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Published 16 Feb 2026
Duration: 06:24
Advances in AI, related technologies such as OpenClaw and Mimiclaw, and issues like Postgres performance and the decline of Telnet are discussed in this episode.
Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI, ZeroClaw is "claw done right", MimiClaw runs on a $5 chip, Steve Yegge on managing the AI Vampire, and the day the tel...
The podcast explores recent advancements in AI and technology, highlighting Peter Steinbergers transition to OpenAI, where he is developing AI agents for broader public use. It also examines the future of OpenClaw as an open-source foundation and introduces ZeroClaw, a memory-efficient AI project built in Rust that is designed to operate on low-cost hardware. Another focus is Mimiclaw, a minimalistic personal AI assistant that uses Telegram for control and requires little computational power.
The episode also addresses challenges in Postgres performance, discussing the limitations of tuning and the need for architectural changes to achieve better scalability. It uses the metaphor of the "AI Vampire" to critique how AI can drain human productivity, emphasizing the need for developers to strategically capture AI's value. Lastly, the podcast notes a significant drop in global Telnet traffic due to a recent security flaw, suggesting that Telnet may soon be obsolete on the public internet.
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More The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source episodes