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And that lets you do potentially a lot of very interesting things and get a lot of control over the model."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_98e8fdd1f796", "episode_title": "BONUS: Government Banning AI Fallout: China, the economy, what's at risk, and what you should do.", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-07-03T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 81.4, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 51.1, "originality": 51.1, "hype_penalty": 3.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-Government-Banning-AI-Fallout-China--the-economy--whats-at-risk--and-what-you-should-do-e3lk05h", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/122338929/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-3%2F427292218-44100-2-d92da1c9b5edf.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-Government-Banning-AI-Fallout-China--the-economy--whats-at-risk--and-what-you-should-do-e3lk05h", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, know, think, including: We're going to give you a minute or two here for folks to file in before we do a full introduction.", "summary": "It's the Neuron Live. For lack of a better way to put it, it's been a doozy."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_a2b995efbb5a", "episode_title": "Can AI Agents Learn From Expert Corrections?", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-07-01T18:40:01Z", "overall_score": 89.3, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 77.5, "originality": 49.0, "hype_penalty": 0.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Can-AI-Agents-Learn-From-Expert-Corrections-e3lh8ce", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/122249038/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F427171335-44100-2-941bdb71d6086.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Can-AI-Agents-Learn-From-Expert-Corrections-e3lh8ce", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, know, think, including: So as Arthur mentioned, this would be, for example, you know, multiples and like huge quantities of like PDF document.", "summary": "So basically right now how it works is that the practitioners start with basically grouping all of the data sources that they need to be analyzed. So as Arthur mentioned, this would be, for example, you know, multiples and like huge quantities of like PDF document."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_f6030e5ef369", "episode_title": "HP Built an AI That Fixes Your Computer Before It Breaks", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-06-24T18:45:01Z", "overall_score": 88.7, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 67.6, "originality": 55.7, "hype_penalty": 0.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/HP-Built-an-AI-That-Fixes-Your-Computer-Before-It-Breaks-e3l7rn9", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/121941161/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-24%2F426759300-44100-2-053db1bf06d7a.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/HP-Built-an-AI-That-Fixes-Your-Computer-Before-It-Breaks-e3l7rn9", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of know, right, it's, including: There's a little bit of a global memory crisis right now due to the build out of AI data centers.", "summary": "I'm actually in Palo Alto today and behind me is the garage where it all started 89 years ago. There's a little bit of a global memory crisis right now due to the build out of AI data centers."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_49e4c3d09a3b", "episode_title": "Why Frontier AI Still Sees Like a Toddler, w/ Andrew Dai", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-06-17T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 79.6, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 49.5, "originality": 58.5, "hype_penalty": 6.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Why-Frontier-AI-Still-Sees-Like-a-Toddler--w-Andrew-Dai-e3ktr8r", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/121613019/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426321530-44100-2-beb0b918e9c85.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Why-Frontier-AI-Still-Sees-Like-a-Toddler--w-Andrew-Dai-e3ktr8r", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, yeah, it's, including: If you have an elementary school kid that can beat any model, that seems to indicate we're not quite there yet, at least in the visual world.", "summary": "An elementary school kid can beat all the frontier models."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_1586a58e05b5", "episode_title": "BONUS: Scott Hanselman Showcases Engineering with AI LIVE from Microsoft Build 2026", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-06-12T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 84.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 72.1, "originality": 57.9, "hype_penalty": 6.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-Scott-Hanselman-Showcases-Engineering-with-AI-LIVE-from-Microsoft-Build-2026-e3kmtot", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/121386205/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-12%2F426016367-44100-2-d42f77d6b2f8f.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-Scott-Hanselman-Showcases-Engineering-with-AI-LIVE-from-Microsoft-Build-2026-e3kmtot", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, it's, yeah, including: We're down at Fort Mason right off the water.", "summary": "To the Neuron AI Explained, I am Corey Knowles here today from Microsoft Build 2026 in San Francisco. And fresh off that keynote, we're going to be joined today by Scott Hanselman, who works for Microsoft, works for GitHub."