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277 snips
Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 24min

#197 - AI in Gmail+Docs, MiniMax-01, Titans, Transformer^2

In this discussion, Alessio, co-host of the Latent Space podcast and venture capitalist, and Sean, founder of Small AI and co-host of Latent Space, dive into the latest in AI. They highlight Google's free AI tools in Gmail and Docs and Microsoft’s Copilot relaunch. The conversation shifts to significant partnerships in AI news with the AP and AFP, and funding announcements like Synthesia's $180 million boost. They also address new U.S. export guidelines on AI chips that could disrupt the tech landscape.
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110 snips
Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 47min

#196 - Nvidia Digits, Cosmos, PRIME, ICLR, InfAlign

Nvidia has rolled out a $3,000 personal AI supercomputer named Digits, designed to empower developers. Controversy arises as Meta faces allegations for using pirated content to train its AI models. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice enforces new data export regulations to restrict sensitive information to certain countries. The tech industry sees a pause in construction projects as companies reassess their strategies amidst rapid advancements in AI technologies, signaling a pivotal moment in AI development.
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108 snips
Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 39min

#195 - OpenAI o3 & for-profit, DeepSeek-V3, Latent Space

OpenAI unveils exciting advancements in its O3 model, significantly boosting reasoning capabilities. Meanwhile, tensions simmer between Microsoft and OpenAI over their partnership as the latter shifts to a for-profit model. Chinese firms like DeepSeek are making waves with their impressive open-source AI models, showcasing innovation in performance. Sakana AI adds curiosity-driven exploration to the mix by applying AI in the search for artificial life, hinting at the limitless possibilities ahead in the realm of artificial intelligence.
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191 snips
Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 60min

#194 - Gemini Reasoning, Veo 2, Meta vs OpenAI, Fake Alignment

Dive into Google's latest AI advancements, including the reasoning capabilities of Gemini 2 Flash and the innovative AI video generator Veo 2. Explore Project Mariner, which aims to enhance web navigation through AI agents. The rivalry between Meta and OpenAI heats up as discussions arise over OpenAI's switch to for-profit. Tackle concerns about model alignment and the implications of gallium price surges on tech supply chains. Plus, uncover Meta's new watermarking tool for AI-generated videos!
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109 snips
Dec 23, 2024 • 2h 5min

#193 - Sora release, Gemini 2, OpenAI's AGI Rule, US AI Czar

OpenAI's newly released Sora model is making waves in the AI landscape with its text-to-video capabilities. Google introduced Gemini 2, showcasing innovations in AI agents and personal assistants. Musk's xAI unveils the Grok image generation model, while ChatGPT integrates with Siri. The podcast also explores the geopolitical implications of AI advancements, especially concerning China. With AI data centers on the rise and advancements in reasoning capabilities, the discussion dives into the competitive dynamics shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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118 snips
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 58min

#192 - ChatGPT Pro, Amazon Nova, GenFM, Llama 3.3, Genie 2

Discover the latest buzz in AI, including OpenAI's new O1 model and a subscription service that enhances its capabilities. Amazon introduces Nova, a suite of multimodal AI models, while ElevenLabs reveals GenFM, turning user content into AI podcasts. The landscape of AI competition heats up with Meta's Llama 3.3 and emerging models from Alibaba and Tencent. Explore innovative training methods that boost neural network efficiency and the ethical dilemmas tech companies face in defense partnerships.
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83 snips
Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 42min

#191 - Sora leak, Pixtral Large, OpenAI email archives

Gavin Purcell, co-host of AI for Humans and former showrunner for The Tonight Show, brings his media savvy to a discussion on cutting-edge AI developments. The conversation dives into the leak of OpenAI's Sora video generator, revealing implications for the entertainment sector. They also dissect Mistral's new Pixtral Large model, positioning it as a ChatGPT contender. Further insights cover Microsoft's Ignite 2024 AI agents and the rise of personalized AI, exploring the future of user interaction and the evolving landscape of conversational intelligence.
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135 snips
Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 37min

#190 - AI scaling struggles, OpenAI Agents, Super Weights

This discussion dives into the recent scaling struggles faced by major AI companies like OpenAI and Google. A new AI agent tool from OpenAI aims to automate user tasks, while Google's Gemini model impressively tops the LLM leaderboard. The podcast also explores a hefty $100 billion proposal for an AI data center and the concept of 'Super Weights' in language models, revealing intriguing insights into their performance. Additionally, the conversation touches on safety shifts at OpenAI and the evolving landscape of AI infrastructure and investment.
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75 snips
Nov 17, 2024 • 1h 43min

#189 - Chat.com, FrontierMath, Relaxed Transformers, Trump & AI

The podcast dives into the latest developments in AI, including OpenAI's new predicted outputs feature that increases GPT-4 task efficiency. It explores OpenAI's acquisition of Chat.com and X's plan to offer a free Grok AI chatbot. The discussion also highlights Saudi Arabia's ambitious $100 billion AI initiative and the potential implications of a Trump administration on AI policy. Furthermore, innovative techniques like Relaxed Recursive Transformers for enhancing language models are examined, alongside cybersecurity applications of AI.
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52 snips
Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 52min

#188 - ChatGPT+Search, OpenAI+AMD, SimpleQA, π0

Dive into the exciting world of AI advancements! Discover the launch of SearchGPT, integrating web searches into ChatGPT. Explore OpenAI’s shift to AMD chips for custom hardware. A significant partnership between Meta and Reuters ensures real-time news access for chatbots. Plus, check out ElevenLabs' innovative voice generation feature and new developments in image editing. The hosts also touch on ethics in AI, the future of programming models, and the challenges presented by regulatory oversight.

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