Last Week in AI
Last Week in AI

Last Week in AI

by Andrey Kurenkov & Jacky Liang

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Comprehensive AI news for everyone. Last Week in AI summarizes the most important stories in research, industry, and ethics into a weekly digest and podcast.

About Last Week in AI

Last Week in AI (part of Skynet Today) aims to show you the bigger picture. It categorizes news into Industry, Research, Safety, and 'The Fun Stuff', ensuring you get a balanced view of the field while maintaining a critical eye on the hype cycle.

What Makes This Newsletter Unique

Grounding. It takes a skeptical and academic approach to news, often explaining why a certain 'breakthrough' might be exaggerated while highlighting quiet research wins.

Who Should Subscribe?

People who want a reliable, no-hype summary of the weekly AI landscape, especially in audio form.

Content Format

A bulleted weekly digest with clear categories and an accompanying long-form podcast discussion.

Recent Newsletter Issues

Mar 23, 2026

Last Week in AI #339 - DLSS 5, OpenAI Superapp, MiniMax M2.7

DLSS 5 looks like a real-time generative AI filter for video games, OpenAI Reportedly Pivoting to a Focus on Business and Productivity Only, and more!

Mar 16, 2026

LWiAI Podcast #237 - Nemotron 3 Super, xAI reborn, Anthropic Lawsuit, Research!

Nemotron 3 Super: An Open Hybrid Mamba-Transformer MoE for Agentic Reasoning, Another XAI Cofounder Has Left, Anthropic Sues Department of Defense

Mar 16, 2026

Last Week in AI #338 - Anthropic sues Trump, xAI starting over, Iran AI Fakes

Anthropic sues Trump administration in AI dispute with Pentagon, ‘Not built right the first time’ — Musk’s xAI is starting over again, again, Cascade of A.I. Fakes About War With Iran Causes Chaos Onl

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Our Take: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Excellent for catching up on everything once a week
  • Grounded and critical perspective
  • Great companion podcast for commuters

Cons

  • Weekly format means news can be a few days old
  • Lacks the 'daily' tool recommendations of other AI briefs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it related to Skynet?

The newsletter is published under the 'Skynet Today' label, which is a project dedicated to providing realistic info about AI.

How often is Last Week in AI published?

Last Week in AI is published weekly.

Is Last Week in AI free?

Yes, Last Week in AI is completely free. Free weekly email + Podcast.

About the Author: Andrey Kurenkov & Jacky Liang

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Andrey Kurenkov & Jacky Liang

The newsletter is edited by Andrey Kurenkov (a PhD student at Stanford) and Jacky Liang. They focus on providing a grounded, academic perspective on the latest AI news.

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