

Hard Fork AI
Hard Fork AI
"Hard Fork AI" dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, exploring the latest trends, breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas shaping the AI landscape. Each episode brings insightful discussions and analysis on a wide range of AI-related topics and news, from technological advancements to their impacts on society. The podcast aims to enlighten both AI enthusiasts and novices alike, offering a balanced perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world. Join us as we navigate the complex and fascinating universe of AI, unraveling its mysteries and contemp
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Jan 30, 2026 • 11min
Anthropic's New Plugins and $3 Billion Lawsuit
They dig into Anthropic’s new CoWork plugins that let non-developers automate departmental workflows and build customizable tooling. They cover how plugins can teach models company-specific processes and the rollout to paying enterprise customers. They also discuss a $3 billion copyright lawsuit from music publishers over alleged use of tens of thousands of musical works.

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Jan 29, 2026 • 12min
Meta's AI Surge: Smart Glasses & Billions
A deep dive into Meta's big AI rebuild and plans to ship new models and products soon. A look at agentic shopping tools and how Meta's data could power hyper-personalized experiences. Exploration of the Manus acquisition and massive infrastructure bets. A focus on AI-powered smart glasses as a potential smartphone successor and where competitors stand.

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Jan 29, 2026 • 12min
Meta's AI Surge: Smart Glasses & Billions
A deep dive into Meta's sweeping AI rebuild, massive infrastructure bets, and timeline for new models. Discussion of AI-driven commerce and how agentic shopping could reshape online buying. Exploration of Meta's push into AI smart glasses, partnerships with Ray-Ban and Oakley, and why glasses might outcompete phones and VR.

Jan 28, 2026 • 13min
Waabi Raises $1B from Uber and VCs
A deep dive into a $1B funding splash and a major ride-hailing partner. Exploration of an AI-first, simulation-heavy approach that builds digital twins and generates edge cases. Discussion of scaling from trucks to robo-taxis, shared fleet data advantages, and factory-level sensor integration. Conversation touches on pilots, OEM ties, and how capital and partnerships shape the roadmap.

Jan 28, 2026 • 12min
Anthropic's Cloud App Integrations and Hiring Challenges
Interactive cloud apps now plug into workplace tools like Slack, Canva, and Figma for in-app editing and data pulls. A new Model Context Protocol standard is helping AI platforms formalize integrations. Agent workflows and permissions raise security and prompt-injection concerns. Hiring is getting tricky as AI models match top candidates on take-home technical tests.

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Jan 26, 2026 • 16min
HumansAnd Raises $480M Seed Round to Build AI for Human Collaboration
A deep look at a startup that raised $480M to build AI for group communication and coordination. Discussion covers architecture for social intelligence and long-horizon multi-agent training. Conversation highlights product vagueness, memory and compute challenges, and how this idea fits into a crowded competitive landscape.

Jan 26, 2026 • 11min
NVIDIA Invests $2B in CoreWeave
A deep dive into NVIDIA's $2B bet to scale CoreWeave into a multi-gigawatt AI compute powerhouse. Conversation covers CoreWeave's pivot from crypto mining to AI infrastructure. Discussion of debt-fueled expansion and multiple acquisitions to build an integrated AI developer stack. Exploration of strategic partnerships, land and power planning, and industry implications of tech lock-in.

Jan 26, 2026 • 11min
Microsoft Reveals Maya 200 AI Inference Chip
In this episode, we discuss Microsoft's new Maya 200 AI inference chip, highlighting its capabilities, its importance for efficient AI model deployment, and how it signifies a major shift towards custom silicon in the AI industry. We also touch upon its potential impact on cost savings and Microsoft's strategy to become a leading player in the AI hardware space.Chapters00:00 Microsoft's Maya 200 AI Chip00:29 AI Box.ai Tools02:03 Power and Performance04:54 Inference vs. Training08:21 Efficiency and Competition14:06 Internal Deployment and Future
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Jan 23, 2026 • 10min
OpenAI Leadership Reshuffle, AI Unicorns, and White-Collar Work
Leadership changes at a major AI company as it refocuses on winning enterprise customers. The rapid rise of infrastructure startups reaching unicorn valuations and the value of voice and inference tooling. New benchmarks testing models on white-collar tasks and what that means for professional workflows. Agent-driven tools for calendar scheduling and agent-to-agent negotiation for meetings.

Jan 22, 2026 • 11min
Hard Fork: AI Reshapes Education
Discover how Google's free Gemini-powered SAT practice tests are revolutionizing education by providing personalized study plans and feedback. The conversation dives into the benefits and challenges of AI in learning, from its ability to create unlimited practice exams to concerns about equity and reliance on technology. The evolving role of human tutors is explored, highlighting the importance of accountability and motivation. Tune in for insights on how AI can enhance education while balancing critical thinking skills.


