AI Inside

DeepMind's Genie 3 dazzles with real-time world creation, pushing the boundaries of AI simulation. Perplexity faces backlash for its sneaky web crawling tactics, raising ethical questions. ElevenLabs impresses with a new AI music generator ready for commercial use. Illinois becomes a trendsetter by banning AI therapists, sparking debate on AI's role in mental health. As OpenAI reworks its features amid privacy concerns, discussions about competitive dynamics between AI powerhouses heat up, promising a thrilling future in tech.

In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into Meta's latest shakeup in AI leadership and the ongoing battle for top tech talent, as Apple loses researchers to Meta. They also explore the surprising surge in revenue from Ray-Ban smart glasses and Microsoft's bold new AI Copilot Mode for Edge. Ethical concerns flaring over AI in journalism are examined, alongside the quirks of software setups and the challenges of navigating CAPTCHA. With humor and insight, they dissect how AI is reshaping communication and creative media.

Adrian Holovaty, CEO of Soundslice and co-creator of Django, dives into the world of AI's impact on music education. He discusses the exciting development of interactive sheet music through Soundslice, how expectations around AI tools like ChatGPT are shifting, and the ongoing debate over the authenticity of AI-generated music. The conversation also touches on the complexities of consumer trust in AI, especially regarding recent changes in U.S. AI policies and the challenges surrounding voice recognition security.

NVIDIA and AMD are now allowed to sell AI chips in China, raising questions about U.S. trade policies and their impact on Chinese AI innovation. Meta's shift from open source to heavy investment in superintelligence hints at a new industry direction. Google's $2.4 billion deal signals ongoing tech wars, while security vulnerabilities in AI tools like Google Gemini expose users to phishing threats. Finally, new AI web browsers are emerging, promising to shake up traditional tech landscapes.

Babak Hodjat, CTO for AI at Cognizant and a pioneering force behind Siri, explores the evolution of multi-agent AI. He discusses his early work with natural language systems and how they've transformed into complex agentic structures. Babak emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust in autonomous systems, and the challenge of AI's black box. He also touches on the need for interoperability standards as well as the fascinating dynamics of agent communication, including whether they develop their own languages.

This week, the hosts celebrate the launch of Perplexity's Comet browser, featuring innovative AI enhancements. They discuss the talent migration within AI, focusing on Meta’s aggressive hiring tactics. Impersonation technology raises eyebrows as fake AI voices target political figures, shedding light on security concerns. The conversation also highlights how AI tools are transforming advertising, especially for small businesses, while balancing innovation with ethics. Plus, there's a new AI tool that crafts personalized recipes from chosen ingredients!

Rishad Tobaccowala, author of 'Rethinking Work' and a marketing visionary, discusses the transformative impact of AI on advertising. He emphasizes that agencies today need to adapt like 'cockroaches' rather than 'dinosaurs.' Creativity remains vital even as technology evolves, with brands thriving on emotional storytelling. Rishad also explores the rise of influencers and the importance of personal growth in leveraging AI while maintaining genuine connections in the industry.

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis return for another week of AI news. We cover 1) Cloudflare launches tools for publisher control over AI crawlers 2) Creative Commons proposes dataset guidelines for AI training 3) Contradictory court rulings on AI and copyright 4) Getty Images drops claims against Stability AI in the UK 5) Senate strips federal ban on state AI regulations from tax bill 6) Meta’s superintelligence lab and the AI hiring frenzy 7) Microsoft’s new model claims breakthrough in medical diagnosis 8) MIT study questions AI’s impact on student critical thinking 9) The Velvet Sundown: is Spotify’s viral band AI-generated? 10) Preview of our interview with Rishad Tabakawala on AI’s impact on advertising. Subscribe to the YouTube channel! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@aiinsideshow⁠⁠⁠ 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 0:01:47⁠⁠ - Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping 0:14:14 - Creative Commons debuts CC signals, a framework for an open AI ecosystem 0:17:42 - Microsoft sued by authors over use of books in AI training 0:20:28⁠⁠ - ⁠Judge dismisses authors’ copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI training 0:22:36 - Getty drops key copyright claims against Stability AI, but UK lawsuit continues 0:24:55 - Senate Votes 99-1 to Strip AI Provision From Trump’s Tax Bill 0:27:55 - ⁠Adam Thierer reacts 0:33:03 -Zuckerberg Debuts Meta ‘Superintelligence’ Group, More Hires 0:35:22 - Someone has broken into our home and stolen something': An OpenAI exec on Meta's poaching spree 0:38:22 - The AI Company Zuckerberg Just Poured $14 Billion Into Is Reportedly a Clown Show of Ludicrous Incompetence 0:41:37 - Microsoft Says Its New AI System Diagnosed Patients 4 Times More Accurately Than Human Doctors 0:44:43 - Has AI already rotted my brain? 0:55:03 - The Velvet Sundown are a seemingly AI-generated band with 325k Spotify listeners 1:04:29⁠⁠ - Clip of upcoming interview with Rishad Tobaccowala about how AI tools like Veo 3 are reshaping ad creation and what this means for the future of advertising on TV and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis break down 1) Anthropic’s fair use win in the AI copyright case 2) Pirated book datasets and the looming shadow library trial 3) Apple’s rumored talks to acquire or partner with Perplexity 4) What a Perplexity deal could mean for Siri and search 5) Meta’s own interest in Perplexity and AI talent wars 6) Google’s new Chromebook Plus and on-device AI upgrades 7) Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses and the rise of wearables 8) UK study on kids’ generative AI habits 9) Chatbots filling therapy gaps for children 10) Sam Altman’s take on raising kids with AI 11) OpenAI’s IO trademark dispute with Jony Ive 12) Meta’s struggle to label AI-generated video 13) Senate’s move to block state AI laws 14) Perplexity’s Comet browser for Windows 15) John Oliver’s takedown of viral AI slop. Subscribe to the YouTube channel! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@aiinsideshow⁠⁠ 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: 0:01:03 - Anthropic Scores a Landmark AI Copyright Win—but Will Face Trial Over Piracy Claims 0:25:35 - Bill Gross' ProRata.ai launches its "ethical search engine," gist.ai 0:28:27 - Apple is reportedly considering the acquisition of Perplexity AI 0:35:21 - Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence 0:38:48 - Google brings new Gemini features to Chromebooks, debuts first on-device AI 0:44:41 - Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses 0:53:28 - Turing Institute study on children and AI 0:56:55 - Kids Are in Crisis. Could Chatbot Therapy Help? 1:01:50 - OpenAI CEO says his kids will ‘never be smarter than AI’— and that his parenting style relies on ChatGPT 1:04:09 - OpenAI pulls promotional materials around Jony Ive deal due to court order 1:05:51 - OpenAI’s first AI device with Jony Ive won’t be a wearable 1:07:10 - Meta told oversight board it can't automatically detect AI-manipulated video or audio. 1:08:13 - Senate Can Keep Ban on State AI Rules in Trump Tax Bill 1:09:51 - Perplexity's AI-powered browser opens up to select Windows users 1:10:50 - John Oliver on AI slop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the dynamic world of AI as Amazon's CEO warns about potential job cuts. Discover contrasting views from industry leaders on AI's employment impact. Explore new job titles emerging in the AI landscape, and hear about OpenAI's substantial defense contract. Unpack the evolution of technology's role in media consumption and how toy companies are integrating AI. Plus, catch humorous discussions on AGI Barbie and crucial ethical considerations in AI training and privacy.