The Attention Mechanism with Andrew Mayne

Justin and Andrew dig into a busy news cycle, with Veo 3 stealing the show at Google I/O. After breaking down the company's latest video generation model and some communication challenges facing Anthropic, they arrive at the biggest AI news of the week: OpenAI's hardware tease. With a Jony Ive partnership locked down, Justin and Andrew discuss the legacy of Steve Jobs and how Sam Altman plays into it, what the gadget could actually be, and whether this could be the biggest tech launch since the iPhone.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:00:51 - Google I/O and Veo 300:11:37 - Google AI Ultra Subscriptions00:17:45 - Anthropic Controversy00:22:08 - OpenAI and Jony Ive Partnership00:37:50 - Operator o3 update and wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin and Andrew discuss the challenges Apple faces in the AI landscape in the wake of a blockbuster new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. They explore the decline and failed potential of Siri, the evolving nature of search engines, and the potential future of AI integration in everyday technology. Then the pair turn their attention to the implications of new agentic technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP), which was featured heavily at Microsoft Build 2025.Chapters00:00 - Intro and Nvidia Stock02:12 - Apple's AI Missteps and Market Position09:47 - Siri's Decline and Apple's AI Vulnerability13:45 - The Future of Search and Apple's Position18:11 - The Impact of AI on Search Engine Dynamics23:41 - MCP: A New Paradigm in AI Interaction30:10 - The Future of Browsers and AI Integration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin and Andrew dive into the growing debate over whether we’ve already crossed the AGI threshold — or if we’ll even know when we do. From Tyler Cowen’s “AGI moment” with OpenAI’s o3 model to the jagged frontier of modern evals, they explore why defining intelligence is more subjective than ever.Chapters00:00 - Intro02:20 - The AGI Moment10:22 - Is o3 or Gemini 2.5 AGI?14:50 - The Pseudosingularity20:16 - Humanity's Last Exam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta announces not one, not two, but three LLaMA 4 models — and somehow the most impressive one isn’t actually available. Andrew and Justin dive into the weird timing of the release, the confusion around Chatbot Arena scores, and why the open-weight community is raising eyebrows. Plus: what does “open” really mean anymore, and are we on the edge of an eval collapse?Chapters00:00 - Intro00:30 - Llama 406:01 - Open Source vs. Open Weight11:54 - AI Monetization21:37 - A Pending Eval Crisis?31:46 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts dive into Manus AI, exploring its impact on podcast research and user efficiency. They discuss the thrilling world of AI investments, contrasting long-term strategies with short-term trading mindsets. The conversation highlights the challenges of browser-based technology and the need for advanced vision models. They also touch on innovative solutions for task automation and the transformative potential of AI tools like Operator, emphasizing user feedback as key to development.

Agentic browsers are coming. What should we — and Google — expect?Chapters00:00 Intro and Grok's Hardcoded AI Bias06:43 Claude 3.7 Sonnet is Here13:06 Agentic Browsers and the Future of Web Interaction19:11 The Impending Disruption of Google Search26:46 Veo 2's Avengers-sized pricing36:11 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grok 3 has hit the scene, stirring discussions over its status as the top AI. The podcast dives into advancements in quantum computing and how it stacks up against traditional methods. A lively evaluation of various AI chatbots sheds light on their effectiveness and the moral dilemmas they face. The tech community's mixed reactions to Grok 3 and predictions for AI's future development create a thrilling atmosphere. Elon Musk's influence on the AI landscape also gets a moment in the spotlight, adding to the excitement and uncertainty.

Multiple browser agents push Operator and Elon attempts to buy OpenAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeepSeek rioted the markets last week and this week OpenAI releases o3 and Deep Research. What does it mean? We tell you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the world of DeepSeek, a groundbreaking Chinese AI lab that’s shaking up industry norms with its innovative training methods. Discover how market reactions reveal both excitement and skepticism about future AI advancements. Explore the cultural implications and privacy concerns surrounding AI usage in China. Learn about the competitive landscape where advanced model training techniques are redefining expectations. Finally, get insights into the geopolitical factors shaping the future of AI technology.