I believe June 2026 was the month AI optimism ended #101
In this episode, I break down the movements surrounding AI as of late June 2026 from the perspective of the podcast host. The discussion unfolds with the unique approach this program is known for, interpreting listener-submitted news upon first glance.
California has decided to adopt Claude.
There is buzz surrounding the partnership with Anthropic announced by Governor Gavin Newsom. It seems they have created a framework for state agencies to use Claude at half price. With implementation already underway at the Department of Motor Vehicles and other departments, public-private cooperation is expanding rapidly. On the other hand, there is a contrasting move where the Department of Defense selected OpenAI, showing how AI selection criteria are diversifying depending on the organization.
An engineer challenged AI in medical diagnosis.
An episode where an engineer had their own shoulder MRI analyzed by Claude Code and Opus 4.8 is also very interesting. Since the result was the complete opposite of the radiologist's diagnosis, I reflect on how we should perceive the judgments of medical AI. This attempt, which also involved consulting with GPT-5.5 Pro, is content that makes one rethink trust and accountability in AI.
Corporate AI selection seems to be changing as well.
Touching on a topic reported by Reuters, I discuss the trend of corporate AI model selection shifting toward a focus on cost. It may be that the era of using cheaper AI intelligently has arrived. For deeper insights and my personal take on this situation, please be sure to listen to the full episode.
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