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Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI

Welcome to Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI, the show that covers the most important news in artificial intelligence. From fresh breakthroughs to the companies leading the way, each episode helps you stay informed on the fast moving world of AI.

Copyright: © Lex Fridman Podcast of AI

Latest Episodes:

Meta Unwinds $2B Manus Acquisition, and I had a baby! Jun 16, 2026

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In this episode, we share exciting personal news alongside discussions on Meta's unwinding of their $2 billion Manus acquisition and the repercussions stemming from that decision. We also cover recent developments involving Anthropic’s AI models, Apple's Siri updates, and Jeff Bezos' Prometheus company raising $14 billion for physical AI innovation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Personal News
02:01 Meta's Manus Acquisition Unwinding
06:00 Anthropic's AI Model Controversy
14:59 Siri's Future Changes
16:50 Bezos' Prometheus Funding
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Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri Jun 09, 2026

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In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and vibe coding. Additionally, we cover insights on upcoming IPOs for major AI players and my personal journey of vibe coding an iOS app.
Chapters
00:00 Lovable's Growth Highlights
00:52 Apple's AI Features
03:52 Perplexity's IPO Plans
09:35 Updates on OpenAI and Tools for Humanity
14:04 Google DeepMind's AI Accelerator
20:06 My Vibe Coding Experience
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S&P 500’s Block on Innovative IPOs Jun 05, 2026

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In this episode, we examine the S&P 500's refusal to allow SpaceX's fast-track entry, which also impacts OpenAI and Anthropic’s IPO prospects. We also discuss Google's $920 million monthly deal with SpaceX for AI compute power and escalating enterprise spending on AI token budgets.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:16 S&P 500 Denies SpaceX Fast-Track
00:27 Google's Compute Deal with SpaceX
00:33 Enterprises Exceed AI Budgets
00:53 Brian Chesky's AI Lab
01:46 Investors in Competing AI Firms
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Analyzing Alphabet's $80 Billion AI Request Jun 02, 2026

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In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also discuss Trump's recent executive order on AI regulation, GitHub's controversial pricing changes, and the shifting landscape of AI hardware investments.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Alphabet's $80 Billion Raise
04:01 Trump's AI Executive Order
05:46 GitHub Copilot Pricing Issues
07:42 Opal's Pivot to AI Hardware
09:49 Uber Caps AI Spending
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Anthropic's IPO: A Startup Perspective Jun 01, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's confidential IPO filing at a $965 billion valuation, shedding light on the competitive landscape against OpenAI and SpaceX. Additionally, we explore Microsoft’s new reasoning model, Nvidia’s Cosmos 3 for robotics, Intel’s price-cutting AI chip, and Strava’s new paywall that’s reshaping API access in the fitness space.
Chapters
00:00 Anthropic's IPO Announcement
02:00 Microsoft's MAI Thinking 1
04:01 Nvidia's Cosmos 3 Model
05:59 Intel's Crescent Island AI Chip
08:00 Strava's API Paywall
10:00 Windborne's Weather AI Model
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Navigating the $965B Anthropic Valuation May 29, 2026

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In this episode, we explore the staggering $65 billion raise by Anthropic, propelling them beyond OpenAI’s valuation and transforming the AI landscape. We also discuss innovative moves by companies like Shift and Asana, tackling community-driven robot training and expanding their tech capabilities amidst an evolving market.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Anthropic's Valuation Surge
05:01 Shift's Robot Training Initiative
09:28 AI in Healthcare at Boston Children's
11:49 Grok's Funding and Independence
14:00 Asana Acquires Stack AI
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
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AI's Role in Financial Success May 28, 2026

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In this episode, we explore the critical insights around measuring the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies in business. Discover why simply implementing AI isn't enough, as we discuss the importance of rethinking productivity, innovation, and the overall impact on how people work within organizations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI Shows
00:55 ROI in AI Context
01:55 Measuring ROI Effectively
04:02 Innovation vs. Productivity
06:34 AI Application Examples
12:47 Final Thoughts on AI ROI
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AI in Faith: AI & Christianity

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Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal May 26, 2026

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In this episode, we explore Uber's struggles with justifying its substantial AI spending and the challenges companies face in measuring ROI. We also discuss a recent report highlighting enterprise AI adoption, the Pope's perspective on technology, and the evolving landscape of AI in music licensing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Uber's AI Spending Issue
05:59 Pope's AI Document Overview
12:09 Enterprise AI Adoption Landscape
18:03 AI in Music Licensing
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Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai
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Startup Perspectives on AI Interaction Models May 26, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss Thinking Machines Lab’s latest announcement, Interaction Models, a new approach for making AI collaborate more naturally with people. We also look at why its upcoming limited research preview matters and how it could shape the next wave of real-time AI products.

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Reaching for a $26.5 Trillion AI Market May 22, 2026

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In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent hiring of a crisis veteran to improve its public perception and the implications of a proposed AI testing executive order that was ultimately canceled. We'll also discuss SpaceX's revelation of a massive AI market opportunity, Google's strategic shifts, and the literary world's struggle with AI-generated works amidst a notable prize scandal.
Chapters
00:00 OpenAI's Public Image Crisis
03:05 Cancellation of AI Testing Order
06:00 SpaceX and the AI Market
07:59 Google's Strategic Shift
12:02 Literary World Scandal
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