AI Inside

Discover the groundbreaking features of Google’s Gemini 3, which integrates text, video, and audio for a seamless user experience. The discussion also dives into Microsoft’s ambitious AI Copilot and its implications for Windows users. Enjoy thrilling debates on the limitations of LLMs and predictions about the AI bubble, as industry figures weigh in. Plus, learn about Jeff Bezos’s well-funded Project Prometheus focusing on engineering and manufacturing innovations. Tune in for insights on the future of AI and its challenges!

Charles Lamanna, a Microsoft executive and leader of Business Apps and Agents, discusses the groundbreaking Agent 365. He shares insights on how AI agents are already operating within companies and the crucial aspects of securing their identities and permissions. The conversation addresses customer fears about autonomous agents, emphasizing Microsoft's safeguards like real-time inspection. Lamanna also reveals how Agent 365 will audit agents, ensuring governance and security while enabling smooth integration across platforms.

Yann LeCun might leave Meta to launch a startup, stirring excitement in the AI community. SoftBank's sale of its Nvidia stake fuels a $30 billion investment in OpenAI. An AI-generated country song has made waves on the Billboard charts, highlighting AI's cultural impact. The discussion on OpenAI and government loan guarantees raises eyebrows, while Perplexity's cautious stance on companion chatbots hints at ethical dilemmas. Plus, Apple’s rumored licensing of Google’s Gemini for Siri promises future enhancements.

The podcast dives into the intense legal fight between Amazon and Perplexity over AI agents making purchases. They discuss OpenAI’s astronomical $38 billion cloud deal with Amazon and ponder if OpenAI is becoming too big to fail. The hosts also explore the implications of AI in music copyright, highlighting a settlement involving Universal Music and Udio. Additionally, they share insights on Google’s innovative AI ads, Coca-Cola's latest holiday marketing, and new developments with OpenAI’s Sora app, sparking debates about brand control and impersonation.

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!