269 | The world as we know it is over- AI can do any knowledge work. New models: Sonnet 4.6, Gemini 3.1, Grok 4.2, AI leaders sound the alarm, but the US is pushing forward, and more important AI news for the week ending on February 20, 2026

The podcast focuses on the rapid advancements and broad implications of AI, highlighting its transformative impact across industries. It emphasizes AI's increasing capabilities, with models like Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Gemini 3.1 Pro demonstrating significant improvements in coding, reasoning, and handling complex tasks. The host underscores AI's potential to outperform humans in various knowledge-based roles, referencing Matt Schumer's article on AI's accelerating capabilities. The discussion also covers the AI Action Summit in India, noting commitments to investments and the signing of the Delhi Declaration for responsible AI development. The podcast further explores real-world applications, such as Accenture's AI adoption policy and 11Lab's AI voice agent insurance, alongside robotics advancements and AI integration into platforms like WordPress.