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  1. 5d ago

    Grok Bot Is Running My PAYROLL, Sub-Agents vs Flat Agents, AI Fatigue, and Is the Job Market Cooked? | Ep 24

    Ray Fernando, Adam (GosuCoder), and Nathan Snell are back on Rate Limited. Adam has Grok Bot logging into QuickBooks to run payroll for his side business and managing eBay and TCGPlayer accounts, while the crew digs into AI fatigue from too many bot messages, whether sub-agents or flat agents win in practice, and a blunt take on whether the engineering job market is cooked — plus hard-won advice for people just trying to break in. Links Ray Fernando: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Adam (GosuCoder): https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Rate Limited 01:10 Grok Bot is running Adam's payroll 02:17 Grok Bot cost, plans, and usage limits 04:34 Plugins, elder care, and the vault 06:23 Bot message fatigue 06:51 Orchestrating bots (meet Grocky) 08:48 Decision fatigue after AI-heavy days 11:40 Context switching vs real productivity gains 15:03 Why big companies struggle with AI 17:45 Betting on a conversational harness 21:56 Sub-agents vs flat agents 24:06 Wave engineering and task decomposition 28:08 Vertical harnesses, skills, and Conway's Law 30:36 Job market despair and generational luck 37:09 Early internet lessons: jobs lost vs created 40:58 Is the engineering job market cooked? 44:10 Mono apps, MCP, and what's next Show notes / key topics • Grok Bot for payroll (QuickBooks), eBay, and TCGPlayer • Plan pricing, usage burn, and coding vs ops workflows • Vault for credentials at runtime • Bot inbox / decision fatigue and orchestrator bots • Token spend vs productivity • Sub-agents vs flat agents; wave engineering • Conway's Law and org-shaped agent designs • Engineering job market anxiety and adapting • Mono apps, MCP, SMS/email agents Tags Rate Limited, Grok Bot, AI agents, sub-agents, flat agents, AI fatigue, decision fatigue, payroll automation, QuickBooks, job market, engineering jobs, AI native, harness engineering, Ray Fernando, GosuCoder, Nathan Snell, podcast, Ep 24

  2. Oct 21

    Opus 5.5 and Sonnet 5.5 are INSANE, Astra and Sol 6.1, and Video Editing? | Ep 23

    In this episode, the hosts explore the latest advancements in AI, including GPT models, game development in Claude, and the impact of AI on content creation and automation. They discuss practical applications, model performance, and the future of AI-driven workflows. Links: Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI advancements and topics 02:16 Exploring multiplayer game development and AI's role 03:22 Impressive AI-generated game visuals and physics in Sonnet 5.5 04:22 The significance of running AI in browsers and low-code environments 05:37 AI in world-building and simulation games 07:17 Father-son collaboration in game development and AI's educational potential 09:18 Impact of Astra and Opus 5.5 on game development and productivity 11:17 Using AI for rapid game prototyping and multiplayer features 12:24 AI's role in video editing and content automation 15:27 The shift from skills-based to model-based AI workflows 18:32 Ray's insights on Claude and Opus 5.5 models 20:51 AI for video editing and content repurposing 23:38 AI for automated content creation and social media clips 26:15 The future of AI models and cost considerations 27:51 The importance of collaborative AI development and speed 28:55 Discussion on AI tools like Grokbot, Muse, and others 31:16 Concerns about data privacy and tech accountability 33:23 The evolving landscape of AI models and local inference 40:45 Ray's experience with local models and hardware setup 43:34 Closing thoughts and future outlook on AI innovation

  3. Sep 5

    This Always happens to us ... GPT 6, Grok Bot is insane | Ep 22

    In this episode, Ray Fernando, Adam GosuCoder, and Nathan Snell explore the latest in AI tools like Grokbot, Astra, and Gemini models, sharing insights on how these innovations are transforming productivity, game development, and personal management. Links: Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder Dr. Eggbot: https://x.com/poteto/status/2094967827019243547?lang=en

  4. Aug 24

    AI Watermarking Text now, Grok Bot is awesome, Open Weight Models continue to improve | Ep 21

    In this episode, the panel discusses the latest developments in AI watermarking, attribution, and agentic runtimes, exploring their implications for security, privacy, and software development. They share insights on new models, tools, and the future of AI-driven workflows. Links: Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder key topics AI watermarking and regulation Attribution as a new form of AI tracking Agentic runtimes and their role in automation The latest AI models like GPT-5.6 and Claude 4.6 Open source AI community and hardware advancements AI workflow orchestration and self-managing agents Implications for security, privacy, and compliance Future trends in AI development and deployment Tools like Grok bot, Cursor, and Codex for automation The philosophical and ethical considerations of AI autonomy Chapters 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Rate Limited Podcast 00:47 - The Claude Watermarking Controversy 06:19 - Is AI Watermarking Just the Next Wave of Attribution? 11:31 - IDE Vibe Check: Why Ray is "Cursor Pilled" 15:32 - Why Nathan Switched Fully to GPT 5.6 Soul & Codex 18:19 - Building a Fully Automated Game Art Pipeline 22:23 - The Dream Project: A 100% Agent-Managed Codebase 24:18 - Deploying Specialized AI Teammates with Grokbot 28:32 - Testing the Grok Build CLI on Large Codebases 31:12 - Mind-Blowing Agentic Runtimes (The Atomic Framework) 36:55 - How to Lock Down Deterministic Tasks in a Non-Deterministic AI World 46:39 - Why Traditional AI Evals Don't Actually Work 49:31 - Local Hardware: Running DeepSeek V4 Flash on DGX Spark 53:02 - Outro & Community Shoutouts

  5. Jul 24

    GPT 5.6 Slopus? Engineers aren't going anywhere, And getting fired for using AI? | Ep 20

