Meta's Llama 3.1 and the Open-Source Revolution

This chapter delves into Meta's Llama 3.1 AI model, examining its open-source nature and technical specifications. It discusses the implications of open-source solutions for corporations and critiques the hypocrisy of major tech players regarding their support for open-source initiatives.

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the end of the Wiz-Google deal (5:37), Spotify's performance (13:36), Universal Basic Income (UBI) (27:49), Meta's AI strategy (53:05), and more!

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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(5:37) The end of the Wiz-Google deal

(12:24) AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist

(13:36) Spotify's successful quarter

(21:41) Daniel Ek's strategy and Spotify's future risks

(26:57) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at ⁠https://www.vanta.com/twist⁠

(27:49) Universal basic income (UBI)

(38:05) Eight Sleep - Head to https://www.eightsleep.com/twist and use code TWIST to get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra.

(39:34) Findings and implications from a recent UBI study backed by Sam Altman

(48:22) The efficiency and impact of welfare programs

(53:05) Meta's AI developments