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

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Nov 17, 2023 • 18min

BREAKING: Sam Altman FIRED from OpenAI

Sam Altman, former executive at OpenAI, was fired over failures of communication with the board. Speculation ranges from scandal to power struggles and includes financial problems, potential involvement with Saudi money, and concealment of AGI achievement. The firing's implications on AI safety, risk, and Altman's replacement are discussed, along with the potential impact of OpenAI's transition to Microsoft.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 24min

Gemini Delayed: Is Google In the Innovator's Dilemma?

The podcast discusses the delay of Google Gemini and analyzes whether Google is stuck in the innovator's dilemma. It explores the potential of chatbots as the default way of interacting with computers in the future, and highlights various examples of AI integration. The podcast also discusses a new company called Justice Text that utilizes AI to help defense attorneys and public defenders. Lastly, it focuses on the delays and speculations surrounding Google's Gemini AI, which is expected to compete with OpenAI's GPT models.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 19min

The Biggest AI Announcements from Microsoft Ignite

Microsoft announces custom AI chips and partnerships at Ignite. They also discuss new AI legislation and an AI discussion between Biden and Xi. Google introduces advanced AI music generation model and Adobe's Project Soundlift. Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to Copilot.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 23min

OpenAI's AGI Committee

OpenAI's AGI Committee will decide when AGI is achieved with major implications for their relationship with Microsoft. The podcast also discusses the battle between signers of a Responsible AI declaration and the rest of Silicon Valley.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 20min

Which LLMs Hallucinate Least?

Topics discussed include LLM hallucinations, Google suing AI scammers, China-US agreement on AI in nuclear device control systems, AI-generated music, predicting heart attacks with AI, AI in drug development, Wall Street's interest in AI, geopolitics of AI, responsible military use of AI and autonomy
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Nov 13, 2023 • 24min

OpenAI Is Officially Training GPT-5

OpenAI announces training of GPT-5 and discusses their custom models. OpenAI's focus on intelligence and confirmation of GPT-5, recruiting top AI researchers. Competition between Google and OpenAI, NVIDIA's H200 GPU upgrade, tracking iceberg melting. AI's ability to spot icebergs and the value of automated observation. GPTs are not AI agents and not meant to function as apps.
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Nov 12, 2023 • 12min

How Close to Agents Are GPTs?

The podcast discusses the role of GPTs in the AI space, their potential as future AI agents, and the current lack of technology for implementing agents effectively. It dives into the concept of GPTs as autonomous agents and explores their potential, limitations, and use in various fields. The podcast also explores the risks and benefits of using AI chat agents, including concerns about security and autonomy, and the current and future applications of GPTs for work and personal use.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 16min

Humane Ai Pin: The Future of Computing or Solution in Search of a Problem?

Exploring the features and controversy surrounding Humane's AI Pin, including comparisons to Apple's approach. Discussing skepticism, critiques, and concerns about the device's effectiveness, limitations, and form factor. Questioning the future of the AI pin and its potential impact on the mass market.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 11min

The Significance of OpenAI's New Data Partnerships Program

OpenAI's new data partnerships program aims to expand AI models' access to data. It highlights the collaboration with the Icelandic government and nonprofit organizations like Free Law Project. The significant aspect is accessing more valuable data sets and addressing bias. The podcast also covers Russian hackers, Snapchat's AI chatbot, and tech company relationships in the AI field.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 20min

2X Bigger than GPT-4!? Amazon Is Training "Olympus"

Amazon is training a 2 trillion parameter model called Olympus, which may be 2x bigger than GPT-4. They discuss the competition between Olympus and OpenAI's GPT-4, as well as Amazon's language model strategy and their motivation for creating their own model. They also touch on NVIDIA's development of chips for China, ScaleAI's AI safety lab, and upcoming AI safety standards and regulations.

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