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Google’s Big AI Test Comes Next Week

May 15, 2026

Summary

This episode covers Cerebrus’s massive IPO debut, Figma’s AI-driven recovery, and the OpenAI-Apple partnership tensions. It analyzes OpenAI’s new Codex mobile agent, highlighting the shift toward persistent AI workflows and the divergence between consumer and work AI. Finally, it previews Google I/O, discussing rumors of the Gemini Spark personal agent and cost-efficient models.

Topics discussed

Intro, sponsors, and show overview Cerebras IPO debut and market reaction Figma earnings, AI features, and Nvidia surge OpenAI vs Apple legal dispute and Google's internal AI Anthropic funding round and Microsoft's tool shift Claude Mythos cybersecurity capabilities Sponsor segments: KPMG, Granola, Robots & Pencils, Zenflow OpenAI Codex mobile app and async coding workflows Shift from coding to managing AI agents Consumer vs Work AI: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google strategies Google Gemini Spark: Personal agent leaks and context Google's cheaper models and the end of the AI subsidy era
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