    We explore the future of AI, its impact on engineering, and how non-technical users are leveraging AI in everyday life. We discuss models like GPT-5.6, the importance of system thinking, and opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. topics AI model evolution and comparison (GPT-5.6, Claude, Grok 4.5) The gap between technical and non-technical AI users Opportunities for solo entrepreneurs in AI System thinking and engineering best practices in AI development Risks and safety considerations in AI code generation Verticalization of AI applications across industries The future of skills and AI in the workplace AI fatigue and user experience design Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of AI's impact on engineers 01:59 The gap between technical and non-technical AI users 03:56 AI in marketing and outside engineering 05:06 The importance of system thinking in AI development 08:10 Verticalization of AI applications across industries

  6. Jun 26

    Fable jailbreak, PRD's are dead, Does anyone know what a Skill actually is suppose to be? | Ep 18

    In this episode, industry experts discuss the latest in AI advancements, including the Fable Five jailbreak, SpaceX's acquisition of Cursor, and evolving software development practices. They explore how AI is transforming workflows, the importance of verification, and the future of AI-powered tools for both technical and non-technical users. Links: Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder key topics AI advancements and implications Fable Five jailbreak and security concerns SpaceX's acquisition of Cursor and product announcements The shift from traditional PRDs to prototypes in product management The role of verification and success criteria in AI development The concept of skills, harnesses, and agents in AI workflows The impact of rapid software updates and UI changes on user experience The importance of focused versus generic AI harnesses The future of AI tools for both technical and non-technical users Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Rate Limited Podcast 01:00 Exploring Fable Five and Its Implications 05:02 The Future of Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) 09:55 SpaceX's Acquisition of Cursor and Its Impact 14:44 The Evolution of Skills and Harnesses in AI 26:24 The Ease of Use in Technology 29:21 Understanding the Software Factory Concept 32:32 The Evolution of Startups and Software Development 37:40 The Impact of Rapid Changes in Software Interfaces 40:33 The Challenge of Automation vs. Human Efficiency 44:49 The Excitement of Innovation and Future Possibilities

  7. Jun 12

    Fable 5 is taking over, AI isn't getting cheaper, AI backup plan and WTF Loops? | Ep 17

    In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI, including cost dynamics, looping strategies, and the impressive capabilities of models like Fable 5. We  discuss operational challenges, the future of AI-driven software factories, and how to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. Links: Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@pvncher Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rate Limited Podcast 01:35 The Cost of AI: A Nuanced Discussion 07:40 Token Maxing and ROI in AI Usage 16:04 The Evolution of AI: From Prompts to Loops 19:09 The Value of Proactive AI Engagement 22:48 Exploring Fable Five: A New Frontier in AI 26:51 Diverse Perspectives on AI Models 30:54 Future of Work in an AI-Driven World

  8. May 22

    Gemini 3.5 Flash, Composer 2.5 is a Beast, Google IO, We Live in Exciting Times | Ep 16

    Google I.O. brought major updates, but the developer community is furious. Is Gemini 3.5 Flash a massive step backward for production apps? In Episode 16 of Rate Limited, Ray, Eric, and Adam break down the massive backlash surrounding Google’s new pricing model and token consumption, why the Gemini CLI is getting aggressively sunset, and whether Cursor’s new Composer 2.5 is the absolute pinnacle of AI coding workhorses.  We also react to Andrej Karpathy’s massive jump to Anthropic, detail a wild success story of modding Zelda into VR using Codex's Goal Mode, and discuss how to transition your mindset into the era of probabilistic, agentic engineering. If you are an engineer or builder navigating the frontier of AI, hit that subscribe button for deep, unfiltered technical breakdowns twice a month. Links: Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337 Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@pvncher Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder 00:00 - Google I.O., OpenAI, & Composer 2.5 00:45 - The Truth About Gemini 3.5 Flash & Token Guzzling 02:08 - Is Gemini Rebranding What "Flash" Means? 03:45 - Prompt Performance & Instruction Following in Anti-Gravity 05:47 - Google's Profit Margins and Capacity Constraints 06:15 - RIP Gemini CLI: Google Consolidating Compute 07:38 - The Hidden Cost of Small Model Reasoning 09:38 - Google's Distillation Strategy & Compute Allocation 11:41 - Knowledge Cutoffs & Eval Degradation in Gemini 3.5 13:40 - Anti-Gravity 2.0 Drama: Shifting Away From Consumers 16:40 - Composer 2.5 First Impressions: A Pure Coding Workhorse 19:15 - Building Parallel QA Agents with Browser Use 21:32 - How Cursor Pulls Off Trillion-Parameter Speeds 23:18 - Is Speed the Moat? Continuous Improvement RL Loops 25:25 - The Messiness of Real-World Context vs. Static Evals 27:13 - Tool Search vs. Preloading Context Bloat 28:14 - Minimal Context Setups vs. Skill Maximalism 32:00 - The Lack of Portability Between AI Harnesses 34:25 - GPT-5.5 Low/Medium vs. Anthropic 4.7 Latency 38:10 - Tool Tinkering vs. Grabbing Off-The-Shelf Tech 39:11 - The Team's Current Model Stack (Vibe Check) 42:11 - Codex App: Mind-Blowing Background Computer Use 44:39 - Goal Mode vs. High-Level Orchestration Loops 48:23 - Success Story: Modding Zelda into VR Using Goal Mode 50:33 - Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic: Why Now? 52:30 - The Value of Co-location & The Bay Area Sparkle 55:00 - Impact Over Upside: Technologists Shaping Green Spaces 56:09 - The Mindset Shift: Transitioning to Agentic Engineering 58:30 - Auditing Your Threads & Finding Inefficiencies 01:00:27 - AI Automation as "Mana" for Your Life

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