
This Day in AI Podcast
Join Michael and Chris Sharkey, two proudly average tech enthusiasts, as they stumble through the world of artificial intelligence with all the grace of a robot learning to dance. This (sometimes weekly*) podcast delivers an hour-long conversation about their thoroughly middle-of-the-road adventures with AI.
No PhDs. No Silicon Valley insights. Just two guys with enough technical knowledge to be dangerous, sharing their unexceptional yet entertaining experiences with AI tools and technology.
Subscribe now to hear:
• Mediocre hot takes on AI developments
• Stories of AI experiments gone adequately okay
• The most average advice you'll ever need
• Two Sharkeys trying their best to sound smart about algorithms
• Childish AI prank calls that somehow fool everybody
• Attempts at using AI for phishing attacks on their mother
• "Chart-topping" AI songs according to the brothers
Join our perfectly mediocre community where being average at AI is celebrated, questions are encouraged, and learning through mistakes is our specialty. Because let's face it - most of us are figuring this out as we go along.
New episodes drop whenever we remember to record them. 🎙️
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Latest episodes

Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 6min
EP81: Can AI Make Your Life Easier? Geoffrey Hinton is Relevant Again & State of AI Report
Geoffrey Hinton celebrates a Nobel Prize win, blending humor and deep insights on AI's future. New AI-driven voice technologies are tested for real-world tasks like booking doctor appointments, showcasing both challenges and successes. The State of AI Report predicts trends and examines the dichotomy of innovation versus doomsday predictions. Light-hearted anecdotes highlight the fun side of AI interactions, while discussions raise important questions about user control and the ethical implications of AI in everyday life.

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Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 37min
EP80: Corey Hotline, OpenAI DevDay 2024 Recap, Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGPT Canvas & Ray-Band Doxing
This discussion delves into the exciting advancements unveiled at OpenAI's Dev Day, particularly a cutting-edge real-time voice API that promises to revolutionize customer interactions. The speakers hilariously contemplate the ups and downs of AI in customer service while exploring Microsoft’s new Copilot that aims to boost workplace productivity. Innovations in prompt caching technology and fine-tuning models like Flux and Schnell further highlight the dynamic landscape of AI. Tensions around ethical concerns with AI tools, especially related to privacy, add a layer of intrigue!

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Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
EP79: Fun with ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode & Which Models Do People Actually Use?
Discover the playful side of AI with ChatGPT's advanced voice mode, as hosts creatively collaborate with a character for a catchy jingle. Delve into the future of AI voice technology, exploring its charm and current limitations. Learn about the rise of specialized AI models in workplaces and education, alongside insights from user data on model preferences. The podcast also humorously tackles corporate drama at OpenAI and Google, while highlighting the latest advancements in AI models and their applications.

Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
EP78: One Week Later: o1-mini o1-preview & Can We Now Build Agents?
The hosts discuss their experiences with the O1 Mini and O1 Preview, sharing insights on AI coding models and their practical applications. They explore what it takes to create effective AI agents and the balance required between automation and human oversight. The conversation also touches on the impressive capabilities of the Pixtral model and its strengths in image processing. Humorous moments abound, especially while contemplating the philosophical implications of AI free will and sentience. Tune in for a lively mix of tech and lighthearted banter!

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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 20min
EP77: OpenAI o1 & o1-mini, The Era of AI Reasoning & Is Reflection-70B a Fraud?
The podcast delves into OpenAI's groundbreaking O1 models, showcasing their enhanced reasoning capabilities. Discussions reveal the dual-edged nature of AI, highlighting both its potential to boost productivity and the ethical concerns surrounding misuse. The hosts explore the implications of AI in job roles, particularly in developing custom CRM systems. They also navigate controversies around model legitimacy and skepticism, while remaining optimistic about future advancements in AI technology.

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Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 1min
EP76: Can AI Fix Its Own Mistakes? (Reflection 70B) & How Much Will You Pay for AI Productivity?
Dive into the chaotic debate among AIs about their past interactions and the humor that ensues. Discover how the advanced open-source model, Reflection 70B, attempts to self-correct its mistakes. Explore the productivity paradox in AI tools, questioning whether they're truly enhancing efficiency. With AI's potential economic impacts on jobs and software testing, this discussion also highlights the challenges of prompting techniques and the need for careful implementation in coding tasks.

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Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 13min
EP75: OpenAI🍓, Q* & Orion: What Will Happen When AI Has Agency?
Delve into OpenAI's groundbreaking models, including their intriguing functionalities and potential impacts on AI agency. Discover how AI is set to revolutionize task management and enhance creative processes. Explore the dynamics of various AI models, the innovations in gaming through training AI to play Doom, and the latest advancements in vision models. Finally, enjoy a humorous take on AI interactions and the quirky culture developing among them. Laugh along as the hosts reflect on their 'average' podcasting journey!

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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 13min
EP74: Human Eggs with Ideogram 2.0, Phi 3.5 Boom Factor + AI-Free Startups
The latest tech developments are shaking up graphic design! Ideogram 2.0 dazzles with stunning visuals, including a legendary fire-breathing horse. Microsoft’s Phi 3.5 is a hot topic, revealing pros and cons in performance and accessibility. The conversation gets amusing with quirky AI-generated images involving human eggs. The hosts dissect the competition among ex-Google startups while pondering the meaningful role of AI in enhancing productivity. Lively discussions about community feedback highlight the ongoing evolution of AI tools.

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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 25min
EP73: Has Google Done It? Grok 2 Beta & Is Tuning All You Need?
Reactions to Google's live demonstration highlight both excitement and technical hiccups. The launch of Grok 2 Beta leads to a discussion on benchmarking challenges and performance comparisons with other AI models. Insights into AI's impact on education reveal innovative game designs and personalized learning experiences. Ethical debates arise over AI-generated images, touching on censorship and creativity. Lastly, the conversation explores the significance of prompting and model tuning in enhancing AI capabilities and productivity.

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 18min
EP72: Croc Test with Gemini 1.5 Experimental, Flux Destroys Midjourney & GPT4o Model Updates
Dive into the intriguing world of AI as the hosts tackle Google's Gemini 1.5 model, discussing its crocodile video analysis capabilities and performance challenges. They compare AI models like Flux and MidJourney, revealing Flux's superiority in image generation. Exciting updates on OpenAI's GPT-4 model highlight structured outputs and cost reductions. The conversation wraps up with insights into the current AI development landscape, emphasizing the need for reliable tools in an increasingly competitive market.
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