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Today’s show:

Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu joins Jason to discuss the viral launch of Rabbit's R1 AI companion device at CES, covering the ambitious product vision (1:37), unique design (23:30), custom-built OS and LLM (11:30), manufacturing logistics (49:45), and much more!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Rabbit’s Jesse Lyu joins Jason

(1:37) Introduction and Pricing of Rabbit R1, a Pocket AI Device

(7:07) Differences between large language models and large action models

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(11:30) Data collection process for training the Large Action Model (LAM), Neuro-symbolic algorithm vs. traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

(16:08) Authentication and access to Rabbit's Web Portal, privacy considerations, and speed and latency of voice interactions

(23:30) The role of Teenage Engineering in design inspiration

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(32:07) Potential frustrations and limitations with the Rabbit R1 compared to smartphones

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(42:38) Evaluating the Accuracy of Voice-to-Text Translations

(49:45) Product timeline, experimental features, and getting devices to early adopters

(1:12:37) Rabbit’s early development, Jesse's journey, and future prospects of AI

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LINKS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22wlLy7hKP4

https://teenage.engineering

https://www.whathifi.com/news/headphone-30-could-a-computer-in-your-ear-change-headphones-forever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iU6K7NccXk

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