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This week on Built 2 Scale, Scott returns jet-lagged from Texas while Matt battles a fresh Mac-switch identity crisis—yet somehow they still squeeze in everything from congressional insider-trading me...
Scott and Matt dive deep into AI tooling workflows, robotics advances, and strategic moves by major tech players. Key highlights include BMW's integration with DeepSeek for Chinese vehicles, Figure AI's $40B valuation amid lawsuit drama, and Apple's robotics team reorganization. The hosts share actionable AI workflows including ChatGPT-to-NotebookLM podcast generation, AI phone agents for small businesses, and advanced voice mode techniques with O3 model.
Discussion of the proposed 'Pelosi Act' (Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments) targeting congressional insider trading. The Pelosi Tracker has outperformed the S&P 500 for years by copying Nancy Pelosi's publicly disclosed trades, creating significant returns for followers.
BMW announces integration with Chinese AI company DeepSeek for their Chinese vehicle lineup. Analysis reveals 29% of BMW's total vehicle sales go to China, making this strategic partnership critical for their largest market segment.
Figure AI raising at $40B pre-revenue valuation, but caught in controversy when Fortune Magazine disputed CEO Brett Adcock's claims about BMW production line integration. Adcock filed lawsuit claiming more than three robots were deployed in live production, not just testing.
Zuckerberg discusses the theoretical 'intelligence explosion' - a recursive feedback loop where AI-generated insights surpass human knowledge and are used to train even smarter AI models. This could represent a tipping point toward superintelligence and AGI.
Matt demonstrates workflow for deep research using ChatGPT with peer-reviewed sources, then converting output to engaging podcasts via NotebookLM. Example: researching wine consumption's impact on longevity, generating medical research summary, then creating audio podcast for mobile consumption.
Introduction to AI phone agents using Bland.ai - setup takes 5 minutes to create virtual receptionist. Agents can handle inquiries, answer questions about services/hours, and book meetings, eliminating expensive office staff costs for small businesses.
Scott shares 12+ hours of weekend usage with ChatGPT O3 voice mode, highlighting breakthrough in background noise filtering. Discusses importance of structured prompts from Snomad Prompts library to escape 'sycophant mode' and get honest, brutal feedback instead of agreement.
Scott demonstrates building Elysium.ai website with zero coding experience using ChatGPT for brand development, then generating optimized prompts for Lovable.ai. Workflow enables non-technical founders to create and iterate live websites in minutes versus traditional 5-figure costs.
Apple moves robotics team from isolated division into core product team alongside AI, signaling strategic shift. Analysis suggests Apple positioning to own entire smart home experience through mobile iPads, competing with Samsung and Amazon for home automation dominance.
Elon Musk reveals Neuralink brain-computer interface surgeries now performed by robots. Discussion of robotic surgery evolution from human-controlled to potentially autonomous, with implications for scaling medical procedures globally and reducing costs in underserved markets.
Overview of Chinese robotics leaders DJI (drones) and Unitree (humanoids). Scott confirms June visit to Unitree headquarters in China to demo new G1 humanoid robot capable of side flips. Discussion of China's manufacturing prowess and vertical integration advantages in robotics hardware.
The AI Arms Race, Pelosi Act, BMW’s Robotics Shift & Apple’s Comeback?
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