The chapter explores the latest AI models introduced by Google DeepMind, focusing on Gemini and JAMA. It delves into the significance of long context windows, computational challenges, and innovative approaches to optimize processing efficiency. The conversation also touches on the release of lightweight open-source models and the discussion of ethical considerations in AI advancement.
This week’s episode is a conversation with Demis Hassabis, the head of Google’s artificial intelligence division. We talk about Google’s latest A.I. models, Gemini and Gemma; the existential risks of artificial intelligence; his timelines for artificial general intelligence; and what he thinks the world will look like post-A.G.I.
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