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AI Demos: Big Drops This Week from OpenAI & Google | E1950

May 17, 2024

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This podcast delves into the latest AI demos from OpenAI & Google, discussing advancements in AI reasoning across audio, vision, and text, new features like 'memory' settings, and the potential of AI tutors in education. They also explore the release of Chat GPT 4, improvements in ChatGPT 4o model, and cost-effective AI models like GPT-4. The podcast highlights the emergence of innovative technologies like Recall for data extraction, and the implications of technology tracking users' activities for privacy and content curation.

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Quick takeaways

OpenAI expands capabilities to reason across audio, vision, and text in real-time.

AI tutoring feature enables interactive math learning without direct answers, promoting adaptability.

Google introduces new AI chip and Gemini expansion, enhancing search and summarization capabilities.

Deep dives

Introduction of New Features and Demos

The podcast episode introduces various new features and demonstrations, starting with the launch of a desktop app by the company. It contrasts the release of a Mac app before a Windows app, highlighting the investment made. The demo showcases capabilities like taking screenshots and photos, with a focus on real-time interaction and contextual understanding through voice and image recognition.

Introduction

3min

Insights and Updates from a Notable Figure

7min

Exploring the Potential of AI Tutors and LinkedIn Jobs

3min

Unlocking AI's Potential in Personalized Learning and Environment Awareness

7min

AI Model for Conversation Summaries and Annotations

5min

Excitement Over Novel AI Feature with Daily Recaps and Monitoring Capabilities

2min

Advancements in Omni AI Model and Chat GPT 4 Release

5min

The Shift Towards More Cost-Effective AI Models

7min

Exploring UBI, Web Page Monitoring, and Startup Rating

2min

10.

Implications of Technology Tracking Users' Activities and AI Advancements

17min

11.

Intellectual Property Protection and Podcast Hosting Structure Discussion

4min

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Sunny joins Jason to dive into this week’s AI news and demos.

(2:10) OpenAI did their big reveal on Monday and review on Sam Altman’s appearance on the All In podcast

(5:40) A dive into what OpenAI launched this week.

(10:11) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist (13:12) OpenAI’s new model, where the “o” stands for omni, means it can now reason across audio, vision, and text in real-time. (17:21) Open AI’s “memory” setting and their new MacOS desktop app! (19:43) Eight Sleep - Head to https://www.eightsleep.com/twist and use code TWIST to get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra. (22:37) Jason highlights the startup Athena. (25:53) Looking at the improvements on the new ChatGPT 4o model. (29:31) HiddenLayer - HiddenLayer’s AI Detection & Response Solution secures your Generative AI & LLMs from malicious attack. Visit https://www.HiddenLayer.com/TWiST to learn more. (32:34) Breaking down the pricing of the new vs historic ChatGPT models. (35:31) Jason demos Recall. (42:19) Sunny shares Labs.Google and NotebookLM.

(46:03) Labs.Google and “AI Overviews”

Check out ChatGPT 4o: https://chatgpt.com/?model=gpt-4o

Check out Labs Google: https://labs.google/

Check out Groq: https://groq.com/

Check out article “Apple Nears Deal With OpenAI to Put ChatGPT on iPhone”: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-11/apple-closes-in-on-deal-with-openai-to-put-chatgpt-on-iphone

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