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_4c6e6e099d3e", "episode_title": "Mustafa Suleyman on Microsoft\u2019s Humanist Superintelligence Bet", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-06-10T18:40:01Z", "overall_score": 83.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 60.0, "originality": 49.8, "hype_penalty": 3.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Mustafa-Suleyman-on-Microsofts-Humanist-Superintelligence-Bet-e3kk4h8", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/121294824/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F425897657-44100-2-8a40122a10bc.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Mustafa-Suleyman-on-Microsofts-Humanist-Superintelligence-Bet-e3kk4h8", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of that's, it's, really, including: Seven new models in one day, eh?.", "summary": "We're here at Build 2026 in San Francisco, and you had some big announcements today. It's been a very intense six months."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_31c113af6b93", "episode_title": "The Internet Needs Proof You\u2019re Human", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-06-03T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 86.3, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 79.7, "originality": 47.0, "hype_penalty": 3.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/The-Internet-Needs-Proof-Youre-Human-e3k9sad", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/120958733/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-3%2F425446875-44100-2-f4a0cd29cf421.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/The-Internet-Needs-Proof-Youre-Human-e3k9sad", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, right, think, including: When I think about video games, well, in that space, you probably want it to be just for humans, right?.", "summary": "It's very hard for me to imagine a world where AI advances as much as I think it will over the next 10 years, and the internet doesn't completely break without something like this. When I think about video games, well, in that space, you probably want it to be just for humans, right?."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_9d198e1800f6", "episode_title": "BONUS: A Total Beginner\u2019s Guide to AI Agents & Automation", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-05-29T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 52.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 75.0, "originality": 55.0, "hype_penalty": 5.0, "actionability": 60.0, "technical_depth": 40.0, "information_density": 35.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-A-Total-Beginners-Guide-to-AI-Agents--Automation-e3k2p0n", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/120725975/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2F425135688-44100-2-5c66e76c0f424.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-A-Total-Beginners-Guide-to-AI-Agents--Automation-e3k2p0n", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "Learn the foundational framework for how AI agents work, including triggers, tools, loops, and guardrails, explained in plain language for non-experts.", "summary": "AI agents are defined by their ability to use tools in loops, operate autonomously based on triggers like schedules or events, and require explicit goals and guardrails to function effectively. They differ from basic automation by incorporating reasoning and context, such as past actions or desired outcomes, to make decisions. While platforms like Zapier offer rigid workflows, agent systems like MCPs or native AI integrations enable more flexible, intelligent automation."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_52c5ca4ad219", "episode_title": "What Comes After GPUs? Great Sky\u2019s Bet on Brain-Like AI", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-05-27T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 55.6, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 0.0, "originality": 94.0, "hype_penalty": 0.0, "actionability": 0.0, "technical_depth": 88.0, "information_density": 76.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/What-Comes-After-GPUs--Great-Skys-Bet-on-Brain-Like-AI-e3jvk4j", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/120622675/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424997359-44100-2-dbc56e08c1d4c.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/What-Comes-After-GPUs--Great-Skys-Bet-on-Brain-Like-AI-e3jvk4j", "verdict": "must_listen", "why_listen": "Learn how brain-inspired superconducting hardware could replace GPUs for ultra-efficient, high-speed AI inference in next-generation models.", "summary": "Great Sky is developing brain-inspired AI hardware using superconducting circuits and photonic interconnects to overcome the limitations of GPUs, enabling ultra-fast, energy-efficient inference for dynamical models like state-space architectures. Their approach integrates computation and memory to eliminate data shuttling bottlenecks, operates at cryogenic temperatures (4K), and achieves 60 million video frames per second processing. The technology targets high-value applications in fusion control, particle physics, and real-time video comprehension."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_19b36448dead", "episode_title": "BONUS: Building Real-Time AI Voice Agents with LiveKit's Ben Cherry", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-05-22T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 59.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 75.0, "originality": 85.0, "hype_penalty": 4.0, "actionability": 55.0, "technical_depth": 45.0, "information_density": 35.