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Join mathematician and broadcaster Professor Hannah Fry as she goes behind the scenes of the world-leading research lab to uncover the extraordinary ways AI is transforming our world. No hype. No spin, just compelling discussions and grand scientific ambition.
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Hard Fork

The New York Times

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“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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TalkRL podcast is All Reinforcement Learning, All the Time. In-depth interviews with brilliant people at the forefront of RL research and practice. Guests from places like MILA, OpenAI, MIT, DeepMind, Berkeley, Amii, Oxford, Google Research, Brown, Waymo, Caltech, and Vector Institute. Hosted by Robin Ranjit Singh Chauhan.
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a16z Podcast

Andreessen Horowitz

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The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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80,000 Hours Podcast

Rob, Luisa, and the 80000 Hours team

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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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MIT Technology Review Narrated

MIT Technology Review

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Welcome to MIT Technology Review Narrated, the home for the very best of our journalism in audio. Each week we will share one of our most ambitious stories, from print and online, narrated for us by real voice actors. Expect big themes, thought-provoking topics, and sharp analysis, all backed by our trusted reporting.
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AI Explained Official Podcast

Philip - Host of AI Explained YT

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Covering the biggest news of the century - the arrival of smarter-than-human AI. From the author of Simple Bench, which reveals the remaining gap between LLM and human reasoning. Hype-free, and the British accent is a freebie bonus.
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When will the world create an artificial intelligence that matches human level capabilities, better known as an artificial general intelligence (AGI)? What will that world look like & how can we ensure it's positive & beneficial for humanity as a whole? Tech entrepreneur & software engineer Soroush Pour (@soroushjp) sits down with AI experts to discuss AGI timelines, pathways, implications, opportunities & risks as we enter this pivotal new era for our planet and species. Hosted by Soroush P ...
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The Internet is Crack

Risllo Productions LLC

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Welcome to The Internet is Crack. the podcast that asks the question...can we coexist with our creation? We explore the growing influence of AI, the internet, and robotics on our lives, uncovering how they are changing the way we think, work, and interact. From ethical dilemmas to futuristic possibilities, we take you on a journey through the exciting—and sometimes unsettling—realities of our tech-driven future. Let’s dive into the rabbit hole together!
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“Thinking Machines,” hosted by Daniel Reid Cahn, bridges the worlds of artificial intelligence and philosophy - aimed at technical audiences. Episodes explore how AI challenges our understanding of topics like consciousness, free will, and morality, featuring interviews with leading thinkers, AI leaders, founders, machine learning engineers, and philosophers. Daniel guides listeners through the complex landscape of artificial intelligence, questioning its impact on human knowledge, ethics, a ...
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Vanishing Gradients

Hugo Bowne-Anderson

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A podcast about all things data, brought to you by data scientist Hugo Bowne-Anderson. It's time for more critical conversations about the challenges in our industry in order to build better compasses for the solution space! To this end, this podcast will consist of long-format conversations between Hugo and other people who work broadly in the data science, machine learning, and AI spaces. We'll dive deep into all the moving parts of the data world, so if you're new to the space, you'll hav ...
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Ever wondered what it's really like to build the future of AI? Join host Logan Kilpatrick for a deep dive into the world of Google AI, straight from the minds of the builders. We're pulling back the curtain on the latest breakthroughs, sharing the unfiltered stories behind the tech, and answering the questions you've been dying to ask. Whether you're a seasoned developer or an AI enthusiast, this podcast is your backstage pass to the cutting-edge of AI technology. Tune in for: - Exclusive in ...
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AI Journal

Manish Balakrishnan

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AI Journal Podcast. Your go-to source for the latest breakthroughs, trends, and insights in the world of Artificial Intelligence. Every episode brings you up-to-date with breaking news, in-depth analyses, and real-world applications of AI shaping industries and redefining the future. From advancements in machine learning to the ethics of AI, we cover it all—delivering the most relevant updates directly to your ears. Whether you’re an enthusiast, a professional, or simply curious about the te ...
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Prime Venture Partners Podcast

