Lindy AI, Nano Bananas, the Crypto Conundrum, and Today’s Energy Landscape
This week, we dig into the crypto conundrum — why digital currencies still feel so damn complicated.From there, we unpack Google’s new “Nano Banana” image-manipulation tech and what it could mean for Adobe’s future.Andy (being his usual asshole self) takes us on a ride through agentic vibe coding with Lindy AI, before we wrap up with a look at the evolving energy landscape and what it signals for the road ahead.Curious, contrarian, and just the right amount of chaotic — this episode ties together the worlds of tech, money, and power.
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GPT-5 Hype and the AI Graveyard of Failed Implementations
This week, we'll be discussing what the hell happened to Chat-GPT5 and diving deep into a very troubling trend: the growing graveyard of failed AI projects. Why are so many companies getting it so wrong?"
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GPT-5 Arrives, OpenAI Goes Open Source, and Claude Keeps the Coding Throne
This week, we dive into the big AI headlines:ChatGPT-5 Launch – OpenAI’s latest frontier model is here. We explore its new capabilities, where it shines, and where it still has room to grow.OpenAI’s Open-Source Models – Compact, powerful, and able to run locally. We discuss what this could mean for businesses.Claude Opus 4.1 – The new heavyweight champion of AI coding. It’s a refinement release with hints of bigger things ahead.Tariffs & the UK Economy – Could new trade policies help solve the UK’s financial challenges? We break down the possibilities.
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Grok 4 Launch, Prompt Engineering Deep Dive, AI Adoption, and Philosophical Questions Around Critical Thinking
This week, we discuss the launch of Grok 4, now the world's most powerful reasoning model, crushing benchmarks everywhere!We also dive deep into Prompt engineering fundamentals and break down one of the many prompt engineering frameworks, RACE!Finally, we address the significant questions of why AI adoption in business is slow and what happens to critical thinking skills in an AI-driven world.All this and more on this week's episode of the Roundtable Rethink Podcast!
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Prompt Engineering Masterclass and AI News Roundtable
Sounds technical, but this is one of our most value-heavy episodes!!This week, we deep dive into prompt engineering, the new language of business!We discuss the four-phase implementation framework and the three mistakes executives often make when considering prompt engineering.We conclude with a quick-fire round of AI news, including Meta's eye-watering compensation packages for AI researchers and new AI safety concerns as models refuse to shut down.
Welcome to The Roundtable Rethink podcast, where three sharp minds come together every week to discuss the topics that shape our world.Meet the voices behind the mic:Uncle Paddy – The seasoned entrepreneur and tech veteran, bringing years of wisdom, wit, and firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses. Expect a mix of pragmatic advice and sharp observations from a man who’s seen it all.Andy The Asshole – The unfiltered provocateur with a knack for cutting through the noise. Andy’s no-holds-barred takes challenge the status quo and keep the conversations refreshingly honest (and occasionally controversial).Stevie Telavivie – The lawyer-turned-visionary weaving insights from law, politics, and life into a compelling narrative. With a knack for seeing the big picture, Stevie keeps the conversation grounded and thought-provoking.Together, we explore the worlds of tech, AI, politics, entrepreneurship, business, sales, marketing, and current affairs. Our mission? To be the go-to podcast for thinkers—people who are intellectually curious, unapologetically opinionated, and hungry to learn.At The RoundTable Rethink podcast, we believe in sparking meaningful conversations that challenge your perspective and broaden your horizons. Whether you’re a startup founder, a policy wonk, or just someone who loves a good debate, this is your space to connect with ideas that matter.So, grab a cup of coffee (or your drink of choice) and join us as we unpack the stories and trends shaping our lives and the future. Let’s brew some thoughts together!
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