Hardcore AI

Hardcore AI

Hardcore AI

55 episodes

Episodes

OpenAI Retreat: A Hard Fork in Strategy?
Aug 3, 2026 · 15m
The episode covers backlash against OpenAI’s influencer retreat and Alibaba’s release of the open-weight Qwen 3.
Hard Forks and Their Relationship to AI Bug Fixing
Jul 29, 2026 · 18m
This episode covers Anthropic’s Mythos AI finding Microsoft bugs faster than they can be patched and the fragmentation issues with Google’s Synth ID watermark.
Exploring the Hard Impacts of NVIDIA-Super Safe Deal
Jul 28, 2026 · 11m
Super Safe Intelligence secured a multi-billion-dollar NVIDIA deal for AI safety research despite having no products.
Forking Paths: Opus 5 vs. OpenAI Voices
Jul 24, 2026 · 19m
The episode covers Anthropic’s cost-effective Claude Opus 5 and OpenAI’s new voice-controlled desktop agent.
Decoding Anthropic's Robotics Ambitions
Jul 22, 2026 · 12m
The episode covers Samsung’s acquisition talks with robotics firm Physical Intelligence and a potential €20 billion investment in Mistral AI.
Where AI Meets Music: Deezer's Statistics
Jul 21, 2026 · 11m
The host discusses Deezer’s report that AI-generated tracks now comprise over 50% of daily uploads, prompting the platform to delist unstreamed content.
Kimi K3's Edge in the Anthropic Battle
Jul 18, 2026 · 15m
This episode covers Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI as Apple surpasses NVIDIA in market value, alongside OpenAI’s new hardware releases ahead of its IPO.
AWS Boosts AI Sector with $1B Investment
Jul 17, 2026 · 15m
Thinking Machines releases Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter open-weight model enabling cost-effective custom fine-tuning.
Insights on Claude's Pricing in India
Jul 13, 2026 · 15m
This episode covers Anthropic’s confusing Claude Opus 4 access extensions and its new, non-discounted pricing in India.
A Fork in the Road: Atlas and MuseSpark
Jul 10, 2026 · 12m
OpenAI is shutting down its Atlas browser to consolidate features into ChatGPT and a Chrome extension, while Meta launches the MuseSpark 1.
Critical Look at Microsoft’s AI Investment
Jul 10, 2026 · 15m
This episode features Connor, who argues that Microsoft’s $2.
OpenAI's Disruptive New Communication Model
Jul 8, 2026 · 13m
This episode covers OpenAI’s new GPT Live 1 voice model, which enables natural, simultaneous listening and speaking.
The Evolution of Claude's Mobile Tools
Jul 7, 2026 · 11m
The host discusses Anthropic bringing Claude Cowork to mobile, DeepSeek’s plan for custom inference chips, and SK Hynix’s massive US IPO.
Mistral's $3.5B Raise, Samsung Profit up 18x from AI Memory
Jul 7, 2026 · 12m
This episode covers Samsung’s profit surge from AI memory demand and Mistral AI’s $23B valuation raise.
OpenAI Offers USA 5% Equity, Anthropic and Samsung Plan Chip
Jul 2, 2026 · 12m
This episode covers OpenAI’s 5% stake offer to the US amid Bernie Sanders’ 50% tax proposal and public AI skepticism.
Anthropic's Fable 5 is Back! SpaceX Builds AI Device
Jul 1, 2026 · 17m
Host Jaden Schaefer discusses the US lifting export controls on Anthropic’s Claude 3.
Anthropic launches Claude Science and a new model
Jun 30, 2026 · 16m
The host covers major AI updates, including Anthropic’s Claude Science workbench and the efficient Claude Sonnet 5 model.
Arena AI hits $100M run-rate in 8 Months
Jun 29, 2026 · 14m
Arena AI hits a $100M run rate by monetizing model evaluations, while Palantir adopts NVIDIA’s open Nemotron models for US government use to avoid vendor restrictions.
OpenAI ships GPT-5.6 in three tiers, undercuts Claude on price
Jun 26, 2026 · 11m
This episode covers the US government delaying OpenAI’s GPT 5.
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Distillation Attack on Claude
Jun 25, 2026 · 14m
Meta reversed its mandatory AI reassignment after employee backlash, while Anthropic accused Alibaba of a massive model distillation attack.
Anthropic ships Claude Tag, OpenAI Unveils It's Own Chip
Jun 24, 2026 · 10m
This episode covers major AI industry updates, including Qualcomm’s $3.
SpaceX Signs $6.3B Reflection AI Deal, Nvidia Eliminate Data Center Water
Jun 23, 2026 · 19m
The episode covers SpaceX’s $6.
Midjourney Ventures into Body Scanning
Jun 19, 2026 · 13m
This episode covers MidJourney’s surprising pivot to hardware with a full-body ultrasound scanner and the marketing boost from Anthropic’s federal ban.
Top MCP's You Should be Using for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
Jun 18, 2026 · 16m
The host explains how Model Context Protocols (MCPs) serve as universal adapters for AI assistants like Claude, simplifying integration compared to traditional APIs.
The Financial Landscape: Odyssey and State Farm
Jun 17, 2026 · 17m
This episode covers State Farm’s backlash over AI-driven commission cuts and Allbirds’ pivot to AI infrastructure as Smartbirds.
