Episode Details

The "vibes phase" of AI is officially over as spending hits a projected $2.5 trillion and OpenAI launches "Conversation Context" ads to finally balance the compute books. We dive into the "RAMpocalypse" hardware shortage forcing hackers into DIY V100 mods, Anthropic’s massive SpaceX compute deal, and the growing legislative pushback against the "humming" data center cathedrals. From orbital supercomputers to the rise of the "AI-native" Class of 2026, the bill for the future has finally arrived.