AI Inside

OpenAI is restructuring for profit and moving closer to an IPO. The discussion dives into Amazon's hefty job cuts, questioning if AI is the main driver behind the layoffs. Adobe’s Firefly 5 is unveiled, featuring advanced generative capabilities like soundtrack creation. Qualcomm enters the AI chip market, challenging Nvidia's dominance. Meanwhile, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, raising eyebrows about its accuracy. The hosts also explore Amazon's new smart glasses and robotics innovations, and Anthropic’s cloud deal with Google.

This episode is sponsored by Airia. Get started today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠airia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tom Merritt joins Jason Howell to talk about OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser (with demo), Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, Anthropic's Claude Code launch, and Microsoft's push for voice-controlled AI PCs. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Podcast begins 04:16 - I tried the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, and I wasn't worried for smart glasses at all 12:35 - Jason's video: Galaxy XR’s hidden message about the future of smartglasses 21:52- OpenAI is launching a web browser called Atlas 34:56 - OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr. 37:48 - OpenAI cracks down on Sora 2 deepfakes after pressure from Bryan Cranston, SAG-AFTRA 40:08 - YouTube’s likeness-detection technology has officially launched 43:45 - Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it 48:45 - Anthropic’s Claude Code Comes to Web and Mobile 50:29 - Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feed 52:22 - GM plans to launch eyes-off driving, Google AI and other new in-vehicle tech by 2028 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI plans to release an adult chat feature for ChatGPT, sparking debates on age verification and moral responsibilities. The discussion also covers California's new safety regulations for AI chatbots. In tech news, Nvidia is launching a personal AI supercomputer just in time for a predicted $350 billion nuclear energy boom aimed at powering AI data centers. Meanwhile, Apple’s AI head is leaving for Meta, and Salesforce introduces its new AgentForce 360 platform, enhancing AI capabilities across its services.

Dive into the innovative Sora app and its potential to create personalized deepfake videos, sparking discussions on identity control and creator livelihoods. Explore OpenAI's new announcements, including AgentKit and Codex, revolutionizing app integrations. There's also a look at Rabbit’s OS updates and concerns surrounding AI financing bubbles prompted by NVIDIA’s xAI investments. Concluding thoughts assess the implications of AI-generated content and the partnership between Deloitte and Anthropic following a notable AI report blunder.

Jason and Jeff dive into OpenAI's latest Sora 2 update, exploring its new audio video sync and copyright opt-out options. They discuss the future of AI in video with DeepMind’s vision, and the implications of using AI-generated likenesses, especially with the controversy surrounding AI actress Tilly Norwood. Spotify's efforts to eliminate spammy tracks and California's comprehensive AI regulations also make headlines. The duo even speculates on whether mass-produced AI podcasts can truly engage audiences.

Nvidia's jaw-dropping $100 billion investment in OpenAI raises eyebrows about funding practices in AI. Concerns of circular financing come up while discussing infrastructure needs. The Bain report highlights an alarming $800 billion revenue shortfall looming over AI. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini makes waves with new integrations—expanding into Chrome and even TV. Plus, new apps like Huxe tap into audio for research, while Microsoft's plans for an AI marketplace could reshape content monetization. Dive into the complexities and innovations driving this AI revolution!

Join a lively discussion about Alphabet's milestone of hitting a $3 trillion market cap. Discover the viral rise of Gemini's Nano Banana image editor and its impact on creativity. Get insights into an evolving partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI that may reshape the tech landscape. Unpack Google’s new protocol for secure AI transactions, while also exploring OpenAI's plans for a ChatGPT designed for teens. Plus, leaked details on Meta's latest smart glasses unfold as exciting AI tools are announced for YouTube creators!

The discussion dives into Anthropic's controversial $1.5 billion copyright settlement and its implications for authors. Apple’s surprising silence on AI at a major event raises eyebrows, especially with Google eclipsing its tech offerings. There's a deep dive into why AI language models tend to hallucinate and the ethical challenges they present. Excitingly, new features from Claude introduce file creation, but not without potential security risks. Also, a glimpse into the future of personal computing hints at innovations that may redefine how we interact with technology.

This week, Jeff Jarvis and I look at Google’s antitrust ruling and how it shakes up the AI landscape, wonder if Tesla’s $25T Optimus robot forecast is just a diversion, debate if Netflix’s algorithm-driven movies are killing creativity, and go deep on OpenAI’s new ChatGPT mental health "safeguards." Enjoying the AI Inside podcast? Please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcatcher of choice! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Podcast Begins 0:02:05 - Pixel 10 Pro, Pro Res Zoom, and the Trinity Alps experiment 0:05:23 - Google stock jumps 8% after search giant avoids worst-case penalties in antitrust case 0:10:18 - Read our statement on today’s decision in the case involving Google Search 0:18:17 - The Fever Dream of Imminent ‘Superintelligence’ Is Finally Breaking 0:29:47 - Related: Zuckerberg’s AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave 0:36:15 - OpenAI to safeguard ChatGPT for teens and people in crisis 0:39:36 - My mom and Dr. DeepSeek‘ 0:43:13 - Sliding into an abyss’: experts warn over rising use of AI for mental health support 0:45:32 - Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films? 0:50:12 - New Yorker: A.I. Is Coming for Culture 0:57:51 - Musk looks past Tesla sales slump, says 80% of value will come from Optimus 1:00:05 - Deep Hype in Artificial General Intelligence: Uncertainty,Sociotechnical Fictions and the Governance of AI Futures 1:00:54 - Rethinking How AI Embeds and Adapts to Human Values: Challenges and Opportunities 1:01:44 - BirdRecorder’s AI on Sky: Safeguarding birds of prey by detection and classification of tiny objects around wind turbines 1:03:37 - Amazon’s Lens Live AI shops for anything you can see 1:05:21 - Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds 1:08:33 - Introducing gpt-realtime and Realtime API updates for production voice agents 1:10:11 - WordPress shows off Telex, its experimental AI development tool 1:11:50 - Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome 1:14:01 - Microsoft releases its own model (OpenAI independence) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest AI advancements in the Pixel 10 steal the spotlight, from the Game-Changing MagicQ to the impressive 100x Pro Res Zoom. The hosts dive into how these features transform smartphone photography, blending innovation with concerns over generative AI's role in altering reality. Apple's bid to revamp Siri with Google’s Gemini AI adds another layer to the tech competition. Meanwhile, discussions on AI copyright issues highlight the struggle between innovation and the rights of authors in this evolving landscape.