Compute Limits and Biologically-Inspired Neurons

In this episode, Seb and Preston explore Tesla's FSD 14.2 advancements and their implications for AI-driven autonomy. They also tackle the ethical, societal, and infrastructural challenges of rapid AI development—from brain-inspired computing to nuclear energy’s role in supporting AGI.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:44 - How Tesla’s FSD 14.2 dramatically improved its autonomous driving performance 00:13:42 - The ethical dilemmas and liability concerns around AI decision-making 00:20:27 - Tesla’s sensor-only approach versus LiDAR-heavy systems like Waymo 00:27:31- The potential of biologically-inspired artificial neurons 00:30:32 - How brain-computer interfaces could revolutionize AI and prosthetics 00:32:28 - The societal risks of tech-enhanced human capabilities 00:36:26 - How AI image generation tools like Google’s Nano Banana Pro are evolving 00:49:37 - Why AI’s energy demands are influencing nuclear power policy 01:00:06 - The risks of AI-induced content homogenization and “AI slop” 01:07:22 - Why some are turning to manual trades to escape AI disruption

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