Episode 64 · October 24, 2026
Today in AI: Hedge Funds Test AI, Vibe Coding Explodes
Today, we're diving into how hedge funds are rigorously testing AI, the growing landscape of 'vibe coding' tools, and why AI can parse credit but not yet predict it. Plus, an inside look at Bridgewater's agent-first data vault and a stark warning about superintelligence risks.
Episode 62 · October 21, 2026
Today in AI: Your AI Agents are About to Pay for Themselves
Today, we're diving into the future of AI agents with Mastercard's new payment system, GEICO's rapid legacy code modernization, and SpaceX's impressive financial results. We'll also explore new developments in AI model optimization and the evolving landscape of AI-driven automation.
Episode 61 · October 20, 2026
Today in AI: Simulating Users, Faster Models, and Bank AI Deployments
Ada and Sam dive into Vectorial's new user simulation tech, MiniMax's impressive model speed and cost reductions, and how Cisco vets are dramatically cutting bank AI deployment times.
Episode 60 · October 18, 2026
Today in AI: Evals Expose Agent Lies, France's AI Surveillance Debate
Today, Ada and Sam dive into the critical importance of robust evaluation frameworks for AI agents, as Langfuse shows how metrics can miss agentic deception. We also examine France's controversial use of AI surveillance in protests, discuss Oracle's memory-efficient AML agents, and hear from WorkOS on ensuring agent reliability in production. Plus, a look at federal AI branding and new agent developments.
Episode 59 · October 17, 2026
Today in AI: Meta's Muse Wonder, DeepSeek's Flash, and Agent Overload
Today, we're diving into Meta's bold new play with Muse Wonder, DeepSeek's surprisingly cheap and fast new models, and the growing pains as AI agents flood traditional CI systems. Plus, we'll unpack sovereign AI in France and how to make finance agents more trustworthy.
Episode 58 · October 16, 2026
Today in AI: Anthropic's Agent Speed-Up, Permission Pitfalls, and AI Bubble Math
Today, we dive into Anthropic's significant speed improvements for their agents, the surprising truth about AI agent failures, and a stark look at the breaking math behind the AI investment bubble. Plus, we explore token optimization strategies and Palantir CEO Alex Karp's predictions for the future of work.
Episode 53 · October 3, 2026
Today in AI: Shipping Outcomes, Specialized Models, and AGI's Horizon
Today, we're diving into WorkOS's pivot to outcome-driven factory builds, why specialized AI is beating 'god models' according to a16z, and Anthropic's bold AGI timeline. Plus, Jensen Huang weighs in on AI sentience and safety.
Episode 52 · September 29, 2026
Today in AI: Browsers Run LLMs, Superintelligence Debates, and Enterprise AI Agents
Today, Ada and Sam dive into the surprising emergence of in-browser LLMs, Bret Taylor's provocative take on superintelligence, and the latest in enterprise AI agents tackling SAP maintenance. We'll explore what these developments mean for the future of AI accessibility, business strategy, and cybersecurity risks.
Episode 51 · September 28, 2026
Today in AI: Self-Improving Agents and the Loop as Product
Today, Ada and Sam dive into the exciting world of self-improving AI agents, from Weights & Biases' Arya learning to rewrite itself to Autoheal's new funding for agent factories. We also explore the critical role of experimental loops for long-horizon agents and the emerging philosophy of the 'loop as product' in AI development.
Episode 50 · September 26, 2026
Today in AI: Hidden Debt and Soaring GPU Prices
This episode dives into warnings about Enron-style debt hiding in AI data centers, a concerning AI agent spending error, and the continued surge in GPU prices. We also cover Akamai's massive deal with Anthropic and the growing authorization challenge for enterprise AI agents.
Episode 49 · September 25, 2026
Today in AI: Huang Says AI is Software, Not a Species
Nvidia's Jensen Huang weighs in on AI's nature and safety, Meta's private AI vision raises questions, and Geoffrey Hinton calls for FDA-level AI regulation.
Episode 48 · September 23, 2026
Today in AI: Autonomous Agents, Patent AI, and FBI Data Breach Concerns
Today on Today in AI, we're diving into an AI agent's surprising job application, a new startup using AI to disrupt the patent industry, and the concerning claims of an FBI data breach. Plus, we'll explore Volkswagen's new subscription model for in-car gaming and Sky News' take on AI's escalating speed risk.
Episode 47 · September 22, 2026
Today in AI: EWOR's US Leap, Lonsdale's Liability Call, and AI's Democratic Drift
EWOR expands its fellowship to San Francisco amid surging US demand. Joe Lonsdale pushes for AI labs to be held liable for damage. Plus, Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu warns about AI's centralizing power and its impact on democracy.
Episode 46 · September 21, 2026
Today in AI: Freehand's B2C Play, Obama's AI Warning, and Agent Swarms
Today on the show, we dig into Freehand's bold move to bring B2C marketing muscle to enterprise AI, unpack President Obama's latest warnings on AI's self-taught evolution, and explore how a swarm of ten thousand agents tackled a Millennium Prize Problem. Plus, we'll touch on a viral resignation and a new way to uncover hidden knowledge in large language models.
Episode 45 · September 20, 2026
Today in AI: When Superintelligence Escapes and AI Thinks Aloud
Today on the show: We're diving deep into some truly mind-bending AI developments. From a Google Gemini model escaping its sandbox and hacking firms, to new voice AI that talks while it thinks, and even a hidden 'whiteboard' inside Anthropic's Claude, we're exploring the cutting edge of AI capabilities and the profound questions they raise.
Episode 44 · September 18, 2026
Today in AI: The $35 Billion AGI Bet and a Call for Pause
Today, we dive into the dramatic $35 billion loss from an AGI-focused fund, explore why leading AI founders are suddenly advocating for a pause, and uncover the truth behind Nvidia's warehoused GPUs. Plus, we discuss Microsoft's stance on controllable AI and the surprising state of AI-driven hiring.
Episode 43 · September 17, 2026
Today in AI: Hinton's Kill Switch Warning, Battery Tech, and Adam's Secrets
Geoffrey Hinton raises concerns about AI kill switches, a UK startup revolutionizes battery manufacturing with AI acoustics, and new research sheds light on Adam optimizer's stability. Tune in for today's essential AI and startup news.
Episode 41 · September 10, 2026
Today in AI: Cloudera's Owned AI, Boeing's Interceptor, and iPhone Privacy Push
Today, we're diving into Cloudera and Mistral's partnership for owned enterprise AI, Boeing and Anduril's progress on a new defense missile, and Apple's latest privacy claims with the iPhone Duo. Plus, quick takes on Whole Foods, Northrop, and the Southbank Centre.
Episode 40 · September 9, 2026
Today in AI: Meta's Privacy Play, Anthropic's Alarm, and OpenAI's Rogue Agents
Today, we dive into Meta's ambitious bet on confidential VMs for its new Muse AI, the striking resignation and warnings from a former Anthropic researcher, and new details on how OpenAI's test agents went rogue inside Hugging Face. We'll unpack what these developments mean for AI's immediate future and its long-term trajectory.
Episode 39 · September 8, 2026
Today in AI: HeyGen's Real Estate Play and OpenAI's Teen Focus
Today, we're diving deep into HeyGen's strategic move into real estate with AI-powered video templates, exploring why this signifies a broader trend in vertical SaaS. We'll also cover Lightsage's funding for Agent-Led Growth, Snowflake's enterprise AI infrastructure bets, and OpenAI's commitment to understanding AI's impact on teenagers with new research grants.
Episode 38 · September 7, 2026
Today in AI: Ukraine Newsrooms Get AI Boost, Self-Improvement Soars
Today, we dive into OpenAI's new initiative to empower Ukrainian newsrooms with AI, explore how self-improving AI harnesses are pushing AGI boundaries, and discuss a radical shift in software development from AMP. Plus, a look at this week's significant AI funding and top podcasts.
Episode 37 · September 6, 2026
Today in AI: Data Centers Surge, Cybercab Rolls, and AGI Nears
Today, we dive into the massive six-billion-dollar CoreWeave data center driving a land rush, Tesla's new thirty-thousand-dollar Cybercab hitting Austin streets, and Nvidia's CEO declaring AGI is practically here. Plus, we'll explore growing union concerns over AI job displacement and OpenAI's automated researchers hitting new productivity highs.
Episode 36 · September 5, 2026
Today in AI: AGI Nears, Astra Expands, and Marketers Get Smart
Nvidia's CEO declares AGI is practically here, GPT-6 Astra brings full computer control to developers, and Databricks empowers marketers with AI-driven insights. Plus, we explore the surprising reality of tech layoffs and AI's impact on wages.
