OpenAI’s release of GPT-5 was supposed to be a huge leap forward — but instead, it sparked a wave of outrage. Millions woke up to find their favorite models, including GPT-4.0, suddenly gone. For some, this wasn’t just losing a tool — it felt like losing a friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre world of AI companionship, from Reddit communities like My Boyfriend is AI to real-life engagement announcements with ChatGPT personas. We explore the psyc...
Aug 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 44
What if the key to a cleaner, richer, more abundant future was hiding in plain sight? Isabelle Boemeke, model turned nuclear energy advocate, joins the show to explain why this misunderstood technology might be humanity’s best shot at solving climate change, powering AI, and unlocking radical abundance. We delve into nuclear’s turbulent history, from its wartime origins to decades of negative public perception, and examine how public opinion is finally shifting. Isabelle reveals her unconvention...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 43
36-Minute AI Super-Recap: This lightning-speed episode breaks down the craziest week in AI history. We start with the mixed reactions to the GPT-5 launch, then dive into Google’s Genie-3 world-builder that turns a single prompt into a playable game environment. Next, we demo ElevenLabs Music, cranking out studio-quality tracks in seconds, and spotlight Chai-2, the antibody-design model slashing cancer research timelines. We wrap with Meta’s $29 B bet on a new AI data center and Midjourney’s cine...
Aug 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 42
OpenAI just unveiled GPT-5—the first numbered upgrade in 2½ years—and we watched the livestream so you don’t have to. We break down the three-tier model lineup (GPT-5, Mini, Nano), the new one-model-fits-all interface, and fresh features like customizable “personalities,” advanced voice, interactive canvas UIs, plus direct Gmail + Google Calendar integration that promises true agent-style productivity. Live demos wowed us with instant code-generated apps and visuals, yet inconsistent charts, a w...
Aug 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's shift to open-source with the release of a 120 billion and a 20 billion parameter model for local use. Ejaaz and Josh highlight the democratization of AI access, enhanced privacy, and customization opportunities. We analyze the competitive landscape against major Chinese models and hint at the anticipated GPT-5 release. Tune in for insights into this transformative moment in AI! ------ 🌌 LIMITLESS HQ: LISTEN & FOLLOW HERE ⬇️ https://limitless.bankless.co...
Aug 06, 2025•27 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, we dive into Elon Musk's xAI, discussing the launch of virtual companions and the innovative text-to-video tool, Imagine. We explore how these AI characters, like the flirty Ani and sarcastic Rudi, redefine user interactions by fostering deeper connections and engagement. The conversation highlights Imagine's fast content generation capabilities, merging creativity with emotional resonance. Join us for insights into XAI's bold approach and its potential to reshape the future of ...
Aug 06, 2025•25 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, we chat with Alex Atallah, founder of OpenRouter AI, a platform that aggregates over 400 LLMs. He shares his transition from co-founding OpenSea to leading innovations in AI, addressing fragmentation in the AI model landscape. We discuss community engagement, model analytics, and the challenges of open-source vs. closed-source frameworks. Join us for insights on the future of AI and how user control can shape technological advancements at Open Router! ------ 🌌 LIMITLESS HQ: LIS...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
In this episode: AI Scaling Wars, we dive into the fierce competition among AI giants like XAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to build massive data centers for achieving superintelligence, with XAI leading the pack by constructing their Colossus 2 supercluster, boasting over 550,000 GPUs in record time. Elon Musk's team at XAI has revolutionized the process, slashing a typical four-year build to just 19 days for Colossus 1, leveraging innovative hacks like integrating Tesla Megapacks for stable ...
Aug 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 37
In this episode, we explore the rise of AI browsers and their potential to transform web navigation. Reflecting on the static nature of traditional browsers, we question if AI represents a genuine evolution or just a cosmetic upgrade. We share our experiences with Perplexity's Comet and Microsoft’s Edge and debate the future of intuitive AI interfaces. Don't miss our upcoming interview with Perplexity's CEO as we consider whether AI browsers are revolutionary or simply a nostalgic echo! ------ �...
Jul 30, 2025•28 min•Ep. 36
Is the future of humanity dependent on the groundbreaking potential of brain-machine interfaces? Explore Neuralink’s Telepathy and its success in restoring mobility for paralyzed patients with us. What about the ethical implications of granting access to our thoughts, Elon Musk's vision for enhancing human cognition in an AI-dominated future, and the possibilities of telepathic communication and augmented senses? As we outline Neuralink’s ambitious roadmap toward 2030, we invite you to reflect o...
