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AI Podcasts

February 12, 2026

Owning the AI Pareto Frontier — Jeff Dean

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The era of monolithic, general-purpose AI is giving way to a modular, personalized future where models act as intelligent orchestrators, retrieving and reasoning over vast, bespoke data sets with specialized hardware.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and tooling that enables low-latency, multi-turn interactions with AI agents, and prioritize crisp, multimodal prompt engineering. This will be the new "specification" for delegating complex tasks.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see a significant push towards hyper-personalized AI and ultra-low-latency inference, driven by hardware-software co-optimization and advanced distillation. Builders and investors should focus on solutions that leverage these trends to unlock new applications and user experiences.
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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 software development paradigm is shifting from human-centric coding to agent-centric building. This means optimizing codebases for AI agents to navigate and modify, making "building" (problem definition, architecture, agent guidance) more valuable than manual implementation.
  2. Prioritize "agent-friendly" design. Builders should focus on creating modular, CLI-accessible tools and services that agents can easily discover, understand, and compose, rather than monolithic applications. Investors should seek out platforms and infrastructure that facilitate this agent-native ecosystem.
  3. Personal AI agents with system-level access are not just a new tool; they are a new operating system. This will redefine personal productivity, disrupt the app economy, and necessitate a re-evaluation of digital security and human-AI collaboration 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 rise of autonomous AI agents with system-level access is fundamentally changing the human-computer interface. This isn't just about better tools; it's about a new model where agents become the operating system, coordinating tasks across applications and data, making traditional app-centric workflows increasingly inefficient and potentially obsolete.
  2. Prioritize learning "agentic engineering" – the art of guiding and collaborating with AI agents rather than direct coding. This involves understanding agent perspectives, crafting concise prompts, and utilizing CLI-based tools for composability, which will be crucial for building and adapting in an agent-first world.
  3. Over the next 6-12 months, the ability to effectively deploy and manage personal AI agents will become a core competency for builders and a critical differentiator for businesses. Ignoring this change risks being left behind as AI agents redefine productivity, security, and the very structure of digital interaction.
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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 Macro Shift: Generalist robot policies, like large language models, demand evaluation that tests true generalization, not just performance on known training data. PolaRiS enables this shift by providing a scalable, community-driven framework for creating diverse, unseen test environments, pushing robotics beyond task-specific benchmarks.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Builders should leverage PolaRiS's real-to-sim environment generation (Gaussian splatting, generative objects) and co-training methodology to rapidly iterate on robot policies. This allows for quick, correlated performance checks in diverse virtual settings before costly real-world deployment.
  3. The Bottom Line: The future of robotics hinges on models that generalize. PolaRiS offers the infrastructure to build and test these models efficiently, fostering a community-driven benchmark ecosystem that will accelerate robot capabilities and deployment 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 AI domain is moving from passive, prompt-response models to active, autonomous agents capable of self-modification and system-level action. This fundamentally alters software development, making "agentic engineering" the new model where human builders guide AI to create and maintain code, democratizing access to building while challenging the traditional app economy.
  2. Prioritize building agent-friendly APIs and CLI tools for your services, or integrate existing ones, to ensure your offerings remain relevant in a world where personal AI agents act as the primary interface for users.
  3. Personal AI agents are poised to become the operating system of the future, absorbing functionalities of countless apps. Builders and investors must adapt to this change, focusing on foundational agent infrastructure, security, and the human-agent collaboration model, or risk being disrupted by this new era of autonomous computing.
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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 rise of generalist robot policies demands scalable, generalizable evaluation. PolaRiS enables this by shifting from costly real-world or handcrafted sim evals to cheap, high-fidelity, real-to-sim environments, accelerating policy iteration and fostering community-driven benchmarking.
  2. Builders should explore PolaRiS's open-source tools and Hugging Face hub to rapidly create and test new robot tasks. This allows for faster policy iteration and robust comparison against diverse, community-contributed benchmarks, moving beyond static, overfitting evaluation suites.
  3. The ability to quickly and reliably evaluate robot policies in diverse, real-world-correlated simulations will be a critical bottleneck for robotics progress. PolaRiS offers a path to unlock faster development cycles and broader generalization for robot AI, making it a key infrastructure piece for the next wave of robotic capabilities.
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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. The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental re-architecture, moving from a fragmented, supplier-dependent model to a vertically integrated, software-defined, AI-first paradigm.
  2. Investors should prioritize companies demonstrating deep vertical integration in AI hardware and software, a robust data acquisition strategy (large car park), and a clear vision for expanding EV choice beyond current market leaders.
  3. Autonomy will be a non-negotiable feature in cars by 2030, making a company's ability to build and iterate AI models in-house the ultimate differentiator.
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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 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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Crypto Podcasts

