Feb 12, 2026

“Engineers are becoming sorcerers” | The future of software development with OpenAI's Sherwin Wu

Sherwin Wu, head of engineering for OpenAI’s API platform, discusses the radical transformation of software engineering. He shares how 95% of OpenAI engineers use Codex to manage fleets of AI agents, cutting code review times from 15 to 3 minutes. Wu explores the widening productivity gap, the changing role of managers in an AI-first world, and why "models will eat your scaffolding for breakfast", urging developers to build for where AI is going, not where it is today.

Feb 12, 2026

After Q-Day: Quantum Applications at Scale • Matthew Keesan • YOW! 2025

Matthew Keesan from IonQ discusses the imminent arrival of "Q-Day"—the moment quantum computers will break current public-key encryption. He explains the fundamentals of quantum computing, including superposition and entanglement, details the hardware roadmap that places this threat within the decade, and explores the promising applications of this new computing paradigm in AI, drug discovery, and materials science, issuing a call to action for software engineers to get involved.

Feb 12, 2026

Rivian’s Roadmap to AI Architecture and Autonomy with Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses the company's complete pivot from a rules-based '1.0' autonomy system to a vertically integrated, neural network-based architecture. He outlines the essential ingredients for success in autonomous driving—from custom inference chips to a robust data flywheel—and explains why a software-defined vehicle architecture is non-negotiable for survival. Scaringe also touches on the upcoming R2 model, the importance of market choice, and how superior, proprietary data will be the key differentiator in the age of AI-driven vehicles.

Feb 11, 2026

OpenClaw and Claude Opus 4.6: Where is AI agent security headed?

A panel of cybersecurity experts discusses the security risks of the rapid adoption of AI agents, the "move fast and break things" development culture, the lessons from the Notepad++ supply chain breach, and the professionalization of ransomware by groups like DragonForce.

Feb 10, 2026

Handling AI-Generated Code: Challenges & Best Practices • Roman Zhukov & Damian Brady

Roman Zhukov (Red Hat) and Damian Brady (GitHub) explore the evolving landscape of AI-assisted software development, discussing its impact on developer workflows, code quality, security, and the future of developer roles. They emphasize that while AI tools are powerful amplifiers, human oversight remains essential for quality, security, and legal compliance.

Feb 09, 2026

AI Markets: Deep Dive with a16z's David George

David George of a16z analyzes the AI market, revealing that AI companies grow 2.5x faster than SaaS counterparts with lower sales spend, driven by immense market pull. He discusses the rise of 'Model Busters' that defy growth expectations, the critical 'adapt or die' moment for incumbents, and the massive, fundamentally sound infrastructure buildout, highlighting that we are still in the early innings of a major technological cycle.