Our 225th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 11/16/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Michelle Lee [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amichlee]

Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

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In this episode:

 * New AI model releases include GPT-5.1 from OpenAI and Ernie 5.0 from Baidu, each with updated features and capabilities.
 * Self-driving technology advancements from Baidu’s Apollo Go and Pony AI’s IPO highlight significant progress in the automotive sector.
 * Startup funding updates include Incept taking $50M for diffusion models, while Cursor and Gamma secure significant valuations for coding and presentation tools respectively.
 * AI-generated content is gaining traction with songs topping charts and new marketplaces for AI-generated voices, indicating evolving trends in synthetic media.



Timestamps:

 * (00:01:19) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:02:13) OpenAI says the brand-new GPT-5.1 is ‘warmer’ and has more ‘personality’ options | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/802653/openai-gpt-5-1-upgrade-personality-presets]
 * (00:04:51) Baidu Unveils ERNIE 5.0 and a Series of AI Applications at Baidu World 2025, Ramps Up Global Push [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baidu-unveils-ernie-5-0-and-a-series-of-ai-applications-at-baidu-world-2025--ramps-up-global-push-302614531.html]
 * (00:07:00) ByteDance’s Volcano Engine debuts coding agent at $1.3 promo price [https://www.techinasia.com/news/bytedances-volcano-engine-debuts-coding-agent-at-1-3-promo-price?_bhlid=c1556b8d78cd6fbc6a17b645d6f9c7dd9d537fee]
 * (00:08:04) Google will let users call stores, browse products, and check out using AI | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/819431/google-shopping-ai-gemini-agentic-checkout-calling]
 * (00:10:41) Fei-Fei Li's World Labs speeds up the world model race with Marble, its first commercial product | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/fei-fei-lis-world-labs-speeds-up-the-world-model-race-with-marble-its-first-commercial-product/]
 * (00:13:30) OpenAI says it's fixed ChatGPT's em dash problem | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/14/openai-says-its-fixed-chatgpts-em-dash-problem/]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:16:01) Anthropic announces $50 billion data center plan | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/anthropic-announces-50-billion-data-center-plan/]
 * (00:18:06) Baidu teases next-gen AI training, inference accelerators • The Register [https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/13/baidu_inference_training_chips/]
 * (00:20:50) Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit and launch own start-up [https://www.ft.com/content/c586eb77-a16e-4363-ab0b-e877898b70de]
 * (00:24:41)

#225 - GPT 5.1, Kimi K2 Thinking, Remote Labor Index

Our 224th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 10/31/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Gavin Purcell [https://x.com/gavinpurcell] (check out AI For Humans [https://www.aiforhumans.show/] and AndThen [https://andthen.chat/]!)

Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * OpenAI completes its for-profit restructuring, redefining its relationship with Microsoft and securing future investments. Meanwhile, Qualcomm and other tech giants announce new AI chips aimed at competing with Nvidia and AMD, marking major advancements in AI hardware capabilities.
 * Amazon and Google deepen their partnerships with Anthropic, providing extensive computing resources to enhance AI research and applications. These developments signal significant growth and competition in the AI industry.
 * Major AI tools and models were released and updated, including Cursor 2.0, CLAUDE coding capabilities, and open-source options from Minimax. These new tools offer a range of functionalities for coding, design, and more.
 * Legal battles around AI copyright issues persist, as OpenAI faces ongoing lawsuits from authors over text generation using copyrighted material. Universal Music Group settles a copyright suit with AI music startup UDO, transitioning to a licensed model for AI-generated music. This shift reflects broader challenges and adaptations in the AI-generated content space, where copyright and ethical usage remain highly contentious issues.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:44) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:03:44) Cursor 2.0 shifts to in-house AI with Composer model and parallel agents [https://the-decoder.com/cursor-2-0-shifts-to-in-house-ai-with-composer-model-and-parallel-agents/]
 * (00:07:44) Anthropic brings Claude Code to the web | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/anthropic-brings-claude-code-to-the-web/]
 * (00:10:01) Microsoft's Mico is a 'Clippy' for the AI era | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/23/microsofts-mico-is-a-clippy-for-the-ai-era/]
 * (00:14:20) Anthropic’s Claude catches up to ChatGPT and Gemini with upgraded memory features | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/804124/anthropic-claude-ai-memory-upgrade-all-subscribers]
 * (00:18:46) Canva launches its own design model, adds new AI features to the platform | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/30/canva-launches-its-own-design-model-adds-new-ai-features-to-the-platform/]
 * (00:21:07) Elon Musk’s Grokipedia launches with AI-cloned pages from Wikipedia | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/807686/elon-musk-grokipedia-launch-wikipedia-xai-copied]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:25:10) OpenAI completed its for-profit re [https://www.theverge.com/news/807875/openai-microsoft-for-profit-agi]

