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AI Podcasts

December 26, 2025

⚡️GPT5-Codex-Max: Training Agents with Personality, Tools & Trust — Brian Fioca + Bill Chen, OpenAI

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The transition from chatbots with tools to agents that build tools marks the end of the manual integration era.
  2. Stop building custom model scaffolding and start building on top of opinionated agent layers like the Codex SDK.
  3. In 12 months, the distinction between a coding agent and a general computer user will vanish as the terminal becomes the primary interface for all digital labor.
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December 26, 2025

Steve Yegge's Vibe Coding Manifesto: Why Claude Code Isn't It & What Comes After the IDE

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Software is moving from a scarce resource produced by humans to a commodity generated by agentic swarms.
  2. Move beyond simple chat interfaces and start experimenting with agentic loops plus MCP servers to automate entire workflows.
  3. The AI Engineer is the new F1 driver of tech. Mastery of the tool belt matters more than the ability to build the car from scratch.
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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-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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Crypto Podcasts

February 19, 2025

Breaking Crypto's Privacy Deadlock with Primus

The Rollup

Crypto
AI
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Primus is revolutionizing crypto middleware with advanced ZK technologies, enabling secure, privacy-preserving applications essential for regulatory compliance.
  • 2. Investment strategies are shifting towards application-layer projects, offering higher engagement and returns by addressing real-world use cases in fintech and AI.
  • 3. Embedding compliance into blockchain protocols through ZK proofs is crucial for broader adoption, providing a seamless integration of privacy and regulatory requirements.
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February 17, 2025

Justin Drake & Federico Carrone on Ethereum’s Native Rollup Roadmap

The Rollup

Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Ethereum’s native rollups are set to revolutionize scalability, offering enhanced transaction speeds while maintaining security.
  • 2. Security remains a cornerstone in the development of native rollups, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the Ethereum network.
  • 3. The economic benefits of native rollups, including reduced transaction fees, are poised to drive greater adoption among developers, users, and investors.
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February 17, 2025

Hester Peirce's Crypto Task Force: A New Era for Regulation?

Bankless

Crypto
Others

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Collaborative Regulation: The SEC’s new approach under Hester Peirce aims to foster innovation through collaboration rather than confrontation, creating a more supportive environment for crypto development.
  • 2. Increased Custodian Participation: The repeal of SAB 121 unlocks opportunities for traditional financial institutions to engage in crypto custody, potentially leading to greater market stability and trust.
  • 3. Encouraging Transparency and Compliance: Tools like no-action letters and safe harbor mechanisms are designed to promote transparency and voluntary compliance, helping to legitimize the crypto industry while protecting investors.
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February 16, 2025

Mira Network: Why AI Agents Can't Be Trusted Yet with Karan Sirdesai

Outpost | Crypto AI

AI
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Mirror Network's decentralized verification drastically reduces AI hallucinations, enhancing trust in autonomous AI systems.
  • 2. The fusion of crypto’s staking and slashing mechanisms provides a scalable and secure framework for AI reliability.
  • 3. Mirror’s wide-ranging applications across multiple industries underscore its significant growth potential and investment appeal.
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February 15, 2025

Hivemind: Fate of ETH, Initia with Zon, & OpenAI's Deep Research

Empire

Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Ethereum faces significant challenges in token value and leadership engagement, making way for competitors like Solana to capitalize on speed and innovation.
  • 2. App-specific blockchains, championed by Initia, are gaining traction by offering tailored solutions and shared standards, addressing fragmentation issues in the blockchain ecosystem.
  • 3. Celestia is emerging as a crucial infrastructure layer, potentially dominating the data availability market and enhancing scalability for various blockchain projects.
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February 15, 2025

AI Agents Have A Big Problem.

blocmates.

AI
Crypto
Infrastructure

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Unified communication standards are imperative for effective AI agent interactions.
  • 2. Incorporating blockchain technology can establish trust and accountability among AI agents.
  • 3. Developing standardized and trustworthy AI communication protocols presents significant opportunities for innovation and investment.
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