Fri. 07/18 – ChatGPT Agent
Jul 18, 2025•20 min
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Summary
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Agent, an AI assistant capable of multi-step autonomous tasks across your computer, while Netflix reports strong Q2 revenue and plans for interactive ads. Discussions also include President Trump's expected executive order to open 401k plans to crypto and other alternative investments, and Perplexity AI's valuation topping $18 billion. The episode also highlights Apple's lawsuit against YouTuber Jon Prosser for iOS 26 leaks and a deep dive into how rapidly solar energy is transforming global economies.Episode description
OpenAI has a new agent that can control your entire computer. You might soon be able to put crypto in your 401k. Why is Apple suing a prominent YouTuber? And in the Weekend Longreads, the one article that has done the most to radicalize me, as an investor, in a long, long time.
Links:
- OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you (The Verge)
- OpenAI ChatGPT Agent announcement LIVE — all the big news from today's livestream (Tom's Guide)
- Netflix says it’s streamed 95 billion hours in 2025, and a lot of ads too (The Verge)
- Donald Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investments (Financial Times)
- AI start-up Perplexity’s valuation tops $18bn months after latest funding round (Financial Times)
- Apple Sues Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leaks (Macrumors)
Weekend Longreads Suggestions:
- 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment (The New Yorker)
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