573: The Ultimate Computer

Jun 5, 2024

Mike's triumph over a supercomputer, Arm's PC market ambition, Microsoft's AI push, OpenAI fixing ChatGPT issues, concerns about AI development, Google and Apple's data tracking, GPT-AI architecture discussions, and speculation on future AI advancements.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Nazgul as Air Defense and ARM's Market Ambition

02:29 • 4min

Discussion on Microsoft Co-pilot Plus PC, ARM platform, laptop market, and reliability of OpenAI and Google search results

06:15 • 5min

AI Takeover in Star Trek and Concerns about AI Safety

11:14 • 9min

Evolution of Safety Regulations and Tech Industry Flexibility

20:19 • 12min

Discussion on Google and Apple's data tracking practices

32:48 • 4min

Discussion on GPT-AI Architecture and Innovations in AI Development

36:52 • 17min

The story of how Mike got in a fight with a supercomputer and, like Captain Kirk, came out on top.

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