Software Defined Talk Episode 541: Why not do everything
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Oct 10, 2025 This week, the hosts tackle the quirky issue of a possum residing in an attic, sharing amusing anecdotes and local wildlife laws. They dive into OpenAI’s new developments, including the potential and concerns surrounding ChatGPT apps. The conversation shifts to the future of chat as a user interface and the implications of coding agents, while grappling with the balance between AI innovation and human oversight. Lastly, they ponder OpenAI's ambitious strategy and the uncertainties inherent in their broad product offerings.
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Possum Eviction From The Attic
- Matt Ray hired Possum Busters to remove an Australian possum that nested in his attic and they used a one-way door to evict it humanely.
- The possum left and Matt noted licensed removal preserves protected species while solving the problem.
Dad's Raccoon Relocation Routine
- Matt Ray's dad volunteers for animal rescue and became skilled at trapping and relocating raccoons under legal constraints.
- He releases trapped raccoons behind Barton Greenbelt and navigates county rules about relocation.
ChatGPT As The New App Front End
- OpenAI's 'apps in ChatGPT' positions ChatGPT as a front-end to other apps via an MCP-like protocol and offers discovery benefits to apps.
- That model risks OpenAI owning the user relationship and later supplanting partner offerings.