Meta Drops Manus Acquisition: Shocking News
Jun 16, 2026 · 16m
The host shares personal news of his newborn son before discussing major AI industry updates.
Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri
Jun 9, 2026
The host discusses Lovable’s rapid growth to $500M ARR and Apple’s new natural language coding features for Siri and Shortcuts.
The Impact of S&P Regulations on IPOs
Jun 5, 2026
The episode details the S&P 500’s refusal to fast-track SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, forcing direct investment for exposure.
Funding the Future: Alphabet's $80 Billion Goal
Jun 2, 2026
This episode covers Alphabet’s $80 billion stock raise for AI infrastructure, anchored by a $10 billion Berkshire Hathaway investment.
The Fork in the Road: Anthropic’s IPO
Jun 1, 2026
Anthropic files for a $965B IPO, surpassing OpenAI’s valuation, while Microsoft unveils its independent MAI Thinking One reasoning model.
Dissecting Anthropic's $965 Billion Valuation Growth
May 29, 2026
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in valuation after a $65B raise, launching Claude Opus 4.
The Economics of AI Implementation
May 28, 2026
Host Jaden and guest Connor Grennan discuss the true ROI of AI, arguing it requires change management rather than just digital transformation.
Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal
May 26, 2026
This episode examines Uber’s struggle to justify massive AI spending amid unclear ROI, contrasting it with the Pope’s new ethical guidelines presented alongside Anthropic’s co-founder.
Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal
May 26, 2026
The host analyzes Uber’s struggle to justify AI spending amid rising costs and measurement challenges, contrasting this with Pope Leo’s new ethical…
Critical Look at AI Interaction Models
May 26, 2026
The AI Hustle podcast discusses Thinking Machines’ new “full duplex” AI model, which enables simultaneous listening and speaking to eliminate latency in voice interactions.
Critical Look at AI Interaction Models
May 26, 2026
The AI Hustle podcast discusses Thinking Machines’ new full-duplex AI model, which enables simultaneous listening and speaking to eliminate latency in voice interactions.
SpaceX's Ambitious AI Market Estimate
May 22, 2026
OpenAI hires a crisis veteran to rebuild public trust amid negative sentiment and lobbying efforts.
SpaceX's Ambitious AI Market Estimate
May 22, 2026
The episode covers OpenAI hiring a crisis manager to rebuild public trust amid negative sentiment and lobbying efforts.
Breaking Down Trump's AI Order Delays
May 22, 2026
This episode covers SpaceX’s $2.
Breaking Down Trump's AI Order Delays
May 22, 2026
This episode covers SpaceX’s $2.
OpenAI and SpaceX are Racing to IPO First
May 20, 2026
This episode covers major AI industry shifts, including OpenAI’s imminent IPO and Google AI Mode hitting 1 billion users.
OpenAI and SpaceX are Racing to IPO First
May 20, 2026
This episode covers major AI industry shifts, including OpenAI’s imminent IPO and Meta’s 8,000-person layoff with reallocation to AI roles.
Dominion's Massive Acquisition Breakdown
May 18, 2026
The host discusses a viral LinkedIn joke about dual AI subscriptions that boosted his company's revenue.
Dominion's Massive Acquisition Breakdown
May 18, 2026
The host shares a viral LinkedIn joke about dual AI subscriptions and discusses Meta and Anduril’s AR glasses for the US Army.
ChatGPT's in Your Bank, Google Spams the GEO Industry, Brockman Takes OpenAI Product
May 15, 2026
This episode covers an experiment where four AI models failed to profitably run radio stations, highlighting content and sponsorship challenges.
ChatGPT's in Your Bank, Google Spams the GEO Industry, Brockman Takes OpenAI Product
May 15, 2026
This episode covers an experiment where four AI models failed to profitably run radio stations, highlighting content and financial challenges.
Anthropic + Gates Give $200M to Healthcare | Cerebras IPO Doubles
May 14, 2026
This episode covers Anthropic and the Gates Foundation’s $200 million partnership for global health AI, and Cerebras Systems’ successful $5.
Anthropic + Gates Give $200M to Healthcare | Cerebras IPO Doubles
May 14, 2026
This episode covers Anthropic and the Gates Foundation’s $200 million partnership for global health AI, alongside Cerebras Systems’ successful $5.
Claude for Small Business ships | Altman Testifies He's 'truthful'
May 13, 2026
This episode covers XAI’s expansion of gas turbines at its Colossus 2 data center despite environmental lawsuits.
Claude for Small Business ships | Altman Testifies He's 'truthful'
May 13, 2026
This episode covers XAI’s expansion of gas turbines at its Colossus 2 data center amid environmental lawsuits and privacy concerns over AI chatbots leaking personal data.
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