Prime Venture Partners: Early Stage VC Fund

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A podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to build & grow their startups. Avoid common traps & learn uncommon strategies & tactics from makers & doers of startup ecosystem. Prime Ventures is a early-stage venture fund which focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. We share a passion for working closely with entrepreneurs and enjoy sharing their journey in a high-frequency, interactive and fun environment.Read mor ...
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AI Master Podcast

Dariusz Kalbarczyk

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🎙️ AI Master Podcast – Your gateway to mastering the world of Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Dariusz Kalbarczyk, Google Developer Expert and founder of NG Poland, JS Poland, and AI Poland, this podcast is dedicated to frontend and fullstack developers who want to harness the power of AI in real-world applications. Each episode brings you deep dives into cutting-edge tools, practical use cases, and hands-on techniques — from building AI agents and integrating LLMs to RAG (Retrieval-Augmen ...
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AXRP (pronounced axe-urp) is the AI X-risk Research Podcast where I, Daniel Filan, have conversations with researchers about their papers. We discuss the paper, and hopefully get a sense of why it's been written and how it might reduce the risk of AI causing an existential catastrophe: that is, permanently and drastically curtailing humanity's future potential. You can visit the website and read transcripts at axrp.net.
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AI Central

Jennifer Jones-Mitchell

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A knowledge hub for marketers who want to understand how to leverage generative AI for improved campaign performance and operational efficiencies. Hosted by award-winning marketing communications leader, Jennifer Jones-Mitchell, AI Central will feature guests like AI ethicists, branding, marketing and advertising leaders, search marketing experts and more.
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AI is exploding. Every day, new intelligent tools are emerging, and they're becoming more powerful, more helpful, and more convenient to use than ever before. Artificial intelligence isn't just a handy tool for those in IT — the data science and application of AI tools spans across sectors. But how do you keep up with the latest developments? How do you make sure you don't fall behind in deep learning and automation? And where can you learn how to use these tools for productivity? This is Su ...
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Welcome to RisenShine—your go-to blog for the latest in tech, software, gadgets, and everyday carry essentials. Whether you’re exploring innovative tools to fuel your startup, seeking business advice, or diving into the coolest tech trends, we’ve got you covered. Packed with insights, real-world examples, and actionable tips, RisenShine is here to inspire and inform. Stay ahead of the curve and transform your ideas into action with our fresh take on “news and stuff.” Let’s rise and shine tog ...
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The Minhaaj's Podcast

minhaaj rehman

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Minhaaj Podcast are Candid Conversations with Some of the Most Intelligent People. From Forbes and WSJ contributors, inventors, wall street bankers, Fintech experts, memory champions, neuroscientists, psychology veterans, FAANG employees and Youtube Educators, i have had the distinct pleasure to learn from these luminaries, for which i shall remain thankful, forever.
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AI That Means Business

The Wall Street Journal

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What’s next for artificial intelligence? And how are companies putting it to work in the here and now? Join Google experts for a deep dive into the technology that’s changing the world of business—and pretty much everything else.
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Stay ahead of the future with Tomorrow’s AI Today, your go-to daily podcast for the latest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technology. From groundbreaking AI innovations to policy shifts, ethical debates, and real-world applications, this podcast brings you the top AI news and trends—all in a quick, digestible format. Whether you're a tech professional, AI enthusiast, investor, or simply curious about how AI is shaping the world, Tomorrow’s AI Today delivers fast, ...
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Alignment Newsletter Podcast

Rohin Shah et al.

