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153 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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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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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.

167 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.

104 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.

75 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.

123 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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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.

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.

38 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, host of the Super Data Science podcast and co-founder of Nebula, dives into the latest in AI advancements. He reveals how OpenAI and Meta are enhancing AI voice assistants and the significance of Meta's Llama 3.2 model. Krohn discusses executive shake-ups at OpenAI and what that means for the future of AI. The conversation also covers Grok's partnership with Aramco for a new AI data center in Saudi Arabia and highlights innovations in healthcare AI, showcasing how technology is transforming various sectors.