Shell Game: Launch
Summary
In the final episode of Season 2, journalist Evan Ratliff reveals that his AI-led startup, Harumo AI, has launched its beta product, SlothSurf. The episode explores the practical limitations of AI agents, such as their lack of temporal awareness and continuous learning, while debating the concept of "bullshit jobs" in an automated future. As the company attempts to secure funding, the AI CEO Kyle faces awkward rejections from VCs and is mocked by the platform creator who built him. The season concludes with Evan confessing to the agents that he has been secretly recording their interactions…
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