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The Alignment Newsletter is a weekly publication with recent content relevant to AI alignment. This podcast is an audio version, recorded by Robert Miles (http://robertskmiles.com) More information about the newsletter at: https://rohinshah.com/alignment-newsletter/
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Racing Green

The London Clean Air Initiative

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The London Clean Air Initiative's podcast series, Racing Green, explores the worlds of those doing extraordinary things in the world of clean air, sustainability, and Greentech. Hosted by Jeffrey Young, founder of The London Clean Air Initiative and CEO of Allegra Group, each episode features an insightful conversation with interesting persons from well-establish companies leading the charge towards a sustainable future as well as exciting start-ups creating inspiring and positive change.
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Tech'ed Up

Niki Christoff

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What's happening on the frontlines of tech? Tune in for a zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff. From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and crypto, quantum computing to the decentralized internet, Niki breaks down the trends in tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter. Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters. ​ Tech'ed Up is on hiatus - subscribe on YouTube or listen on your podcast app of choice.
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Theory and Practice

GV (Google Ventures)

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Season 4 will explore one of humanity's most rapidly advancing and impactful changes: what does it mean to be human in the age of AI when computers and robots are accomplishing more human functions? How will AI with human-level skills influence us and enhance the world around us? How will we change AI, and how will it change us? Theory and Practice opens the doors to the cutting edge of biology and computer science through conversations with leaders in the field. The podcast is hosted by Ant ...
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TechCraft Podcast

