The Battle of Open Source vs. Closed AI Models

This chapter explores the impact of open-source versus closed AI models, particularly in light of recent leaks like Llama. It highlights the benefits of open frameworks for AI development and discusses the influence of researchers' affiliations on the future of the technology.

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Today’s show:

Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas joins Jason to discuss competing with the major players in the generative search / AI chatbot market (1:25), designing an AI-powered search engine (4:49), and much more. *

Check out Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas joins Jason

(1:25) Competing in the generative search / AI chatbot market

(4:49) How Perplexity's AI model formulates answers

(11:18) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next big app idea at https://crowdbotics.com/twist

(12:46) How Perplexity is citing sources

(20:20) Incorporating advertising into AI chatbots

(25:32) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist

(26:40) How Perplexity recruits talent and Aravind's time at OpenAI

(32:04) The future of AI technology and overcoming overlap