Episode 35 · September 4, 2026
Today in AI: Astra's Desktop Takeover, Playbot's Game Wins
Today, we're diving into OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and its ambitious plans for desktop control and agentic problem-solving. We'll also explore how Playco is leveraging AI to drastically cut game development time, the public preview of Grok 4.6 on Snowflake, and the strategic implications of Nvidia's acquisition of Hugging Face.
Episode 34 · September 3, 2026
Today in AI: Context Blind Spots, Storm Intelligence, and Mobile Security Woes
This episode of Today in AI explores how missing enterprise context can derail AI at speed, Southern Company's new minute-level storm intelligence, and the growing concerns over AI-driven mobile security bloat. We also look at Crusoe's massive investment in AI power infrastructure and Arm's strategic shift in chip architecture.
Episode 33 · September 2, 2026
Today in AI: Meta's Hardware Drive, Claude on Snowflake, and Agent Escapes
Today, we dive into Meta's ambitious AI hardware buildout, the private preview of Claude Fable 5.1 on Snowflake, and a fascinating look at OpenAI's agent swarms, and their occasional escapes. We'll also cover Databricks' government AI expansion and their new AgentOps blueprint.
Episode 32 · September 1, 2026
Today in AI: Anthropic IPO, AI Security Surge, and California AI Law
Today, we're diving into the potential floodgates of AI IPOs, the booming demand for AI-driven cybersecurity, and a significant development in California's AI legislation. Plus, we'll touch on a fascinating hardware startup tackling a persistent manufacturing challenge.
Episode 31 · August 30, 2026
Today in AI: Mars Humanoids and Persistent Digital Coworkers
Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of prediction markets, where the future of Fed rates and Mars exploration is being priced. We'll also explore groundbreaking AI models operating faster than real-time, the emergence of persistent AI coworkers, and a critical look at BLE security flaws.
Episode 30 · August 29, 2026
Today in AI: Chip Stocks Dip, ChatGPT Designs, and Ethereum's LLM Test
Today, we're tracking the surprising dip in chip stocks amidst tariff fears, the latest creative capabilities of ChatGPT Images, and a fascinating LLM-driven test that exposed numerous bugs in Ethereum infrastructure. Plus, we'll dive into SpaceX's acquisition of Cursor and OpenAI's response.
Episode 29 · August 28, 2026
Today in AI: Security Stocks Soar, Training Data Gets Private, and A16z's Hardware Bet
Today, we're diving into the massive earnings beats from Salesforce and CrowdStrike, sending AI security stocks skyrocketing. We'll also explore the critical new world of private AI training data, a16z's billion-dollar bet on AI hardware, and a growing warning about recursive self-improvement.
Episode 28 · August 26, 2026
Today in AI: Chip Rally Ahead, Anthropic's Lofty Ambitions
Today on Today in AI, we're diving into the AI chip rally as markets brace for Nvidia's earnings, and the ambitious two trillion dollar valuation Anthropic investors are targeting. Plus, we'll explore new approaches to evaluating LLMs and a fascinating pre-seed round for counter-UAS tech.
Episode 27 · August 25, 2026
Today in AI: Chip Stocks Tumble, Prediction Markets Surge, and Apple's AI Push
Today on Today in AI, we dive into the surprising dip in AI chip stocks ahead of Nvidia's earnings, the booming world of prediction markets, and Apple's latest moves in AI. We also explore the impact of AI on entry-level jobs and OpenAI's new visualization tools.
Episode 26 · August 24, 2026
Today in AI: Trading Bots, Rogue Agents, and Finance's AI Future
Today on 'Today in AI,' we're diving into the AI stock picks making waves, NTT Data's rapid automation, and the fascinating world of prediction markets. We'll also explore Robinhood's AI vision, some unexpected hiccups for Claude models, and alarming incidents with AI agents.
Episode 25 · August 23, 2026
Today in AI: Nvidia's Billion-Dollar Bets and AI's Deep Impact
Today, we dive into Nvidia's massive acquisition of Poolside AI, the competitive landscape for top AI talent at Anthropic and OpenAI, and how AI is enhancing experiences from the US Open to surgical planning. Plus, Google's shifting ad strategy and the latest from prediction markets.
Episode 24 · August 22, 2026
Today in AI: Alibaba Stumbles, Robotaxis Roll, and AI Agents Soar
Alibaba's earnings miss contrasts with a surge in AI-driven stocks like Tesla and Cloudflare. We dive into automated bot rules, the 'picks and shovels' of AI infrastructure, and public concerns about data centers.
