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Nov 9, 2023 • 8min
This AI Bot Fills Out Job Applications for You While You Sleep
Discover the revolutionary AI bot Lazy Apply that streamlines job applications, saving time for job seekers. Learn about the rise of AI-powered job application services and the challenges they pose for recruiters.
Nov 8, 2023 • 5min
WeWork Just Filed For Bankruptcy
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to leadership changes, market shifts, and an unsustainable business model. Despite this, the company's locations will remain open.
Nov 7, 2023 • 7min
Elon Musk Announces Grok, a ‘Rebellious’ AI Without Guardrails
Elon Musk announces XAI's new AI model, Grock, without guardrails. Discussion of potential biases and concerns with operating an AI model. Elon Musk's announcement of less biased AI, Open AI's aim to eliminate political biases, and controversial users reinstated on X
Nov 6, 2023 • 6min
Joe Biden Wants US Government Algorithms Tested for Potential Harm Against Citizens
The podcast discusses the White House's draft rules for evaluating US government algorithms for potential harm and discrimination, including testing and evaluation in federal contracts.
Nov 3, 2023 • 5min
World Powers Say They Want to Contain AI. They’re Also Racing to Advance It
28 countries signed a declaration warning about the risks of AI, yet none suggesting slowing down its development. The podcast dives into the competition and collaboration dynamics in the AI arms race, discussing geopolitical impact and economic competitiveness.
Nov 2, 2023 • 7min
Sam Bankman-Fried Sealed His Fate Long Before the FTX Trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, faces trial and his previous media interviews are used against him. The chapter explores the allegations, missing funds, and the potential downside of his testimony. The discussion focuses on the government's challenges to his credibility and the use of his public statements against him.
Nov 1, 2023 • 7min
Joe Biden’s Big AI Plan Sounds Scary—but Lacks Bite
Joe Biden's new executive order on AI is discussed, focusing on its potential challenges with a dysfunctional Congress and international rivals. The order addresses responsible use of AI, the need for Congressional legislation, and Vice President Harris's role in promoting AI leadership worldwide.
Oct 31, 2023 • 9min
25-Year Lasagna, Special Ops Oatmeal, and the Survival Food Boom
The podcast discusses the rise in popularity of survival food among doomsday preppers during the pandemic, including the increased sales and taste of freeze-dried lasagna. It also explores the reasons why preppers purchase survival food kits and features interviews with preppers who share their preferences for non-perishable, portable, and nutrient-rich food.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 11min
The GitHub Black Market That Helps Coders Cheat the Popularity Contest
Exploring the underground market of GitHub, where coders buy fake engagement metrics like stars. The issue of fake GitHub stars and their impact on popularity. Changing perspectives on GitHub metrics and the rise of the black market.
Oct 27, 2023 • 6min
Why Read Books When You Can Use Chatbots to Talk to Them Instead?
Book publishers are experimenting with chatbot editions of new titles, providing 'conversational companions' for readers. This chapter explores the emergence of chatbot editions of books, discussing their usefulness for textbooks, the retrieval augmented generation (RAG) method used to create them, and examples of how they put book content into action. It also showcases the experience of using a chatbot to discuss Frankenstein and mentions other startups using similar techniques for chatbots.
