

Zvi Mowshowitz
Author of the blog, Don't Worry About the Vase, where he provides comprehensive coverage and multifaceted analyses of AI. He is a fellow AI obsessive.
Top 5 podcasts with Zvi Mowshowitz
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Apr 21, 2025 • 3h 8min
Is OpenAI's o3 AGI? Zvi Mowshowitz on Early AI Takeoff, the Mechanize launch, Live Players, & Why p(doom) is Rising
Zvi Mowshowitz, author of the insightful blog 'Don't Worry About the Vase,' joins to tackle the fascinating nuances of AI. They discuss OpenAI's O3 model, clarifying its distance from true AGI and the implications of AI's rapid growth on society. Mowshowitz sheds light on the ethics of AI weaponization and the importance of balancing innovation with safety. Additionally, he dives into the challenges of integrating AI in scientific research and the impact of transparency in AI governance, all while highlighting the need for responsible development in a complex landscape.

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Jun 12, 2025 • 52min
Getting better at LLMs, with Zvi Mowshowitz
Zvi Mowshowitz, known as TheZvi, writes the newsletter 'Don't Worry About the Vase' and is an expert in AI and language models. In their conversation, he shares practical strategies for improving results with large language models, emphasizing the importance of system prompts to customize AI behavior. They delve into generative engine optimization and ways to enhance creativity using AI, while tackling challenges like hallucination and sycophancy. Zvi also discusses the evolving relationship between content creators and AI training data, making the discussion highly relevant for today’s digital landscape.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 3h 31min
#184 – Zvi Mowshowitz on sleeping on sleeper agents, and the biggest AI updates since ChatGPT
Zvi Mowshowitz, author of the Substack "Don’t Worry About the Vase," shares his deep insights on AI developments and ethical dilemmas. He discusses the pressing issue of sleeper agents in AI, highlighting the challenges of alignment and safety. Zvi critiques current AI regulations and debates the effectiveness of major labs' safety strategies. He also explores the moral implications of working in AI, encouraging listeners to consider the impact of their choices. His perspective on policy reform reveals innovative ideas to address societal challenges.

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May 9, 2025 • 1h 35min
Understanding AI Agents: Time Horizons, Sycophancy, and Future Risks (with Zvi Mowshowitz)
Zvi Mowshowitz, a writer focused on AI with a background in gaming and trading, dives deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. He discusses the dangers of sycophantic AIs that flattery influencers, the bottlenecks limiting AI autonomy, and whether benchmarks truly measure AI success. Mowshowitz explores AI's unique features, its growing role in finance, and the implications of automating scientific research. The conversation highlights humanity's uncertain AI-led future and the need for robust safety measures as we advance.

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Jan 28, 2025 • 21min
The AI Model That Tanked the Stock Market
Zvi Mowshowitz, an AI expert and author of the Substack 'Don't Worry About the Vase,' dives into the market turmoil sparked by DeepSeek, a new AI model from China. He explains how DeepSeek caused a staggering loss for Nvidia and other tech giants in just one day. Discussion includes the implications of AI competition and market dynamics, the challenges for established players like Google and Meta, and the ethical considerations surrounding advanced AI. Zvi also touches on the future of AI technology and its financial impact.