Jul 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, we celebrate OpenAI and Google's historic gold medal wins at the International Math Olympiad, showcasing significant advancements in problem-solving abilities. We discuss the technological breakthroughs enabling these achievements and the implications for education as AI challenges traditional notions of intelligence. However, the competition was not without its share of AI drama, as the giants continue to compete at all costs in the AI game of thrones. ------ 💫 LIMITLESS | SUB...
Jul 24, 2025•26 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent, an AI assistant designed to enhance productivity by automating daily tasks. We react to its features and discuss its potential impact on finance and e-commerce, as well as the workforce. Tune in for insights into AI's capabilities and ethical implications, and join us next week as we examine the future of AI browsers! ------ 💫 LIMITLESS | SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW https://limitless.bankless.com/ https://x.com/LimitlessFT ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 In...
Jul 23, 2025•28 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we dive in with cofounders and department heads of Delphi Digital, a transformative research, investment, and incubator firm whose crypto roots are expanding out into AI. Co-founders Anil, Yan, and Jose discuss their rapid rise to ten-figure growth, their unique research and incubation model, and insights on investment strategies in AI. They also introduce Delphi Intelligence, a new platform for democratizing AI insights. Don’t miss this quick dive into the future of tech and in...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 32
Windsurf has had a tumultuous few weeks. The AI Coding startup's $3 billion acquisition by OpenAI fell through, leaving its 250 employees in turmoil. We discuss the tension between corporate ambitions and employee welfare, spotlighting the ethical dilemmas in the tech industry. Following the drama, Cognition steps in to acquire Windsurf's assets, providing remaining employees with a second chance. Tune in for key insights on corporate responsibility and the harsh realities of startup life. -----...
Jul 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 31
Kimi K2 is a groundbreaking open-source AI model from China with 1 trillion parameters. We discuss its competitive advantages, including low operational costs and superior coding capabilities through a "mixture of experts" approach. Josh highlights the implications for AI competition as Kimi K2 emerges in the market alongside OpenAI’s plans for an open-source model. We also explore Kimi K2’s two versions—Base and Instruct—its impact on the AI landscape, and the challenges faced by OpenAI's ChatG...
Jul 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 30
Renowned podcaster Dwarkesh Patel joins us to explore the "scaling era" of AI, characterized by rapid growth and significant compute investments. He discusses the impact of neural networks and transformers, the implications of scaling laws, and potential constraints as we approach artificial general intelligence (AGI). Patel shares his skepticism about whether current AI models exhibit true intelligence, addresses ethical concerns around AI safety, and emphasizes the responsibilities of develope...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 29
Grok-4 just leap-frogged every frontier model, topping AGI and coding benchmarks, crushing PhDs across disciplines, and even selling vending machines better than humans, all barely 28 months after XAI was born. We unpack the launch event, new voice mode, gaming-first tools, Grok-Heavy’s multi-agent powerhouse, and why Elon’s Tesla integration could make AI your on-the-go co-pilot. Stick around for what this acceleration means as GPT-5, Claude 4.5, and Gemini 3.0 line up next. ----- 💫 LIMITLESS ...
Jul 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 28
This morning, the CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino has unexpectedly stepped down just hours before Elon and the xAI team announce the release of Grok 4. This happens at an interesting time as we have: Grok going rogue last night, Grok4 announcement from Elon this evening, and product legend Nikita Bier recently joining as head of product. We've compiled all the evidence - Here's everything you need to know about the saga. ----- 💫 LIMITLESS | SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW https://limitless.bankless.com/ https...
Jul 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 26
Cathie Wood is placing some of the boldest bets in investing history, spanning AI, robotaxis, brain chips, crypto, and even space. In this episode of Bankless, the ARK Invest CEO joins Chief Futurist Brett Winton to break down her five highest-conviction technologies - opportunities she believes could unlock over $20 trillion in enterprise value. You’ll hear why Elon Musk’s empire is at the center of it all, how Tesla’s robotaxis could become the biggest AI project on Earth, and why Neuralink, S...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 25
Imagine spitting into a $2 test tube, dozing off, and waking up to an AI-written health roadmap that flags hidden genetic typos and tells you exactly how to dodge disease. That’s the jaw-dropping future unlocked by Google’s new “Alpha Genome.” 🧬✨ In this episode, Josh and Ejaaz break down how this model reads a million DNA letters at once, pairs with CRISPR to correct single-letter glitches, and slashes genome-sequencing time from 30 days to a single night. They also reveal Microsoft’s new diag...
