Primary Technology Humanoid Robots Are Real, OpenAI Aquires Team Behind Shortcuts, Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion
Oct 30, 2025
The podcast explores the intriguing realm of humanoid robots, featuring a review of a robot designed to help with household chores. OpenAI's acquisition of Sky, which brings advanced automation capabilities, stirs discussion about the future of AI integration. Nvidia's jaw-dropping $5 trillion valuation sparks a debate on the potential risks of an AI-driven market bubble. Plus, catch insights on how these advancements could reshape our everyday lives and impact job dynamics.
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Humanoid Robot Demo Fell Short
- Joanna Stern tested the 1X Neo humanoid robot and found it clumsy at household tasks like closing a dishwasher or cracking a walnut.
- Hosts highlight the robot's limited strength, overheating, and current need for remote human operators in VR headsets.
OpenAI Is Buying Desktop Automation Talent
- OpenAI acquired Sky to bring macOS automation and the Workflow/Shortcuts founders into their fold.
- Stephen sees potential for agentic desktop automation but raises privacy and trust concerns about controlling a user's Mac.
Use Agents To Automate Repetitive Mac Tasks
- Use agentic tools to automate repetitive desktop tasks by supplying examples and CSVs to speed work.
- Stephen found Atlas filled 95% of fields when given a CSV, saving hours of manual entry despite needing checks.