Our 235th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 01/02/2026

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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:

* Major model launches include Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 with a 1M-token context window and “agent teams,” OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex and faster Codex Spark via Cerebras, and Google’s Gemini 3 Deep Think posting big jumps on ARC-AGI-2 and other STEM benchmarks amid criticism about missing safety documentation.

* Generative media advances feature ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 text-to-video with high realism and broad prompting inputs, new image models Seedream 5.0 and Alibaba’s Qwen Image 2.0, plus xAI’s Grok Imagine API for text/image-to-video.

* Open and competitive releases expand with Zhipu’s GLM-5, DeepSeek’s 1M-token context model, Cursor Composer 1.5, and open-weight Qwen3 Coder Next using hybrid attention aimed at efficient local/agentic coding.

* Business updates include ElevenLabs raising $500M at an $11B valuation, Runway raising $315M at a $5.3B valuation, humanoid robotics firm Apptronik raising $935M at a $5.3B valuation, Waymo announcing readiness for high-volume production of its 6th-gen hardware, plus industry drama around Anthropic’s Super Bowl ad and departures from xAI.

Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:03) Sponsor Break
 * (00:05:33) Response to listener comments
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:07:27) Anthropic releases Opus 4.6 with new 'agent teams' | TechCrunch
 * (00:11:28) OpenAI's new GPT-5.3-Codex is 25% faster and goes way beyond coding now - what's new | ZDNET
 * (00:25:30) OpenAI launches new macOS app for agentic coding | TechCrunch
 * (00:26:38) Google Unveils Gemini 3 Deep Think for Science & Engineering | The Tech Buzz
 * (00:31:26) ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Might be the Best AI Video Generator Yet - TechEBlog
 * (00:35:14) China's ByteDance, Alibaba unveil AI image tools to rival Google's popular Nano Banana | South China Morning Post
 * (00:36:54) DeepSeek boosts AI model with 10-fold token addition as Zhipu AI unveils GLM-5 | South China Morning Post
 * (00:43:11) Cursor launches Composer 1.5 with upgrades for complex tasks
 * (00:44:03) xAI launches Grok Imagine API for text and image to video
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:45:47) Nvidia-backed AI voice startups ElevenLabs hits $11 billion valuation
 * (00:52:04) AI video startup Runway raises $315M at $5.3B valuation, eyes more capable world models | TechCrunch
 * (00:54:02) Humanoid robot startup Apptronik has now raised $935M at a $5B+ valuation | TechCrunch
 * (00:57:10) Anthropic says 'Claude will remain ad-free,' unlike an unnamed rival | The Verge
 * (01:00:18) Okay, now exactly half of xAI's founding team has left the company | TechCrunch
 * (01:04:03) Waymo's next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers — and also 'high-volume production' | The Verge
 * Projects & Open Source
 * (01:04:59) Qwen3-Coder-Next: Pushing Small Hybrid Models on Agentic Coding
 * (01:08:38) OpenClaw's AI 'skill' extensions are a security nightmare | The Verge
 * Research & Advancements
 * (01:10:40) Learning to Reason in 13 Parameters
 * (01:16:01) Reinforcement Wo

#235 - Opus 4.6, GPT-5.3-codex, Seedance 2.0, GLM-5

Our 233rd episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 01/30/2026

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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 introduces Gemini AI agent in Chrome for advanced browser functionality, including auto-browsing for pro and ultra subscribers.
 * OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translator and Prism, expanding its applications beyond core business to language translation and scientific research assistance.
 * Significant funding rounds and valuations achieved by startups Recursive and New Rofo, focusing on specialized AI chips and optical processors respectively.
 * Political and social issues, including violence in Minnesota, prompt tech leaders in AI like Ade from Anthropic and Jeff Dean from Google to express concerns about the current administration's actions.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter



 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:04:09) Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/869731/google-gemini-ai-chrome-auto-browse]
 * (00:07:11) Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks - Ars Technica [https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/viral-ai-assistant-moltbot-rapidly-gains-popularity-but-poses-security-risks/]
 * (00:13:25) Google Brings Genie 3 'World Building' Experiment to AI Ultra Subscribers - CNET [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-brings-genie-3-world-building-experiment-to-ai-ultra-subscribers/]
 * (00:16:17) OpenAI’s ChatGPT translator challenges Google Translate | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/862448/openai-chatgpt-translate-tool-launch-website]
 * (00:18:27) OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/27/openai-launches-prism-a-new-ai-workspace-for-scientists/]



