Artificial Intelligence Masterclass How I stay up to date on the latest AI science news
Jun 14, 2025
David Shapiro, an AI enthusiast dedicated to sharing the latest in artificial intelligence, shares invaluable tips on staying current with AI research. He discusses effective strategies for managing overwhelming information in this rapid field. Plus, David introduces his innovative Python tool, 'weekly_archive,' which simplifies the process of accessing and summarizing new academic papers. Tune in for insights that can elevate your AI knowledge and productivity!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Stay Up-to-Date on AI Research
- Use David Shapiro's
weekly_archivetool to keep up with AI research. - It searches the arXiv API, downloads abstracts, and formats them into searchable markdown.
Example Uses of weekly_archive
- Shapiro used his tool to search for "LLMs" and found papers on LLMs for autonomous driving.
- He then searched for "bacon" and found papers by authors named Bacon, not about the food.
Using arXiv and Claude for Research
- Use the archive website, but be aware of its limitations, like 200 results per page.
- Combine this with tools like Claude for summarizing trends, but be explicit in your instructions.