The Artificial Intelligence Show

Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput
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May 23, 2023 • 56min

#48: Artificial Intelligence Goes to Washington, the Biggest AI Safety Risks Today, and How AI Could Be Regulated

Recent congressional hearings brought AI into the spotlight, with OpenAI's CEO discussing generative AI risks and the need for regulation. The potential influence of AI firms on policy-making sparked robust debate. There’s urgency to create frameworks addressing misinformation and job displacement. Ethical challenges and democratic impacts of AI deployment were also explored. Additionally, the rapid rise of generative AI unicorns during a funding downturn highlighted the sector's explosive growth and the necessity for informed regulation.
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May 16, 2023 • 56min

#47: Huge Google AI Updates, Teaching Large Language Models to Have Values, and How AI Will Impact Productivity and Labor

Discover Google's major AI updates, including the next-gen PaLM 2 model that excels in reasoning tasks and a conversational search experience. Dive into Anthropic's innovative 'Constitutional AI' approach aimed at improving AI safety and ethical behavior. Explore the economic implications of AI on productivity and labor, alongside fascinating examples like Wendy's AI chatbot for drive-through orders. Don't miss insights into IBM's Watson X, designed to democratize AI model creation for businesses, and the evolving landscape of AI regulations and partnerships.
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May 9, 2023 • 53min

#46: Geoff Hinton Leaves Google, Google and OpenAI Have “No Moat,” and the Most Exciting Things About the Future of AI

Geoffrey Hinton's departure from Google sparks a discussion about the unsettling implications of advanced AI. He expresses regret over his life's work and warns of potential misuse in critical areas like elections and warfare. A leaked memo reveals that both Google and OpenAI fear losing their edge to open-source innovations. Meanwhile, the integration of AI tools like Pi and Slack GPT aims to bolster communication and productivity. As the writers' strike unfolds, fears about AI's impact on creative jobs grow, highlighting the urgent need for ethical considerations in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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May 2, 2023 • 54min

#45: ChatGPT Business, AI Disrupts Politics, and AI-Powered Growth and Layoffs in Big Tech

Exciting updates from OpenAI include a new subscription tier for businesses that prioritize user privacy. The unsettling rise of AI-generated political ads showcases the potential for misinformation in elections. Meanwhile, major tech firms are navigating the impact of AI on their workforces, leading to both growth and layoffs. Innovative tools like Runway ML's new app are revolutionizing video creation. Plus, significant investments in generative AI hint at changes in tax and healthcare industries, raising ethical concerns as they evolve.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 54min

#44: Inside ChatGPT’s Revolutionary Potential, Major Google AI Announcements, and Big Problems with AI Training Are Discovered

Discover the staggering potential of ChatGPT plugins, which enable seamless interaction with the internet and third-party services, revolutionizing how we work. Hear about Google's bold AI updates, including the merger of its Brain team with DeepMind and the ethics concerns arising from rapid development. Dive into the controversies surrounding AI-generated music, exemplified by a virtual Drake song that raised copyright issues. Explore the evolving landscape of creativity and technology in an ever-changing digital world.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 1h 11min

#43: AWS Gets Into the Generative AI Game, AutoGPT and Autonomous AI Agents, and How AI Could Impact Millions of Knowledge Workers Sooner Than You Think

Discover how AI-driven automation is reshaping businesses and the potential risks it brings. Explore Amazon's entry into the generative AI arena, allowing customization for user needs. Delve into the rise of autonomous AI agents and the urgency for organizations to adapt to AI's impact on jobs. Privacy risks are also discussed through innovative tools that record digital interactions. Finally, insights on Elon Musk's x.ai venture highlight the rapidly evolving AI landscape and its future implications across industries.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 40min

#42: Meta’s Segment Anything Model (SAM) for Computer Vision, ChatGPT’s Safety Problem, and the Limitations of ChatGPT Detectors

Meta unveils its Segment Anything Model, revolutionizing image segmentation and opening doors for industries like augmented reality and marketing. With SAM, users can easily identify and manipulate images with precision, reminiscent of a powerful Photoshop tool. The discussion then shifts to the safety challenges surrounding ChatGPT and the implications of Italy's recent ban on the AI. Insights on AI detection in education reveal significant reliability issues, advocating for a more constructive approach to integrating AI in learning environments.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 43min

#41: Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and Others Sign Letter to Pause AI, Italy Bans ChatGPT, and the Future of Prompt Engineering

Leaders in AI are calling for a halt to large-scale developments, citing serious risks to society. Italy's bold ban on ChatGPT highlights the growing international scrutiny of AI. The potential of prompt engineering is discussed as a way to maximize generative AI's benefits. Meanwhile, the implications for creative professions and job markets are explored, raising concerns about misinformation and the future of work. With expert insights on regulatory needs and tech leadership, this conversation sheds light on a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 6min

#40: ChatGPT Plugins, Is GPT-4 Early AGI, and Using AI to Do a Full Product Launch in 30 Minutes

Discover how GPT-4 is revolutionizing AI with an exciting new plugin system that connects it to popular services like Expedia and Slack. Learn about the automation power of ChatGPT with Zapier, streamlining complex tasks effortlessly. Dive into the future implications of artificial general intelligence as OpenAI blurs the lines between technology and humanity's workforce. Plus, explore the rapid growth of conversational AI and the innovative developments from Adobe in generative technology.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 1min

#39: GPT-4 Is Here, Google and Microsoft Embed AI Into Core Products, and U.S. Copyright Office Says You Don’t Own AI-Generated Content

This week showcased groundbreaking advancements in AI, including the exciting launch of GPT-4, which boasts impressive problem-solving abilities and even handles images as input. The fresh integration of AI in Google and Microsoft's core products promises to reshape productivity tools. A crucial debate emerges over the legal ownership of AI-generated content, spotlighting recent pronouncements from the U.S. Copyright Office. Discussions also delve into evolving challenges of transparency and safety in AI development, igniting questions about the future of creative rights.

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