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The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

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Feb 15, 2024 • 16min

Google Launches Gemini 1.5 with ONE MILLION Token Context Window

Google surprises with a massive context window on Gemini 1.5 model. Magic.dev raises $100M+ for a million-token context window model. Importance of coding and debunking misconceptions about AI replacing programmers. Discussion on Google's Gemini 1.5 release and its impressive performance. OpenAI's competition with Google and speculation on their next steps.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 14min

Karpathy Leaves OpenAI as OpenAI Launches Memory for ChatGPT

Former OpenAI employee Andrej Karpathy's departure and the launch of memory feature for ChatGPT are discussed. The podcast explores OpenAI's direction, the evolving landscape of AI research, and Nvidia's chatbot running on PCs.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 17min

OpenAI Hits $2B Revenue Run Rate

OpenAI, an AI company experiencing rapid growth in revenue, is discussed in this podcast. Topics cover OpenAI's impressive revenue growth, partnership with Microsoft, and new offerings by Azure. The podcast also explores various AI topics such as upscaling tools, copyright lawsuits, and AI in the workplace. Additionally, the White House's use of cryptographic verification to combat deepfakes is discussed, along with AI replication of Imran Khan's voice and AI regulation in elections.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 17min

Nvidia Surges Past Amazon's Market Cap and is Creeping on Google

NVIDIA surpasses Amazon's market cap, Google invests $25m in AI worker training in Europe. Discussion on recent semiconductor and AI chip stories, Jensen Hwang's views on AI, and AI in Super Bowl commercials. Exploration of AI companies' efforts to retrain and reskill workers for an AI future. Discussion on the shift towards generative AI and its impact on job losses.
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Feb 11, 2024 • 6min

Is Ukraine the First "AI War"?

This podcast discusses the use of AI in Ukraine's defense, including Palantir's software integration in military decision-making and evidence collection. It raises questions about risks, implications, and the broader geopolitical context of AI development and deployment.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 12min

Why the Impact of AI Will Be Even Weirder Than We Think

The podcast discusses the disruptive nature of AI and its impact on jobs and companies. It explores the challenges of centralizing AI within companies and the importance of empowering employees. The capabilities and challenges of AI in education are also highlighted, with an emphasis on change, democratizing access to education, and making informed decisions.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 16min

Sam Altman Wants to Raise $5-$7 TRILLION for AI Chip Plants

Entrepreneur and investor in artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, discusses his ambitious plan to raise $5-$7 trillion for AI chip plants and the importance of access to compute power. He also touches on the controversy surrounding his departure from OpenAI and potential partnerships with TSMC and Middle Eastern funders.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 16min

OpenAI Building AI Agents as Google Launches Gemini Advanced

In this podcast, they discuss Google's transition from Bard to Gemini and the release of Gemini Advanced. They also explore OpenAI's efforts in developing AI agents and the potential competition with Microsoft. Other topics include Apple's open source AI strategy, US worker attitudes towards AI, and the capabilities of Gemini Ultra AI and GPT-4.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 12min

AI is Personal: On Microsoft's Copilot Super Bowl Ad

Microsoft's Super Bowl commercial featuring their AI Copilot reveals the company's focus on AI and its future. Can Nvidia use AI to speed up chip design process? Deep fakes and their impact on companies, concerns about AI and election integrity on Facebook, and Microsoft's efforts in promoting responsible AI use are also discussed. The Super Bowl ad highlights the shift towards the co-pilot brand and the role of AI in productivity. Upcoming extensions for Co-pilot and speculation about AI ads in the big game are explored.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 15min

AI Unlocks Ancient Greek Scrolls Destroyed by Mt Vesuvius

Discover the remarkable story of the Vesuvius Challenge, a $1 million contest to decrypt ancient Greek scrolls destroyed by Mt Vesuvius. Explore the potential content of the scrolls, including writings by Cicero and the Apostle Paul. Learn about Casey Hanmer's breakthrough using Crackle to decipher the scrolls and the integration of Notion AI. Discuss the winning translation entry and its historical significance. Explore ongoing efforts to recover and digitize the scrolls using AI technology.

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