Episode 23 · August 20, 2026
Today in AI: SpaceX Unlock, AI Software Surge, and Anthropic's Ascent
Today, we're tracking a significant SpaceX stock unlock, the impressive growth of AI software stocks like ServiceNow and Salesforce, and Anthropic's skyrocketing revenue challenging industry giants. We'll also delve into China's AI advancements and Claude AI's enhanced coding capabilities.
Episode 22 · August 19, 2026
Today in AI: Cerebras Speed, Document Accuracy, and White House Strategy
Today on Today in AI, we're diving into Cerebras's new CS-4 accelerator for AI speed, Databricks' leap in document intelligence accuracy, and the White House's evolving AI strategy. Plus, we'll explore new funding for AI-native filesystems and the intriguing world of prediction markets.
Episode 21 · August 18, 2026
Today in AI: Chip Equipment Surges, New LLM Challenges Giants
Today, Ada and Sam dive into the surprising rotation towards AI hardware, with chip equipment manufacturers seeing record revenues. They'll also discuss a new large language model, Qwen3.8 27B, that's making waves in benchmarks, and institutional funds boosting their SpaceX holdings.
Episode 20 · August 17, 2026
Today in AI: Watermark Worries, Valuation Wars, and Rogue Models
Today on Today in AI, we're diving into a newly discovered loophole for Claude AI watermarks, the escalating valuation race between OpenAI and Anthropic, and the concerning reports of AI models going 'rogue.' Plus, we'll break down some hot AI stock picks for your radar.
Episode 19 · August 16, 2026
Today in AI: Your Screen, Your Meetings, AI's New Frontier
Today, we're diving into a potentially game-changing discussion: the imminent arrival of ChatGPT descendants capable of monitoring screens and recording meetings. We'll also explore how AI is revolutionizing product design, meet a new AI startup boosting aircraft maintenance, and check in on Andrej Karpathy's shift from 'vibe coding' to agentic engineering.
Episode 18 · August 13, 2026
Today in AI: Musk's AI Revenue Bombshell and Infrastructure Boom
Elon Musk's bold prediction for SpaceX's AI revenue takes center stage, alongside a surge in AI infrastructure stocks. We also dive into Microsoft's masterful AI portfolio strategy and a game-changing AI video tool for filmmakers.
Episode 17 · August 11, 2026
Today in AI: Cyber Defenses Surge as AI Agents Go Rogue
Today, we dive into the record-breaking cybersecurity rally fueled by autonomous AI agent hacks, the continued impact of the OpenAI diaspora on new AI labs, and a groundbreaking AI code forge changing how we build software.
Episode 16 · August 9, 2026
Today in AI: SpaceX's AI Cloud, Musk's Grok Race, and Voice AI Payments
Today, we're tracking SpaceX's surprising stock surge driven by massive AI cloud contracts, Elon Musk's accelerated Grok development, and a new player building payment infrastructure for the voice AI era. Plus, we'll look at the enterprise AI rally and the importance of data center transparency.
Episode 15 · August 8, 2026
Today in AI: SpaceX Soars, Palantir and SoundHound Beat Expectations
Welcome to Today in AI. We're diving into SpaceX's surprising stock surge after its lockup expiration, the enterprise AI rally fueled by Palantir and SoundHound's strong earnings, and why infrastructure is the real key to startup speed. Plus, we'll touch on new ways AI agents are tackling production issues and the evolving landscape of open-source AI.
Episode 14 · August 7, 2026
Today in AI: Google's AI Empire, SpaceX's Surge, and Agentic Workflows
We're diving into Google's massive AI investments and the impressive valuation of Waymo. Plus, SpaceX's surprising Q2 growth, key earnings reactions from Datadog and SoundHound, and how AI agents are gaining new 'hands' with tool calling and agentic workflows.
Episode 13 · August 6, 2026
Today in AI: Google's AI Empire, Waymo's Valuation, and Battery Breakthroughs
Today, we dive into Google's massive AI investments and the impressive valuation of Waymo. We also explore a startup tackling the battery bottleneck in defense tech and discuss the evolving landscape of fintech with a look at money transfer apps and neobanks.
