Models & Agents for Beginners

Models & Agents for Beginners A teen just built a full brutalist city simulator with AI in minutes — no coding required. Ethan Mollick used the latest GPT-5.6 model to create an interactive brutalist city builder that runs in your browser, complete with day-night cycles and unlockable modes. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio produ...

Models & Agents for Beginners ChatGPT just got a live mode that feels like talking to a real person on a video call. OpenAI rolled out GPT-Live so ChatGPT can respond in real time with voice and video. This turns the chatbot you already know into something that feels more like a helpful friend who can see and hear you. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voi...

Models & Agents for Beginners OpenAI just announced three new AI models launching this week with global preview access. Today we're diving into brand-new AI models that feel like they have their own personalities. You'll learn how one model might work like a fast brainstorming buddy while another acts like a focused solo worker. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-gen...

Models & Agents for Beginners Some of America’s wealthiest families are swapping traditional schools for AI teachers — and it changes what learning could look like for everyone. A handful of new AI schools are letting kids learn entirely with AI instead of classrooms. This matters because it shows how AI is moving from homework helper to full-time tutor. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated...

Models & Agents for Beginners A new AI called Fable rewards wild, over-the-top requests instead of safe small ones. Ethan Mollick just shared how to get the most out of Fable, a model that shines when you ask it for the biggest possible thing first. Today's episode also shows you an interactive demo where you can literally watch an AI's thoughts, plus a simple privacy setting that stops Google fro...

Models & Agents for Beginners OpenAI is racing to build an entire phone that runs on AI agents instead of apps. OpenAI wants to ship a phone in 2027 where AI agents quietly handle tasks in the background instead of you tapping through apps. This matters because it could change how everyone interacts with technology every day. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-genera...

Models & Agents for Beginners OpenAI’s cofounder just described a future where you might never learn to use software at all. Today we look at a vision of AI that works invisibly in the background, a massive study showing how AI tools affect real learning over time, and a simple glossary that turns confusing AI words into everyday language. We also check whether those annoying CAPTCHAs are about to...

Models & Agents for Beginners Meta just dropped an app that turns your text prompts into playable mini games you can share instantly. Today we're looking at a brand-new Meta app called Pocket that lets anyone create and play short interactive games just by describing them. We'll break down what AI agents actually are and how they're getting better at real tasks, plus a few quick updates worth know...

Models & Agents for Beginners A single prompt turns an AI into a chess coach that makes you feel like a grandmaster without knowing the rules. One clever prompt creates an entire interactive chess experience that flatters your skills while teaching the game through clever storytelling. Google just expanded its hidden watermark system so you can check whether images, videos, or text came from AI. A...

Models & Agents for Beginners AI can now turn your class notes into a 60-second TikTok-style video in seconds. Google just added a feature to NotebookLM that creates short vertical videos from whatever sources you upload. This matters because it makes turning research or ideas into shareable clips feel effortless. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice sy...

Gemini just made personalized AI image generation free for US users — create custom pictures based on your own interests and Google data. Google is expanding access to Gemini’s image tool so everyday people can generate pictures tailored to their hobbies and apps. This matters because it turns a powerful AI into something you can actually experiment with without paying. ... AI Disclosure: This pod...

Models & Agents for Beginners Someone just turned plain English into a hacking tool that anyone can use. Attackers are now breaking into AI systems by typing clever sentences instead of writing code, and there's a free game that lets you try the same trick yourself. Today's episode breaks down why this matters, shows you how the trick actually works under the hood, and points you to a robot that c...

Models & Agents for Beginners — Weekly Recap (Week of June 28, 2026) What's up! Welcome to Models and Agents for Beginners, episode 86, for June 28, 2026. Let's break down today's coolest AI news so anyone can understand it. Let's go! This week the biggest shift in AI is not about answering questions faster. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesi...

Models & Agents for Beginners AI just read words from a 2,000-year-old scroll that no human could see. Researchers used AI to recover a lost passage from an ancient scroll buried for two millennia. The same kind of technology is also being used to invent brand-new burger recipes. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Wa...

Models & Agents for Beginners AI trained on millions of hours of video games is learning real-world skills faster than ever. Today's biggest story shows how video games are secretly training the next generation of AI helpers that could one day assist you with homework or creative projects. We also break down how AI "thinks" out loud using a simple prompt you can try yourself right now. ... AI Disc...

Models & Agents for Beginners Google just gave its AI the power to see and click around your screen like a digital helper. The biggest news is that Gemini 3.5 Flash can now operate your computer on its own. This opens the door to AI that handles real tasks instead of just chatting. We'll also look at a fresh ChatGPT update you can try soon, plus new creative tools in Figma that make design feel ma...

A robot hand just learned to copy human moves using sound waves instead of cameras. Researchers at MIT found a way to make robot hands way more skilled by using ultrasound scans that see under the skin. This matters because better robot hands could one day help with delicate tasks like surgery or helping people with disabilities. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-ge...

# Models & Agents for Beginners An AI that quizzes you on what you just read so you actually remember it. One of the smartest ways to use ChatGPT right now is turning it into a study partner that checks your understanding instead of giving you answers. We'll break down exactly how that works, then dive into the simple idea behind neural networks that makes all of this possible. ... AI Disclosure:...

AI can now watch you do a task once on your Mac and then repeat it forever on its own. OpenAI just added a "Record Replay" feature to its Codex app that learns your workflows by watching you work. This matters because it moves AI from answering questions to actually doing repeatable tasks for you. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio...

Models & Agents for Beginners — Weekly Recap (Week of June 21, 2026) Hey there! Welcome to Models and Agents for Beginners, episode 79. It's June 21, 2026. Today's AI news is pretty exciting — and I promise, no jargon. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐...

Models & Agents for Beginners ChatGPT just added a simple way to schedule tasks so your AI helper can check things for you while you sleep. OpenAI upgraded ChatGPT so it can run tasks on a schedule and only alert you when something actually changes. This moves the chatbot one step closer to being a true personal assistant you can trust with everyday jobs. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated...

Models & Agents for Beginners ChatGPT just got way better at answering health questions for free users. OpenAI upgraded its fastest model so it now handles medical questions as well as its smartest thinking models. This matters because hundreds of millions of people already ask ChatGPT about symptoms, wellness, and when to see a doctor. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but use...

Models & Agents for Beginners Adobe just added chat-style AI helpers inside Photoshop, Premiere, and Illustrator so anyone can edit photos and videos by chatting. The biggest news is that Adobe is rolling out AI assistants directly inside its most popular creative apps. This means teens working on school projects, YouTube videos, or digital art can now get help without switching tools. ... AI Disc...

Models & Agents for Beginners Midjourney just went from drawing cats to building a real medical scanner. An AI company famous for generating images is now making hardware that scans your whole body with sound waves. This matters because it shows how fast AI ideas are jumping from screens into the physical world around us. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated...

Models & Agents for Beginners Android 17 just dropped with smarter Gemini AI built right into your phone. Google released Android 17 today, bringing new AI features from its Gemini models directly to phones and watches. This matters because it shows how AI is moving from separate apps into the everyday tools you already use. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generat...