About this episode
Our 220th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!
Recorded on 08/30/2025
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In this episode:
Google's newly released Gemini 2.5 image editing model showcases remarkable advancements, enabling highly accurate modifications of subjects while retaining their original features.
Anthropic expands Claude with an AI browser agent for Chrome and adds features to remember past conversations, enhancing the user experience and personalization.
NVIDIA and AMD to share revenue from AI chip sales to China with US government, marking a notable shift in export control policies and trade practices.
AI companion apps are experiencing substantial growth, with projected revenues expected to reach $120 million by 2025, raising questions about social implications and user engagement.
Timestamps + Links:
Tools & Apps
(00:02:12) Google Gemini's AI image model gets a 'bananas' upgrade | TechCrunch
(00:05:32) Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome | TechCrunch
(00:08:30) Anthropic’s Claude chatbot can now remember your past conversations | The Verge
(00:11:46) Google Launches AI ‘Guided Learning’ Tool to Teach Users
(00:14:55) Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 starting with iOS 26 | The Verge
(00:15:39) OpenAI Adds New Features to Codex, Like IDE Extension and GitHub Code Reviews
