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George Hotz

American software engineer and hacker renowned for unlocking the iPhone and reverse-engineering the PlayStation 3.

Top 10 podcasts with George Hotz

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1,503 snips
Jun 30, 2023 • 3h 15min

#387 – George Hotz: Tiny Corp, Twitter, AI Safety, Self-Driving, GPT, AGI & God

George Hotz, a renowned programmer and founder of comma.ai and TinyCorp, discusses the future of self-driving technology and AI safety. He shares insights on building AI for home use, the evolution of programming tools, and the philosophical implications of AI on consciousness and belief. Hotz also addresses challenges in managing tech innovations and the ethical concerns around AI companionship. With a unique perspective, he explores the balance between technological advancement and human autonomy.
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142 snips
Oct 22, 2020 • 3h 13min

#132 – George Hotz: Hacking the Simulation & Learning to Drive with Neural Nets

George Hotz, a maverick programmer and founder of Comma.ai, dives into the world of autonomous driving technology and its philosophical implications. He discusses the importance of driver trust in self-driving systems and the ethics surrounding AI development. Hotz also reflects on the challenges of launching a tech startup and navigating the complexities of innovation. With humor, he critiques self-help literature while exploring deeper themes of consciousness and individuality, urging listeners to embrace authenticity in their pursuits.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 13min

Commoditizing the Petaflop — with George Hotz of the tiny corp

In this conversation, George Hotz, known for his groundbreaking work in unlocking the iPhone and founding Comma.ai, delves into the innovations at tiny corp. He discusses the groundbreaking tinybox, a luxury AI computer poised to revolutionize personal computing, boasting impressive specs for local AI processing. George also tackles the commoditization of petaflop computing and the intricacies of multi-GPU design. Additionally, he explores the benefits of on-device AI training versus cloud solutions, emphasizing privacy and security in the evolving landscape of technology.
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Aug 5, 2019 • 1h 60min

George Hotz: Comma.ai, OpenPilot, and Autonomous Vehicles

George Hotz, founder of Comma.ai, renowned for jailbreaking the iPhone, dives into the future of autonomous vehicles. He discusses the complexities of programming styles in developing lane-keeping systems and the challenges of perception in self-driving tech. Hotz emphasizes the importance of real data to enhance driver safety and addresses the hurdles of achieving Level 5 autonomy. The conversation also touches on the ethical dilemmas of data access and communication in the tech industry, reflecting on the intersection of innovation and societal impact.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 8min

Aligning Super Intelligence & The Open Web's Uncertain Future + GPT-4 General Availability | EP22

In Episode 22 we cover GPT-4 general availability and the implications to millions of developers. We discuss George Hotz revealing how GPT-4 works & Alignment of Super Intelligence. Will OpenAI's Super Intelligence succeed? We also cover the implications of AI agents on the open web, OpenAI disabling web browsing in ChatGPT temporarily to protect content creators and discover Jolly Roger's AI time wasting for service to trick scammers.If you like this podcast please consider subscribing, liking and leaving us a comment. We really appreciate your support of the show.CHAPTERS:----00:00 - Cold open00:27 - GPT-4 API General Availability for Developers06:40 - ChatGPT Code Interrupter 15:30 - ChatGPT as Work Assistant: Code Interrupter + Vision16:42 - ChatGPT web traffic down by 10% & thoughts on single agent Vs AI everywhere21:03 - George Hotz leaking GPT-4 is a 16 way mixture model26:50 - Is AI alignment just a human alignment problem? 27:57 - Is alignment making GPT-4 and ChatGPT worse? Discuss on AI alignment38:18 - Is the best defense against super intelligent AI giving everyone super intelligent AI?40:55 - Is the Open Web Doomed? AI's impact on the Open Web54:42 - OpenAI's 20% compute power to "Superalignment"1:00:29 - OpenAI now sends email threats1:03:12 - Waste Scammers Time with This AI Voice ToolSOURCES:----https://openai.com/blog/gpt-4-api-general-availabilityhttps://twitter.com/gdb/status/1677023789807292420?s=46&t=uXHUN4Glah4CaV-g2czc6Qhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/14s72g4/chatgpt_drops_10_traffic_as_excitement_around_it/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v-qvVIje4Yhttps://thealgorithmicbridge.substack.com/p/gpt-4s-secret-has-been-revealedhttps://www.axios.com/2023/07/05/public-web-twitter-open-access-reddithttps://twitter.com/openai/status/1676072388436594688?s=46&t=uXHUN4Glah4CaV-g2czc6Qhttps://openai.com/blog/introducing-superalignmenthttps://www.reddit.com/r/MachineLearning/comments/14ripua/d_introducing_superalignment_openai/https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/14ruui2/i_use_chatgpt_for_hours_everyday_and_can_say_100/https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/14qwa6m/openai_now_sends_email_threats/https://www.wsj.com/articles/people-hire-phone-bots-to-torture-telemarketers-2dbb8457https://jollyrogertelephone.com/
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Jun 17, 2025 • 3h 29min

Ramp New $16B Valuation, OpenAI Wins $200M U.S. Defense Contract | Saquon Barkley, Eric Glyman, George Hotz, Joseph Torigian, Paul Klein, Ryan Daniels, Alex Kantrowitz

This week, George Hotz, the renowned hacker known for unlocking the iPhone, critiques the buzzwords surrounding AI and discusses the practicality of simple robotic solutions. Joseph Torigian, an expert in authoritarian politics, delves into Xi Jinping's legacy and China's governance challenges. Eric Glyman shares insights on Ramp's impressive $16 billion valuation and how AI is transforming financial management for businesses. Together, they explore the interplay of technology, politics, and innovation shaping our future.
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May 7, 2025 • 1h 10min

The Real Future of AI with George Hotz

George Hotz, a renowned hacker and AI founder, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. He discusses how machines may shift economic value, emphasizing that humans will still hold importance in this new world. Topics include the critique of intellectual property in light of AI abundance, the need for high-skilled immigration to drive growth, and innovative approaches to hiring that prioritize skills over credentials. Hotz also warns against the societal impacts of digital addiction and highlights the importance of adapting to technology’s advancements.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 14min

LA Riots & The Waymos Are Set On Fire (Ft. Liv Boeree & George Hotz)

Liv Boeree, a science communicator and poker player, joins hacker George Hotz to discuss the Los Angeles riots and their chaotic aftermath. They delve into the absurdity of burning Waymos as a symbol of societal conflict and question whether these self-driving cars should be protected. The conversation shifts to the rewriting of American history amid protests and the fragility of democracy in a low-trust society. With humorous anecdotes and sharp insights, they explore the intersection of technology, activism, and cultural identity.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 59min

EP 221 George Hotz on Open-Source Driving Assistance

George Hotz, founder of Comma, discusses topics such as breaking the carrier lock on the iPhone, proprietary perception algorithms, cameras vs lidar, levels of self-driving automation, challenges in defining lane lines, behavioral cloning, and the regulatory environment for self-driving cars.
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Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 30min

Can We Develop Truly Beneficial AI? George Hotz and Connor Leahy

George Hotz is a renowned tech innovator known for jailbreaking devices, and he's currently focusing on AI at MicroGrad. Connor Leahy emphasizes AI safety at Conjecture. They debate whether creating beneficial AI aligned with human values is achievable, with Hotz arguing against it while Leahy believes it's solvable. The discussion also touches on the distribution of AI power to prevent dominance and the urgent need for alignment to avoid danger. They tackle the balance between open access and governance in AI's future, concluding that coordination is essential.

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