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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 7min

Hands-on With Project Astra and Project Moohan

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis discuss Jason's exclusive look at Google's Project Astra glasses, the new $200/month ChatGPT Pro tier, OpenAI's Sora and Canvas tools, Reddit's AI data licensing revenue, and more!🔔 Support the show on Patreon!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:02:40 - I tried out Android XR, Google’s latest attempt to take on Meta and Apple0:18:02 - Introducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era0:32:46 - 12 days of OpenAI0:33:13 - OpenAI's o1 lies more than any major AI model. Why that matters0:40:22 - OpenAI makes canvas, its editing tool, available to everyone0:44:29 - Today, day 6: Advanced voice with video & Santa mode0:50:44 - Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip0:54:34 - How Years of Reddit Posts Have Made the Company an AI Darling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 7min

How Yara AI is Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

Jason Howell and Joe Braidwood, co-founder and CEO of Yara AI, explore the creation of Yara, the challenges in current mental health services, AI's potential in making mental wellness accessible, ethical AI design, and the importance of safety in AI healthcare applications. 🔔 Support the show on Patreon! http://patreon.com/aiinsideshowYara AI 0:03:00 - Introduction of guest Joe Braidwood, co-founder and CEO of Yara AI 0:05:14 - Exploration of the connection between SwiftKey and Yara AI 0:09:06 - The evolution of ELIZA to where we are now with AI chatbots 0:11:50 - Joe's drive to develop Yara came out of personal experience 0:15:26 - Using a GPT as a replacement for a therapist 0:20:50- How to tackle the amnesic quality of LLMs in a therapeutic application0:27:10- Jason's experience with the open beta of Yara 0:29:06 - Joe's live demo of Yara 0:32:14 - What is emotional intelligence and empathy when an AI provides it? 0:37:42 - The accessibility and inequality problem with mental health services 0:40:34 - How does Yara manage the problem of hallucinations? 0:50:20 - Peter Hames hired by Microsoft AI0:55:55 - Closing the loop to the SwiftKey days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 12min

Coca-Cola Ruins Christmas

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis discuss newly released documents from the Elon Musk-OpenAI lawsuit, a surprising study on AI poetry, Microsoft's latest AI innovations at Ignite 2024, the potential of collaborative AI agents, and more!🔔 Support the show on Patreon!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.NEWS0:03:50 - Inside Elon Musk’s messy breakup with OpenAI0:16:40 - ChatGPT is a poet. A new study shows people prefer its verses.0:23:01 - Introducing Copilot Actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT teams0:28:48 - A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness0:33:33 - Arc Institute releases ‘ChatGPT for DNA’0:36:00 - DrDew sent in a video walkthrough of Particle News on iOS0:47:00 - Coca-Cola causes controversy with AI-made ad The Coca-Cola Christmas AI video Coca Cola has done this before in 2023: Masterpiece0:56:15 - Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human … Please die." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 11min

Super-Duper-Intelligence!

A deep dive into the future of artificial general intelligence unfolds, featuring Sam Altman's bold predictions on AGI's arrival. Meanwhile, the challenges faced by major companies spark a discussion on the slowdown in AI advancements. AI’s integration in healthcare gets a spotlight with innovative screening methods for diabetes and high blood pressure. The intersection of music and technology is also explored, highlighting AI's role in resurrecting artists' voices and even earning Grammy nominations.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 5min

Who Needs Humanoid Robots Really?

In this engaging discussion, Mike Elgan, a prominent technology journalist and author, dives into the evolving landscape of AI and robotics. He critiques the practicality of humanoid robots, questioning their necessity when functional robots excel. The conversation shifts to OpenAI's new ChatGPT Search capabilities and the implications for AI regulation. Elgan also discusses the impact of the new political climate on tech innovation and the importance of maintaining meaningful human interactions in an increasingly robotic world.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 8min

Google's Project Jarvis Takes Over the Browser

Discover the fascinating innovations in AI, as Google unveils Project Jarvis for smarter web browsing. Explore GitHub's expansion of Copilot, now collaborating with several top AI models. Dive into Meta’s ambitious plans to rival Google with its own AI search engine. Apple also joins the fray, launching new intelligent features on its devices. The conversation also touches on the challenges of AI in transcription, particularly in healthcare, and critiques the overhyped marketing surrounding AI technologies. Find out how these advancements shape our digital landscape!
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Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 7min

The AI Agent Era Has Begun

The hosts dive into the evolving dynamics of AI partnerships, focusing on the negotiation between Microsoft and OpenAI. Meta’s new multimodal language model raises eyebrows over open-source practices, while NVIDIA surprises many with a high-performing AI model. The rise of AI agents promises to redefine technology interaction, potentially sidelining traditional apps. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of AI in creative fields and the exciting yet contentious world of robot-generated art.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 1h 6min

How Microsoft is Making AI Trustworthy

Sarah Bird, Microsoft's Global Lead for Responsible AI Engineering, discusses the importance of making AI trustworthy. She sheds light on the significant limitations in AI reasoning, raising ethical concerns, especially in warfare. Sarah emphasizes the proactive measures Microsoft is taking in responsible AI practices, balancing innovation with safety. The conversation touches on how AI can be effectively integrated into education, advocating for ethical guidance to nurture responsible future users of technology.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 12min

Canvas: OpenAI's Answer to Integrated AI Workspaces

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis discuss Meta's new Movie Gen tool for AI video creation, Jason demos OpenAI's new Canvas interface, the controversial I-XRAY facial recognition demo and Zillow's AI staging acquisition.Jeff's book, The Web We Weave, is out now! Use code WEB20 for 20% off at checkout!Please support our work on Patreon!NEWS Meta Unveils Instant A.I. Video Generator That Adds Sounds How Meta Movie Gen could usher in a new AI-enabled era for content creators Amazon Ads AI adds motion to still images for ads OpenAI launches new ‘Canvas’ ChatGPT interface tailored to writing and coding projects OpenAI Leaders Say Microsoft Isn't Moving Fact Enough to Supply Servers Let's debunk confused techno-panic over "doxing glasses" Zillow Group acquires AI company offering virtual staging Google’s AI search summaries officially have ads Google Exec Says Data Gives It an Edge in AI Search Godfather of AI' shares Nobel Physics Prize Google DeepMind boss wins Nobel for proteins breakthrough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 9min

The Line Between Not Human and Human

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis dive into OpenAI's leadership changes, Meta's AR glasses prototype, Google DeepMind's AI chip design breakthrough, and more.Please support our work on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshowNEWS OpenAI’s Complex Path to Becoming a For-Profit Company SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI Apple No Longer in Talks to Join OpenAI Investment Round Behind OpenAI’s Staff Churn: Turf Wars, Burnout, Compensation Demands OpenAI’s DevDay brings Realtime API and other treats for AI app developers Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, & More Introducing Orion, Our First True Augmented Reality Glasses Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision in its biggest redesign yet Samsung's latest premium Chromebook has a big screen and a dedicated AI key California Governor Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation Gavin Newsom Vetoes Terrible AI Bill 1047, But Brace For Something Worse How AlphaChip transformed computer chip designPollsters are turning to AI this election season Exponential growth brews 1 million AI models on Hugging Face MIT spinoff Liquid debuts non-transformer AI models and they’re already state-of-the-art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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