 * Applications & Business
 * (00:19:49) Exclusive: China gives nod to ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent to buy Nvidia's H200 chips - sources | Reuters [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-gives-green-light-importing-first-batch-nvidias-h200-ai-chips-sources-say-2026-01-28/]
 * (00:22:55) AI chip startup Ricursive hits $4B valuation 2 months after launch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/ai-chip-startup-ricursive-hits-4b-valuation-two-months-after-launch/]
 * (00:24:38) AI Startup Recursive in Funding Talks at $4 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-23/ai-startup-recursive-in-funding-talks-at-4-billion-valuation?srnd=phx-technology]
 * (00:27:30) Flapping Airplanes and the promise of research-driven AI | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/flapping-airplanes-and-the-promise-of-research-driven-ai/]

#233 - Moltbot, Genie 3, Qwen3-Max-Thinking

Our 232st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 01/23/2026

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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 announces testing of ads in ChatGPT and introduces child age prediction to enhance safety features, amidst ongoing ethical debates and funding expansions in AI integration with educational tools and business models.
 * China's AI landscape sees significant progress with AI firm Jpu training advanced models on domestic hardware, and strong competitive moves by data centers, highlighting the intense demand in AI manufacturing and infrastructure.
 * Silicon Valley tensions rise as startup Thinking Machines experiences high-profile departures back to OpenAI, reflecting broader industry struggles and rapid shifts in organizational dynamics.
 * AI legislation and safety measures advance with the US Senate's Defiance Act addressing explicit content, and Anthropic updating Claude's constitution to guide ethical AI interactions, while cultural pushbacks from artists signal ongoing debates in intellectual property and AI-generated content.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:08) News Preview
 * (00:02:26) Response to listener comments
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:11:55) OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions - Ars Technica [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/01/openai-to-test-ads-in-chatgpt-as-it-burns-through-billions/]
 * (00:18:05) OpenAI is launching age prediction for ChatGPT accounts [https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is-launching-age-prediction-for-chatgpt-accounts-222650340.html]
 * (00:23:37) Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/google-now-offers-free-sat-practice-exams-powered-by-gemini/]
 * (00:24:57) Baidu’s AI Assistant Reaches Milestone of 200 Million Monthly Active Users - WSJ [https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/baidus-ai-assistant-reaches-milestone-of-200-million-monthly-active-users-2ad30bfb]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:26:53) The Drama at Thinking Machines, a New A.I. Start-Up, Is Riveting Silicon Valley - The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/technology/thinking-machines-ai-startup-openai.html]
 * (00:31:44) Zhipu AI breaks US chip reliance with first major model trained on Huawei stack | South China Morning Post [https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3339869/zhipu-ai-breaks-us-chip-reliance-first-major-model-trained-huawei-stack]
 * (00:36:31) Elon Musk’s xAI launches world’s first Gigawatt AI supercluster to rival OpenAI and Anthropic [https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1388850-elon-musks-xai-launches-worlds-first-gigawatt-ai-supercluster-to-rival-openai-and-anthropic]
 * (00:41:25)

#232 - ChatGPT Ads, Thinking Machines Drama, STEM

Our 231st episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 01/16/2026

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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's new cowork tool integrates Claude code, potentially simplifying multiple computing tasks from editing videos to compiling spreadsheets.
 * Significant funding rounds see Anthropic raising $10B at a valuation of $350B, while XAI raises $20B, underscoring the immense market interest in AI startups.
 * Nvidia faces supply challenges for H200 AI chips due to overwhelming demand from China, despite high costs per unit and its potential impact on U.S. company revenue.
 * Policy debates highlight tensions around U.S. export controls to China, with leaders like Justin Lin from Alibaba and Jake Sullivan, former national security advisor, weighing in on the ramifications for the AI industry's future.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:01:30) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:02:13) Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/anthropics-new-cowork-tool-offers-claude-code-without-the-code/]
 * (00:09:45) Google’s Gemini AI will use what it knows about you from Gmail, Search, and YouTube | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/861576/google-gemini-ai-personal-intelligence-gmail-search-youtube-photos]
 * (00:12:45) Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws - Ars Technica [https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/google-removes-some-ai-health-summaries-after-investigation-finds-dangerous-flaws/]
 * (00:16:29) Gmail is getting a Gemini AI overhaul [https://www.engadget.com/ai/gmail-is-getting-a-gemini-ai-overhaul-130000422.html?guccounter=1]
 * (00:18:12) Slackbot is an AI agent now | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/13/slackbot-is-an-ai-agent-now/]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:20:11) Anthropic Raising $10 Billion at $350 Billion Value [https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anthropic-raising-10-billion-at-350-billion-value-62af49f4?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfreO4bK1gP-8SV3R-yDh3n8vJYpf4NRFC8TNMRDrWpDi2VSu5grKP_mbCQP4c%3D&gaa_ts=695ea48d&gaa_sig=q5Y5Ndk53_YP767_rhw750M8ZX7swSjVo8iSvi-GDxd4bac6H08S08eY51x3iy80TRk-h-5l6PG6DwKNJSupMw%3D%3D]
 * (00:22:25) Elon Musk xAI raises $20 billion from Nvidia, Cisco, investors [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/06/elon-musk-xai-raises-20-billion-from-nvidia-cisco-investors.html]
 * (00:24:47) NVIDIA Needs a Supply Chain ‘Miracle’ From TSMC as China’s H200 AI Chip Orders Overwhelm Supply, Triggering a Bottleneck [https://wccftech.com/nvidia-needs-a-supply-chain-miracle-from-tsmc-as-china-ai-chip-orders-overwhelm-supply/]
 * (00:29:26)

