
Last Week in AI
Weekly summaries of the AI news that matters!
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 46min
#155 - ChatGPT memory, Altman seeks trillions, Califonia AI regulation, art gen lawsuit
Get ready for an intriguing dive into the world of AI! Discover how ChatGPT is set to gain memory capabilities, personalizing user interactions like never before. Sam Altman's ambitious plans for a trillion-dollar transformation in the semiconductor industry raise eyebrows. Meanwhile, a driverless Waymo car faced a dramatic crowd reaction in San Francisco. Innovations in multilingual AI and improvements in voice assistants showcase the rapid evolution of technology, while ongoing debates about AI regulation and art generation lawsuits highlight the need for responsible governance.

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Feb 11, 2024 • 1h 37min
#154 - Google Gemini, Waymo Collision, Smaug-72B, EU AI Act final text, image watermarks
Discover the latest advancements in AI with Google's Gemini, a game-changing chatbot and voice assistant. Delve into the complexities of self-driving cars, sparked by a recent Waymo incident. Explore cutting-edge tools like Brilliant Labs’ Frame glasses and Stability AI’s innovative diffusion model for videos. Learn how artists are fighting back against AI appropriation with protective tools. Plus, find out how Meta is ensuring transparency with AI-generated images and the implications of new regulations in the evolving AI landscape.

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Feb 4, 2024 • 1h 46min
#153 - Taylor Swift Deepfakes, ChatGPT features, Meta-Prompting, two new US bills
This week, controversy brews as trolls flood social media with graphic deepfakes of a pop icon. The hosts dive into the implications of synthetic media and ongoing legislative efforts against deepfakes. ChatGPT unveils a new feature, enhancing its functionality, while Google Bard catches up with a major update. Financial woes plague AI companies amid disappointing earnings. Plus, Samsung's Galaxy S24 will feature Baidu's Ernie AI, signaling shifts in tech alliances. It's a lively discussion on the intersection of AI, ethics, and business!

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Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 27min
#152 - live translation on phones, Meta aims at AGI, AlphaGeometry, political deepfakes
Discover the groundbreaking live translation features on Samsung Galaxy phones that could revolutionize communication. Explore Meta's ambitious aims for artificial general intelligence and how Google's AI is streamlining Chrome browsing. Dive into the world of AI startups as they chase profitability amid antitrust scrutiny of major players like Microsoft and OpenAI. Plus, learn about the latest advancements in robotics, including a partnership with BMW, and the implications of deepfake technology on politics.

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Jan 21, 2024 • 1h 36min
#151 - Copilot Pro, LLama.cpp, conversational diagnostic AI, secret AI diplomacy
Exciting advancements are taking center stage! Microsoft’s Copilot Pro is revolutionizing Office with AI features, while Amazon’s new tool reshapes online shopping. The competitive race heats up as China develops cutting-edge chips. Meanwhile, OpenAI is striking lucrative licensing deals with news publishers. Anthropic's unique $750 million fundraising strategy raises eyebrows in the tech community. Plus, a look at the implications of AI in clinical trials and the complexities of international AI diplomacy. This week is packed with innovation and intrigue!

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Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 6min
#150 - GPT Store, new Nvidia chips, DeepMind’s robotics progress, bad uses of AI
Discover the launch of OpenAI's custom GPT Store, bringing personalized chatbots to life! Dive into Nvidia's latest chips designed for AI at home and the battle in the tech market. Exciting advancements in generative AI come to Amazon's Alexa and Google’s new Bard version. Explore DeepMind's quest for training robots in real-world tasks, and learn about innovative techniques for 3D scene generation. The episode also addresses the ethical implications of AI companionship and ongoing debates around AI art and copyright.

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Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 24min
#149 - Reflecting on 2023, Midjourney v6, Anthropic Revenue, Unified-IO 2, NY Times sues OpenAI
Reflecting on the pivotal changes in AI during 2023, the hosts highlight the rise of open-source alternatives and shifting safety concerns. Midjourney version 6 impresses with its text-to-image capabilities, though some spelling challenges remain. The competitive landscape heats up as Baidu's ErnieBot gains traction against ChatGPT. Anthropic forecasts substantial revenue growth, while Microsoft's new Copilot app for Android makes waves. Plus, semiconductor innovations showcase the ongoing tech race amidst regulatory hurdles.

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Dec 24, 2023 • 1h 56min
#148 - Imagen 2, Midjourney on web, FunSearch, OpenAI ‘Preparedness Framework’, campaigning voice clone
Discover Google's Imagen 2, the latest leap in AI image generation, promising stunning visuals and watermarking features. Learn why Anthropic is stepping up to defend users against copyright claims. Dive into the world of Midjourney's new web tool and Instagram's AI-driven edits. Meanwhile, Intel reveals its Gaudi 3 chip to challenge industry giants Nvidia and AMD, while Meta changes course with open-source AI architectures. Plus, OpenAI's preparedness framework tackles the risks surrounding AI's rapid evolution.

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Dec 17, 2023 • 1h 57min
#147 - Google’s Gemini, EU AI Act Deal, Mixtral of Experts, Meta’s ‘Seamless’ translator
The latest discussion dives into Google's Gemini, aiming to compete with ChatGPT but facing some initial skepticism. Voice cloning ethics are spotlighted with Meta's new AudioBox. The podcast also touches on advancements in AI chip technology, with big contenders like Meta and Microsoft making moves against Nvidia. Controversies swirl around Elon Musk's Grok AI, while updates in AI regulation highlight the complex landscape of technological innovation and legal challenges. Tune in for a whirlwind of cutting-edge insights!

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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 25min
#146 - ChatGPT’s 1 year anniversary, DeepMind GNoME, Extraction of Training Data from LLMs, AnyDream
Celebrate the first anniversary of ChatGPT and its transformative impact on AI. Discover Perplexity AI’s groundbreaking real-time language models and Microsoft’s innovative Dolly 3 integration in Windows. Explore how AI is reshaping TurboTax's tax assistance and personalization tools like MasterCard's Shopping Muse. Delve into DeepMind’s advances in discovering materials and the ethical concerns surrounding AI in healthcare. Finally, investigate the implications of Meta's new rules on AI-generated political content amid rising challenges in the AI landscape.