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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

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Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 35min

Software Supernova: Lovable's "Superhuman Full Stack Engineer" to Transform Idea to App in Seconds

Anton Osika, founder of Lovable.dev, and AI engineer Isaak Sundeman discuss their groundbreaking AI coding platform that turns natural language descriptions into software applications. They explore how AI can simplify full-stack engineering and demonstrate creating a product comparison app. The duo highlights challenges in UI design, backend integration, and consumer decision-making. They also envision a future where AI democratizes software development, increasing creativity while addressing deployment complexities and enhancing user experience.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 27min

Software Supernova: Bolt.new - The AI Web App Developer In Your Browser

Eric Simons, Founder and CEO of StackBlitz, reveals how Bolt's AI-driven platform is revolutionizing software development. He shares insights on lowering barriers for non-technical users and the transformative role of AI in coding. The conversation dives into the democratization of web app deployment, enhancing user experience, and fostering community learning. Simons also discusses balancing immediate business needs with driving future innovations and the powerful infrastructure behind Bolt that supports developers across varying skill levels.
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91 snips
Feb 6, 2025 • 60min

Gemini's Next Frontier: 2.0 Flash, Flash Lite Strategy & Real-Time APIs with Logan K from Google Deepmind

In this discussion, Logan Kilpatrick, a Product Manager at Google DeepMind, shares insights on the Gemini API and its role in AI development. He reveals details about Gemini 2.0 models and their practical applications for developers. Logan explores the exciting potential of text-to-app creation for non-developers and the technological advancements in long context reasoning. Additionally, he addresses the balance of cost and quality in deploying AI models and the evolving landscape of AI startups, emphasizing the transformative impacts across industries.
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37 snips
Feb 5, 2025 • 2h 19min

Distributed Training, Decentralized AI: Prime Intellect's Master Plan to Make AI Too Cheap to Meter

Vincent Weisser and Johannes Hagemann, co-founders of Prime Intellect, share their vision for decentralized AI, aiming to make intelligence widely accessible. They discuss the technical challenges of distributed training, which can democratize AI technology. With a focus on pandemic preparedness and public health, they highlight innovative collaborations in biosafety. The conversation emphasizes the need for ethical governance and the balance between regulation and innovation, painting a compelling picture of a future where AI benefits everyone.
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64 snips
Jan 29, 2025 • 57min

Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, on Box AI, Enterprise Enthusiasm, and the Evolution of SaaS

Aaron Levie, Co-founder and CEO of Box, shares his journey in shaping the cloud content management landscape. He dives into the rapid advancements in AI and its promising integration into enterprise software. Levie contrasts the initial skepticism surrounding cloud adoption with today's excitement for AI. He discusses Box's AI initiatives, challenges in data retrieval, and the innovative Hubs product for organizing content. Finally, he emphasizes the need for enterprises to rethink their models and workflows to fully embrace AI's potential.
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347 snips
Jan 25, 2025 • 1h 48min

Emergency Pod: Reinforcement Learning Works! Reflecting on Chinese Reasoning Models DeepSeek-R1 and Kimi k1.5

Discover the incredible advancements in artificial general intelligence with the reveal of two Chinese reasoning models, DeepSeek-R1 and Kimmy k1.5. The discussion highlights innovative reinforcement learning techniques that improve reasoning skills and drive emergent behaviors. A detailed comparison showcases how these models are closing the gap between Chinese and Western AI capabilities. Aspects of global competition and economic implications provide a broader context, making this an enlightening exploration of the future of AI.
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8 snips
Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 41min

Material Progress: Developing AI's Scientific Intuition, with Orbital Materials' Jonathan Godwin & Tim Duignan

Join Jonathan Godwin, the visionary founder of Orbital Materials, and researcher Tim Duignan as they explore how AI is revolutionizing material science. They dive into breakthroughs in AI-driven simulations for developing new materials, crucial for tackling climate change. The duo discusses their innovative study on potassium ion channels, shedding light on potential medical applications. They also speculate on AI's future role in scientific discovery, blending technology with intuition to push the boundaries of material research.
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31 snips
Jan 18, 2025 • 2h 10min

Dodging Latent Space Detectors: Obfuscated Activation Attacks with Luke, Erik, and Scott.

Luke Bailey and Eric Jenner, both leading experts on AI safety, dive into their research on obfuscated activation attacks. They dissect methods for bypassing latent-based defenses in AI while examining the vulnerabilities these systems face. The conversation highlights complex topics like backdoor attacks, the importance of diverse datasets, and the ongoing challenge of enhancing model robustness. Their work sheds light on the cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders, making it clear that the future of AI safety is as intricate as it is essential.
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31 snips
Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 33min

Gene Hunting with o1-pro: Reasoning about Rare Diseases with ChatGPT Pro Grantee Dr. Catherine Brownstein

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Catherine Brownstein, an Assistant Professor at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses her groundbreaking work in identifying genetic causes of rare diseases. She shares how AI, particularly through her ChatGPT Pro grant, is transforming diagnostics and accelerating patient care. The dialogue uncovers the complexities of genetic testing, the emotional impacts on families, and the critical need for collective data sharing to enhance our understanding and treatment of rare diseases. Dr. Brownstein's insights illuminate the promising future of AI in medicine.
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121 snips
Jan 8, 2025 • 2h 2min

AI AMA – Part 2: AI Utopia, Consciousness, and the Future of Work

Dive into a mind-bending discussion on the future of AI and its potential to create a utopia. Explore the challenges of consciousness and how humans can adapt as technology evolves. Unpack the intersection of work, leisure, and societal values in an AI-driven world. Delve into the ethical implications of AI, examining the responsibility that comes with advancements. Reflect on the dynamic role of social media in shaping public discourse about artificial intelligence. Engage with diverse perspectives as we navigate this complex technological landscape together.

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