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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Agent Era: OpenAI Scoops OpenClaw, Manus Meets Ads Manager & Ben Putley on AI-Crypto Convergence

from ADSN · host James Borow and Daniel Druger

James and Daniel break down Peter Steinberger's massive move taking OpenClaw to OpenAI, Meta’s counter by integrating its recent Manus acquisition directly into ad and chat platforms. We also dive into why media and IP are in trouble, what ice dancing and AI have in common, and Netflix’s little brother moment.Later in the show, we sit down with Ben Putley, CEO of Alkimi, to discuss the fascinating convergence of AI and crypto. We explore how stablecoins and agent-to-agent payments are poised to fundamentally rewire digital ads.STAY CONNECTEDJAMES Twitter –⁠ /jamesborow⁠ LinkedIn —⁠ /jamesborow⁠DANIEL Instagram —⁠ /danieldruger⁠ TikTok —⁠ /danieldruger⁠ LinkedIn —⁠ /danieldruger⁠👉 Hit Subscribe, then leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. It takes 10 seconds and makes all the difference in helping other people discover ADSN.

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