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Weekly summaries of the AI news that matters!
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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 48min
#183 - OpenAI o1, Adobe vid gen, Reflection 70B, DeepMind AlphaProteo
OpenAI introduces its O1 and O1 Mini models, enhancing AI reasoning skills for more complex tasks. Adobe jumps into the scene with video generation capabilities in Firefly. Anthropic unveils Claude Enterprise, focusing on AI safety and security. Meanwhile, the promising LLAMA3 model showcases its prowess with synthetic tokens. A new AI forecasting bot is set to take on traditional forecasters. The episode also explores DeepMind's AlphaProteo, which is revolutionizing protein design for targeted therapies.

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Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 39min
# 182 - Alexa 2.0, MiniMax, Surskever raises $1B, SB 1047 approved
Discover the latest in AI as Amazon integrates cutting-edge technology for Alexa 2.0, while China's Minimax enters the generative AI scene. Explore the $1 billion fundraising success of Safe Superintelligence and the competitive semiconductor landscape. Dive into Alibaba's innovative Quinn2-VL model for enhanced visual understanding. The discussion also tackles the ongoing debate about AI-generated art, weighing creativity against authenticity. Wrap up with reflections on personal milestones and legislative changes impacting the tech industry.

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Sep 15, 2024 • 2h 17min
#181 - Google Chatbots, Cerebras vs Nvidia, AI Doom, ElevenLabs Controversy
Dive into the latest in AI as Google reveals its Gemini 1.5 models and customizable chatbots, while Cerebras Systems lays down the challenge to Nvidia with breakthrough AI inference services. Explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI biases and transparency, alongside urgent discussions on regulation like California's SB1047. The controversy over voice cloning and the legal pushback faced by ElevenLabs adds another layer to the ongoing dialogue about synthetic media. Plus, find out how China is navigating around US export restrictions on AI chips.

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Sep 3, 2024 • 2h 5min
#180 - Ideogram v2, Imagen 3, AI in 2030, Agent Q, SB 1047
The hosts delve into the latest features of Ideogram AI and Google's Imagen 3, highlighting their impact on the evolving world of AI-generated content. They tackle the intricacies of AI copyright issues amid the introduction of California's SB 1047. Exciting advancements in Perplexity's search capabilities with Flux models are also discussed. Furthermore, predictions for AI's evolution by 2030 raise questions about scalability and investments necessary for future developments, making for an engaging look at the present and future of AI.

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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 58min
#179 - Grok 2, Gemini Live, Flux, FalconMamba, AI Scientist
Discover the exciting beta release of Grok 2, featuring cutting-edge AI image generation. Google unveils its Gemini Voice Chat Mode and integrates it with Pixel Buds Pro 2, transforming user experience. Meanwhile, Huawei's Ascend 910C chip aims to challenge NVIDIA's dominance in AI hardware. Explore the latest risks associated with unaligned AI models and skepticism surrounding ambitious AGI claims. Plus, get insights into the innovative Falcon Mamba 7B, the world’s first attention-free AI model, forging new paths in technology.

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Aug 16, 2024 • 2h 6min
#178 - More Not-Acquihires, More OpenAI drama, More LLM Scaling Talk
The discussion covers OpenAI's leadership turmoil and legal battles with Elon Musk, revealing the dramatic shifts within the company. Notable personnel changes in AI firms prompt a look at talent acquisition challenges. Humanoid robotics advances, showcased by robots achieving human-like performance in tasks, spark excitement and debate. Additionally, groundbreaking research in efficient neural networks highlights significant computing advancements, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. The landscape of AI innovation and pricing strategies remains competitive and ever-evolving.

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Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 53min
#177 - Instagram AI Bots, Noam Shazeer -> Google, FLUX.1, SAM2
Jon Krohn, co-host of the Super Data Science podcast and chief data scientist at Nebula, shares insights on the latest AI happenings. He discusses Instagram's innovative AI bots and their impact on user interaction. The conversation also highlights Waymo's autonomous rides and the regulatory challenges they face. Additionally, they delve into Google's Gemini updates and Meta's advancements, while addressing the ongoing misinformation concerns with deepfakes. This lively discussion paints a vivid picture of the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Aug 3, 2024 • 1h 26min
#176 - BIG WEEK for OSS! SearchGPT, Lamma 3.1 405B, Mistral Large 2
Discover the buzz around OpenAI's SearchGPT and its potential to shake up the search engine market. Explore Google's Gemini model and the new generative tools from Adobe, like AI-enhanced image editing. Dive into the competitive landscape with Meta's Llama 3.1, boasting 400 billion parameters, and uncover Cohere's controversial copyright assurance amid legal turbulence. Lastly, reflect on AI's impact on video game performers and the push for better protections in creative industries.

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Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 47min
#175 - GPT-4o Mini, OpenAI's Strawberry, Mixture of A Million Experts
The discussion kicks off with OpenAI's exciting launch of GPT-4o Mini, showcasing its potential for cost-effective AI solutions. They dive into the innovative Haiper 1.5, a text-to-video model competing in the rapidly evolving media landscape. The hosts also explore OpenAI's secretive Strawberry project aimed at enhancing AI reasoning capabilities, alongside concerns about internal practices and transparency. Additionally, they touch on the geopolitical implications of U.S. export controls on AI technology, ensuring a well-rounded conversation about the future of artificial intelligence.

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Jul 17, 2024 • 2h 4min
#174 - Odyssey Text-to-Video, Groq LLM Engine, OpenAI Security Issues
Discover the exciting advancements in AI, like Odyssey's text-to-video model striving for Hollywood standards and Anthropic's Claude introducing a prompt playground. Dive into how Figma is halting new features amidst controversy and Quora's Poe enables web app creation. Explore the challenges faced by OpenAI with security breaches and the urgent call for better safety measures. Plus, hear about Intel’s ambitious chip fab plans in Europe and Etsy's new guidelines for AI-generated items, all while navigating the world of AI ethics and accountability.