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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.

This week hosts Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis welcome Dr. Émile P. Torres, philosopher and researcher who coined the term TESCREAL to describe the complicated ideologies driving the push toward AGI, as well as explore recent news in AI disclosure and consumer tech integration.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshowINTERVIEW: Dr. Émile P. Torres Explanation of the TESCREAL acronym and its component ideologies Overview of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its relation to the TESCREAL bundle Discussion of the differences between AI "doomers" and "accelerationists" Exploration of the connection between TESCREAL ideologies and eugenics Analysis of recent news related to TESCREAL and AI development NEWS: YouTube now lets you request removal of AI-generated content that simulates your face or voice Google to require disclosures for digitally altered content in election ads Meta changes its label from ‘Made with AI’ to ‘AI info’ to indicate use of AI in photos Apple’s Devices Are Lasting Longer, Making AI Strategy Even More Critical Exclusive: This is Google AI, and it's coming to the Pixel 9 AI does gymnastics The deluge of bonkers AI art is literally surreal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis talk with the creators of MindStudio.ai, a no-code AI development platform where enterprises and individuals can build custom AI solutions tailored to their needs.Please support this podcast on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/aiinsideshowINTERVIEW TOPICS- Introducing guests Dmitry Shapiro (CEO) and Sean Thielen (CTO) of MindStudio, their backgrounds and how they met- The pivotal moment of ChatGPT's release and their vision for MindStudio as a model-agnostic, low-code/no-code platform for building AI applications- Overview of MindStudio's features: creating multi-step AI workflows, comparing models, calling APIs, uploading data, publishing apps for human or programmatic use- MindStudio's business model, pricing tiers, and monetization opportunities by selling created AI applications- Examples of how enterprises use MindStudio for automation (resume screening, sales, customer support), building custom AI assistants, and replacing old software with tailored AI applications- Addressing individual users, artists, and creators using MindStudio for creative projects, productivity, and efficiency- Handling model updates, switching between models, and MindStudio's model-agnostic approach- The value of empowering non-technical users to build AI solutions close to their work, avoiding one-size-fits-all tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices