Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

EP 349: AI News That Matters - September 3rd, 2024

Sep 3, 2024
Explore OpenAI's latest innovation, Project Strawberry, and learn how it's shaping the future of AI. Discover the exciting updates for Amazon's Alexa, including a potential subscription model. Dive into Google's groundbreaking work with the Gemini AI platform and the implications of real-time AI-generated media. Discuss workforce dynamics as Klarna cuts jobs in response to AI advancements, and consider the growing calls for AI regulation, marked by California's proposed legislation to ensure industry safety and ethics.
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INSIGHT

Alexa's AI Overhaul

  • Amazon is upgrading Alexa using Anthropic's Claude AI model, marking a shift from in-house efforts.
  • This move aims to address criticisms of Alexa's performance compared to large language models.
ADVICE

LLM Frustrations with Alexa/Siri

  • If you've used large language models, using Alexa or Siri can be frustrating.
  • Consider switching to LLMs for better, less infuriating results.
INSIGHT

OpenAI's Funding and Losses

  • OpenAI is reportedly discussing a new fundraising round with NVIDIA and Apple, potentially valuing it at $100 billion.
  • Despite high revenue, OpenAI's losses are projected to reach $5 billion this year, highlighting industry interconnectedness.
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