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

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Jun 2, 2024 • 16min

Dueling Letters from the OpenAI Board

Former and current OpenAI board members share contrasting views on the need for external oversight and government regulation in the AI industry. They discuss the implications of profit-driven decisions, CEO dismissals, and the importance of responsible AI development. The podcast also explores the challenges of regulating AI to address issues like misinformation, child exploitation, and mental health concerns. Additionally, the episode delves into advancements in AI safety, governance improvements, and the launch of a new AI learning platform.
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May 31, 2024 • 14min

How Disinformation Agents Are Using ChatGPT

Explore how disinformation agents are using ChatGPT, AI geopolitics worldwide, significant AI investments, global shaping strategies and policies, latest AI sector partnerships and deals, Palantir's major defense contract, and French President Macron's push for AI advancement.
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May 31, 2024 • 15min

The "Most Influential" AI Companies

Explore the AI companies featured on Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies list. Discover how AI is shaping the future with pioneers like Anthropic and advancements of NVIDIA. Learn about Mistral's CodeStral model release and new non-commercial license, and its impact on the open-source community.
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May 29, 2024 • 14min

What Actually Matters with the Latest OpenAI Controversy

Delve into the latest updates on OpenAI's leadership changes, safety committee formation, and the broader implications for the AI industry. Explore controversies around OpenAI and media sensationalism regarding former board member Helen Toner's comments. Analyze the exit of significant personalities from OpenAI and the formation of a safety committee. Scrutinize OpenAI's mission clarification and address concerns surrounding superintelligence development.
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May 29, 2024 • 16min

AI Competition Heats Up as xAI Closes Biggest Series B of All Time

Podcast covers xAI's record-breaking $6 billion Series B funding, implications for AI competition, developments in GRAK 1.5 technology, OpenAI's new AI model, AI regulatory impact, Apple's AI strategy, and Google's search challenges.
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May 24, 2024 • 8min

The Big Shift in AI Safety Discourse

The podcast explores the evolution of AI safety concerns and regulation, discussing recent advancements and national security implications. It also delves into the changing perspectives on AI safety from leading figures and the pragmatic approach needed for addressing safety concerns in AI development.
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May 24, 2024 • 14min

Anthropic Begins to Unlock the Mystery of LLMs

Claude 3 from Anthropic shares insights on LLMs, discussing pattern identification, bias, safety, and autonomy solutions. Discover the latest AI interpretability breakthroughs and their impact on future AI development.
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May 23, 2024 • 15min

After Rough Launch, is Humane AI Pin Looking to Sell?

The podcast discusses the potential sale of Humane, the company behind the AI Pin, after a rough launch. Industry experts highlight issues such as high pricing and practical usability concerns. The tech world is watching closely as Humane explores a sale at a valuation between $750 million and $1 billion.
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May 22, 2024 • 16min

Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI

Scarlett Johansson accuses OpenAI of using a voice similar to hers without consent. AI ethics, likeness rights, and tech company responsibilities are debated. Controversy over AI voice resembling Johansson's sparks legal and ethical discussions. OpenAI's dissolution of Super Alignment Team raises ethical concerns in AI industry.
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May 20, 2024 • 16min

5 Things to Watch at Microsoft Build

The podcast discusses the upcoming Microsoft Build conference, focusing on safety in AGI development, recent AI announcements, Microsoft's AI strategy, and their focus on AI hardware over software.

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