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Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis discuss Apple's AI-infused iPhone 16 launch, Google's enhancement of Photos with broader AI search capabilities, Waymo's report on autonomous vehicle safety, and more!Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshowNEWS Apple Intelligence has an official release date – but it won't be on your new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro at launch Visual Intelligence: AI-powered visual search comes to the iPhone Improved search in Google Photos — plus early access to Ask Photos Google AI Overviews rollout hits news publisher search visibility US, EU, UK, and others sign legally enforceable AI treaty WayMo safety data Audible to Start Generating AI Voice Replicas of Select Audiobook Narrators AI to multiply influencer videos ESPN AI recap of Alex Morgan’s final professional match fails to mention Alex Morgan Isaac by Weave Robots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis dive into Amazon's AI plans for Alexa, Elon Musk's Colossus announcement, the cultural implications of AI in entertainment and elections, and more!Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshowNEWS Ask Claude: Amazon turns to Anthropic's AI for Alexa revamp @elonmusk: This weekend, the @xAI team brought our Colossus 100k H100 training cluster online. Why Musk’s AI Rivals Are Alarmed by His New GPU Cluster OpenAI plans to build its own AI chips on TSMC's forthcoming 1.6 nm A16 process node NaNoWriMo is in disarray after organizers defend AI writing tools AI’s impact on elections is being overblown Jeff summary: This is excellent on the overblown fears about AI and elections and the results of #MoralPanic over technology. Yuval Noah Harari: What Happens When the Bots Compete for Your Love? The Next Generation Pixar: How AI will Merge Film & Games Why killer AI is such an alluring horror villain @1x_tech: Introducing NEO Beta. Designed for humans. Built for the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the revolutionary advancements of OpenAI's models, including the intriguing 'strawberry AI.' Discover how AI has saved Amazon a staggering 4,500 developer years during application upgrades. There’s a compelling discussion on the role of AI in music creation, emphasizing its potential as a collaborative tool. Ethical dilemmas in AI-generated content also come into play, raising questions about trust and authenticity. Plus, explore insights into the future of AI advertising and the challenges it brings.

Jeff Jarvis is a noted media commentator and journalism professor, while Jason Howell is a tech journalist known for his gadget insights. They unveil the cutting-edge AI features of the Google Pixel 9, showcasing the impressive Gemini Live tool. The discussion shifts to California's controversial SB 1047 bill and highlights Eric Schmidt's provocative comments on AI startups, underscoring the ethical dilemmas faced by the industry. Additionally, they address the rising phenomenon of deepfakes in political contexts, particularly with Taylor Swift among others.

Jason Howell, a tech journalist and participant at Google's hardware event, shares exciting updates on AI features in Pixel devices, like the innovative "Add Me" photo tool. Jeff Jarvis, a media expert, discusses California's controversial AI safety bill and its potential stifling effects on innovation. The duo also explores the emotional dynamics of AI chatbots, including Gemini Live, and their impact on human relationships. With intriguing insights on AI tools like Meta's VFusion3D, this conversation dives deep into the evolving landscape of technology and regulatory challenges.

Noam Shazeer, CEO of Character.ai and former Google executive, discusses his recent career shift and its impact on AI development. The conversation explores the White House's stance on open-source AI and the dynamics between tech giants and startups facing regulatory scrutiny. Shazeer delves into emerging concerns surrounding AI's influence on creativity, particularly in journalism, and the ethical implications of using AI tools in education. The chat also touches on the fascinating prospects of autonomous robots in dentistry and the challenges in copyrighting AI-generated music.

Vinesh Sukumar, a key player at Qualcomm specializing in on-device AI technology and an Olympic competitor, joins the hosts for a deep dive into AI's transformative role in sports. He discusses how Qualcomm's innovations enhance training and fan engagement at events like the Olympics. The conversation also touches on the importance of personalized AI experiences in everyday life, tackling privacy challenges while revolutionizing tasks such as photo editing and creative tools. Vinesh's insights offer an exciting glimpse into the future of AI-powered interactions.

Discussions on the release of the first open-source frontier AI model, GPT-4o plugging holes, OpenAI's battle with Meta, AI training data disappearing, a study on guaranteed income programs, and new features for AI music production.

Discussing OpenAI's 'Strawberry' project for autonomous web research, Google's selective indexing practices, Disney's AI music catalog deconstruction, and partnerships with the healthcare industry. Also exploring the challenges and benefits of AI in healthcare and information retrieval, AI tools in creative processes, and the evolution of writing tools over the years.

Matt Post, co-creator of LocalLens, discusses AI analysis of local government meeting data. They talk about transparency, scaling challenges, correcting errors, and future AI applications. LocalLens aims to enhance government accessibility and seek partnerships for expansion.