TechCraft Podcast

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TechCraft Podcast is your weekly deep dive into the world of tech, where we offer you more than just news. Listen to our analysis and opinions about the good, the bad, and the ugly in the world of technology. Join us - Sergey Slashchev, Ben Curdy, and Hrishi Ballal - in an intellectual discussions about the old, the new, and the future of the technology industry. We all come from tech backgrounds, have been working in the industry, and feel just as passionate about it as you do!
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Find me on Github/Twitter/Kaggle @SamDeepLearning. Find me on LinkedIn @SamPutnam. This Podcast is supported by Enterprise Deep Learning | Cambridge/Boston | New York City | Hanover, NH | http://www.EnterpriseDeepLearning.com. Contact: [email protected], 802-299-1240, P.O. Box 863, Hanover, NH, USA, 03755. We move deep learning to production. I teach the worldwide Deploying Deep Learning Masterclass at http://www.DeepLearningConf.com in NYC regularly and am a Deep Learning Consultant ser ...
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On Retell, a weekly podcast by Rebuy, we recap the top AI, tech and ecommerce news stories from last week and share why they matter this week. Every Monday, we'll chat about the most popular stories you may have missed from last week and explain their significance for the week ahead. We'll break down complex topics, offer advice to ecommerce brands, and keep you up to speed with the latest headlines. All this information and analysis in short and engaging episodes always under twenty minutes ...
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Almightyportal.com :Join us on our journey of film making and investigative research. Since 2015, our mission is simply seeking truth behind the data. At the end of the day we will find meaning behind the madness. Feel free to join us on our analytic deep dives in pursuit of a real catalyst. We are for a community by the community and look forward to meeting you! Don’t hesitate to reach out with analytic projects and feedback.OUR MISSION To serve a community of like-minded individuals seekin ...
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Just One Thing is presented by Mel Noakes and Max Fellows and is a brand new event industry podcast brought to you by Elevate, providing mentoring and building community within the events industry. In this podcast we invite industry leaders to write a letter to their younger self and consider what wise advice they would give themselves now if they only could. Our discussion is based on this letter. Be prepared for refreshingly, honest and sincere conversations, wise words of wisdom and insid ...
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In part two, Hannah and Four tackle the human element at the heart of cybersecurity: Who are the bad actors, and what motivates them? They dissect the evolving strategies designed to stop social engineering attacks - like passkeys and risk-based authentication - and confront the complex security and privacy challenges that may be introduced by auto…
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Dumi Erhan, co-lead of the Veo project at Google DeepMind, joins host Logan Kilpatrick for a deep dive into the evolution of generative video models. They discuss the journey from early research in 2018 to the launch of state-of-the-art Veo 3 model with native audio generation. Learn about the technical hurdles in evaluating and scaling video model…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore four groundbreaking developments shaping the AI world — from billion-dollar deals to cutting-edge safety laws. First, we break down OpenAI and AMD’s multibillion-dollar chip partnership, a move that could redefine global AI infrastructure and power availability. Then, we dive into Google DeepMind’s CodeM…
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(0:00) David Friedberg intros John Martinis, the 2025 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics (0:43) John's history, how he got into physics (4:54) Explainer on quantum mechanics (22:57) Quantum tunneling and the 1985 paper that led to this Nobel Prize (30:37) Understanding qubits, the state of quantum computing, and the impact of AI (40:56) US vs …
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four major developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence — from OpenAI’s workplace breakthrough to DeepMind’s imaginative learning, global weather forecasting powered by AI, and the unsettling question of whether AI models might be developing a survival instinct. We begin with OpenAI’s new Co…
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From Netscape to VMware, Raghu Raghuram has been at the center of nearly every major inflection point in enterprise technology. In this episode, Raghu joins Ben Horowitz, Martin Casado and David George to reflect on the early internet wars with Microsoft, how Netscape’s browser battles shaped a generation of founders, and the inside story of one of…
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(0:00) Bestie intros! (1:02) CA Billionaire Tax (17:00) Major NBA gambling scandal (29:51) Amazon's eventful week: AWS outage and leaked robotic automation plans (49:55) Tesla earnings, Optimus, Elon's pay package, "corporate terrorists" (1:03:54) Study shows AI bias Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidS…
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In this episode of Monitoring the Situation, Marc Andreessen, Katherine Boyle, and Erik Torenberg dive into the movies that best explain America, from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to Tropic Thunder to Fight Club. They explore how Tarantino’s revisionist masterpiece reimagines 1969 and the end of America’s cultural innocence, why Tropic Thunder was…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the internet, the workplace, and even human psychology. OpenAI’s new Atlas browser takes on Google with a built-in ChatGPT experience that could redefine how we search the web. Elon Musk envisions a future where AI eliminates all human jobs — but frames it as liberation, not crisis. We…
