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Hardcore AI
Hardcore AI keeps you up to date on everything happening in artificial intelligence. We break down the top AI news, the latest tools and research, and the trends driving the industry forward.
Episodes
Hardcore AILovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri
In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and…
Hardcore AIThe Impact of S&P Regulations on IPOs
In this episode, we examine the S&P 500's refusal to allow SpaceX's fast-track entry, which also impacts OpenAI and Anthropic’s IPO prospects. We also discuss…
Hardcore AIFunding the Future: Alphabet's $80 Billion Goal
In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also…
Hardcore AIThe Fork in the Road: Anthropic’s IPO
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's confidential IPO filing at a $965 billion valuation, shedding light on the competitive landscape against OpenAI and…
Hardcore AIDissecting Anthropic's $965 Billion Valuation Growth
In this episode, we explore the staggering $65 billion raise by Anthropic, propelling them beyond OpenAI’s valuation and transforming the AI landscape. We also…
Hardcore AIThe Economics of AI Implementation
In this episode, we explore the critical insights around measuring the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies in business. Discover why simply…
Hardcore AIUber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal
In this episode, we explore Uber's struggles with justifying its substantial AI spending and the challenges companies face in measuring ROI. We also discuss a…
Hardcore AICritical Look at AI Interaction Models
In this episode, we discuss Thinking Machines Lab’s latest announcement, Interaction Models, a new approach for making AI collaborate more naturally with…
Hardcore AISpaceX's Ambitious AI Market Estimate
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent hiring of a crisis veteran to improve its public perception and the implications of a proposed AI testing executive…
Hardcore AIBreaking Down Trump's AI Order Delays
In this episode, we examine SpaceX's $2.8 billion investment in gas turbines for XAI data centers, while discussing the implications of ongoing legal…
Hardcore AIOpenAI and SpaceX are Racing to IPO First
In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's impending IPO, potential implications on the tech market, and the impressive growth of Google AI's user base. We also…
Hardcore AIDominion's Massive Acquisition Breakdown
In this episode, I talk about Meta and Andrel's collaboration on augmented reality glasses for the U.S. Army, and cover the challenges faced by bug bounty…
Hardcore AIChatGPT's in Your Bank, Google Spams the GEO Industry, Brockman Takes OpenAI Product
On the show OpenAI named Greg Brockman product chief on May 15 and merged ChatGPT, Codex, and the developer API into a single team, Thibault Sottiaux runs the…
Hardcore AIAnthropic + Gates Give $200M to Healthcare | Cerebras IPO Doubles
Microsoft scouts non-OpenAI deals; Clio hits $500M ARR as Anthropic enters legal. Show Articles Anthropic and Gates Foundation commit $200M to deploy Claude in…
Hardcore AIClaude for Small Business ships | Altman Testifies He's 'truthful'
Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show…
Hardcore AIAmazon Devs "tokenmaxxing", SpaceX & Google Collab, Anthropic Legal Fight
Amazon developers are “tokenmaxxing” as AI coding tools reshape how software gets built, while SpaceX and Google team up in a major collaboration with big…
Hardcore AIGoogle Stops AI Exploit, Nadella Testifies, OpenAI's New $4B Unit
Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show…
Hardcore AIAnthropic Aiming for $1 Trillion Valuation
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's ambitious plans for a $1 trillion valuation amidst significant shifts in the tech industry, including job cuts at…
Hardcore AIClaude 'Dreaming' by Anthropic: A Major Step
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's latest advancements, including Claude's new dreaming feature for self-improvement and significant cloud computing…
Hardcore AIThe Fork in AI: GPT 5.5 Unveiled
In this episode, we explore the latest updates from OpenAI, including the release of GPT 5.5 and their new self-serve ads manager for U.S. advertisers. We also…
Hardcore AIAI and Unionization: A Current Snapshot