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-Building-Real-Time-AI-Voice-Agents-with-LiveKits-Ben-Cherry-e3joj68", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/120392328/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F424693962-44100-2-4fb3142cef211.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-Building-Real-Time-AI-Voice-Agents-with-LiveKits-Ben-Cherry-e3joj68", "verdict": "must_listen", "why_listen": "Learn how real-time voice agents are built on WebRTC infrastructure and what it takes to create responsive, expressive, and persistent AI conversations.", "summary": "Real-time AI voice agents are becoming viable through low-latency infrastructure like WebRTC, which LiveKit leverages to enable native real-time audio streaming with ordered, reliable delivery. Unlike HTTP-based systems that buffer and delay, WebRTC prioritizes real-time transmission even at the cost of quality, enabling responsive voice interactions. The future of voice agents lies in combining expressive multimodal models, long-term memory, and seamless tool integration for natural, persistent conversations."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_1a885e614816", "episode_title": "The AI Trying to Solve Math\u2019s Biggest Mystery w/ Tudor Achim of Harmonic", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-05-20T22:38:42Z", "overall_score": 70.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 85.0, "originality": 85.0, "hype_penalty": 4.0, "actionability": 60.0, "technical_depth": 62.0, "information_density": 58.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/The-AI-Trying-to-Solve-Maths-Biggest-Mystery-w-Tudor-Achim-of-Harmonic-e3jlstk", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/120303988/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F424574504-44100-2-b5d3a29e53126.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/The-AI-Trying-to-Solve-Maths-Biggest-Mystery-w-Tudor-Achim-of-Harmonic-e3jlstk", "verdict": "must_listen", "why_listen": "You'll understand how AI could soon solve century-old math problems and reshape the foundations of scientific discovery through formal verification.", "summary": "Harmonic is developing Aristotle, a formal reasoning system designed to achieve mathematical superintelligence by generating and verifying proofs in Lean, enabling AI to solve open mathematical problems beyond current human reach. The system aims to formalize mathematical knowledge so rigorously that AI-generated proofs can be trusted without manual verification, transforming how math research is conducted. This capability could unlock breakthroughs in physics, chip design, and formal verification of code and specifications."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_f07acfce85f0", "episode_title": "Inside Genspark: $0 to $250M ARR in 12 Months with Wen Sang", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-05-13T20:40:00Z", "overall_score": 64.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 75.0, "originality": 85.0, "hype_penalty": 5.0, "actionability": 65.0, "technical_depth": 42.0, "information_density": 58.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Inside-Genspark-0-to-250M-ARR-in-12-Months-with-Wen-Sang-e3jateo", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/119944088/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-13%2F424091551-44100-2-bc4709f0613cc.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/Inside-Genspark-0-to-250M-ARR-in-12-Months-with-Wen-Sang-e3jateo", "verdict": "must_listen", "why_listen": "Learn how a startup scaled to $250M ARR in a year by building agentic AI that performs real work, not just answers queries.", "summary": "GenSpark achieved $250M ARR in 12 months by evolving from AI search to agentic workflows that execute tasks autonomously. The company's Superagent platform uses model orchestration across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to handle complex, multi-step work for knowledge workers. By unifying API costs into a credit system and deploying agents with long-term memory and browser-based execution (Claw), GenSpark automates real-world tasks from scheduling to data entry."}, {"episode_id": "ep_the_neuron_ai_explained_f6ecf3d50189", "episode_title": "BONUS: The AI Starter Kit: What to Try...and What to Ignore", "podcast_name": "The Neuron: AI Explained", "podcast_slug": "the_neuron_ai_explained", "source_id": "src_the_neuron_ai_explained", "category": "ai", "publish_date": "2026-05-08T18:40:00Z", "overall_score": 74.5, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 51.3, "originality": 46.1, "hype_penalty": 9.0, "actionability": 100.0, "technical_depth": 100.0, "information_density": 100.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41023348/41023348-1713558859331-ee0e43d6222a6.jpg", "source_link": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-The-AI-Starter-Kit-What-to-Try---and-What-to-Ignore-e3j3f2k", "audio_url": "https://anchor.fm/s/f51d3fd0/podcast/play/119699988/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-8%2F423766173-44100-2-9a3206a80aca4.mp3", "listen_url": "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-neuron/episodes/BONUS-The-AI-Starter-Kit-What-to-Try---and-What-to-Ignore-e3j3f2k", "verdict": "worth_your_time", "why_listen": "It goes beyond the title with direct discussion of like, yeah, know, including: So we'll give you a couple before we start rambling and get into the whole spiel for today.", "summary": "We're just getting up, and it looks like people will be coming in here in a minute."}], "category_breakdown": [{"category": "ai", "count": 26}]}