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All The Headlines, All The Model Drops...

Apr 24, 2026 · 23m

Summary

Host Brian McCullough covers DeepSeek’s cost-effective V4 models, OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 launch, and Meta’s 8,000 layoffs. He details Google’s $40 billion investment in Anthropic and discusses the influence of the Metter Time Horizon benchmark. The episode concludes with a review of the Alto electric bike.

Topics discussed

StreetEasy Sponsor Intro Show Intro and Headline Summary Doppel Sponsor Ad DeepSeek V4 Pro and Flash Release OpenAI GPT 5.5 Launch and Features Sponsor Ads: Shopify, San Pellegrino, Quaker, Amex Meta Confirms 8,000 Layoffs Google Invests $40B in Anthropic Weekend Read: AI Benchmarks and Metter Weekend Read: The Alto E-Bike and Outro
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