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's latest developments, including the launch of 10 prebuilt finance agents and full Microsoft 365 integrations. We also…
Hardcore AIHard Look at AI's Massive Funding
In this episode, we take a hard look at the massive funding OpenAI and Anthropic received. Understand the disruptive potential of these financial agreements…
Hardcore AIUnpacking Anthropic's $900 Billion Initiative
In this episode, we dive into the ambitious aspirations of Anthropic as they pursue a $900 billion raise. We also reflect on Musk’s remarks about Grok. See…
Hardcore AIExploring Anthropic's $50 Billion Plan
In this episode, we take a closer look at Anthropic’s quest for $50 billion in funding. Learn about the shifts it might cause in the tech ecosystem. See…
Hardcore AIInside the Musk vs. Altman Court Drama
In this episode, we explore the major courtroom developments in the Musk-Altman trial. We also discuss Stanford's recent transparency concerns. See Privacy…
Hardcore AIAnalyzing OpenAI's Leadership Tensions
In this episode, we analyze the tensions between Sam Altman and OpenAI's CFO. We also cover the EU’s decision to pause the AI Act and the growing frustrations…
Hardcore AIOpenAI's Departure: A New Chapter
In this episode, we reflect on OpenAI's departure from Microsoft as a new chapter. We’ll also discuss BlackGo's architect raising a staggering $1.1 billion…
Hardcore AIChatGPT 5.5: Breaking Down Features
In this episode, we break down the impactful features of the ChatGPT 5.5 launch. We also discuss SpaceX's entry into GPU technology. See Privacy Policy at…
Hardcore AIForking into Google’s AI Layers
In this episode, we navigate through the various layers of Google’s AI strategy revealed at Cloud Next. Explore how these layers can create multiple pathways…
Hardcore AIBreaking Down Anthropic's Revenue Edge
In this episode, we discuss how Anthropic gained an upper hand in revenue compared to OpenAI. Delve into the ramifications for the tech sector. See Privacy…
Hardcore AIClaude vs. Codex: An AI Showdown
In this episode, we pit Claude against Codex in a comprehensive showdown. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of both designs. See Privacy Policy at…
Hardcore AIThe Launch of Opus 4.7 and Funding Insights
In this episode, we discuss the implications of Anthropic's Opus 4.7 launch alongside a substantial $2 billion funding round. We also explore the importance of…
Hardcore AIForking Paths: Anthropic's IPO Choices
In this episode, we explore the various paths stemming from Anthropic's IPO decision for the tech industry. Additionally, we discuss healthcare innovations…
Hardcore AIHard Fork of AI: Cloning Technology Explored
In this episode, we dissect the hard fork of AI technologies, focusing on Zuckerberg's cloning initiative. We also evaluate the implications of Altman's…
Hardcore AIMeta's Gemini 4 and the Policy Debate
In this episode, we discuss how Meta's Gemini 4 fits into the current AI landscape. Furthermore, we examine the ongoing debate around OpenAI's proposed AI…
Hardcore AIAnthropic's Mythos Found Millions of Security Vulnerabilities
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's ambitious Project Glasswing, aimed at securing critical software vulnerabilities with the powerful Claude Mythos…
Hardcore AIQ1 2026 Venture Funding Hits $300B Record
In this episode, we examine the astonishing $300 billion venture funding in Q1 2026, with 80% allocated to AI startups. We also discuss the implications of new…
Hardcore AIOpenAI Acquires TBPN: (yes the tech news podcast)
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's groundbreaking acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) and what it means for the future of tech…
Hardcore AIOpenAI's $121B Funding Round Explained
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's record-setting $121 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation and discuss the implications of this massive…
Hardcore AIOpenAI's $40 Billion Investment and AI Advances
In this episode, we explore SoftBank's monumental $40 billion investment in OpenAI and what it signifies for the AI landscape. We also discuss the emergence of…
Hardcore AISoftBank's $40B OpenAI Investment & Anthropic's Claude Mythos Leak
