The Generative AI Meetup Podcast

In this episode of the Gen.AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Shashank and Mark dive into the latest AI developments that are reshaping how we create, code, and browse. They explore OpenAI's impressive Sora 2 video generation model and its built-in social network, compare it with Google's VO3, and discuss whether AI-generated content will become mainstream entertainment.
The conversation shifts to the newest coding models, including Anthropic's Claude 4.5 Sonnet and Grok 4 Fast, examining their performance, pricing, and whether they're worth the cost for developers. Mark shares his experience vibe coding with Cursor and why faster, cheaper models might be better than the most powerful ones.
The hosts also explore the maturing AI browser space, discussing Perplexity's Comet browser, Dia from the Browser Company, and Google's Gemini integration in Chrome. They debate whether these AI-native browsers can convince users to switch from Chrome and what features would actually make them indispensable.
Finally, they tackle the big question: Is NVIDIA's $4.5 trillion valuation justified? They discuss the company's dominance in AI chips, the circular investment patterns in the industry, and whether specialized compute chips can compete with NVIDIA's end-to-end ecosystem.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & OpenAI's Sora 2 announcement
8:30 - Sora 2 vs Google VO3: The new video generation king
15:45 - Claude 4.5 Sonnet: Worth the premium price?
25:20 - Grok 4 Fast: Crazy cheap, crazy fast
35:15 - NVIDIA's dominance: Bubble or justified?
50:40 - AI browsers: Comet, Dia, and the future of browsing
1:02:15 - Ambient computing and what's next
Mentioned Resources:
OpenRouter - Multi-model API aggregator
Cursor - AI-powered code editor
Perplexity Comet - AI-native browser
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In this episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Shashank and Mark dive into the latest breakthroughs in AI and technology. Fresh from his adventures across North America, Mark joins Shashank to discuss OpenAI's groundbreaking GPT-4B advancements in biology and medicine, including AI-driven cell reprogramming for potential longevity breakthroughs. They also cover Meta's newly announced Ray-Ban smart glasses with heads-up displays and gesture controls, Apple's iPhone 17 AI features like real-time translation and transcription (and how they stack up against Google's Pixel phones), massive funding for Figure AI's humanoid robots, Tesla's Optimus updates, and Waymo's expansion to San Francisco International Airport. Plus, insights on the US-China robotics race, upcoming coding agents meetups during Tech Week, and the future of consumer AI hardware. Tune in for an engaging mix of news, analysis, and excitement about AI's real-world impact!
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In this episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Shashank (a software engineer at Google Labs working on the AI vibe design tool Stitch) and Mark (a former Amazon engineer now building a stealth startup) dive into the world of "vibe coding"—a revolutionary approach to programming inspired by AI researcher Andrei Karpathy. Vibe coding lets you focus on the big picture and product vision while letting large language models (LLMs) handle the nitty-gritty details, melting away traditional coding hurdles.
Shashank walks through his weekend project, Convo (convochat.io), an AI-powered app that analyzes exported chat backups from WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, or SMS. It delivers fun stats (like 11,000 messages sent to a friend over four years), conversation summaries, sentiment analysis, and even tips for better chats—all built with minimal manual coding.
The duo shares practical tips for vibe coding success: brainstorming ideas with Claude, designing UIs in Stitch, building with tools like Cursor or Replit, using Git for checkpoints, picking popular frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS), writing tests, debugging with logs, optimizing SEO, and branding with AI-generated logos. They discuss pros (rapid prototyping, low costs—Shashank spent just $18), cons (scaling challenges, bug fixes), and best practices for beginners, including modularity, documentation, and refactoring.
Whether you're a seasoned dev or a total newbie, this episode shows how AI tools can turn ideas into launched MVPs in days, not months. Tune in for inspiration, real-world examples, and motivation to vibe code your next project!

