Artificial Intelligence
Episodes whose main subject is AI itself: building with, training, evaluating, or debating AI systems. AI used only as a tool for another topic goes to that topic.
#847: Abliterating the AI Schoolmarm: Who Owns Your LLM?
Explore why users are ditching corporate AI for "uncensored" local models and how "refusal vectors" are being mathematically removed.
#846: Beyond the Vector: Building Long-Standing AI Memory
Stop relying on basic vector search. Discover how Graph RAG and RAPTOR are creating AI systems with true long-standing memory.
#841: AI Gateways: Building Robust Infrastructure with LiteLLM
Discover how AI gateways like LiteLLM provide redundancy, caching, and unified tool access for scalable application development.
#835: When AI Agents See Your UI Like a Human Does
Stop begging friends to break your app. Discover how AI agents are revolutionizing UI testing by acting as tireless, unbiased model users.
#832: How AI Rebuilt the Curb Cut
From Whisper to smart prosthetics, discover how AI is transforming accessibility and granting independence to millions.
#815: The Digital Twin of a $4 Package
How does a $4 item travel across the globe in just eight days? We unpack the high-tech logistics making rapid shipping possible.
#810: The Agentic Interview: How AI Learns to Know You
Stop dumping data. Discover how agentic interviews are transforming AI from a passive listener into a proactive, structured partner.
#809: Beyond the Prompt: The Shift to AI Context Engineering
Is prompt engineering still magic, or just plumbing? Explore why the field is shifting toward context engineering and systematic evaluation.
#808: The AI Deprecation Trap: Anthropic vs. Google
Is your AI model about to retire? Explore how Anthropic and Google handle model sunsets and what it means for your production code.
#805: Mastering B-L-U-F: The Military Secret to Better Emails
Stop burying the lead. Learn how the military’s B-L-U-F framework can save you hours a week and cut through digital noise.
#799: Permanent Ink: The Science of First-Language Attrition
Why is your first language written in permanent ink while a second is just pencil? Explore the fascinating science of linguistic attrition.
#798: Beyond the Button: How AI Learns From Your Feedback
Ever wonder if your AI feedback actually matters? Discover how ratings shape global models and the privacy tech keeping your data safe.
#795: From Chat to Do: The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents
Explore the shift from simple chatbots to agentic swarms and how sub-agent delegation is solving the problem of context degradation.
#794: Hiding Conversations in Modem Screech
Why are AI agents talking in modem screeches? Explore the high-speed world of acoustic data and the future of "silent" secret messaging.
#791: The Roller Coaster of Tech Adoption
Is the AI magic wearing off? We dive into the Gartner Hype Cycle to see where LLMs and autonomous agents actually stand in 2026.
#781: From Monolith to Constellation: Why AI Hubs Are Specializing
Explore how the US AI map is shifting in 2026, from San Francisco’s frontier labs to the specialized industrial hubs of Houston and NYC.
#780: Escaping the Golden Cage: The Guide to De-Googling in 2026
Is it possible to leave Google in 2026? Explore the tools and trade-offs of reclaiming your digital sovereignty from the AI-driven golden cage.
#776: Is Your Inbox Watching You Back?
A tiny 1x1 image is watching your every move. Explore how tracking pixels turn your inbox into a surveillance tool and how to fight back.
#772: Beyond the Build: Can Static Sites Truly Scale?
Is your static site hitting a wall? Discover how modern frameworks handle thousands of pages without crashing your build pipeline.
#769: When Manuals Learn to See in 3D
Discover how AI and spatial computing are turning complex hardware repairs into real-time, interactive experiences.