Kimi K2's Rise, AI in Nuclear Power, and Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro
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Kimi K2's Rise, AI in Nuclear Power, and Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro

E190 • Jul 17, 2025 • 9 mins

In this episode, Bob introduces Kimi K2, highlighting its recent rapid adoption and the significant investor backing received by Moonshot AI. The discussion then shifts to Microsoft's collaboration with Idaho Lab, focusing on their AI initiatives for streamlining nuclear power permits. Bob explores Google's advancements in AI phone calls and the testing of Gemini 2.5 Pro, emphasizing their potential impact. The episode also delves into the AI market dynamics, examining the dominance of Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google. The episode wraps up with a concise summary of the discussed topics and a sign-off.

Key Points

  • Kimi K2 from Moonshot AI, an open-weight model, is setting new benchmarks in AI capabilities and innovation.
  • Microsoft and the Idaho National Laboratory are using AI to streamline the permitting process for new nuclear power plants, potentially reducing the timeline to as little as 18 months.
  • Google's new feature, powered by Gemini, allows its AI to make phone calls on behalf of users to gather information, highlighting the growing integration of AI in everyday tasks.
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