May 6, 2025

Ex Jane Street Veteran's Journey To Crypto | Thomas Uhm

Lightspeed

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. JitoSol's Institutional Edge: JitoSol’s design—autonomy, yield-bearing, and reduced counterparty risk—positions it as attractive institutional-grade collateral and a scalable yield product on Solana.
  2. Sustainable Systems Over Subsidies: Long-term value in crypto infrastructure and services like market making will come from robust, economically sound systems, not short-term, unsustainable incentives.
  3. Solana's Determinism Drive: Solana's push for greater network determinism (predictable transaction outcomes) directly addresses a core institutional need, potentially unlocking further capital allocation.
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May 6, 2025

Bits + Bips LIVE - May 5th, 2025

Unchained

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Tariff Turmoil Persists: Despite calming rhetoric, the haphazard US tariff rollout creates ongoing uncertainty, with potential for significant market impact if key sectors like AI chips are targeted.
  2. ETH's Uphill Battle: Ethereum faces significant headwinds in sentiment and relative performance; its path to renewed relevance depends on attracting major institutional adoption.
  3. Momentum is King in Crypto: Crypto markets, including assets like XRP (viewed as a short-term trade) and even Doge (noted for technicals), are primarily driven by attention and momentum, not traditional valuation metrics.
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May 5, 2025

Is Saylor Destined to Blow Up?

1000x Podcast

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Saylor's Gambit is Bitcoin's Sword of Damocles:** MicroStrategy's leveraged Bitcoin accumulation is a major systemic risk; a blow-up could trigger a severe market downturn.
  2. **Trade Fundamentals, Not Just Narratives:** Focus on assets showing real usage or fitting strong themes (RWA, AI, DeFi yield) as the market gets selective. ETH remains fundamentally challenged despite price bounces.
  3. **Choppy Waters Ahead, Cash is King (Again):** Expect market consolidation. Reduce leverage, hold some cash, and look for dips in strong assets (like Tao) or opportunities to short weak ones (like ETH) – but avoid shorting in euphoric breakouts.
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May 5, 2025

Alex Tapscott: How I Predicted Crypto's Rise (And What's Coming Next)

The Rollup

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Institutional Bitcoin Demand is Real: Major players are accumulating Bitcoin via direct purchases and ETFs, creating sustained buying pressure.
  2. RWAs & AI are Next: Focus on the tokenization of traditional assets and the infrastructure enabling AI agents to transact autonomously on-chain.
  3. Bet on Platforms for AI: Consider exposure to high-throughput Layer 1s likely to become hubs for AI-driven activity as a proxy for the AI/crypto theme's growth.
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May 2, 2025

The US Treasury’s Stablecoin Report, TradFi’s Crypto Adoption, and Ethereum’s New Era | Roundup

Bell Curve

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Stablecoins Go Global: Prepare for a $2T market, fueled primarily by international demand, potentially reshaping banking competition.
  2. TradFi Bridge Built: Institutional adoption is accelerating (Schwab, BlackRock), creating a stark disconnect between strong fundamentals and current market sentiment—ripe for alpha hunters.
  3. Ethereum Adapts: ETH's deep liquidity anchors DeFi, but stablecoins and new L1s (like Thru) challenge its dominance, pushing ongoing evolution (Restaking, potential VM changes).
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May 1, 2025

Hivemind: Does Bitcoin Have More Fuel to Run?

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Bitcoin Pause Likely: Expect potential short-term consolidation for Bitcoin as positive news fuel runs low; macro risks remain, but new ATHs are anticipated later this year.
  2. Solana Strong Bet: SOL emerges as the preferred L1 alternative, driven by superior architecture, ecosystem growth, and significant treasury buying pressure on the horizon.
  3. Altcoins Demand Substance: Market rationalization favors projects with realistic valuations and fundamentals; high-beta focus shifts to SOL memes, select strong L1s/apps (SUI, Hype), or SOL ecosystem plays (restaking), competing with leveraged BTC exposure.
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