This Day in AI Podcast Claude 4.5 Opus Shocks, The State of AI in 2025, Fara-7B & MCP-UI | EP99.26
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Nov 28, 2025 Claude 4.5 Opus impresses with speed and pricing, possibly outshining its competitors. The hosts analyze a controversial McKinsey report suggesting AI could automate 57% of jobs. They test Microsoft's Farah 7B, which yields some humorous refusals during local execution. Conversations shift to the potential pitfalls of OpenAI's MCP-UI apps, critiquing their user experience. Finally, they preview innovative demos from Claude, including a cheeky AI-generated diss track that adds a fun twist to the tech talk.
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Computer Use Improved With Zoom And Batching
- Chris tested Opus computer use and highlighted a new zoom tool plus batching of screen actions to reduce callbacks.
- Batching lets the model run many clicks/keystrokes in one go, then reassess from a fresh screenshot.
57% Automatable Is Plausible But Distant
- McKinsey's 57% automatable claim is technically possible but assumes near-total adoption and massive organizational change.
- Historical tech adoption (electricity, cloud) suggests widescale transformation usually takes decades.
Train Humans To Direct Agents
- Train people to operate AI as directors of agents rather than passive users; humans must orchestrate AI loops.
- Build company MCPs and data access so staff can safely and effectively instruct agents.