer Experience in the Age of AI Coding Agents – Max Kanat-Alexander, Capital One

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: The transition from writing to reviewing as the primary engineering activity. As agents generate more code, the human role moves from creator to editor.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Build CLIs for every internal tool to give agents a native text interface. This increases accuracy and speed compared to visual automation.
  3. The Bottom Line: Developer experience is the infrastructure for AI. Investing in clean code and fast feedback loops is the only way to ensure AI productivity gains do not decay over the next 12 months.
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December 23, 2025

Small Bets, Big Impact Building GenBI at a Fortune 100 – Asaf Bord, Northwestern Mutual

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: The transition from "Human-in-the-loop" to "Agent-as-the-interface" for enterprise data.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Audit your metadata quality now because LLM accuracy is a direct function of your documentation.
  3. The Bottom Line: Success in enterprise AI is not about the biggest model but about the smallest, most frequent wins that build institutional trust.
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December 24, 2025

METR's Benchmarks vs Economics: The AI capability measurement gap – Joel Becker, METR

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Capability-Productivity Gap. We are entering a period where model intelligence outpaces our ability to integrate it into high stakes production.
  2. Audit your stack. Identify tasks where "good enough" generation is a win versus high context tasks where AI is currently a net negative.
  3. Do not mistake a climbing benchmark for a finished product. For the next year, the biggest wins are not in smarter models but in better verification loops.
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December 24, 2025

PhD Bodybuilder Predicts The Future of AI (97% Certain) [Dr. Mike Israetel]

Machine Learning Street Talk

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from simple Large Language Models to Reasoning Models marks the end of the stochastic parrot era.
  2. Build agentic workflows that utilize high-context windows for recursive problem solving.
  3. We are moving toward a world where intelligence is a commodity. Your value will shift from knowing things to directing outcomes over the next 12 months.
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December 22, 2025

2026 Predictions: Will We Still Write Code, or Just Manage Agents?

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Pivot: Agentic Abstraction. As the cost of logic hits zero, the value of a developer moves from how to build to what to build.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Adopt Orchestrators. Replace your standard editor with agent-first platforms today to learn the art of directing sub-agents before the 2026 deadline.
  3. The Bottom Line: The next 12 months will reward those who stop writing code and start building the systems that write it for them.
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December 22, 2025

The War on Slop – swyx

AI Engineer

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Movement: The Token Deflation. As compute becomes a commodity, the value of the "Human-in-the-Loop" moves from production to architectural oversight.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Implement Code Maps. Use AI to index and understand your entire repository to ensure every generated line aligns with existing logic.
  3. The Bottom Line: The next year belongs to the "Taste-Driven Developer." If you optimize for volume, you produce slop; if you optimize for accountability, you build a moat.
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Crypto Podcasts

February 24, 2025

Memes are Dead, Long Live the Memes | Nick Tomaino

Empire

Crypto
DeFi

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Meme coins, while initially promising, often exploit retail investors through pump and dump schemes, necessitating a wary approach.
  • 2. Investing in crypto requires a long-term vision, focusing on meaningful projects and founders committed to sustained growth over fleeting gains.
  • 3. Stablecoins are pivotal in maintaining the US dollar's global influence and are set to grow with increasing adoption and regulatory support.
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February 24, 2025

How Sapien Lets Anyone Earn by Creating Datasets

Outpost | Crypto AI

AI
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Decentralized data labeling can significantly reduce costs while enhancing data quality through global expert networks.
  • 2. The synergy between crypto and AI unlocks new possibilities for scalable and efficient AI model training.
  • 3. Proprietary, purpose-built datasets are becoming essential for enterprises to maintain a competitive edge in AI development.
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February 23, 2025

Crypto Circus Never Ends: Hacks, Grifts, and Kanye’s Coin?

Unchained

Crypto
DeFi

Key Takeaways:

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  • 1. Major Hacks Undermine Trust: The Bybit hack exemplifies the vulnerabilities in crypto security and the sophisticated methods of state-affiliated hackers.
  • 2. Insider Scandals Expose Systemic Flaws: The Libra scandal reveals deep-seated issues in meme coin launches, highlighting the need for greater transparency and regulation.
  • 3. Regulatory Shifts Offer Hope: Positive moves by the SEC and the CFTC signal a more supportive regulatory landscape, encouraging legitimate crypto innovation.
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February 21, 2025

Is Hashflow The Next Hyperliquid?

The Rollup

DeFi
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. ZK Technology is Transformative: Zero-Knowledge proofs are not only scalable and secure but are also finding essential applications in decentralized finance, particularly in proving exchange solvency without sacrificing performance.
  • 2. Hashflow Leads with Innovation: By leveraging ZK, Hashflow is positioned as a frontrunner in creating high-performance, secure exchanges that offer a user-friendly experience, potentially setting a new standard for the industry.
  • 3. Real-Time Proving is the Future: The advancement towards real-time proving will revolutionize cross-chain interactions and user experiences, making decentralized exchanges as fast and reliable as their centralized counterparts.
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February 21, 2025

$LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Rocks Argentina & The U.S. Fed’s Next Move! Pivot?

Bankless

Crypto
Others

Key Takeaways

  • Heightened Fraud Risks: The $LIBRA scandal underscores the perpetual risk of manipulation in memecoin markets, urging investors to exercise extreme caution.
  • Evolving Airdrop Strategies: Airdrops are becoming more sophisticated, but misalignment between expectations and reality continues to challenge their effectiveness.
  • Regulatory Balance Needed: While the SEC’s efforts to curb fraud are crucial, the crypto industry must develop robust self-regulation to complement external oversight

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February 21, 2025

Monetary Properties of SOL and ETH

The Rollup

Crypto
DeFi

Key Takeaways

  • Ethereum Outshines Solana: Ethereum’s superior decentralization and monetary properties make it a more reliable asset compared to Solana.
  • Decentralization is Crucial: The degree of decentralization directly impacts an asset’s stability and future predictability, influencing investor confidence.
  • Bitcoin’s Influence Remains Strong: Despite Ethereum’s strengths, Bitcoin’s dominance sets the benchmark for decentralized digital assets, shaping the competitive landscape for other cryptocurrencies.

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