Episode #38: 17 May 2025

In today's episode, the spotlight is on Tesla's appointment of Jack Hartung to its Board of Directors, bringing his extensive experience from Chipotle. OpenAI's Codex 1 model impresses with its performance on SWE-Bench Verified, sparking discussions on AI's role in coding. Chamath Palihapitiya shares insights on decision-making and success, while a post humorously suggests the decline of traditional coding jobs due to AI. Brett Adcock predicts a massive future for humanoid robotics, and the New York Knicks celebrate a record-breaking playoff victory. OpenAI's Codex integration with ChatGPT is explored, and Verizon's decision to end DEI programs raises eyebrows. The episode also covers Meta's Llama 4 team resignations, SpaceX's Starlink launch, and Andrew Yang's critique of Joe Biden's re-election bid. Finally, the episode touches on the playful intersection of meme coins and serious tech, and a satirical take on Codex's impact on software engineering jobs.