EP7: Perplexity Upgrade, AI Ethical Issues, Building Better Prompts, Siri Upgrade Delayed

In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little dive into Perplexity's big upgrade, enhancing research capabilities for family historians. They tackle pressing ethical concerns in AI, exploring copyright issues and training data controversies that impact genealogists. The show introduces a new series on building better prompts, offering practical tips to maximize AI tools. In the rapid-fire segment, they cover open-source developments, geopolitical influences on AI, and exciting updates from industry leaders like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Apple. Whether you're a tech-savvy genealogist or new to AI, this episode provides valuable insights to navigate the evolving landscape of family history research in the digital age. Tune in for expert analysis and practical advice on leveraging AI in your genealogical pursuits.

Timestamps:

Welcome and introduction

2:12 AI In the News

2:30 Story 1: Perplexity upgrade

7:20 Story 2: Ethical issues in AI

13:55 Tip of the Week: Build Better Prompts

21:40 AI Rapid Fire

21:40 Open source developments in AI

24:08 Geopolitical issues affecting AI tools

26:38 Anthropic's Claude and new features

29:08 Changes in OpenAI board membership

32:35 Google Pixel 9 AI features

37:20 Delay in Apple's Siri upgrades

38:53 Tout Fini!

Resource Links

• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/

• OpenAI: https://openai.com/

• Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/

• Google: https://www.google.com/

• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/

• Apple: https://www.apple.com/

• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/

• Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/

• Google Gemini: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/

• NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/

• Meta (Facebook): https://about.meta.com/

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/