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Backlash to OpenAI’s video generation app Sora has reached a new tipping point. We discuss two big changes the company is making, after Bryan Cranston and the family of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. complained about deepfakes. Then, New York Times reporter Karen Weise joins us to discuss her scoop that Amazon plans to reduce its hiring needs …
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(0:00) Chamath and Jason welcome Senator Joe Manchin! (4:20) Blocking Build Back Better, defending the filibuster while dealing with paid protestors and death threats (19:39) How Biden's staff pushed him to the far left, mental acuity, how he "lost the will to fight," why Obama was an "elusive" president (28:12) Why socialism is on the rise in Amer…
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Are we failing to understand the exponential, again? My guest is Julian Schrittwieser (top AI researcher at Anthropic; previously Google DeepMind on AlphaGo Zero & MuZero). We unpack his viral post (“Failing to Understand the Exponential, again”) and what it looks like when task length doubles every 3–4 months—pointing to AI agents that can work a …
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Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit, joins a16z’s Marc Andreessen and Erik Torenberg to discuss the new world of AI agents, the future of programming, and how software itself is beginning to build software. They trace the history of computing to the rise of AI agents that can now plan, reason, and code for hours without breaking, and explore how…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four powerful stories showing how AI is shaping the future of work, health, agriculture, and education. From IT departments cutting resolution time by nearly 18%, to public health agencies learning the art of better prompt writing, to China’s fully automated 20-storey vertical farm, and a U.S. university …
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In this episode, a16z's Anish Acharya joins Kevin Rose for an in-depth, fast-paced conversation on the rebirth of consumer technology, and how AI is reshaping what it means to build, invest, and create. They talk about why AI has reignited the consumer renaissance, what it means to build “weird and working” products, and how the next wave of apps w…
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(0:00) Introducing Jan Sramek (0:51) How California Forever is building America’s next great city Thanks to our partners for making this happen! Solana - Solana is the high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. Connect with investors, crypto founders, and entrepreneurs at Solana’s global flagship …
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Augusto Marietti, CEO and cofounder of Kong, has one of the most remarkable founder stories in Silicon Valley history. In this conversation with Martin Casado, Aghi shares how he went from a garage in Milan to building one of the world’s leading API infrastructure companies, surviving years of rejection, living in the U.S. on $1,000 a month, and ra…
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Reid Hoffman has been at the center of every major tech shift, from co-founding LinkedIn and helping build PayPal to investing early in OpenAI. In this conversation, he looks ahead to the next transformation: how artificial intelligence will reshape work, science, and what it means to be human. In this episode, Reid joins Erik Torenberg and Alex Ra…
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When Daniel Kokotajlo talks to security experts at major AI labs, they tell him something chilling: “Of course we’re probably penetrated by the CCP already, and if they really wanted something, they could take it.” This isn’t paranoid speculation. It’s the working assumption of people whose job is to protect frontier AI models worth billions of dol…
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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore four major developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence — from the courtroom to the classroom. Salesforce faces a lawsuit over allegedly using copyrighted books to train its AI models. Silicon Valley is locked in a heated feud between tech giants and AI safety advocates. Meanwhile, Wikipedia…
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(0:00) Bestie intros! Dreamforce and another interesting conference take the Bay Area (3:35) State of crime in SF, do they need the National Guard? (20:48) US to impose price floors after China puts export controls on rare earths, can America on-shore a full-stack rare earth industry? (36:15) State of US-China ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, how we …
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Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we explore the latest developments in AI, synthetic data, finance, and music. From Anthropic’s cost-effective AI model Haiku 4.5 to Spotify’s artist-first AI initiative, we cover how businesses and creatives are leveraging AI responsibly and efficiently. We also examine synthetic data governance and the transfor…
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This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a big package of A.I. and social media bills into law — including the first state law in the United States to regulate A.I. companions. We talk through what stood out to us in the package and whether these protections will work. Then, the subpoena that has the whole tech world talking. Nathan Calvin…
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Hollywood is going through a major cultural and creative reset, and Marc Andreessen thinks it’s long overdue. In this episode of Monitoring the Situation, Marc joins Erik Torenberg and Katherine Boyle to dissect the past decade of filmmaking, from the rise of “the message” in every movie to the return of genuine comedy and art. They cover the post-…
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From politics to technology to real estate, Keith Rabois has bold predictions for America’s next decade. In this conversation with Erik Torenberg, Keith breaks down why he believes the U.S. is entering a new economic expansion driven by AI, productivity, and sovereign technology. They discuss how AI could lift GDP growth to 5%, why sovereign AI pro…
