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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 5 MIN

GPT 5.5 and the Agentic AI Leap: From Babysitters to Co-Scientists

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

In this episode we unpack OpenAI's GPT-5.5, an agentic AI that plans, uses tools, runs its own code, and self-corrects until the job is done. We explore how this leap reshapes workflows in coding, data analysis, and scientific discovery — with real-world examples like merging large code bases in minutes, filtering 71,000 tax forms, discovering Ramsey-number insights, and analyzing 28,000 genes. We also discuss security and what responsible integration looks like, plus a provocative question: what impossible idea would you pursue with a tireless co-scientist at your side?Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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In this episode we unpack OpenAI's GPT-5.5, an agentic AI that plans, uses tools, runs its own code, and self-corrects until the job is done. We explore how this leap reshapes workflows in coding, data analysis, and scientific discovery — with real-world examples like merging large code bases in minutes, filtering 71,000 tax forms, discovering Ramsey-number insights, and analyzing 28,000 genes. We also discuss security and what responsible integration looks like, plus a provocative question: ...

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