Rabbit R1 in 2025: AI Assistant, LAM, Haters & Controversy | Jesse Lyu

Rabbit R1 was the most hyped AI device of 2024. In this exclusive interview, Rabbit founder Jesse Lyu responds to review, controversies, and critics - and previews what’s next for the Rabbit R1 AI assistant, and its signature Large Action Model (LAM), in 2025.

Despite backlash from YouTubers like Coffeezilla and MKBHD, Jesse quietly shipped 30+ major updates in just 12 months, transforming the R1 into an entirely new product from one of the most ambitious AI startups today.

Here, he addresses every major Rabbit R1 controversy, shares the untold story behind the headlines, explores the future of personalized AI, and opens up about the personal struggles that fueled his drive to keep building.

Hosted by Mgoes – https://x.com/m_goes_distance

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In Today's Episode We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
02:45 2025 at Rabbit; Moving Past Initial Reviews
12:10 R1 vs Your Phone
18:08 Why Not Just Make It An (Android) App?
27:45 Dealing with 100k Pre-orders
33:00 How Rabbit Killed Humane AI Pin
38:30 Rabbit Intern 'Can Do Your Job'
44:51 Is LAM Real?!
50:50 Upcoming Features
57:51 Being Too Early
1:12:52 On Crypto Rug Pull Accusations
1:23:00 Why Rabbit Is Not A Scam
1:32:04 Recovering From Controversies
1:38:30 Building in US vs China

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