#224 - OpenAI is for-profit! Cursor 2, Minimax M2, Udio copyright

Our 223st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 10/17/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Michelle Lee [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amichlee]

Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * Anthropic and OpenAI have announced updates to their AI models and tools, including Haiku 4.5 and various business collaborations.
 * Multiple companies like Slack and Salesforce are integrating AI assistants and agents into their platforms, enhancing task management and business operations.
 * Recent research in reinforcement learning and agent memory curation highlights new methods for improving AI model performance and context management.
 * California has passed a law to regulate AI chatbots for children and vulnerable users, and there are rising concerns over the increasing amount of AI-generated content on the internet.

Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:01:31) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:02:18) Anthropic launches new version of scaled-down ‘Haiku’ model [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/15/anthropic-launches-new-version-of-scaled-down-haiku-model/]
 * (00:04:52) Everything OpenAI announced at DevDay 2025: Agent Kit, Apps SDK, ChatGPT, and more | ZDNET [https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-openai-announced-at-devday-2025-agent-kit-apps-sdk-chatgpt-and-more/]
 * (00:09:11) Anthropic turns to ‘skills’ to make Claude more useful at work | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/800868/anthropic-claude-skills-ai-agents]
 * (00:13:20) Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/787076/microsoft-office-agent-mode-office-agent-anthropic-models]
 * (00:17:22) Google releases Veo 3.1, adds it to Flow video editor | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/15/google-releases-veo-3-1-adds-it-to-flow-video-editor/]
 * (00:19:40) Slack is turning Slackbot into an AI assistant | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/797890/slack-slackbot-ai-assistant-upgrade]
 * (00:22:52) Salesforce announces Agentforce 360 as enterprise AI competition heats up | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/13/salesforce-announces-agentforce-360-as-enterprise-ai-competition-heats-up/]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:24:58) Broadcom stock pops 9% on OpenAI custom chip deal, adding to Nvidia and AMD agreements [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/13/openai-partners-with-broadcom-custom-ai-chips-alongside-nvidia-amd.html]
 * (00:27:58) How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot | WIRED [https://www.wired.com/story/bytedance-doubao-chatbot-popularity/]
 * (00:30:08) Amazon's Zoox Robotaxis Have Arrived I [https://www.slashgear.com/1989040/amazon-zoox-robotaxis-las-vagas-rider-experience/]

#223 - 

Our 222st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 10/03/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Jon Krohn

Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:03:08) News Preview
 * (00:03:56) Response to listener comments



