This Day in AI Podcast Is AI Making Us Stupider? Gemini 2.5 Family, Neural OS, MCP Future Thoughts & o3p-pro - EP99.09
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Jun 20, 2025 The hosts dive into the launch of the Gemini 2.5 lineup, humorously comparing its speed to Windows 95. They discuss the impact of AI on daily workflows and how models like O3 Pro can reduce cognitive load. The conversation shifts to the integration of health trackers with AI for better medical insights. A thought-provoking debate on cognitive debt reveals the risks of over-reliance on AI for tasks. Finally, a lively discussion on corporate influences and the future of AI agents rounds out this captivating dialogue.
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Gemini 2.5 Flash UI Demo
- Michael Sharkey and Chris Sharkey demonstrate Gemini 2.5 Flash's astonishing speed and UI generation abilities.
- They compare it to coding interfaces and express excitement about its future applications.
Value of Fast, Tool-Enabled Models
- The speed-focused Gemini 2.5 Flash model is cheaper and suitable for quick, tool-assisted tasks despite lower standalone knowledge.
- With tool calls fetching knowledge, smaller models become more valuable in agent-based workflows.
O3 Pro as a Reliable Helper
- Chris Sharkey shares his experience using O3 Pro for complex tasks like horse racing and code problem identification.
- He prefers O3 Pro for novel answers and switched to it during Gemini 2.5 Pro's temporary issues.