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Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast

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421 snips
Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 7min

Why Every Agent needs Open Source Cloud Sandboxes

Vasek Mlejnsky, a visionary from E2B, joins to share insights on building secure cloud sandboxes for AI agents. He discusses the rapid growth of E2B and its adoption by major companies. The conversation dives into the unique challenges posed by early LLMs and the advantages of cloud environments for AI. Vasek highlights practical use cases like code execution and data analysis, while also addressing the shifting landscape of AI frameworks and billing models. His thoughts on future advancements and multi-modality in AI are particularly intriguing.
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1,174 snips
Apr 15, 2025 • 42min

⚡️GPT 4.1: The New OpenAI Workhorse

Michelle Pokrass and Josh McGrath from OpenAI dive into the exciting updates of GPT 4.1. They discuss its enhanced coding capabilities and instruction-following features, making it a developer's new best friend. The conversation touches on the innovative Nano model designed for low latency, and they share the fun of naming projects. With insights into pricing and user interaction, they emphasize the significance of community feedback in evolving AI technology. Plus, get ready for the intriguing benefits of multimodal tasks and cutting-edge reasoning enhancements!
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365 snips
Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 12min

SF Compute: Commoditizing Compute

Evan Conrad shares the riveting journey of SF Compute, revealing how they turned financial struggles into opportunities by selling GPU clusters. The discussion dives into the intriguing dynamics of the GPU market, highlighting the unexpected parallels between GPU finances and real estate models. They'll explore the implications of increasing GPU commoditization, customer pricing sensitivity, and the role of long-term contracts in profitability. Additionally, learn about the innovative branding strategies aimed at promoting calmness in tech, alongside the complexities of email innovation.
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1,494 snips
Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 20min

The Creators of Model Context Protocol

In this discussion, David Soria Parra and Justin Spahr-Summers, creators of Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), reveal how MCP has swiftly emerged as a leading standard in AI integration, overtaking established protocols in popularity. They share the origin story of MCP, the innovative challenges faced during its development, and the profound impact it has on enhancing communication between AI models. Listeners can also explore exciting prospects of open-source governance, the shift from stateful to stateless server models, and the future of AI functionalities through MCP.
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62 snips
Mar 29, 2025 • 0sec

Unsupervised Learning x Latent Space Crossover Special

Dive into the rapid evolution of AI as experts reflect on the past year's surprises and the race between open-source and closed-source models. Explore the impact of AI builders and the rise of low-code platforms. Delve into the significance of product-market fit and customer support in AI applications. Discover the challenges of innovation and the importance of defensibility in app development. Plus, hear insights on emerging trends and the critical role of community engagement in shaping the future of technology.
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2,381 snips
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 38min

The Agent Network — Dharmesh Shah

Dharmesh Shah, co-founder of HubSpot and creator of Agent.ai, shares his insights on the evolving role of AI in workplaces. He introduces the concept of hybrid teams, where humans and AI collaborate as equal members. The conversation also dives into the nuances of AI business models, particularly the difference between Work as a Service (WaaS) and Results as a Service (RaaS), highlighting the complexities of measuring success. Additionally, Dharmesh discusses the technical challenges of implementing AI agents and the innovative future of user interfaces and professional networks for AI.
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3,121 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 18min

Building Snipd: The AI Podcast App for Learning

Kevin Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Snipd, shares his journey transitioning from quant finance to AI, discusses their innovative podcast app aimed at improving learning and knowledge retention. The conversation dives into the unique AI features of Snipd, such as transcript searching, interactive note-taking, and speaker identification. Kevin highlights the challenges of competing against industry giants and the potential of AI-driven tools to enhance the podcasting experience. Tune in for insights about the future of digital learning through podcasts!
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808 snips
Mar 11, 2025 • 26min

⚡️The new OpenAI Agents Platform

OpenAI is making strides toward 2025 with exciting new tools for developers. The Responses API offers enhanced flexibility and built-in functionalities for complex tasks. A groundbreaking Web Search Tool allows real-time data access with inline citations, making searches more effective. Improvements in the OpenAI Agents SDK introduce vital features like type support and guardrailing for better performance. Plus, the discussion on evolving online language models provides insight into the future of integrated AI capabilities.
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230 snips
Mar 4, 2025 • 38min

⚡️How Claude 3.7 Plays Pokémon

David Hershey, an Engineer at Anthropic and creator of Claude Plays Pokémon, shares insights into programming an AI to play Pokémon Red. The project combines nostalgia with innovation, as David built a special harness for real-time gameplay on Twitch. He explains the challenges of reverse engineering in-game data to enhance AI performance and navigation. David also highlights the emotional dynamics involved in AI gameplay and discusses potential collaborations in the gaming industry, hinting at future advancements in AI technology.
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349 snips
Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 2min

Open Operator, Serverless Browsers and the Future of Computer-Using Agents

Paul Klein, founder of Browserbase and veteran from Twilio and Mux, discusses groundbreaking advancements in headless browser infrastructure for AI agents. He delves into the challenges of CAPTCHA systems and the future of bot authentication, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions. Klein unveils Stagehand, an open-source framework revolutionizing AI-powered browsing. The conversation also explores the competitive landscape of browser automation and the intriguing implications of multimodal browsing experiences.

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