The Artificial Intelligence Show

#76: Google’s Controversial Launch of Gemini, More on the Chaos at OpenAI, and Does Elon Musk’s Grok Live Up to the Hype?

Dec 12, 2023
The podcast dives into the fierce AI race among tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta. Google's Gemini, a contender against GPT-4, raises eyebrows with its launch. Elon Musk's Grok AI faces skepticism for its limited features and Twitter reliance. OpenAI's ongoing turmoil adds to the drama, alongside the EU finalizing the AI Act for ethical regulations. Innovations from Microsoft and Mistral showcase the competitive landscape, while a discussion on AI hallucination sheds light on model quirks. A thrilling week in AI unfolds!
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INSIGHT

Big Tech's AI Race

  • Big Tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta were unprepared for ChatGPT's launch.
  • They prioritized speed over long-term AI safety concerns to compete.
ANECDOTE

Google's Code Red

  • Sundar Pichai called an "edict" to accelerate Google's AI efforts after ChatGPT.
  • Google merged its two AI research labs following the "code red" meeting.
ANECDOTE

Zuckerberg's AI Pivot

  • Mark Zuckerberg shifted Meta's focus to AI after a conversation with Yann LeCun.
  • LeCun warned Zuckerberg that websites like Facebook and Instagram could become obsolete.
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