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

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Jan 13, 2024 • 11min

The AI Assistant and Agent Battle Heats Up

The podcast discusses the launch of the Rabbit R1 and its unique hardware design. It explores the shift towards natural language-based experiences and the significance of large language models. Updates in the AI assistant and agent space are also covered, including Amazon Alexa updates and the presence of AI assistants and agents in the market.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 18min

What an OpenAI AMA Tells Us About the Future of GPTs and the GPT Store

The podcast discusses the formation of a Congressional working group focused on AI and AI safety legislation. It also explores controversies surrounding the creation of an AI ambassador and the rise of AI-generated scams. The launch of the GPT store and insights from OpenAI's AMA on user behavior around GPTs are discussed, along with future plans for custom actions and GPT remixing.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 16min

The GPT Store is LIVE! (But Does Anyone Care?)

The hosts discuss the newly released GPT store and Valve's policy change on AI-powered video games. The controversy over AI's use of published content and the threat of misinformation are explored. The launch of the GPT store and custom GPTs is discussed along with the different GPTs available in the store, including Canva GPT. The limitations of the GPT store are also highlighted.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 16min

Duolingo Replaces 10% of Contractors With AI

Duolingo replaces 10% of contractors with AI, raising questions about user preferences and language barriers. Updates in the AI industry, including partnerships, fundraising, and OpenAI's response to a lawsuit. Discussion on AI training models, fair use in legal arguments, and prevention of unintentional memorization. Mixed opinions on OpenAI's lawsuit against the New York Times and potential implications for training on the public internet.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 20min

Andrej Karpathy Tries to Rebrand AI

AI expert Andrej Karpathy discusses rebranding AI as IA and the importance of language in the AI conversation. The podcast also explores the integration of OpenAI's chat TPT into Volkswagen cars, Deloitte's chatbot rollout, and controversy over AI in marketing materials. It delves into the negative consequences of AI use in marketing and the geopolitics of AI, including the global AI arms race.
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Jan 6, 2024 • 15min

What Roles Should Government Play in AI?

The podcast explores the debate on government's role in AI, discussing arguments against nationalizing AI while recognizing the importance of government oversight and collaboration. It also delves into the impact of globalization and AI on the American working class, emphasizing the need for economic security and labor solidarity. The role of government in shaping AI development through worker participation, tax incentives, and reducing disparities is also discussed.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 19min

5 Predictions for the GPT Store Coming Next Week

The podcast discusses OpenAI's announcement of the GPT Store launching next week. The host gives 5 predictions on how it will play out. Other topics include rumors of AI-powered Siri updates from Apple and a leaked Bard Advanced powered by Google Gemini Ultra.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 17min

AI Researchers Put Risk of Human Extinction from AI at 5%

AI Researchers discuss their fears and concerns about AI, including the risk of human extinction. They explore the timeline for AI surpassing human capabilities and the need for prioritizing AI safety research. The study reveals the dominance of extreme voices in the debate and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in understanding the risk of human extinction from AI.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 15min

Is AI Headed for a Trough of Disillusionment?

This podcast explores the potential decrease in the hype around AI and discusses the market performance of tech stocks. It also covers news on OpenAI's revenue growth, XAI incorporation, enterprise AI adoption, AI's impact on the legal sector, and the role of AI at the CES conference. Additionally, it delves into the expectations vs. reality of AI in the financial market and the slow adoption of generative AI in businesses.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 20min

The State of AI in 2024

Discussion on GPT-4's performance, release of Google Gemini, and the future of Frontier AI. Progress of LLMs including GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra. Current AI adoption, policy, and concerns on elections. Influence of AI on the legal system, safety discourse, and NVIDIA's AI chip success. Overview of AI advancements in 2024, chip-making competition, and AI companions.

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