

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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Jan 6, 2024 • 18min
Perplexity AI Raises $73M at $520M Valuation
This episode explores Perplexity AI's impressive journey, including securing $73M in funding at a $520M valuation. It discusses their effectiveness as a search engine and potential to disrupt the industry. It compares YouTube's feature to Google's snippet and its implications. It highlights the limitations of browsing tools and advantages of ChatGPT for answering questions. It explores the impressive growth and partnerships of an AI company. It also discusses the differentiation and value of Perplexity as an AI engine.

Jan 4, 2024 • 20min
OpenAI and Microsoft Sued by New York Times
Delve into the legal battleground as New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft. Explore copyright issues, potential deals, and the impact on journalism. Analyze the motivations behind the lawsuit and anticipate the outcome. Discuss opinions on news sources and the preference for unbiased facts.

Jan 2, 2024 • 18min
AI's Impact on the 2024 Election
This podcast discusses the impact of AI on the 2024 Election, exploring topics such as deepfake videos, AI-generated articles affecting search rankings, manipulated social media content, sound bites and deep fakes in politics, and the potential influence of AI on campaign strategies and the political landscape. It emphasizes the need for regulations, transparency, and responsible AI usage.

Dec 30, 2023 • 20min
Top 5 AI Predictions for 2024
The podcast discusses the future of AI for 2024, including the relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft, potential consolidation in the AI industry, switching between AI platforms, generative AI entering the physical world, advancements in AI hardware, and running AI models locally on iPhones.

Dec 23, 2023 • 9min
Animate Anyone’ heralds the approach of full-motion deepfakes
This episode explores 'Animate Anyone,' a groundbreaking AI technology that can create full-motion deepfakes. It discusses the potential of AI-generated personalized movies and the challenges and decisions involved in developing this technology, including ethical concerns.

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Dec 19, 2023 • 21min
Top Tips and Hacks for Using ChatGPT
The podcast covers top tips and hacks for optimizing your experience with ChatGPT, including using prompts, offering monetary tips, leveraging expertise, and cloning voice. It explores effective strategies for writing tasks and discusses the significance of iterating on ChatGPT and experimenting with different styles.

Dec 17, 2023 • 15min
OpenAI Says Superhuman AI Coming, Makes Plans to Control it
OpenAI discusses the arrival of superhuman AI and their plans for responsible control. They talk about the departure of economically minded individuals from OpenAI and the impact on decision-making. The podcast explores differing perspectives on the existential threat of superhuman AI and the role of companies like OpenAI in AI regulation.

Dec 15, 2023 • 20min
How AI is Disrupting Journalism, OpenAI Signs Key Deal
Delve into the impact of AI on journalism, covering topics like the recent OpenAI deal and the future of news reporting. Explore the debate on AI replacing journalists and the potential of AI in sports journalism.

Dec 13, 2023 • 19min
Create Deepfake Video and Audio in 4 Minutes
This podcast explores the latest advancements in AI, specifically focusing on creating deepfake video and audio in just 4 minutes. The hosts discuss their experiences with deepfake technology, advancements in voice cloning, the future of authenticity, and the challenges and safety measures associated with AI-generated deepfake content.

Dec 11, 2023 • 17min
Grok AI Launched, Elon Raising $1B for X.AI
Explore the launch of Grok AI and Elon Musk's $1 billion fundraising initiative for X.AI, discussing the value of Twitter for AI news, differentiation strategies of AI systems, and the implications of Musk's disruptive approach.