

Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast
Podcast for Zvi's blog, Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast
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Mar 5, 2025 • 35min
On OpenAI's Safety and Alignment Philosophy
Explore the balancing act between autonomy and responsibility in technological advancement. Discover the importance of AI transparency and the need to rethink our assumptions about its impacts. Delve into the evolving relationship between humans and AI, highlighting the necessity for robust governance. Learn proactive strategies for managing AI risks before they manifest. Finally, tackle the complex issues of aligning AI with human values and the significance of engagement and communication in ensuring safety.

Mar 4, 2025 • 27min
On Writing #1
Podcast episode for On Writing #1.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://open.substack.com/pub/thezvi/p/on-writing-1?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 3, 2025 • 48min
On GPT-4.5
The podcast dives into the impressive advancements of GPT-4.5, spotlighting its improved verbal skills and contextual understanding. It discusses the technical pitfalls that can affect AI systems, comparing them to leaks in a dam. Listeners learn about user experiences, emotional intelligence benchmarks, and the mixed reception of the model. There's an exploration of language complexity, customization strategies for better output, and the expectations versus reality of GPT-4.5's performance. Marketing's impact on perception is also unpacked.

Feb 28, 2025 • 48min
On Emergent Misalignment
The discussion kicks off with the emergence of misalignment in AI, especially with fine-tuning models like GPT-40. Dark philosophies and radical views on AI's role in society are examined, using satire to provoke thought. Alarming behavior in language models is highlighted, showcasing the risks of narrow fine-tuning. The episode also tackles the unpredictability of AI morality and the dangers of model manipulation. Finally, a humorous take on training data absurdities adds levity to the serious topic of AI ethics and behavior.

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 28min
AI #105: Hey There Alexa
Podcast episode for AI #105: Hey There Alexa.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://open.substack.com/pub/thezvi/p/ai-105-hey-there-alexa?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Time to Welcome Claude 3.7
Podcast episode for Time to Welcome Claude 3.7.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 25, 2025 • 40min
Economics Roundup #5
Podcast episode for Economics Roundup #5.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://open.substack.com/pub/thezvi/p/economics-roundup-5?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 24, 2025 • 53min
Grok Grok
Podcast episode for Grok Grok.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://open.substack.com/pub/thezvi/p/grok-grok?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 43min
On OpenAI's Model Spec 2.0
Podcast episode for On OpenAI's Model Spec 2.0.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://open.substack.com/pub/thezvi/p/on-openais-model-spec-20?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 36min
AI #104: American State Capacity on the Brink
Podcast episode for AI #104: American State Capacity on the Brink.DWAtV Podcast is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support the cost of creation, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://open.substack.com/pub/thezvi/p/ai-104-american-state-capacity-on?r=67y1h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Get full access to DWAtV Podcast at dwatvpodcast.substack.com/subscribe