 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:04:51) ChatGPT parent company OpenAI announces Sora 2 with AI video app [https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/openai-announces-sora-2-ai-video-audio-app-rcna234753]
 * (00:11:35) Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/787524/anthropic-releases-claude-sonnet-4-5-in-latest-bid-for-ai-agents-and-coding-supremacy]
 * (00:22:25) Meta launches 'Vibes,' a short-form video feed of AI slop | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/meta-launches-vibes-a-short-form-video-feed-of-ai-slop/]
 * (00:26:42) OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/openai-launches-chatgpt-pulse-to-proactively-write-you-morning-briefs/]
 * (00:33:44) OpenAI rolls out safety routing system, parental controls on ChatGPT  | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/29/openai-rolls-out-safety-routing-system-parental-controls-on-chatgpt/]
 * (00:35:53) The Latest Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview is Now the Fastest Proprietary Model (External Tests) and 50% Fewer Output Tokens - MarkTechPost [https://www.marktechpost.com/2025/09/27/the-latest-gemini-2-5-flash-lite-preview-is-now-the-fastest-proprietary-model-external-tests-and-50-fewer-output-tokens/]
 * (00:39:54) Microsoft just added AI agents to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - how to use them | ZDNET [https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-just-added-ai-agents-to-word-excel-and-powerpoint-how-to-use-them/]



 * Applications & Business
 * (00:42:41) OpenAI takes on Google, Amazon with new agentic shopping system | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/29/openai-takes-on-google-amazon-with-new-agentic-shopping-system/]
 * (00:46:01) Exclusive: Mira Murati’s Stealth AI Lab Launches Its First Product | WIRED [https://www.wired.com/story/thinking-machines-lab-first-product-fine-tune/]
 * (00:49:54) OpenAI is the world's most valuable private company after private stock sale | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/02/openai-is-the-worlds-most-valuable-private-company-after-private-stock-sale/]
 * (00:53:07) Elon Musk’s xAI accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets in new lawsuit | Technology | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/25/elon-musk-xai-openai-sam-altman-lawsuit]
 * (00:55:40)

#222 - Sora 2, Sonnet 4.5, Vibes, Thinking Machines

Our 221st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 09/19/2025

Note: we transitioned to a new RSS feed and it seems this did not make it to there, so this may be posted about 2 weeks past the release date.

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Michelle Lee [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amichlee]

Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * OpenAI releases a new version of Codex integrated with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities and aiming to compete with other AI coding tools like Cloud Code.
 * Significant updates in the robotics sector include new ventures in humanoid robots from companies like Figure AI and China’s Unitree, as well as expansions in robotaxi services from Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox.
 * New open-source models and research advancements were discussed, including Google's DeepMind's self-improving foundation model for robotics and a physics foundation model aimed at generalizing across various physical systems.
 * Legal battles continue to surface in the AI landscape with Warner Bros. suing MidJourney for copyright violations and Rolling Stone suing Google over AI-generated content summaries, highlighting challenges in AI governance and ethics.

Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * 
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:02:33) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5 [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/15/openai-upgrades-codex-with-a-new-version-of-gpt-5/]
 * (00:04:02) Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream | WIRED [https://www.wired.com/story/google-gemini-ai-chrome-browser/]
 * (00:06:14) Anthropic’s Claude can now make you a spreadsheet or slide deck. | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/anthropic/774338/anthropics-claude-can-now-make-you-a-spreadsheet-or-slide-deck]
 * (00:07:12) Luma AI's New Ray3 Video Generator Can 'Think' Before Creating - CNET [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/luma-ais-new-ray3-video-generator-can-think-before-creating/]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:08:32) OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/openai-secures-microsofts-blessing-to-transition-its-for-profit-arm/]
 * (00:10:31) Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/09/microsoft-to-lessen-reliance-on-openai-by-buying-ai-from-rival-anthropic/]
 * (00:12:00) Figure AI passes $1B with Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report [https://www.therobotreport.com/figure-ai-raises-1b-in-series-c-funding-toward-humanoid-robot-development/]
 * (00:13:52)

#221 - OpenAI Codex, Gemini in Chrome, K2-Think, SB 53

Our 221st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 09/19/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Michelle Lee [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amichlee]
Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * OpenAI releases a new version of Codex integrated with GPT-5, enhancing coding capabilities and aiming to compete with other AI coding tools like Cloud Code.
 * Significant updates in the robotics sector include new ventures in humanoid robots from companies like Figure AI and China’s Unitree, as well as expansions in robotaxi services from Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox.
 * New open-source models and research advancements were discussed, including Google's DeepMind's self-improving foundation model for robotics and a physics foundation model aimed at generalizing across various physical systems.
 * Legal battles continue to surface in the AI landscape with Warner Bros. suing MidJourney for copyright violations and Rolling Stone suing Google over AI-generated content summaries, highlighting challenges in AI governance and ethics.

Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
   
   
 * Tools & Apps

 * * (00:02:33) OpenAI upgrades Codex with a new version of GPT-5 [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/15/openai-upgrades-codex-with-a-new-version-of-gpt-5/]
   * (00:04:02) Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream | WIRED [https://www.wired.com/story/google-gemini-ai-chrome-browser/]
   * (00:06:14) Anthropic’s Claude can now make you a spreadsheet or slide deck. | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/anthropic/774338/anthropics-claude-can-now-make-you-a-spreadsheet-or-slide-deck]
   * (00:07:12) Luma AI's New Ray3 Video Generator Can 'Think' Before Creating - CNET [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/luma-ais-new-ray3-video-generator-can-think-before-creating/]

 * Applications & Business

 * * (00:08:32) OpenAI secures Microsoft's blessing to transition its for-profit arm | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/openai-secures-microsofts-blessing-to-transition-its-for-profit-arm/]
   * (00:10:31) Microsoft to lessen reliance on OpenAI by buying AI from rival Anthropic | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/09/microsoft-to-lessen-reliance-on-openai-by-buying-ai-from-rival-anthropic/]
   * (00:12:00) Figure AI passes $1B with Series C funding toward humanoid robot development - The Robot Report [https://www.therobotreport.com/figure-ai-raises-1b-in-series-c-funding-toward-humanoid-robot-development/]
   * (00:13:52)

#221 - OpenAI Codex, Gemini in Chome, K2-Think, SB 53

Our 220th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 08/30/2025

Check out Andrey's work over at Astrocade [https://www.astrocade.com/] , sign up to be an ambassador here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciGd1Xb2YRpJMJ3uM_qrGjEgwZ4ffqw2wSkJdjci3hAEm94Q/viewform]

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and co-hosted by Daniel Bashir
Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * Google's newly released Gemini 2.5 image editing model showcases remarkable advancements, enabling highly accurate modifications of subjects while retaining their original features.
 * Anthropic expands Claude with an AI browser agent for Chrome and adds features to remember past conversations, enhancing the user experience and personalization.
 * NVIDIA and AMD to share revenue from AI chip sales to China with US government, marking a notable shift in export control policies and trade practices.
 * AI companion apps are experiencing substantial growth, with projected revenues expected to reach $120 million by 2025, raising questions about social implications and user engagement.
   

Timestamps + Links:

 * Tools & Apps
   * (00:02:12) Google Gemini's AI image model gets a 'bananas' upgrade | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/google-geminis-ai-image-model-gets-a-bananas-upgrade/]
   * (00:05:32) Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/anthropic-launches-a-claude-ai-agent-that-lives-in-chrome/]
   * (00:08:30) Anthropic’s Claude chatbot can now remember your past conversations | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/757743/anthropic-claude-ai-search-past-chats]
   * (00:11:46) Google Launches AI ‘Guided Learning’ Tool to Teach Users [https://aibusiness.com/nlp/google-launches-ai-guided-learning-tool-to-teach-users]
   * (00:14:55) Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 starting with iOS 26 | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/756799/apple-intelligence-openai-chatgpt-gpt-5-ios-26]
   * (00:15:39) OpenAI Adds New Features to Codex, Like IDE Extension and GitHub Code Reviews [https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/openai-adds-new-features-to-codex-like-ide-extension-and-github-code-reviews/]
 * Applications & Business
   * (00:16:49) Lovable projects $1B in ARR within next 12 months | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/lovable-projects-1b-in-arr-within-next-12-months/]
   * (00:18:56) Decart hits $3.1 billion valuation on $100 million raise to power real-time interacti | Ctech [https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/m7yk4c4e3]
   * (00:20:19) Cohere raises $500M to beat back generative AI rivals | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/22/cohere-raises-500m-to-beat-back-generative-ai-rivals/]
   * (00:21:25) Pony AI, Nearing Full-Year Robotaxi Goal, Eyes European Markets - Bloomberg [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-13/pony-ai-nears-full-year-robotaxi-target-despite-scaling-hurdles]
   * (00:22:41)