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Join hosts Shashank and Mark in this electrifying episode of the Gen.ai Meetup Podcast, where they unpack a whirlwind week of AI advancements reshaping the future of technology. From Anthropic's Claude 4.1—a subtle yet powerful upgrade boosting coding prowess and multi-file edits for enterprise dominance—to OpenAI's long-awaited open-source comeback with GPT-OSS models (a beefy 120B parameter beast and a tiny laptop-friendly version rivaling proprietary giants), the duo dives into benchmarks, real-world applications, and how tools like Ollama make deployment a breeze.
They explore Gemini’s DeepThink, a reasoning powerhouse solving Olympiad-level math puzzles through extended inference, and Google’s groundbreaking “world model”—a seamless blend of video generation and game engine tech that lets you control characters in hyper-realistic, physics-aware simulations. Along the way, Shashank and Mark share candid insights on vibe coding pitfalls, side projects built with AI agents, OpenAI’s staggering valuations, and the open-source ecosystem’s role in driving innovation.
Whether you’re a developer wrestling with agentic workflows, an enterprise leader eyeing LLM integrations, or an AI enthusiast dreaming of interactive worlds, this episode delivers expert analysis, practical tips, and forward-thinking speculation. Tune in for a fun, far-flung chat (Mark’s broadcasting from a Canadian road trip en route to the Arctic!) and discover why AI’s evolution is accelerating faster than ever. Drop your questions in the comments—we’ll tackle them next time!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction: Shashank welcomes listeners and introduces Mark, who's road-tripping in Canada to the Arctic Ocean.00:03:50 - Episode Overview: A quick rundown of the week’s major AI announcements.00:07:44 - Claude 4.1 from Anthropic: Discussing the incremental improvements of Claude Opus 4.1, its coding strengths, and enterprise adoption.00:16:32 - Claude’s Enterprise Impact: Why Claude leads in enterprise LLMs and its role in tools like Cursor for vibe coding.00:28:38 - Gemini’s DeepThink Feature: Deep dive into Gemini’s reasoning capabilities for complex math and problem-solving.00:29:28 - OpenAI’s GPT-OSS Release: OpenAI’s open-source models (120B and 20B parameters), their performance, and community implications.00:44:94 - OpenAI’s Valuation Debate: Exploring OpenAI’s $300B valuation and the strategic benefits of open-source releases.00:45:18 - Google’s World Model Announcement: Exploring the steerable 3D environments blending video generation and game engine tech.00:50:32 - World Model Applications: Potential uses in robotics, self-driving, and synthetic data generation.00:54:86 - Coding Agents and Side Projects: Shashank and Mark share experiences with vibe coding and AI-powered side projects.00:58:74 - Amazon’s Spec-Driven Development: Insights on Amazon’s Kero tool and the importance of detailed software specifications.00:58:94 - Ollama and Ollama Turbo: How Ollama simplifies model deployment and the new cloud-based Ollama Turbo service.01:07:26 - Prompt Engineering Tips: Practical advice on crafting effective prompts and iterating with LLMs for better outputs.01:11:50 - Closing and Call for Questions: Wrap-up and a call for listener questions in the YouTube comments.
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Join hosts Shashank from Google AI Labs and Mark (currently on hiatus from Amazon) as they interview Arjun and Pavani, the founders of Retriever AI. This episode explores how Retriever's innovative browser extension brings agentic LLM capabilities directly to your desktop browser, offering unique advantages over cloud-based alternatives. Learn how Retriever can automate repetitive tasks, extract data across multiple websites, and interact with your personal accounts while maintaining security and privacy. The founders share their journey from big tech to startup life, demonstrate real-world use cases, and reveal their exciting vision for a federated network of browser agents that could revolutionize how we interact with the web.

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Join hosts Shishank and Mark as they dive deep into the world of generative AI agents with Lenzoy Lin, Engineering Lead at Gens Park. Discover how this rapidly growing startup is revolutionizing productivity through their suite of AI agents - from their groundbreaking phone call agent to deep research tools and slide creation capabilities. Learn how Gens Park has grown from $10M to $22M in ARR in just one month, their approach to building reliable AI systems, and get a glimpse into the future of human-AI collaboration. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or AI professional, this episode offers valuable insights into one of 2025's most promising AI startups.
In this episode:
Lenzoy Lin's journey from Google to leading Gens Park's engineering teamHow Gens Park's mixture of agents approach solves complex tasksBehind the scenes of their phone call agent, deep research tools, and slide creation capabilitiesThe technical challenges of building reliable AI agents at scaleGens Park's position in the competitive AI landscape and future roadmap