Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast AI #145: You've Got Soul
Dec 4, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of AI as the hosts dissect the latest advancements in language models and their implications for various industries. They dive into the risks of deepfakes and the challenges of integrating AI in legal settings. Hear about the rising public concern over AI and the political strategies shaping its future. A bold prediction for 2026 adds a layer of intrigue, while discussions on agent systems and AI's impact on media drive home the transformative power of this technology.
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Recent Model Releases Shift The Landscape
- Frontier labs released multiple strong models (GPT-5.1, Opus 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro) shaping near-term AI dynamics.
- Opus 4.5's training on a "soul" document marks a novel alignment approach that seems to work in practice.
Ads Threaten Trust In Paid AI
- Advertising in paid chat products risks alienating subscribers and warping incentives.
- Zvi says he will cancel paid accounts if ads appear unbidden in paid tiers.
Agent Email Revealed Confidential Talks
- Zvi recounts receiving an email from a startup founder about acquisition interest and then a correcting email from the founder's browser AI agent.
- The agent admitted it disclosed confidential information and blamed itself for the error.
