In this ep, we tackle the big issues you simply won't hear anywhere else:
Elon Musk appearing in the latest Epstein files drop
Is Moltbook something you should be freaking out about? Or is it just annoying?
Google's Genie 3 world model
Some general scuttlebutt about chips + a small victory lap from a previous episode

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In this ep, we tackle the big issues you simply won't hear anywhere else:
<ul>
<li>Elon Musk appearing in the latest Epstein files drop</li>
<li>Is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/02/moltbook-ai-agents-social-media-site-bots-artificial-intelligence">Moltbook</a> something you should be freaking out about? Or is it just annoying?</li>
<li>Google's Genie 3 world model</li>
<li>Some general scuttlebutt about chips + a small victory lap from a previous episode</li>
</ul>
Aren't you glad you pay for this?

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Elon + Moltbook + Google Genie 3

Anthropic were on a hot streak for a while there, but lately they seem to be losing a bit of cache with the masses, as their compute constraints become more of a noticeable issue for the end user. The lads dissect this topic to get a better understanding of the company's position, and search for a solution.

PLUS, Raph tries to work out what a 'lib' really is, and James shares an anecdote about an AI pendant.

Anthropic were on a hot streak for a while there, but lately they seem to be losing a bit of cache with the masses, as their compute constraints become more of a noticeable issue for the end user. The lads dissect this topic to get a better understanding of the company's position, and search for a solution.
PLUS, Raph tries to work out what a 'lib' really is, and James shares an anecdote about an AI pendant.

Anthropic: Chopped or Swag?

Remember when Zuck chucked a hissy fit and started headhunting a bunch of AI weapons and offered them 9 figure salaries to work at Meta AI? Well, this crack team of computer geeks have gone and announced their first AI model. James and Raph pick through the details and try to discern just where Meta might fit in this whole AI debacle.
Plus, they made an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg for their staff to interact with. Why? Not too sure.

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Remember when Zuck chucked a hissy fit and started headhunting a bunch of AI weapons and offered them 9 figure salaries to work at Meta AI? Well, this crack team of computer geeks have gone and announced their first AI model. James and Raph pick through the details and try to discern just where Meta might fit in this whole AI debacle. Plus, they made an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg for their staff to interact with. Why? Not too sure.
If you like the pod, chuck us a review on your podcast player of choice, or go to <a href="https://www.downround.net">downround.net</a> to sign up for PREMIUM to get ad-free listening PLUS an extra episode every week.

Zuckerbot Agrees With Us

Remember when Zuck chucked a hissy fit and started headhunting a bunch of AI weapons and offered them 9 figure salaries to work at Meta AI? Well, this crack team of computer geeks have gone and announced their first AI model. James and Raph pick through the details and try to discern just where Meta might fit in this whole AI debacle.

Plus, they made an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg for their staff to interact with. Why? Not too sure.

Remember when Zuck chucked a hissy fit and started headhunting a bunch of AI weapons and offered them 9 figure salaries to work at Meta AI? Well, this crack team of computer geeks have gone and announced their first AI model. James and Raph pick through the details and try to discern just where Meta might fit in this whole AI debacle.
Plus, they made an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg for their staff to interact with. Why? Not too sure.

Elon + Moltbook + Google Genie 3

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