AI Inside

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.

The podcast dives into the rocky launch of GPT-5, examining Sam Altman's recent changes and the controversy surrounding its rollout. A staggering $34.5 billion offer for Chrome from Perplexity raises eyebrows, alongside Truth Social's new AI search engine. The hosts discuss chatbots' potential delusions and the ethical dilemmas of AI in journalism. Notable tech developments include Google's coding agent and Microsoft's Gaming Copilot. The conversation touches on trust in digital services and the balance of privacy versus innovation in today's tech landscape.

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