Business, Spoken

This podcast explores OpenAI's research paper on enhancing transparency in AI models, focusing on ChatGPT. It discusses concerns about AI misbehavior, interpreting large language models, and the importance of controlling AI models for academic research.

Delving into the $12.7 trillion hidden costs in the broken global food system, with a focus on health and environmental impacts. Examining disparities, poverty's effect on farmers, and the necessity of sustainable practices and government intervention for improvement.

Paper coffee cups, supposedly eco-friendly, are still harmful due to a plastic coating that can leach chemicals. The podcast discusses the environmental impact of paper cups vs. plastic cups, emphasizing the need for sustainable alternatives like edible cups and glass.

Guest Ann McKee, the medical community's expert on traumatic brain injuries, discusses efforts to make contact sports safer by diagnosing and preventing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating CTE in high-risk populations.

Guests ZeroMark and a16z discuss the development of a system for soldiers to shoot down drones with rifles, integrating sensors and actuators for easier targeting.

Learn how climate change is affecting hop production, leading to reduced yields and bitterness in beer. Discover the innovative solutions being developed by scientists and farmers to adapt and overcome these challenges, including diversification and genetic modification.

Delving into Google's AI Overview search results, the speaker discusses the challenge of their work being replicated but still referenced. Legal experts explore copyright issues, personal data protection, and AI's impact on journalism.

Exploring Google's reduction of AI Overviews in search results, the concerns about data privacy, and the company's approach to AI responses on health topics. The episode delves into the backlash from inaccurate and unusual responses, leading to a decrease in visibility on search result pages.

Tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft are facing challenges in meeting power demands for AI in Europe. They are exploring alternative energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. The rising energy needs of data centers are discussed, along with challenges like grid congestion and on-site renewable energy projects. Clean energy advancements like nuclear fusion and hydrogen fuel cells are mentioned in the quest for sustainable power.

Biotech giant Bayer plans to distribute gene-edited mustard greens to US grocery stores to make them less bitter. The podcast discusses the use of CRISPR technology, consumer perceptions of gene-edited foods, and industry strategies for promoting acceptance and affordability.