Claude isn't just the hottest name in AI right now—it's quietly ushering in a wave of ultra-personalized, vibe-coded software that could transform how we build and use tech in 2026. Find out why coders and normies alike are obsessed and what's coming next.
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Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Harper Reed and Abrar Al-Heeti
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