

AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan
Welcome to the AI Applied podcast, hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan. Get your weekly dose of the latest AI news, trends, and discussions in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.
From ChatGPT and computer vision to robotics and natural language processing, we cover the most exciting developments in the field of AI. We also discuss ways to apply it to your career, job, workflows, and life.
Join us as we delve into the cutting-edge of AI research, understand its impact on our world, and explore the future of this rapidly growing field.
From ChatGPT and computer vision to robotics and natural language processing, we cover the most exciting developments in the field of AI. We also discuss ways to apply it to your career, job, workflows, and life.
Join us as we delve into the cutting-edge of AI research, understand its impact on our world, and explore the future of this rapidly growing field.
Episodes
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May 30, 2024 • 10min
New AI Video Sora Demo Blows Our Minds
Delve into the impressive capabilities of new AI video model, Sora, revolutionizing video content creation. Discuss AI's influence on diverse media forms and the transformative impacts on content creation industries. Explore democratization of AI tools like Midjourney, enhancing presentations and communication, encouraging creativity and innovation.

May 25, 2024 • 17min
Conor Goes to Googles I/O AI Conference
Conor shares highlights from Google's I/O AI Conference, discussing Google's AI innovations like the Flash model, comparison with OpenAI, market competition dynamics, Workspace integration, AI assistant upgrade, improved Google Photos search, and the new video competitor Vio.

May 23, 2024 • 12min
The Most Impressive Features of ChatGPT-4o
The podcast explores the impressive features of ChatGPT-4, including advanced capabilities, improved performance, and potential applications. Topics also include advancements in voice technology, emotional nuance, seamless interactions, video chat interaction, benefits of being a pro user, and cutting-edge software features for humanoid robots.

May 21, 2024 • 12min
Microsoft Building in House ChatGPT Competitor
Microsoft is developing a ChatGPT competitor in-house, impacting AI landscape with competition and innovation. Discusses strategic move, future AI development, public sentiment, safety, and regulation in the industry.

May 18, 2024 • 8min
Google DeepMind Unveils AlphaFold 3 to Predict Protein Structure
Google DeepMind unveils AlphaFold 3, an AI system for predicting protein structures; potential impact on drug discovery and disease research discussed. AlphaFold available for non-commercial use. Discussion on visualizing molecule interactions, accelerating healthcare research, and utilizing AlphaFold 3 in drug design and pharmaceutical research.

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May 16, 2024 • 18min
OpenAI Announces Model Spec Framework
Delving into OpenAI's collaboration with AI model Sora resulting in the first AI-generated music video. The episode discusses the impact on AI in artistic expression. Topics include fair and respectful chat interactions, balancing facts and beliefs in AI models, effective communication strategies with AI assistants, and crafting unique messages with AI-generated content.

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May 14, 2024 • 12min
Sam Altman's Interview on GPT5 and Achieving AGI
Sam Altman shares insights on GPT-5 and the quest for AGI. They discuss limitations of GPT-4, implications of achieving AGI, tech companies' strategies, replication in technology, and a playful plea for podcast reviews.

May 11, 2024 • 11min
OpenAI may Launch Search Engine Competing with Google
Discussion on OpenAI potentially launching a search engine to compete with Google, exploring market dynamics and implications. Analysis of search engine industry, Google's dominance, and AI disruption in the market.

May 9, 2024 • 13min
Department of Homeland Security Launches AI Safety Board
The podcast explores the Department of Homeland Security's new AI Safety Board and its role in ensuring ethical AI use in national security. Topics include challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into government operations, navigating AI regulation and collaboration, balancing innovation and safety in the global regulatory landscape, and the complexities of regulating industries without expertise.

May 7, 2024 • 9min
Nvidia Acquires Run:AI for $700M
The podcast discusses Nvidia's acquisition of Run:AI for $700 million, analyzing the implications for the AI and computing landscape. It explores synergies, challenges, and market impact of this significant move in the tech industry. Also, it touches on competition in AI infrastructure sector with players like Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure.