Frontier AI Labs with Wil Waldon

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Oct 2026

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Hi 👋 I'm Wil Waldon. I build products with Claude and I teach others how to do the same. I've been writing code for 15+ years. Fullstack product engineering, MVPs for early-stage founders, a couple of exits. These days most of my workflow runs through Claude. Claude Code, the API, system prompts, MCP servers. I use all of it daily. This channel is where I break down how I actually use Claude to build and ship work. Not hype. Not demos that fall apart outside a screen recording. PROMPTS --- https://www.skool.com/ai-and-automation-3750/about

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October 22, 202639 min

Local AI, Billion-Dollar Costs, and the Trust Problem

Who controls AI when the computing moves onto your desk, the bills reach into the billions, and the biggest risks come from inside the company? Frontier Labs brings together three conversations about Meta's Muse Spark Open and local AI on Mac Studio, Anthropic's reported revenue growth and computing commitments, and the OpenAI recording-device case. We examine the tradeoffs between owning hardware and renting intelligence, the difference between growth and sustainable profits, and the tension between workplace security and employee privacy. These archive conversations come from source episodes created October 14–15, 2026, and reflect reporting available at that time. The OpenAI criminal case concerns allegations, not a finding of guilt; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Follow Frontier Labs for more conversations about technology, business, and the decisions shaping everyday life. Chapters 00:00 Local AI and the ownership question 15:41 Revenue, compute bills, and the profitability question 30:32 Insider risk and the limits of digital security

October 20, 20261 hr 0 min

SpaceX Stock, Always-On AI, and the Price of Trust

Who benefits when technology companies promise more ownership, convenience, and security? This hour-long Frontier Labs compilation connects six conversations: SpaceX’s proposed stock giveaway, why high earners can feel cash-poor, Apple’s home AI plans, Amazon Bee’s always-listening wearables, Anthropic’s approach to AI legislation, and the business behind an Elizabeth Holmes documentary. Across money, personal privacy, corporate influence, and entertainment, we examine how companies earn trust, shape behavior, and turn attention into revenue. Follow Frontier Labs for more conversations about technology, business, and the decisions shaping everyday life.

October 20, 202620 min

How A24's Elizabeth Holmes Doc Beat Blockbusters

A24’s documentary "You Can See Everything," directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, achieved a massive box office success by pulling in $15 million on only 855 screens during its opening weekend. Marketing professionals have praised the studio's strategic scarcity approach, which relied on an ambiguous trailer, strict secrecy regarding spoilers, and a limited initial theatrical release to build immense public anticipation. Despite being a nearly three-hour non-fiction feature about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, the film resonated heavily with younger demographics and generated significant Oscar buzz . However, the rollout faced criticism from international cinephiles over staggered global release dates that created weeks of delay for audiences outside of North America. Ultimately, industry experts highlighted the project as a marketing masterclass that proved how minimal advertising and controlled availability can outperform traditional, high-budget distribution strategies.

October 19, 20265 min

Musk is INSANE! Starship flight 15 will refly on flight 16

SpaceX now wants Flight 15 to catch both Super Heavy and Starship, then send those same vehicles back to space on Flight 16. This video follows the full scenario from the double catch through inspection, pad preparation, and the decision that could produce the first reflight of a complete orbital rocket.

October 17, 20268 min

Eight States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety

Eight U.S. states announced separate lawsuits against OpenAI on October 14, alleging misleading safety claims and failures to protect young users. This episode examines the different state claims, Iowa's requested restrictions, OpenAI's response, and what its published safeguards and evaluations do and don't establish. Allegations remain unproven. Support the channel for free with our Amazon affiliate link - https://link.amazon/B0gcdGTP4

October 16, 20269 min

Meta Launches Muse Wonder: AI Agents, Pricing, and the Evidence

A breakdown of Meta's Muse Wonder launch, developer access, subscription choices, and the practical questions around longer-running AI work. A look at the published evidence, safety assessments, and what users should watch next. Support the channel for free with our Amazon affiliate link - https://link.amazon/B0gcdGTP4

October 15, 20269 min

Google and Singapore Develop On-Device AI Scam Detection

Singapore's latest scam-detection research, the limits of encrypted messaging, and the evidence needed to show AI warnings prevent harm.

October 14, 20266 min

Ukraine Reports Partial Starlink Restoration After Military Drone Disruptions

Ukrainian officials report disrupted drone missions after restrictions on satellite terminals in motion. An evening update points to partial restoration, while questions about the cause and the remaining Starshield limit continue.

August 22, 202610 min

INSANE Starship Flight 14 Twist: HOURS IN ORBIT FOR FLIGHT 15?!

Starship Flight 14 may spend hours and multiple orbits around Earth before attempting to return to Starbase. Here is how SpaceX could use that time to test cryogenic boiloff, propellant settling, RF fuel gauges, delayed Raptor restart, power, navigation, and the systems Flight 15 may need for a long-duration orbital refueling mission.

August 18, 202620 min

Texas Landowners Fight Starbase Annexation

The city of Starbase , a municipality closely tied to Elon Musk’s SpaceX , is currently seeking to expand its borders by annexing over 7,000 acres of land in south Texas . This growth strategy aims to bolster the company's rocket manufacturing and launch capabilities for future missions to the moon and Mars . However, the proposal has sparked significant backlash from local activists and landowners who cite concerns regarding environmental degradation and the loss of private property. Critics argue that the city’s leadership , which includes SpaceX employees, prioritizes corporate interests over the well-being of the surrounding community and its fragile ecosystems . Despite this opposition, local officials suggest that state laws may provide few avenues to halt the space company's territorial ambitions . The situation remains a tense conflict between technological progress and the protection of pioneer landscapes and resident rights.