This podcast episode discusses the impact of AI on Google Search and the potential disruption to publishers. The hosts debate the implications of Google's new "AI Mode," which provides chatbot-like search results, potentially reducing clicks to external websites. A discussion with a New York Times crypto reporter follows, analyzing the proposed US strategic crypto reserve and the conflicting opinions within the crypto community regarding its feasibility and potential conflicts of interest. The episode concludes with listener-submitted examples of "vibecoding"—using AI to create applications without formal coding skills—highlighting the creation of a speed-reading app, a medical case simulator, and a flavor-pairing tool. The potential for AI to automate tedious tasks and create new tools is emphasized.