#220 - Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, Claude for Chrome, DeepConf

Our 219th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 08/08/2025

Check out Andrey's work over at Astrocade [https://www.astrocade.com/] , sign up to be an ambassador here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciGd1Xb2YRpJMJ3uM_qrGjEgwZ4ffqw2wSkJdjci3hAEm94Q/viewform]

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://twitter.com/jeremiecharris].
Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/

In this episode:

 * OpenAI reveals GPT-5, a consolidated model combining all previous versions, marking notable improvements and introducing a new infrastructure and product update.
 * Multiple major releases from leading AI labs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google reflect the ongoing competitive landscape with significant business updates and new model capabilities.
 * Discussions on geopolitical influences in AI development highlight China’s evolving stance on AI safety and governance, contrasting with U.S. approaches and raising concerns over export bans and international cooperation.
 * Papers from leading AI entities such as OpenAI and Anthropic delve into the complexities of AI alignment and safety, proposing new methodologies for auditing and mitigating risks in model behaviors.

Timestamps + Links:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:14) Plug: Astrocade rolls out AI agent-powered game creation experience so anyone can create games [https://gamesbeat.com/astrocade-rolls-out-ai-agent-powered-game-creation-experience-so-anyone-can-create-games/]
 * Tools & Apps

 * (00:03:07) OpenAI’s GPT-5 is here [https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/07/openais-gpt-5-is-here/?utm_campaign=daily_pm]
 * (00:17:02) Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.1 With Agentic, Coding and Reasoning Upgrades [https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/anthropic-releases-claude-opus-4-1-with-agentic-coding-and-reasoning-upgrades/]
 * (00:21:06) Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/google-rolls-out-gemini-deep-think-ai-a-reasoning-model-that-tests-multiple-ideas-in-parallel/]
 * (00:24:04) Grok Imagine, xAI’s new AI image and video generator, lets you make NSFW content | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/04/grok-imagine-xais-new-ai-image-and-video-generator-lets-you-make-nsfw-content/]

 * Applications & Business

 * (00:26:35) Meta, Microsoft stocks rise on strong earnings and AI spending boom [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/31/meta-microsoft-stock-earnings-ai.html?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17540136778840&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2025%2F07%2F31%2Fmeta-microsoft-stock-earnings-ai.html]
 * (00:29:17) OpenAI to Establish Stargate Norway With 230MW Data Center - Bloomberg [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/openai-to-establish-stargate-norway-with-230mw-data-center]
 * (00:32:12) Anthropic [https://www.theinformation.com/articles/anthropic-revenue-pace-nears-5-billion-run-mega-round?rc=tuauap]

#219 - GPT 5, Opus 4.1, OpenAI's Open Source, Astrocade

Our 218th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 07/25/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://twitter.com/jeremiecharris].
Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/.

In this episode:

 * GitHub introduces Vibe Coding with Spark, engaging users with natural language and visual controls to develop full-stack applications.
 * AI coding tools from Gemin, CLI and RepleIt face significant issues, inadvertently deleting user data and highlighting the importance of careful management.
 * US release never Award Americans, AI Action Plan outlining economic, technical, and policy strategies to maintain leadership in AI technology.
 * Newly released Mega Science and SWE-Perf data sets evaluate AI reasoning and performance capabilities in diverse scientific and software engineering tasks.
   

