Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI DevDay 2026 Keynote (FULL)

OpenAI's DevDay unveiled significant advancements including 'Dots' (always-on AI agents for personal and professional delegation), 'ChatGPT Spaces' (a collaborative platform for human-AI teams), and major model updates like GPT-6.1 Sol (cost-effective intelligence) and Astra Ultrafast (unprecedented speed). New developer tools, cloud-based Codex, enhanced APIs, and privacy features were also introduced, alongside strategies for distribution and monetization, underscoring OpenAI's vision of AI as a 'Renaissance' for human empowerment.

Aug 30, 2026

SOTA Generative Media Panel — Dumitru Erhan, Shane Gu & Nicole Brichtova, Google DeepMind

This detailed discussion with Google AI researchers highlights the latest generative video models (NanoBanana 2 Lite, Gemini Omni Flash APIs) and their applications, including video editing, education, and localization. The conversation critically examines whether language is an adequate intermediate representation for AI, especially for sensory experiences like audio and taste, where human vocabulary is limited. It exposes the unreliability of human preferences in evaluating AI-generated content, citing the "Instagram filter effect" and "wedding ring" reward hacking as examples. The researchers emphasize the importance of high-quality, real-world data and the critical role of forward-deployed engineers in bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications.

Apr 25, 2026

Every API Is a Tool for Agents - Matt Carey, Cloudflare

This talk explores how to overcome the context window limitations that prevent AI agents from accessing large APIs. It introduces "Codemode," a technique where agents write code against a typed SDK in a secure, sandboxed environment, moving beyond static tool definitions and enabling full API accessibility.

Apr 02, 2026

Learning API Styles • Lukasz Dynowski & Sam Newman • GOTO 2026

This GOTO Book Club episode features an in-depth conversation between Sam Newman and Lukasz Dynowski, co-author of "Learning API Styles," exploring the foundational network layer of APIs, various API styles, critical trade-off decisions, and future trends like WebTransport and gRPC. The discussion emphasizes treating APIs as products, understanding consumer context, and the eight key characteristics of a well-designed API, complemented by a cautionary tale on database access.

Dec 19, 2025

The History of The Fintech Industry, Explained

a16z's David Haber and Plaid CEO Zach Perret chart the dramatic seasons of fintech, from the explosive VC-fueled boom of 2020-2021 to the deep freeze of 2022 and its current resurgence. They explore the transformative forces reshaping the industry today, including AI's dual role as both a primary tool for sophisticated fraud and the ultimate defense against it. The conversation also covers the rise of embedded finance, the renewed importance of deposits, and how incumbents are finally embracing external software, with Plaid's own journey serving as a microcosm of the industry's evolution.

Oct 08, 2025

Developer State Of The Union

OpenAI's Developer State of the Union details the company's journey and unveils significant updates, including the powerful GPT-5 model, the new Codex SDK for agentic coding, the comprehensive Agent Kit for building complex agents, and the Apps SDK for integrating interactive applications directly into ChatGPT.