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835: AI Systems as Productivity Engines, with You.com’s Bryan McCann

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Nov 12, 2024
Bryan McCann, Co-founder and CTO of You.com, shares insights from his work in AI and philosophy. He discusses You.com’s innovative 'do engine' that connects users to various language models for optimized search. Bryan predicts AI agents will outnumber humans by 2025, enhancing productivity through automated workflows. He dives into early experiments with AI alignment, the evolution of language models, and their potential applications in biology. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of AI on scientific discovery and human creativity.
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INSIGHT

You.com: A Do Engine

  • You.com is a "do engine," connecting users to various LLMs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
  • It offers free and premium access, with the latter offering more advanced models and features.
INSIGHT

Smart Mode vs. Research Mode

  • You.com's Smart Mode offers a GPT-4-like experience, enhanced by other models for query rewriting and prompt optimization.
  • Research Mode prioritizes comprehensiveness and accuracy, citing sources and offering deeper research capabilities.
ANECDOTE

Research Mode in Action

  • Bryan McCann uses You.com's Research Mode to prepare for customer meetings, gaining insights into companies and key people.
  • This use case extends to B2B applications, like helping biotech companies analyze clinical trial data.
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