#231 - Claude Cowork, Anthropic $10B, Deep Delta Learning

Our 230th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 01/02/2026

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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:

 * Nvidia's acquisition of AI chip startup Groq for $20 billion highlights a strategic move for enhanced inference technology in GPUs.
 * New York's RAISE Act legislation aims to regulate AI safety, marking the second major AI safety bill in the US.
 * The launch of GLM 4.7 by Zhipu AI marks a significant advancement in open-source AI models for coding.
 * Evaluation of long-horizon AI agents raises concerns about the rising costs and efficiency of AI in performing extended tasks.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:01:58) 2025 Retrospective



 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:24:39) OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/openai-bets-big-on-audio-as-silicon-valley-declares-war-on-screens/]



 * Applications & Business
 * (00:26:39) Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion, biggest deal [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/24/nvidia-buying-ai-chip-startup-groq-for-about-20-billion-biggest-deal.html?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17666238982433&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2025%2F12%2F24%2Fnvidia-buying-ai-chip-startup-groq-for-about-20-billion-biggest-deal.html]
 * (00:34:28) Exclusive | Meta Buys AI Startup Manus, Adding Millions of Paying Users - WSJ [https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-buys-ai-startup-manus-adding-millions-of-paying-users-f1dc7ef8?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqcXYlgl-0LUoPydYMHi9RaZlxV5zZ5iVoNnfoVki4MGpBX4Jg3TkxePgy-LSfs%3D&gaa_ts=69536347&gaa_sig=SAcajb83NYxItq-wb6Bmx-DHvu-lV0a0LSmfZGl4MonTVbmqwFxuQc0uOt8Ta4dibNm5W7HexndjSXMtOPukCw%3D%3D]
 * (00:38:05) Cursor continues acquisition spree with Graphite deal | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/cursor-continues-acquisition-spree-with-graphite-deal/]
 * (00:39:15) Micron Hikes CapEx to $20B with 2026 HBM Supply Fully Booked; HBM4 Ramps 2Q26 [https://www.trendforce.com/news/2025/12/18/news-micron-hikes-capex-to-20b-with-2026-hbm-supply-fully-booked-hbm4-ramps-2q26/]
 * (00:42:06) Chinese fabs are reportedly upgrading older ASML DUV lithography chipmaking machines — secondary channels and independent engineers used to soup up Twinscan NXT series [https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/china-is-squeezing-more-life-out-of-asmls-older-duv-tools-as-chip-controls-tighten]



 * Projects & Open Source
 * (00:47:52) Z.AI launches GLM-4.7, new SOTA open-source model for coding [https://www.testingcatalog.com/z-ai-launches-glm-4-7-new-sota-open-source-model-for-coding/]
 * (00:50

#230 - 2025 Retrospective, Nvidia buys Groq, GLM 4.7, METR

Our 229th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 12/19/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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:

 * Notable releases include OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Codex for advanced coding and Google's Gemini Free Flash for competitive AI application performance. Nvidia's new open-source Trion-3 models also showcase impressive benchmarks.
 * Funding updates highlight Lovable's $330M Series B, valuing the AI coding startup at $6.6B, and Faya's $140M Series D for AI model hosting, valued at $4.5B.
 * China makes significant strides in semiconductor technology with advances in EUV lithography machines, led by Huawei and SMIC, potentially disrupting global chip manufacturing dominance.
 * Key safety and policy updates include OpenAI's GPT-5.2 system card focusing on biosecurity and cybersecurity risks, while Google partners with the US military to power a new AI platform with Gemini models.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:09) News Preview
 * 
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:02:56) Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/google-launches-gemini-3-flash-makes-it-the-default-model-in-the-gemini-app/]
 * (00:10:13) ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it's open for business | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/chatgpt-launches-an-app-store-lets-developers-know-its-open-for-business/]
 * (00:13:35) Introducing GPT-5.2-Codex | OpenAI [https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-2-codex/]
 * (00:19:23) Story about OpenAI release - GPT image 1.5
 * (00:22:27) Meta partners with ElevenLabs to power AI audio across Instagram, Horizon - The Economic Times [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/meta-partners-with-elevenlabs-to-power-ai-audio-across-instagram-horizon/articleshow/125919502.cms?from=mdr]
 * 
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:23:16) OpenAI to End Equity Vesting Period for Employees, WSJ Says [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-13/openai-to-end-equity-vesting-period-for-employees-wsj-says]
 * (00:28:20) How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chips [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/how-china-built-its-manhattan-project-rival-west-ai-chips-2025-12-17/]
 * (00:36:47) China’s Huawei, SMIC Make Progress With Chips, Report Finds [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-11/china-s-huawei-and-smic-make-progress-with-chips-report-finds]
 * (00:41:03) OpenAI in Talks to Raise At Least $10 Billion From Amazon and Use Its AI Chips [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/openai-in-talks-with-amazon-about-investment-could-top-10-billion.html]
 * (00:43:32)

#229 - Gemini 3 Flash, ChatGPT Apps, Nemotron 3

Our 228th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 12/12/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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 latest model GPT-5.2 demonstrates improved performance and enhanced multi-modal capabilities but comes with increased costs and a different knowledge cutoff date.
 * Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI to generate Disney character content, creating unique licensing agreements across characters from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars franchises.
 * The U.S. government imposes new AI chip export rules involving security reviews, while simultaneously moving to prevent states from independently regulating AI.
 * DeepMind releases a paper outlining the challenges and findings in scaling multi-agent systems, highlighting the complexities of tool coordination and task performance.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:00) Intro / Banter
 * (00:01:19) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:01:58) GPT-5.2 is OpenAI’s latest move in the agentic AI battle | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/842529/openai-gpt-5-2-new-model-chatgpt]
 * (00:08:48) Runway releases its first world model, adds native audio to latest video model | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/11/runway-releases-its-first-world-model-adds-native-audio-to-latest-video-model/]
 * (00:11:51) Google says it will link to more sources in AI Mode | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/841603/google-ai-mode-source-links-web-guide]
 * (00:12:24) ChatGPT can now use Adobe apps to edit your photos and PDFs for free | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/841369/chatgpt-apps-adobe-photoshop-acrobat-express]
 * (00:13:05) Tencent releases Hunyuan 2.0 with 406B parameters [https://dataconomy.com/2025/12/08/tencent-releases-hunyuan-2-0-with-406b-parameters/]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:16:15) China set to limit access to Nvidia’s H200 chips despite Trump export approval [https://www.ft.com/content/c4e81a67-cd5b-48b4-9749-92ecf116313d]
 * (00:21:02) Disney investing $1 billion in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/disney-openai-sora-characters-video.html]
 * (00:24:48) Unconventional AI confirms its massive $475M seed round [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/unconventional-ai-confirms-its-massive-475m-seed-round/]
 * (00:29:06) Slack CEO Denise Dresser to join OpenAI as chief revenue officer | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/slack-ceo-denise-dresser-to-join-openai-as-chief-revenue-officer/]
 * (00:31:18) The state of enterprise AI [https://openai.com/index/the-state-of-enterprise-ai-2025-report/]
 * Projects & Open Source<

#228 - GPT 5.2, Scaling Agents, Weird Generalization

Our 227th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 12/05/2025

Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov [https://twitter.com/andrey_kurenkov] and Jeremie Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremieharris/]

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:

