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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 29 MIN

When AI Gets Desktop Powers and Robot Brains Get Smarter I 17th April

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OpenAI just gave its coding assistant sweeping new desktop powers, setting up an epic showdown with Anthropic. Meanwhile, a robotics startup claims they've built a robot brain that can figure out tasks it was never taught, and the UK just dropped $675 million on homegrown AI. Plus, we dive into the wild funding numbers behind Factory's $1.5B valuation and what it means when AI companies are raising billions before they even have products. The AI landscape is shifting fast - here's what you need to know.

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