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AI Demos: ChatGPT-o4 Canvas, Notebook LM & Meta's Movie Gen | E2026

Oct 16, 2024

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Sandeep Madra, a tech expert known for his insights on AI, joins the discussion on groundbreaking technologies. They dive into Tesla's ambitious Robotaxi reveal and the thorny regulatory issues it faces. The conversation shifts to the innovative features of the new ChatGPT 4.0 Canvas and Meta's impressive Movie Gen model. They also explore the future of autonomous vehicles, predicting a surge in automated rides and discuss how AI is revolutionizing driving with new emulation technologies.

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Quick takeaways

Tesla's innovations in autonomous vehicles, like the CyberCab, face potential regulatory challenges due to their unconventional designs.

The evolving landscape of AI applications, such as ChatGPT's new Canvas feature, significantly enhances productivity in both personal and professional settings.

Grok's commitment to supporting AI-driven startups through initiatives like Founder University underscores the growing importance of AI in the startup ecosystem.

Deep dives

Grok's Expansion and Startups

Grok is experiencing significant growth, with Sandeep Madra expressing enthusiasm about the company's progress as they enter Q4. The episode discusses the upcoming Founder University, which will have 250 teams participating in a 12-week virtual program. The top performers receive investments from Grok, reinforcing their commitment to supporting startups, especially those leveraging AI technology. The potential of AI to enable small teams to achieve remarkable results with limited capital is emphasized, showcasing an exciting trend in the startup ecosystem.

Future Trends in Ride Automation and Infrastructure Challenges

05:00

The Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Predictions and Architectures

04:12

Advancements in AI: ChatGPT 4.0 and Real-Time Editing

03:09

Intro

4min

Tesla's Cyber Cab Revolution

4min

The Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Predictions and Architectures

4min

Revolutionizing Driving with AI

8min

Future Trends in Ride Automation and Infrastructure Challenges

5min

Advancements in AI: ChatGPT 4.0 and Real-Time Editing

3min

Revolutionizing AI Usability and Automotive Insights

5min

AI Tools and Automated Vehicles

8min

Exploring Meta's Vision Models and AI Advancements

2min

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Innovations in Interaction: Pixel Buds and Beyond

5min

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AI Innovations and Commercialization

15min

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Exploring AI Image Editing and Speech Recognition Innovations

3min

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Sunny Madra joins Jason to discuss Tesla’s Robotaxis (2:17), demo ChatGPT-4o new Canvas interface (25:23), break down Meta’s Movie Gen model (41:11), Notebook LM (54:41), and much more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Sunny Madra and Jason kick off the show

(2:17) Tesla's Robotaxi reveal and challenges with regulatory approval

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(11:22) Self-driving architectures and potential applications for Tesla's Cybervan

(18:15) Update on Tesla's Optimus robot and the future of autonomous vehicles

(22:04) Interest rates and startup funding challenges

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(23:14) Traffic congestion, urban planning, and future players in autonomous vehicles

(25:23) ChatGPT-4o with Canvas demo

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(42:35) Apple AirPods updates and AR glasses privacy concerns

(47:46) Meta's new vision models, open-source impact, and OpenAI's business model

(54:41) Notebook LM's tools

(1:00:13) Capturing family history with AI and Meta Movie Gen's potential

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LINKS:

Check out OpenAI’s Canvas: https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/

Check out Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google.com/

Check out Meta Movie Gen: https://ai.meta.com/research/movie-gen/ Check out Meta Llama 3.2: https://ai.meta.com/blog/llama-3-2-connect-2024-vision-edge-mobile-devices/

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