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69 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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61 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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115 snips
Oct 28, 2024 • 2h 10min

#187 - Anthropic Agents, Mochi1, 3.4B data center, OpenAI's FAST image gen

Explore the latest in AI with discussions on Anthropic's groundbreaking agentic features enabling autonomous tasks. Discover Genmo’s Mochi 1—an open-source challenger in video creation. Hear about Crusoe's ambitious $3.4 billion AI data center project and its implications for energy innovation. Dive into the competitive rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic as they maneuver through funding battles. Plus, catch insights on NVIDIA's upcoming AI servers and the evolving landscape of responsible AI protocols.
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19 snips
Oct 20, 2024 • 1h 34min

#186 - Adobe AI Tools, Tesla's Cybercab, Nobel Prizes

Jon Krohn, co-founder of Nebula and author of "Deep Learning Illustrated," fills in as guest host. He dives into Adobe's exciting new AI tools for video editing, including text-to-video generation and real-time capabilities in Premiere Pro. The discussion shifts to Tesla's much-criticized Cybercab event, contrasting it with other autonomous driving technologies. They also celebrate the Nobel Prize awarded to innovators in AI, reflecting on the ongoing evolution of generative AI and its societal implications.
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68 snips
Oct 12, 2024 • 1h 30min

#185 - Movie Gen, ChatGPT Canvas, OpenAI's VC Round, SB 1047 Vetoed

Gavin Purcell, co-host of the AI for Humans podcast, joins the discussion to unpack fascinating AI advancements. They explore Meta's new MovieGen, revolutionizing video content creation, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Canvas, enhancing user interaction. The talk also touches on the recent California bill veto, raising important questions about AI regulation. Plus, with major financial moves from Microsoft and Google, they dive into the dynamics reshaping the AI landscape and what it means for future innovation.
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36 snips
Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 30min

#184 - OpenAI's Voice 2.0 + execs quitting, Llama 3.2, To CoT or not to CoT?

Jon Krohn, a guest host and AI expert, dives into the latest advancements in AI technology. The conversation highlights OpenAI's new voice capabilities and Meta's Llama 3.2, a model that processes images and text. They explore significant partnerships for AI infrastructure, like Grok’s deal in Saudi Arabia and Microsoft’s unique energy solutions. Ethical implications in AI, particularly in healthcare and filmmaking, are discussed along with the growing importance of chain-of-thought prompting in complex problem-solving.
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30 snips
Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 48min

#183 - OpenAI o1, Adobe vid gen, Reflection 70B, DeepMind AlphaProteo

Explore the latest in AI with the unveiling of OpenAI's O1 models, designed for advanced reasoning and programming tasks. Adobe steps up with video generation in Firefly, while Anthropic’s Claude Enterprise enhances AI safety features. Discover how LLAMA3 8B is pushing boundaries in synthetic tokens and creativity. On the horizon is a new AI forecasting bot battling seasoned human predictors. Also, dive into DeepMind's AlphaProteo, a game-changer in protein design for disease treatment.
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24 snips
Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 39min

# 182 - Alexa 2.0, MiniMax, Surskever raises $1B, SB 1047 approved

The podcast dives into Amazon’s upcoming upgrades for Alexa, sparking interesting discussions about voice technology. It highlights Safe Super Intelligence’s impressive $1 billion fundraising feat and examines challenges in semiconductor production. Alibaba's innovative To Dash VL model for visual understanding is a standout point. The conversation also navigates the impact of China's rapid semiconductor advancements and the ethical dilemmas of AI in writing, particularly during creative competitions.

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