0:00 – Introduction & Agenda

• The hosts greet each other and outline the plan to discuss four major AI news stories (Google Gemini, Grok, Minimax, and the “death of coding”), plus a few quick-fire updates at the end.

0:39 – Section 1: Google Gemini (Agentic AI)

• Discussion of Google’s Gemini 2.0 release and its move toward “agentic AI,” where models can autonomously plan and execute multi-step tasks.

• A demo is shown of Gemini conducting in-depth competitor research.

• The hosts talk about potential impacts on marketing, research, and everyday workflows.

18:05 – Section 2: Grok from xAI

• News about Elon Musk’s Grok AI becoming a standalone app in the U.S. and the upcoming Grok 3 release.

• Musk’s massive investment in data centers and compute power is highlighted.

• A story is shared about Grok diagnosing a medical issue from an X-ray, prompting discussion about advanced use cases and competition in the AI space.

37:56 – Section 3: Minimax (AI Voice Tech)

• Introduction to Shanghai-based AI firm Minimax, valued at $2.5B after just three years.

• Demo of their cutting-edge text-to-speech model, featuring multiple voices, accents, ages, and emotional tones.

• The hosts explore possible applications (content creation, accessibility, e-learning) and potential risks (deepfakes, scams).

1:00:41 – Section 4: “Death of Coding” & Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan

• Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast sparks discussion about AI replacing mid-level software engineers by 2025.

• They examine how this might disrupt the tech industry, accelerate startups, and push the boundaries of how we develop software.

1:10:15 – Section 5: Rapid-Fire AI Updates

• Quick mentions of:

• ChatGPT Tasks: A new OpenAI feature with potential but not game-changing.

• UK Government AI Action Plan: Political leaders acknowledging AI’s disruptive potential.

• Apple’s AI News Feature: Temporarily suspended for reporting inaccuracies.

• TFL (Transport for London): Plans to use AI for platform safety.

• Taiwanese Semiconductor Firm: 57% profit jump attributed to AI.

• Microsoft Copilot: Expanded rollout to personal 365 subscriptions and improved AI agent features.

1:13:59 – Closing Remarks

• The hosts wrap up the week’s AI news, noting that 2025 is only beginning but already filled with rapid developments.

• Sign-off and thanks to the audience for tuning in.