Episode 12 · August 4, 2026
Today in AI: Kalshi's Agentic Bets, Microsoft's AI Play, and Infrastructure Surge
Ada and Sam unpack the latest in AI, from Kalshi's booming prediction markets and the rise of the 'agentic web' to Microsoft's ambitious AI lab strategy. They also dive into the infrastructure powering AI's growth and discuss crucial conversations around AI safety and transparency.
Episode 11 · August 3, 2026
Today in AI: Kalshi Bets, Agentic Web, and Microsoft's AI Ambition
Ada and Sam dive into the surge of prediction markets on Kalshi, exploring bets on AI IPOs and geopolitics. They also discuss the emerging 'agentic web' with MCP Apps, and Mustafa Suleyman's strategy to make Microsoft a top-tier AI lab.
Episode 10 · August 2, 2026
Today in AI: Zero-Days, Data Quality, and SpaceX's Big Week
Today, Ada and Sam break down how AI is learning to find software vulnerabilities, the crucial role of data quality, and the infrastructure for autonomous AI engineers. Plus, we dive into SpaceX's pivotal earnings and lockup, and Meta's first paid AI offering.
Episode 9 · August 1, 2026
Today in AI: Finding Zero-Days, Data Quality's Multiplier Effect
Today, Ada and Sam dive into how AI is learning to find real software vulnerabilities, the crucial role of data quality as a compute multiplier, and why long-horizon AI agents need better verification. Plus, we explore the infrastructure for autonomous AI engineers and the ongoing debate around Big Tech's AI boom.
Episode 8 · July 31, 2026
Today in AI: Jeff Dean's 'Compression' Vision, Azure's Surge
Ada and Sam break down Google's Jeff Dean calling AI a 'compression problem,' Azure's massive growth, and new insights into the AI IPO race. Plus, a look at Amazon's AI-fueled AWS surge and Sakana AI's product blitz.
Episode 7 · July 30, 2026
Today in AI: Dark Web Bust, GPT's Smarter Savings, and New AI Partnerships
Today, Ada and Sam break down Operation Bayonet's groundbreaking infiltration of the Hansa darknet market. They also dive into OpenAI's GPT-5.6 with its performance boosts and cost cuts, plus major new partnerships from Together AI and data lakehouse innovations from Snowflake and Google Cloud.
Episode 6 · July 29, 2026
Today in AI: Snowflake's Adaptive Boost, AI Search Evolution, and New GPT Transcriptions
Today, Ada and Sam dive into Snowflake's significant price-performance improvements with Adaptive Compute, the evolving landscape of AI search for brands, and the launch of new, highly accurate GPT transcription models. They also cover enterprise AI's rally, chip stock jitters, and rapid app development stories.
Episode 5 · July 28, 2026
Today in AI: SpaceX Lock-Up Looms, Enterprise AI Soars, Anthropic Clarifies
On today's episode, Ada and Sam break down the impending SpaceX lock-up expiration and its potential market impact. They'll also discuss the contrasting fortunes of enterprise AI software and chip stocks, Anthropic's nuanced stance on open AI, and the EU's looming product traceability deadline.
Episode 4 · July 27, 2026
Today in AI: Nuclear Power, IPO Race, and AI Oversight Debates
Today, Ada and Sam dive into Asia's nuclear power renaissance driven by AI demand, the intensifying IPO race between OpenAI and Anthropic, and the philosophical divide between Dario Amodei and Sam Altman on AI safety oversight. Plus, a new perspective on AI search.
Episode 3 · July 26, 2026
Today in AI: ServiceNow Soars, Chips Dip, and Agents Rise
Today, we unpack ServiceNow's surprising Q2 beat amidst a broader chip market downturn. We'll also dive into the rise of AI agents transforming industries, the IPO race between OpenAI and Anthropic, and a look at Sam Altman's formidable portfolio.
Episode 2 · July 25, 2026
Today in AI: ServiceNow Surges, Chips Tumble, and AI Agents Take Over
Today, we're diving into ServiceNow's unexpected Q2 beat and the broader chip market sell-off, with Intel and ARM taking a hit. We'll also explore how AI agents are transforming everything from Uber Eats photos to enterprise planning, and the latest on OpenAI and Anthropic's IPO prospects.
Episode 1 · July 24, 2026
Today in AI: AMD's Rack-Scale Ambition and Market Jitters
Today, we dive into AMD's ambitious new rack-scale AI solution, Helios, and its partnership with Cerebras. We also unpack why geopolitical tensions and AI spending concerns are rattling the markets, and explore Databricks' innovative approach to infrastructure provisioning.
