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AI Daily Podcast 01/28/2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs make the best case for ‘fake frames’ in gaming
By: Kyle Barr | Date: January 27, 2026
Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) pairs a stronger Arc B390 iGPU with XeSS 3 multi-frame generation, pushing thin-and-light laptops closer to playable AAA performance. Tests show big FPS boosts with 2x–4x frame gen, but latency and visual artifacts remain trade-offs—and you still need a decent native framerate to start. It’s a promising step for integrated graphics, with the biggest gains likely on handhelds and lower-res scenarios.
Gemini keeps asking me to turn on Personal Intelligence, but I’m keeping it off — sort of
By: Brady Snyder | Date: January 27, 2026
Google’s Gemini Personal Intelligence expands personalization by tapping connected apps like Gmail, Photos, and Drive (opt-in), while learning from past chats remains on by default unless you toggle it off. The author declines connected-app access, preferring selective sharing via Instructions and uploads—highlighting the convenience-versus-privacy calculus. Clear toggles and Google’s stated training policy (prompts, not personal content, train models) help users tailor what they share.
In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It’s part of the curriculum
By: John Ruwitch | Date: January 27, 2026
Beijing and other districts now require AI education from third grade up, moving from basics to algorithms and intelligent agents to cultivate future talent. The policy aligns with China’s drive to “build a strong nation through science and technology,” even as parents weigh benefits against concerns about overreliance and kids’ development. Classroom projects—from robotics to AI-aided design—aim to ready students for an AI-shaped job market.
Clawdbot has AI techies buzzing — and buying Mac Minis
By: Henry Chandonnet | Date: January 27, 2026
The open-source agent formerly known as Clawdbot (now Moltbot) runs locally and connects to everyday apps to automate schedules, messaging, and more—spurring a mini-craze of repurposed laptops and Mac minis. Enthusiasts love the 24/7 autonomy and chat control, while skeptics flag technical setup and serious security considerations when granting broad account access. The frenzy underscores rising interest in local, user-controlled agents—and the importance of guardrails.
Uber unveils a new robotaxi with no driver behind the wheel
By: Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report | Date: January 27, 2026
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro are testing a purpose-built driverless robotaxi on Bay Area streets, combining an electric Lucid-based vehicle with Nuro’s autonomy and NVIDIA Thor compute. The cabin emphasizes transparency with displays that show what the car “sees” and plans, as Uber targets a 2026 launch and a fleet that could scale to tens of thousands pending validation and regulatory approvals. If it works, riders could see quieter, more consistent trips and better peak-time availability.
Kimi K2.5: visual agentic intelligence
By: Unknown | Date: Not provided
Kimi K2.5 debuts as a native multimodal, open-source model emphasizing coding-with-vision and “agent swarm” execution—spinning up to 100 sub-agents for parallel tool use on complex tasks. Paired with the new Kimi Code tooling and multiple agent modes, it claims faster end-to-end workflows and strong benchmark results at lower cost. Agent Swarm is available in beta, with access via web, app, and API.
Taken together, these stories show AI rapidly moving from hype to hands-on: local agents you control, classrooms that teach AI as a core skill, chips that make thin laptops game-ready, and autonomous cars edging into real traffic. The opportunities are big—but so are the choices around privacy, safety, and where intelligence should run (cloud, local device, or vehicle). As AI weaves deeper into daily life, smart guardrails and informed opt-ins will matter as much as raw capability.
