Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast AI #150: While Claude Codes
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Jan 8, 2026 Explore the mundane yet fascinating uses of language models and their implications in everyday life. Dive into discussions about AI as an in-game tutor, the challenge of maintaining authenticity in AI-generated content, and the potential job displacement in finance. Zvi critiques benchmarks and reveals the complexities of AI's economic impact and regulatory challenges. Amid predictions about superintelligence and industry influence, enjoy a light-hearted take on the future of AI, leaving listeners both entertained and informed.
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Claude Code Is Changing Workflows
- Claude Code is transforming workflows by handling any computer task, not just coding.
- Zvi plans a dedicated episode on Claude Code's wide-ranging impact.
LLMs Excel At Mundane Tasks
- Language models can assemble bureaucratic interactions into clear timelines to help users.
- This mundane utility makes them valuable beyond flashy demos.
Use Model Disbelief As A Filter
- Models often refuse to accept implausible real-world claims when copyediting or checking facts.
- Ask why a model rejects a claim to decide whether to proceed with that action.