We’re rewinding to January 21st, 2025—a moment when AGI buzz, agentic systems, and AI-fueled job fears collided in what we dubbed the Trifecta of Chaos. If you missed it the first time or just need a refresher, this episode captures the tension, hype, and questions that defined the start of a wild AI year. Buckle up—it’s chaos, remastered.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Wes Roth: Claude Hires a Darkweb ‘Hitman’
https://youtu.be/f5OrAJX7ukY?si=dxhJPvbuh1iNTb3O
Why agents are the next frontier of generative AI
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/why-agents-are-the-next-frontier-of-generative-ai
PODCAST INFO:
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