Intro In this week's episode, Paul and Martin discuss the current limitations of AI for data analysis, Google's AI overview feature, and predictions about AI's impact on jobs. They also cover the latest news and updates from Anthropic, OpenAI, ElevenLabs, and a promising new AI-powered TV show creation tool called Showrunner.
Data Analysis with AI Falls Short
Martin shares his experience using ChatGPT for data analysis, highlighting flaws in extracting accurate insights.
Issues with Google's AI Overview Feature
While widely rolled out, Google's AI overview feature has produced bizarre and inaccurate search summaries.
Anthropic Introduces Function Calling for Claude
Anthropic has made function calling available for its AI assistant Claude, allowing integration with external data sources.
Anthropic Enables Exploration of Claude's Inner Workings
The team at Anthropic mapped out the inner workings of the Claude AI model to better understand its behaviour.
GPT-4 Now Available to All ChatGPT Users
OpenAI has made GPT-4 available to all users of its ChatGPT platform, along with other new features.
ElevenLabs Launches AI-Powered Sound Effects Tool
ElevenLabs introduced a new tool that generates realistic sound effects from text descriptions.
The Simulation Unveils AI-Generated TV Shows
A startup called The Simulation showcased Showrunner, a tool for creating AI-generated TV shows and videos.
Survey Reveals Limited Use of Generative AI Tools
A Reuters Institute survey found that while awareness of AI tools is high, frequent use remains rare.
Apple Rumored to Unveil Siri 2.0 with AI Capabilities
Apple is expected to announce a new version of Siri with enhanced AI capabilities at its upcoming WWDC event.
Anthropic Chief of Staff Predicts Job Obsolescence
An Anthropic executive wrote an article predicting that AI will make most jobs obsolete within the next 5 years.
