Google I.O. brought major updates, but the developer community is furious. Is Gemini 3.5 Flash a massive step backward for production apps? In Episode 16 of Rate Limited, Ray, Eric, and Adam break down the massive backlash surrounding Google’s new pricing model and token consumption, why the Gemini CLI is getting aggressively sunset, and whether Cursor’s new Composer 2.5 is the absolute pinnacle of AI coding workhorses.

We also react to Andrej Karpathy’s massive jump to Anthropic, detail a wild success story of modding Zelda into VR using Codex's Goal Mode, and discuss how to transition your mindset into the era of probabilistic, agentic engineering.

If you are an engineer or builder navigating the frontier of AI, hit that subscribe button for deep, unfiltered technical breakdowns twice a month.



Links:
Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337
Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@pvncher
Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder


00:00 - Google I.O., OpenAI, & Composer 2.5
00:45 - The Truth About Gemini 3.5 Flash & Token Guzzling
02:08 - Is Gemini Rebranding What "Flash" Means?
03:45 - Prompt Performance & Instruction Following in Anti-Gravity
05:47 - Google's Profit Margins and Capacity Constraints
06:15 - RIP Gemini CLI: Google Consolidating Compute
07:38 - The Hidden Cost of Small Model Reasoning
09:38 - Google's Distillation Strategy & Compute Allocation
11:41 - Knowledge Cutoffs & Eval Degradation in Gemini 3.5
13:40 - Anti-Gravity 2.0 Drama: Shifting Away From Consumers
16:40 - Composer 2.5 First Impressions: A Pure Coding Workhorse
19:15 - Building Parallel QA Agents with Browser Use
21:32 - How Cursor Pulls Off Trillion-Parameter Speeds
23:18 - Is Speed the Moat? Continuous Improvement RL Loops
25:25 - The Messiness of Real-World Context vs. Static Evals
27:13 - Tool Search vs. Preloading Context Bloat
28:14 - Minimal Context Setups vs. Skill Maximalism
32:00 - The Lack of Portability Between AI Harnesses
34:25 - GPT-5.5 Low/Medium vs. Anthropic 4.7 Latency
38:10 - Tool Tinkering vs. Grabbing Off-The-Shelf Tech
39:11 - The Team's Current Model Stack (Vibe Check)
42:11 - Codex App: Mind-Blowing Background Computer Use
44:39 - Goal Mode vs. High-Level Orchestration Loops
48:23 - Success Story: Modding Zelda into VR Using Goal Mode
50:33 - Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic: Why Now?
52:30 - The Value of Co-location & The Bay Area Sparkle
55:00 - Impact Over Upside: Technologists Shaping Green Spaces
56:09 - The Mindset Shift: Transitioning to Agentic Engineering
58:30 - Auditing Your Threads & Finding Inefficiencies
01:00:27 - AI Automation as "Mana" for Your Life

This episode explores the latest developments in AI models like GPT 5.5, their impact on workflows, trust, and the future of agent development. Featuring insights from industry experts, it covers model performance, rate limits, AI in enterprise, and practical tips for building effective AI agents.


Links:
Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337
Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@pvncher
Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Rate Limited Podcast
00:45 Exploring GPT 5.5: Features and User Experiences
04:28 Switching from Anthropic to GPT 5.5: User Insights
07:17 Trust and Performance: Comparing Models
10:45 Improving Code Quality with GPT 5.5
17:48 Utilizing Goal Mode for Long-Term Tasks
21:26 Anthropic and SpaceX: A New Partnership
25:32 The Future of AI Automation on Mac
30:51 The Impact of AI on Layoffs
36:35 Navigating the AI Landscape
41:45 The Role of Engineers in AI Development
49:23 Creating Engaging AI Agents
55:03 The Future of Agent Development

This episode explores the latest AI model updates, including Opus 4.7, Kimi 2.6, and the evolving landscape of AI in design, coding, and enterprise applications. The hosts discuss model performance, industry trends, and strategic moves like SpaceX's partnership with Cursor, providing insights into the future of AI development.

Links:
Ray: https://www.youtube.com/@RayFernando1337
Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@pvncher
Adam: https://www.youtube.com/@GosuCoder

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Recent Developments
02:49 Exploring Opus 4.7: Impressions and Comparisons
05:58 The Art of Prompting: Strategies for Effective Use
08:57 Design Innovations: Claude Design and Its Impact
12:03 The Future of Design: AI's Role and Implications
15:00 Kimi 2.6: Performance and Comparisons with Other Models
22:17 Exploring Composer's Efficiency
25:19 Kimi 2.6 Performance Insights
30:44 The Impact of Tokenization on AI Models
33:15 Cursor and SpaceX: A Strategic Partnership
40:20 The Future of AI Coding Companies
46:24 The End of RooCode: Reflections on Community
46:32 The Evolution of AI Coding Practices
50:15 Navigating AI Engineering Workflows
56:24 Orchestrating AI Agents for Efficiency
01:02:00 The Future of AI in Development