 * Deep Seek 3.2 and Flux 2 release, showcasing advancements in open-source AI models for natural language processing and image generation respectively.
 * Amazon's new AI chips and Google's TPUs signal potential shifts in AI hardware dominance, with growing competition against Nvidia.
 * Anthropic's potential IPO and OpenAI's declared ‘Code Red’ indicate significant moves in the AI business landscape, including high venture funding rounds for startups.
 * Key research papers from DeepMind and Google explore advanced memory architectures and multi-agent systems, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance AI reasoning and efficiency.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:02:42) News Preview
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:03:30) Deepseek 3.2 : New AI Model is Faster, Cheaper and Smarter [https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/deepseek-3-2-sparse-attention-optimization/]
 * (00:23:22) Black Forest Labs launches Flux.2 AI image models to challenge Nano Banana Pro and Midjourney [https://venturebeat.com/ai/black-forest-labs-launches-flux-2-ai-image-models-to-challenge-nano-banana]
 * (00:28:00) Sora and Nano Banana Pro throttled amid soaring demand | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/831760/openai-google-rate-limit-sora-nano-banana-pro]
 * (00:29:34) Mistral closes in on Big AI rivals with new open-weight frontier and small models | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/02/mistral-closes-in-on-big-ai-rivals-with-mistral-3-open-weight-frontier-and-small-models/]
 * (00:31:41) Kling's Video O1 launches as the first all-in-one video model for generation and editing [https://the-decoder.com/klings-video-o1-launches-as-the-first-all-in-one-video-model-for-generation-and-editing/]
 * (00:34:07) Runway rolls out Gen 4.5 AI video model that beats Google, OpenAI [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/runway-gen-4-5-video-model-google-open-ai.html]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:35:18) NVIDIA’s Partners Are Beginning to Tilt Toward Google’s TPU Ecosystem, with Foxconn Reportedly Securing TPU Rack Orders [https://wccftech.com/nvidia-key-supply-chain-partner-foxconn-has-reportedly-won-orders-for-google-tpu/]
 * (00:40:37) Amazon releases an impressive new AI chip and teases an Nvidia-friendly roadmap | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/02/amazon-releases-an-impressive-new-ai-chip-and-teases-a-nvidia-friendly-roadmap/]
 * (00:43:03) OpenAI declares ‘code red’ as Google catches up in AI race | The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/836212/openai-code-red-chatgpt]
 * (00:46:20)

#227 - Jeremie is back! DeepSeek 3.2, TPUs, Nested Learning

Our 226th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!

Recorded on 11/24/2025

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:

 * New AI model releases include Google's Gemini 3 Pro, Anthropic's Opus 4.5, and OpenAI's GPT-5.1, each showcasing significant advancements in AI capabilities and applications.
 * Robotics innovations feature Sunday Robotics' new robot Memo and a $600M funding round for Visual Intelligence, highlighting growth and investment in the robotics sector.
 * AI safety and policy updates include Europe's proposed changes to GDPR and AI Act regulations, and reports of AI-assisted cyber espionage by a Chinese state-sponsored group.
 * AI-generated content and legal highlights involve settlements between Warner Music Group and AI music platform UDIO, reflecting evolving dynamics in the field of synthetic media.



Timestamps:

 * (00:00:10) Intro / Banter
 * (00:01:32) News Preview
 * (00:02:10) Response to listener comments
 * Tools & Apps
 * (00:02:34) Google launches Gemini 3 with new coding app and record benchmark scores | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/18/google-launches-gemini-3-with-new-coding-app-and-record-benchmark-scores/]
 * (00:05:49) Google launches Nano Banana Pro powered by Gemini 3 [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/google-nano-banana-pro-gemini-3.html]
 * (00:10:55) Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/24/anthropic-releases-opus-4-5-with-new-chrome-and-excel-integrations/]
 * (00:15:34) OpenAI releases GPT-5.1-Codex-Max to handle engineering tasks that span twenty-four hours [https://the-decoder.com/openai-releases-gpt-5-1-codex-max-to-handle-engineering-tasks-that-span-twenty-four-hours/]
 * (00:18:26) ChatGPT launches group chats globally | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/20/chatgpt-launches-group-chats-globally/]
 * (00:20:33) Grok Claims Elon Musk Is More Athletic Than LeBron James — and the World’s Greatest Lover [https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/elon-musk-grok-lebron-james-1235469906/]
 * Applications & Business
 * (00:24:03) What AI bubble? Nvidia's strong earnings signal there's more room to grow [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/nvidia-reports-earnings-one-question-towers-ai-boom-real-rcna244787]
 * (00:26:26) Alphabet stock surges on Gemini 3 AI model optimism [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/alphabet-stock-gemini-3-ai.html?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17635802488027&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2025%2F11%2F19%2Falphabet-stock-gemini-3-ai.html]
 * (00:28:09)

#226 - Gemini 3, Claude Opus 4.5, Nano Banana Pro, LeJEPA

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

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

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

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