AI is evolving rapidly, moving beyond information processing to tackle complex tasks. Today, we explore the "Grand Code Agent," an AI by Teresa Pan that showcases this shift. Forget rigid commands; this agent uses Python code to interact with tools, retrieve financial data, visualize information from PDFs and images, and even generate memes. We'll delve into how this "code-first" approach, powered by the SmolAgents framework, offers greater flexibility, efficiency, and even self-debugging capabilities, changing how AI gets things done. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at this fascinating technology.