Timestamps + Links:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:01:31) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps

 * * (00:03:53) GitHub Introduces Vibe Coding with Spark: Revolutionizing Intelligent App Development in a Flash - MarkTechPost [https://www.marktechpost.com/2025/07/24/github-introduces-vibe-coding-with-spark-revolutionizing-intelligent-app-development-in-a-flash/]
   * (00:07:05) Figma’s AI app building tool is now available for everyone | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/712995/figma-make-ai-general-availability-announcement]
   * (00:10:18) Two major AI coding tools wiped out user data after making cascading mistakes - Ars Technica [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/07/ai-coding-assistants-chase-phantoms-destroy-real-user-data/]
   * (00:14:10) Google's AI Overviews have 2B monthly users, AI Mode 100M in the US and India | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/23/googles-ai-overviews-have-2b-monthly-users-ai-mode-100m-in-the-us-and-india/]
 * Applications & Business

 * * (00:18:10) Leaked Memo: Anthropic CEO Says the Company Will Pursue Gulf State Investments After All [https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-dario-amodei-gulf-state-leaked-memo/]
   * (00:24:39) Mira Murati says her startup Thinking Machines will release new product in ‘months’ with ‘significant open source component’ [https://venturebeat.com/ai/mira-murati-says-her-startup-thinking-machines-will-release-new-product-in-months-with-significant-open-source-component/]
   * (00:27:07) Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/708885/waymo-austin-map-expand-tesla-robotaxi]
 * Projects & Open Source

 * * (00:32:05) MegaScience: Pushing the Frontiers of Post-Training Datasets for Science Reasoning [https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.16812]
   * (00:43:09)

#218 - Github Spark, MegaScience, US AI Action Plan

Our 217th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 07/17/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://twitter.com/jeremiecharris].
Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai

Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/.

In this episode:

 * **OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent**: The episode begins with a detailed discussion on OpenAI's latest ChatGPT agent, which can control entire computers and perform a wide range of tasks, showcasing powerful performance benchmarks and potential applications in business and research.
 * **Major business moves in the AI space**: Significant shifts include Google's acquisition of Windsurf's top talent after OpenAI's deal fell through, Cognition's acquisition of Windsurf, and several notable hires by Meta from OpenAI and Apple, highlighting intense competition in the AI industry.
 * **AI's ethical and societal impacts**: The hosts discuss serious concerns like the rise of non-consensual explicit AI-generated images, ICE's use of facial recognition for large databases, and regulations aimed at controlling AI's potential misuse.
 * **Video game actors strike ends**: The episode concludes with news that SAG-AFTRA's year-long strike for video game voice actors has ended after reaching an agreement on AI rights and wage increases, reflecting the broader impact of AI on the job market.

Timestamps + Links:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:49) News Preview

Tools & Apps

 * (00:03:29) OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/709158/openai-new-release-chatgpt-agent-operator-deep-research]
 * (00:07:11) Alibaba-backed Moonshot releases new Kimi AI model that beats ChatGPT, Claude in coding — and it costs less [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/14/alibaba-backed-moonshot-releases-kimi-k2-ai-rivaling-chatgpt-claude.html]
 * (00:09:36) Amazon targets vibe-coding chaos with new 'Kiro' AI software development tool – GeekWire [https://www.geekwire.com/2025/amazon-targets-vibe-coding-chaos-with-new-kiro-ai-software-development-tool/]
 * (00:12:33) Anthropic tightens usage limits for Claude Code – without telling users [https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/anthropic-tightens-usage-limits-for-claude-code-without-telling-users/]
 * (00:15:51) Mistral's Le Chat chatbot gets a productivity push with new ‘deep research' mode | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/mistrals-le-chat-chatbot-gets-a-productivity-push-with-new-deep-research-mode/]
 * (00:17:46) I spent 24 hours flirting with Elon Musk’s AI girlfriend [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/708482/i-spent-24-hours-flirting-with-elon-musks-ai-girlfriend]
 * (00:21:32) Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/707347/uber-baidu-robotaxi-deal-autonomous-ridehail]

Applications & Business

 * (00:24:02) OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/openai/705999/google-windsurf-ceo-openai]
 * (00:28:09)

#217 - ChatGPT Agent, Kimi k2, Hiring Drama

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