
AI Inside
AI Inside explores the complexities of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world at large. Hosted by tech podcaster Jason Howell and media expert Jeff Jarvis, AI Inside takes a thoughtful look at the promise and challenges of AI while inviting some of the industry's most notable players and thinkers to engage in thoughtful dialogue about AI, neither overhyping its potential nor dismissing public concerns about its development. With a deep interest in AI's impacts on art and culture, Jason uses his rich experience in technology and creativity to understand its capabilities better. Jeff is a respected voice on technology's influence on media and society, thanks to his popular blog BuzzMachine and books like "The Web We Weave" and "The Gutenberg Parenthesis." Together, Jason and Jeff aim to advance public understanding of this world-changing technology at an important inflection point.
Latest episodes

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 12min
Coca-Cola Ruins Christmas
Delve into the drama of Elon Musk's breakup with OpenAI and surprising AI poetry that has captured public favor. Microsoft unveils groundbreaking AI agents, reshaping workplace dynamics. A shocking study reveals that AI chatbots can outperform doctors in diagnosing illnesses. Tread carefully into the controversy surrounding Coca-Cola's AI-generated Christmas ad, igniting debates on human creativity versus machine-driven art. Plus, explore the ethical challenges of AI in journalism and the future of news consumption!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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
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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
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Intelligence Age or The Hype Age?
Jeff Jarvis and Jason Howell talk about how Hollywood is embracing AI with Lionsgate partnering with Runway ML, Electronic Arts showcases AI-driven gameplay concepts and Jason gives a live demo of ChatGPT's Advanced Voice mode.Please support our work on Patreon!NEWS
@OpenAI: Advanced Voice is rolling out to all Plus and Team users in the ChatGPT app over the course of the week.
After Apple, Jony Ive Is Building an Empire of His Own
Sam Altman catapults past founder mode into ‘god mode’ with latest AI post
Speaking of AI hype: a paper on it from a conference JJ watched
Google Paid $2.7 Billion to Bring Back an AI Genius Who Quit in Frustration
Google Quantum AI demonstrates a quantum memory system that greatly reduces error rates
An AI can beat CAPTCHA tests 100 percent of the time
How Google Trains AI with Your Help through CAPTCHA@geoffkeighley
EA Chief Strategy Officer Mihir Vaidya demonstrates how EA plans to super-charge user-created game content with AI in this concept video
Related: Super Mario 64 Re-Imagined
Andy Serkis Teases New Project Featuring “AI Characters”
Runway Partners with LionsgateJames Cameron Joins Board of Stability AI in Coup for Tech Firm
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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 6min
o1 Unveiled: OpenAI's Next Big Thing
Jeff Jarvis and Jason Howell analyze the hype surrounding OpenAI's o1 model, experiment with NotebookLM's Audio Overview feature, and examine the potential impacts of AI on surveillance and creative industries.Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshowNEWS
OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Can Reason Through Math and Science
OpenAI is launching an ‘independent’ safety board that can stop its model releases
I just built a fully functional 2D FlappyBird game in 3-4 minutes using OpenAI o1
NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources
Listening To The Algorithm
Google is now rolling out Gemini Live to free users on Android
Ellison declares Oracle all-in on AI mass surveillance, says it'll keep everyone in line
The 'godmother of AI' just raised $230 million for her AI startup
Tencent’s new AI can create open-world video games from text
Google’s GameNGen: AI breaks new ground by simulating Doom without a game engine
Runway launches new video-to-video AI tool — here's what it can do
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