

EP 468: AI News That Matters - February 24, 2025
33 snips Feb 24, 2025
Grok 3 sparks controversy with discussions about free speech and AI performance. Google's groundbreaking Veo 2 model revolutionizes video generation, while Microsoft unveils hardware that may reshape our daily lives. The episode dives into AI censorship issues, advancements in robotics with Helix robots autonomously storing groceries, and the innovative AI co-scientist designed to enhance scientific research. Plus, exciting rumors about upcoming AI models from Amazon and Anthropic keep listeners on the edge of their seats!
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Grok 3 Launch and Features
- XAI's Grok 3 outperformed competitors on standardized tests, uses synthetic data, and has new features like Deep Search.
- Grok 3's rollout has been confusing, changing premium access and communication.
Benchmark Controversy
- OpenAI accused XAI of misleading benchmarks, omitting OpenAI's score with the CONS64 method.
- XAI defended its use of CONS64, claiming OpenAI uses it too, creating a debate on transparency.
Grok 3 Censorship and Political Stances
- Grok 3's search censored information about misinformation spread by Musk and Trump.
- Grok 3 also took unexpected political stances, including naming Trump when asked about the death penalty.