

EP 185: AI News That Matters - Jan. 15th, 2024
Jan 15, 2024
This week features a fascinating discussion between Bill Gates and Sam Altman about the future trajectory of AI. Apple makes headlines by shutting down its AI team, sparking questions about its potential. Listeners get insights into the latest developments in AI hologram technology and its implications for various industries. There's also a concerning look at AI's role in increasing inequality, highlighting the need for proactive measures. Finally, they tease an engaging Hot Take Tuesday discussion on the GPT store.
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Future GPT Focus
- Bill Gates and Sam Altman discussed the future of GPT technology, focusing on reasoning and reliability.
- They emphasized that future models will be more reliable, especially in reasoning abilities, addressing a current weakness.
Unprecedented AI Growth
- Generative AI's rapid advancement surpasses previous technological innovations like the internet or PCs.
- Business leaders should recognize that this isn't comparable to past tech shifts.
GPT's Impact and Regulation
- Sam Altman highlighted coding, healthcare, and education as areas where GPT will have significant near-term impact.
- He also revealed gaining near-unanimous support from world leaders to submit powerful future LLMs for government approval, similar to weapons inspections.