We’re about to set off to bring Air Street AI meetups to Berlin on Thursday 20th Feb, Munich on Tuesday 25th Feb and Zurich on the 4th March. We focus these events on a) best practices that entrepreneurs and researchers can learn from and b) attracting the very best contributors and heavily curating event attendance to make sure that everyone makes high-value connections. Each event will host circa 100 people and to facilitate connections we share the list of attendees ahead of time so you’re able to get a head start on meeting those you want to connect with. You’ll also get access to our 350+ strong Air Street Community on Slack, which hosts members from across all of our global city meetups, so you can keep in touch with folks.

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Discover the exciting developments in embodied AI that are revolutionizing robotics and natural language interaction. Key players like NVIDIA and Meta are pushing boundaries, but how effective are these innovations in real life? Explore the pros and cons of humanoid versus traditional industrial robots, focusing on investment and efficiency. The podcast dives into the evolution of self-driving technology, spotlighting embodied AI's transformative role in shaping the future. Dive into this fascinating intersection of tech and robotics!

Discover the latest AI policy shifts and geopolitical dynamics as January 2025 unfolds. Explore NVIDIA's pivotal role in AI efficiency and the UK's strategic plans amidst global competition. Dive into ByteDance's hefty AI investments and the rivalry between OpenAI and DeepSeek for transparency in model training. Unravel the complexities of AI model distillation while examining groundbreaking advancements in CRISPR technology, featuring innovations like Protein2PAM and revolutionary approaches to protein engineering. Exciting developments are shaping the future!

The discussion highlights the UK's Strategic Defense Review, emphasizing the urgent need for innovative defense technologies. It delves into the hurdles faced by startups in defense procurement, scrutinizing the role of DASA. Additionally, it offers recommendations for reforms to enable better collaboration with agile enterprises and tackle bureaucratic obstacles, fostering a more dynamic defense sector.

Artificial intelligence is reconfiguring the tech landscape, highlighting the contrasting paths of Microsoft and Google. Microsoft thrives with its partnership with OpenAI, while Google grapples with setbacks in generative AI. The discussion also delves into how public perception and competition influence the narrative around these tech giants and their innovations. As the AI-first era unfolds, the winners and losers become increasingly evident, making for a fascinating examination of the shifting dynamics in the industry.

The podcast delves into 2024's AI chip landscape, highlighting NVIDIA's impressive grip on the market, with a staggering percentage of research papers relying on their technology. It compares this dominance to emerging competitors like Google and Cerebras, shedding light on investment trends. The discussion also touches on the evolving performance metrics of various AI chip manufacturers, offering insights into the competitive dynamics shaping the future of AI research.

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The discussion reflects on the transformative impact of AI in biology since 2019. Key advancements, like Nobel-winning contributions to protein prediction, underscore AI's potential amidst skepticism about drug discovery. The conversation then shifts to groundbreaking innovations in biotechnology, particularly in protein therapeutics and gene editing, spotlighting AlphaFold3 and ESM models. These developments promise to revolutionize disease research and open new avenues for scientific exploration.

The podcast explores the dramatic shifts in the AI landscape, highlighting how some tech giants are losing their grip as newcomers rise to prominence. It discusses the impact of regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical factors on the tech industry. The conversation transitions to AI safety, showcasing the evolving views that have moved from fear to a more balanced optimism. Listeners will uncover valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors navigating this rapidly changing environment.