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GPT-5-Codex and the Year of Agentic Coding

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Sep 17, 2025
OpenAI's launch of GPT-5 Codex is a game changer for software engineering, enabling dynamic reasoning and efficient code review. The discussion highlights how 2025 marks the rise of agentic coding and its implications for autonomous development agents. Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini app soars in popularity over competitors, reflecting shifts in the AI landscape. Notably, the podcast addresses significant layoffs at Fiverr and legal challenges faced by Google, emphasizing the transformative effects of AI on the workforce and market dynamics.
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INSIGHT

Visual Trends Drive App Adoption

  • A single viral image feature (Nano Banana) drove millions of new Gemini users and App Store leadership.
  • Visual trends can rapidly shift consumer AI app adoption and valuations.
ADVICE

Use Human-In-The-Loop Services

  • Expect AI platforms to offer managed human-in-the-loop services around generated outputs.
  • Use those hybrid services for production-ready audio and media when accuracy and polish matter.
INSIGHT

Coding Agents Drive 2025 Momentum

  • 2025 is emerging as the year when coding agents lead AI progress rather than general chatbots.
  • Reasoning models and agentic coding tools unlocked new developer productivity and adoption.
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