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(0:00) Chamath and Friedberg welcome Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his new book, "1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation" (0:38) Why he chose this time period (3:22) The setup: what led to the 1929 crash (19:24) The characters: major players in the 1929 crash; what kind of bubble are we experiencing in…
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What does it really mean when GPT-5 “thinks”? In this conversation, OpenAI’s VP of Research Jerry Tworek explains how modern reasoning models work in practice—why pretraining and reinforcement learning (RL/RLHF) are both essential, what that on-screen “thinking” actually does, and when extra test-time compute helps (or doesn’t). We trace the evolut…
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Most AI teams find their multi-agent systems devolving into chaos, but ML Engineer Alex Strick van Linschoten argues they are ignoring the production reality. In this episode, he draws on insights from the LLM Ops Database (750+ real-world deployments then; now nearly 1,000!) to systematically measure and engineer constraint, turning unreliable pro…
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🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence — from OpenAI’s bold decision to allow erotic conversations for verified adults, to rising concerns of an AI investment bubble. We also look at California’s groundbreaking AI safety law aimed at protecting children from harmful chatbots, and Microsoft’…
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Madhav Sheth, - the driving force behind Realme, now the Founder of Ai+, opens up about the inside world of smartphone wars, the rise (and fall) of Indian brands, and his vision to rebuild from scratch. 🔍 In this episode: • How Realme rewrote India’s smartphone playbook • Why most Indian brands couldn’t survive the global onslaught • The hidden mon…
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Claude is becoming a household name—right alongside ChatGPT. But what does that actually mean for how we work? In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we sit down with **Mike Krieger**, **Chief Product Officer at Anthropic** (and co-founder of Instagram), to go inside **Claude’s product strategy**—from chat to true **AI coworkers**. We talk r…
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(0:00) Introducing Orlando Bravo (1:53) Orlando’s history, Puerto Rico origins, how he got into private equity (7:10) How he runs Thoma Bravo: small team, outward facing, mentorship, patience in fundraising (9:01) Role of PE in the American economy, public perception, underwriting AI risks (15:23) Deal pricing philosophy, acquiring Boeing’s avionic…
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(0:00) Introducing Bryan Johnson (0:46) Bryan takes the audience through a quick biological age test (5:53) The single best longevity hack from all of his research Thanks to our partners for making this happen! Solana - Solana is the high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. Connect with investor…
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Nathan Labenz is one of the clearest voices analyzing where AI is headed, pairing sharp technical analysis with his years of work on The Cognitive Revolution. In this episode, Nathan joins a16z’s Erik Torenberg to ask a pressing question: is AI progress actually slowing down, or are we just getting used to the breakthroughs? They discuss the debate…
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(0:00) Introducing Cathie Wood (0:47) Cathie Wood on AI’s once in a lifetime opportunity: doubling GDP, deflation, and more (9:23) Cathie’s bull case for Bitcoin $1M (11:38) Opening up access to innovation for retail (14:32) Cathie explains Ark’s strategies for bull and bear markets (16:01) Thoughts on Elon’s trillion-dollar pay package Thanks to o…
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Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we explore the crossroads of power, ethics, and innovation in the world of artificial intelligence. From the rise of AI in modern warfare and the call for “responsibility by design,” to OpenAI’s internal moral struggle, we examine how global leaders are balancing progress with accountability. We also look at Ant…
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From GPT-1 to GPT-5, LLMs have made tremendous progress in modeling human language. But can they go beyond that to make new discoveries and move the needle on scientific progress? We sat down with distinguished Columbia CS professor Vishal Misra to discuss this, plus why chain-of-thought reasoning works so well, what real AGI would look like, and w…
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Zach Dell is founder and CEO of Base Power, an energy tech company that builds affordable, reliable power via home batteries. In this episode of Monitoring the Situation, a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg, Katherine Boyle, and Erin Price-Wright sit down with Zach to discuss the current state of home power generation, what’s misunderstood about t…
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(0:00) Bestie intros: Welcome back Brad Gerstner! (2:48) Israel-Hamas ceasefire, how Trump and his team got the deal done (13:27) National Guard sent to Chicago to protect ICE Agents (44:02) OpenAI's deal with AMD, state of the "AI Bubble" (1:05:45) Circular AI deals: cause for concern or no big deal? (1:15:00) What's behind the Gold rally? (1:20:3…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore four major developments shaping the AI landscape. From Samsung’s Tiny Recursive Model proving that smaller AI can outperform industry giants, to Elon Musk’s strategic CFO appointment for xAI and X, we examine how leadership and finance drive AI innovation. We also dive into OpenAI’s ambitious vision to t…
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This week, we discuss the standout moments from our field trip to OpenAI’s third annual DevDay — including a bizarre chat between Jony Ive and Sam Altman, and the announcement that OpenAI is putting apps into ChatGPT. Then, we try to make sense of the massive computing deal between OpenAI and AMD, and how it could impact the larger economy. And fin…
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