In this episode, we discuss SoftBank's massive $40 billion investment in OpenAI and the implications for the AI industry's competition. We also explore the…
Hardcore AIClaude Co-Work can now Control Your Computer
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's recently released Claude Co-Work and Dispatch features, which allow Claude to control your computer's mouse, keyboard…
Hardcore AIOpenAI Kills Sora Video Model
In this episode, we break down the shocking news that OpenAI is discontinuing its Sora video model and app. We explore the possible reasons behind this…
Hardcore AIBezos to Raise $100B for AI and Nvidia's Challenges
In this episode, we explore current trends in AI compensation, Wall Street's reaction to Nvidia's conference, and Amazon's innovative chip strategy. We also…
Hardcore AIAI Web Traffic to Exceed Humans by 2027, and Rogue AI Agents
In this episode, we discuss DoorDash's new task app for AI data collection, Meta's AI content enforcement system and rogue AI agents, and Cloudflare's CEO…
Hardcore AIMeta Manus Desktop App, Anthropic Enterprise Lead, OpenAI AWS Deal
In this episode, we discuss Meta's new Manus desktop AI agent and its implications for AI as an operating system layer. We also cover startup Niv AI addressing…
Hardcore AISenators Say "Shut AI Down", Mistral Forage, Pentagon AI, Google AI
In this episode, we explore Mistral's new 'Forage' platform for custom AI models, the Pentagon's development of AI alternatives to Anthropic, and Google's…
Hardcore AIMeta to Layoff 20%, AI Cured Dogs Cancer, Nvidia's New Chip
In this episode, we discuss significant AI-related news, including a personalized cancer vaccine developed with AI tools for a dog, NVIDIA's upcoming AI chip…
Hardcore AINanoClaw Creator Lands Docker Deal After Six Weeks
In this episode, we explore the incredible rise of NanoClaw, an open-source AI agent tool created by Gavriel Cohen in just 48 hours. We cover how it went…
Hardcore AIGumloop Raises $50M from Benchmark to Scale AI Agents
In this episode, we spotlight Gumloop, a startup that recently raised $50 million to empower employees to become AI agent builders. We also explore Gumloop's…
Hardcore AIAI App Crisis, OpenAI Does Math, Big Nvidia Deal
In this episode, we explore the challenges AI-powered apps face with long-term user retention, analyze ChatGPT's new interactive visual explanations for math…
Hardcore AIMeta Acquires Moltbook: Facebook for AI Bots
In this episode, we discuss Meta's recent acquisition of Multbook, a social media platform for AI agents originally spun out of OpenClaw. We also explore the…
Hardcore AIAnthropic Launches "Code Review" to Fix AI Code Security Issues
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's new AI code review tool designed to check AI-generated code for bugs and security risks. We also hear a personal…
Hardcore AIMeta Faces Lawsuit Over Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Privacy
In this episode, we discuss the class action lawsuit against Meta concerning the privacy practices surrounding its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses. We examine…
Hardcore AIOpenAI Launches ChatGPT 5.4
In this episode, we explore the new features and improvements in OpenAI's latest ChatGPT 5.4 model, highlighting its enhanced capabilities in coding, knowledge…
Hardcore AIWhat VC's Are Looking For in AI Startups Today
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of AI startup investments in 2026, highlighting what venture capitalists are actively seeking and what they…
Hardcore AIOpenAI Steals $200M Contract in Anthropic vs. Pentagon Battle
In this episode, we explore the high-stakes confrontation between Anthropic and the US Department of Defense, detailing Anthropic's red lines for AI usage and…
Hardcore AIPerplexity Max Debuts Multi-AI Agent Tool
In this episode, we explore Perplexity's new agent tool for premium subscribers, which unifies 19 AI models for complex workflows. We also discuss Perplexity's…
Hardcore AISuno Hits $300M ARR: AI's Impact on the Music Industry
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of AI in music, highlighting the rapid growth of platforms like Suno and Google's Lyria 3. We also discuss…
Hardcore AIOpenAI Raises Record $110B, Hits 900M Weekly Users
In this episode, we break down OpenAI’s record-breaking $110 billion raise and what it signals about the future of AI investment. We also explore how the…