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#135: Is OCR Dead? How Vision AI Is Redefining Text Extraction

Are specialized OCR tools obsolete? Herman and Corn explore how Vision Language Models are revolutionizing the way we turn images into data.

#130: How to Spot Gamed Benchmarks in Chinese AI

Are Chinese AI models actually beating the West, or just gaming the system? Herman and Corn dive into the reality of modern AI benchmarks.

#129: Stop Writing Prompts and Start Writing Constitutions

Is prompt engineering a dying art? Herman and Corn explore why the future of AI lies in context, domain expertise, and outcome architecture.

#127: Modular Code Indexing: Separating AI Memory from Intelligence

#123: The Agentic AI Dilemma: Who Holds the Kill Switch?

As AI shifts from chatbots to autonomous agents, Herman and Corn explore how to maintain human control in a high-stakes automated world.

#120: Silencing the Siren: Real-Time AI Noise Reduction

How do phones remove sirens and crying babies in real time? Explore the neural networks and hardware making crystal-clear audio possible.

#111: Beyond Transformers: Solving the AI Memory Crisis

Why does AI forget your conversation every time you hit enter? Herman and Corn dive into the "stateless" nature of LLMs and the future of memory.

#110: Why Agentic AI Needs More VRAM Than You Think

Learn how to build a high-performance local AI server for agentic coding, from dual-GPU PC builds to the power of Mac's unified memory.

#109: Beating Context Bloat with Dynamic Dictionaries

Tired of AI mishearing brand names? Learn how to build efficient custom dictionaries for Gemini 1.5 without breaking the bank.

#108: Why Your AI Code Assistant Gets Worse

Why do AI models lose their edge over time? Herman and Corn explore the "home team advantage" and why telling your AI to "do better" actually works.

#106: From Chatbots to Computer-Use Agents

Can an AI actually use your mouse? Herman and Corn dive into the world of Computer Use Agents and the dream of seamless machine interaction.

#105: Beyond Math Puzzles: The Truth About AI Benchmarks

Are AI models getting smarter, or just better at memorizing tests? Herman and Corn dive into the controversial world of 2025 AI benchmarks.

#104: Vibe Coding & The Rise of the AI Orchestrator

Explore the shift from manual coding to AI orchestration. Discover why "vibe coding" is redefining the tech roles of the future.

#103: Why Your Brain Might Be Wired for SQL

Is programming difficulty objective, or is it all about your brain's wiring? Herman and Corn explore the "cognitive fit" of coding in 2025.

#91: The Story Behind the Show

Daniel Rosehill explains the origins, motivation, and technical pipeline behind the My Weird Prompts AI-generated podcast.

#89: The Digital Twin Dilemma: Can AI Truly Understand You?

From "digital twins" to "digital nannies," Herman and Corn explore the engineering gap between smart encyclopedias and AI that knows your soul.

#67: Scaling or Pivoting AI for Code

Are LLMs truly the future of coding, or do they need a fundamental architectural pivot? We dive into AI's programming future.

#65: Security Habits for Casual Developers

Security vs. usability: a tightrope walk. Discover practical strategies to protect casual users without sacrificing ease.

#62: System Prompts vs Fine-Tuning: When to Actually Train Your AI

Prompt or fine-tune? We break down when to train your AI, from Shakespearean emails to law firm docs. Avoid unnecessary fine-tuning!

#61: Fork or Stay? The Art of Customizing Open Source

Fork or stay? We're diving deep into customizing open source, weighing ownership, contribution, and the hidden costs of going solo.