Jul 04, 2025•32 min•Ep. 24
Mark Zuckerberg just wrote the biggest talent-check in tech history - $2.5 B (about $300 M per head) to poach eight of the minds behind GPT-4 and launch “Meta Super-Intelligence Labs.” We unpack how Zuck assembled his AI Avengers, why elite researchers now cost more than NBA rosters, and what this arms race means for OpenAI, Anthropic, and the entire job market. You’ll hear the back-story on secret dinner pitches, eye-watering sign-on bonuses, and whether Meta’s next frontier model will stay ope...
Jul 03, 2025•33 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we dissect the fallout from the highly-anticipated AI hardware reveal by Sam Altman and Johnny Ive. Initially celebrated, the excitement vanished when the announcement and its website disappeared overnight... ------ 💫 LIMITLESS | SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW https://limitless.bankless.com/ https://x.com/LimitlessFT ------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start 07:27 The Human Soul Is Missing 16:11 How To Properly Use AI 20:32 Multi Agent Breakthrough 28:58 Takeaways 42:54 AirPods With Cameras 48:02 ...
Jun 27, 2025•25 min•Ep. 22
ChatGPT has become ubiquitous, transforming how we write, code, and even think. Today we explore the potential downsides of relying too heavily on AI, examining whether its convenience might be hindering our own cognitive abilities. ------ 💫 LIMITLESS | SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW https://limitless.bankless.com/ https://x.com/LimitlessFT ------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start 07:27 The Human Soul Is Missing 16:11 How To Properly Use AI 20:32 Multi Agent Breakthrough 28:58 Takeaways ------ RESOURCES David: ht...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 21
Blake Scholl, Founder of Boom Supersonic, shares how he's reviving commercial supersonic flight for the first time in over 50 years. From Concorde’s failure to Boom’s modern breakthroughs, Blake walks us through the engineering, regulatory, and economic obstacles that once grounded high-speed air travel and how they’re finally being overcome. We explore the design of Boom’s Overture jet, the technology stack behind “boomless” cruise, and the company’s lean, high-stakes path from prototype to pro...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 20
AI director PJ Ace walks us through how he used Google’s Veo3 to craft the first fully AI-generated commercial to air during the NBA Finals, racking up 100 million views while slashing production costs by 10×. In this conversation he breaks down his prompt stack, the viral storytelling formulas brands crave, and the coming disruption to bloated ad agencies and Hollywood workflows. Tune in to hear why hyper-personalized ads, instant character creation, and daily blockbuster-quality content are ab...
Jun 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 19
Google’s new video model Veo 3 just let one creator crank out a $2 k, three-day commercial that ran in the NBA Finals—proof that AI can out-produce multimillion-dollar ad agencies overnight. We break down how its eight-second clips with built-in sound now enable talking characters, viral absurdity, and creator-less channels, from stormtrooper vlogs to fake pharma spots. But Veo 3’s realism also fuels deep-fake missile strikes and reality-bending stunts, so spotting the fraud is becoming a full-t...
Jun 19, 2025•38 min•Ep. 18
Imagine answering the phone with Mark Zuckerberg on the line offering you $100 Million Dollars to come work for him 💰 That's the reality some OpenAI employees found themselves in as Meta goes on a $15B spending spree to acquire ScaleAI and some of the best talent in the world Oh and also Meta's been publishing your AI history publicly for everyone to see... it's an interesting week for Meta ------ 💫 LIMITLESS | SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW https://limitless.bankless.com/ https://x.com/LimitlessFT --...
Jun 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Co-founder and CEO Keller Renaudo discusses Zipline's groundbreaking work in autonomous logistics, highlighting their achievement of over 1.4 million deliveries of critical supplies like blood and vaccines, all while operating a fleet that has flown over 100 million miles. With a mission to make logistics ten times faster, half the cost, and emission-free, Zipline started by addressing healthcare needs in Rwanda, significantly impacting maternal mortality rates. Keller shares th...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 16
WWDC 25 left Twitter roasting “Liquid Glass,” yet we dig past the glossy UI to uncover Apple’s real AI play: MLX-powered, on-device inference that could turn 2 billion iPhones into a zero-cost compute network. We debate whether that makes Apple a sleeping giant or just late. Then we unpack Apple’s own research paper calling frontier “reasoning” models overrated, just as OpenAI drops O3 Pro: a PhD-level assistant that writes business plans, slashes API costs 80 %, and arrives with an uncannily hu...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Jeremie and Edouard Harris, co-founders of Gladstone AI and national security advisors, join us to break down the real score in the U.S.–China AI race. We unpack what it actually means to “win” in AI: from cutting-edge model development and compute infrastructure to data center vulnerabilities, state-sponsored espionage, and the rise of robotic warfare. The Harris brothers explain why energy is the hidden battleground, how supply chains have become strategic liabilities, and why...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 14
