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Meta's Surprising Cancellation of Manus Deal 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.

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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.

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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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AI IPOs and the S&P 500 Challenge 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.

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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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Exploring Alphabet's $80 Billion for AI Growth 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.

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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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Practical Take: Anthropic's IPO in Focus 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.

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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 Practicalities of $965 Billion Value 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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Understanding AI's ROI in Business 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.

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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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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.

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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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Practical AI Interaction Model Applications May 25, 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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Assessing SpaceX's $26.5 Trillion AI Estimate 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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