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The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis
Nathaniel Whittemore
A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.
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Movie Night- Jojo Rabbit
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Send us a text Jojo Rabbit is discussed. CW: This episode contains discussion of death, wartime violence, murder, life is squalor, among other things. Feel free to pass on this! DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XWwajNa6 www.thedailyformer.comThe Daily Former által
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ChatGPT Search and the AI Search Arms Race
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The search industry is in the midst of a transformative period as OpenAI releases ChatGPT search. This episode explores how OpenAI’s new tool enters a competitive field with Google and Perplexity, aiming to provide fast, direct answers and source citations, plus support for timely follow-ups. The media licensing partnerships backing ChatGPT’s resul…
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The 9 Most Important AI Stories from October
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October saw major developments across the AI industry, from the White House prioritizing AI for national security to new funding for OpenAI. Key updates included Google’s shift towards nuclear energy, Anthropic’s new AI computer-use capabilities, and a national conversation on California’s SB 1047. Join us for a breakdown of the month’s most impact…
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More Than 1/4 of Google's Code Now Generated by AI
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More than a quarter of Google’s new code is now generated by AI, signaling a major shift in software development. As GitHub Copilot adds models from Anthropic and Google, developers are gaining more options than ever. This trend suggests that AI is set to redefine coding, making software creation faster and more accessible across the tech industry.…
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Apple Intelligence is Here, But Is It Any Good?
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Apple Intelligence has officially launched with iOS 18, bringing features like system-wide writing tools, AI-powered Siri, and advanced photo editing. However, limited availability and a phased rollout have left users divided on whether the launch meets Apple’s high standards. While advanced AI capabilities are expected by December, the initial use…
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No GPT-5 This Year, But Maybe Gemini 2.0
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OpenAI has clarified that no model codenamed "Orion" or GPT-5 will arrive this year, though Google is targeting December for the release of its own next-gen model, Gemini 2.0. Meanwhile, Google and Anthropic are working on AI models capable of using computer interfaces, signaling rapid advances in agent-like capabilities. AI research circles are wa…
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Hands on with Our Agentic Future
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/when-you-give-a-claude-a-mouse Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit https://venice.ai/nlw and enter the discount code NLWDAILYBRIEF.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most …
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GPT-5 Coming In December
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Reports suggest OpenAI’s newest model, potentially named GPT-5 or "Orion," is expected by December, with Microsoft possibly hosting as early as November. Alongside the model release, OpenAI disbanded its AGI readiness team, reallocating efforts across divisions. In parallel, OpenAI and Microsoft are partnering with news outlets to drive AI-supporte…
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xAI has officially launched an API, allowing developers to build on top of Grok models. With access to Grok 2 and Grok 2 Mini, this move places xAI in direct competition with OpenAI and other leading foundation models. This episode explores what the API offers, how developers can leverage its features, and what makes xAI’s offering unique Concerned…
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The Next Step in Our Journey to AI Agents: Anthropic's Computer Use
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Anthropic unveils a new feature enabling AI to use computers like humans, marking a significant advancement in AI autonomy. Explore how this capability allows for tasks such as navigating software, inputting information, and more. This breakthrough opens the door to new business, tech, and beyond applications, driving the evolution toward fully aut…
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The AGI-Sized Hole in the Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership
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Tensions rise between Microsoft and OpenAI as financial pressure and disagreements strain their partnership. Reports reveal that Microsoft could lose access to OpenAI’s technology if AGI is achieved, with OpenAI's board holding the power to decide when AGI arrives. With contract negotiations and internal conflicts, the future of this "bromance" is …
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AI and the Looming Economic Challenge
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/opinion/economy-us-aging-work-force-ai.html Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit https://venice.ai/nlw and enter the discount code NLWDAILYBRIEF.The AI Daily Brief helps you under…
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5 Business Uses for NotebookLM
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NotebookLM gets a major upgrade with customizable audio overviews, unlocking a range of business use cases from customer service insights to sales pitches. Plus, Perplexity adds internal knowledge search, enhancing collaboration with spaces and third-party data integrations. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brie…
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Amazon Joins Google and Microsoft in AI Nuclear Buildout
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Amazon joins Google and Microsoft in a major push toward nuclear energy to meet AI’s growing power needs, committing to 600 megawatts in nuclear projects. The announcement highlights how big tech is relying on small modular reactors to meet climate goals and sustain the energy demands of AI advancements. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of cen…
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How AI Is Fundamentally Reshaping the Web
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The New York Times issues a cease and desist to Perplexity AI, spotlighting how AI is fundamentally changing the web and its traditional business models. Explore how AI-driven summaries might impact site traffic, ad revenue, and reshape the search landscape, as Perplexity aims to challenge Google’s dominance. Concerned about being spied on? Tired o…
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Is AI Optimism In the Air?
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Today's episode explores the growing shift toward AI optimism, highlighted by Anthropics CEO Dario Amodei’s essay on the potential positive impacts of AI. Topics include advancements in biology, neuroscience, poverty reduction, and governance. Could AI truly transform society for the better? Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored respons…
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The AI Agent Era Begins
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A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/generative-ais-act-o1/ Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit https://venice.ai/nlw and enter the discount code NLWDAILYBRIEF.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most import…
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AI Wins Not One But Two Different Nobel Prizes
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This week, Geoffrey Hinton and Dennis Hassabis won Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry for their groundbreaking AI work, sparking conversations about AI’s influence across scientific disciplines. The episode explores Hinton’s AI safety concerns and Hassabis’ work on AlphaFold, transforming protein structure prediction. An unexpected set of honors…
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What Most Companies Will Get Wrong About AI At First
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NLW joined Nationwide at their TechX event in Columbus, Ohio yesterday. On this episode, he gives podcast versions of five discussion points from the keynote. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit https://venice.ai/nlw and enter the discount code NLWDA…
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Mental Health Intermission!
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Send us a text It's World Mental Health Day! To respect this day, and ourselves, we had a short conversation about how watching art can be activating, and how we navigate falling in that funk. Take time to do something good for yourself today, and every day. Walk outside, write, maybe even finally shoot us that email you keep telling yourself you'l…
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The Challenge of Enterprise AI Adoption
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Enterprise AI adoption faces significant obstacles, from employees using AI without sharing discoveries to organizations struggling to scale past the pilot stage. Today’s episode reviews insights from Professor Ethan Mollick’s recent article on creating environments for AI-driven innovation in business. The discussion highlights strategies to encou…
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Meta's New Movie Gen Model Could Change AI Video
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Meta has unveiled its latest breakthrough in AI with MovieGen, a powerful new video generation model designed to take personalized video and audio creation to the next level. From high-definition text-to-video to precise video editing and audio generation, MovieGen promises to be a game changer in the AI space. In this episode, explore what makes t…
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The AI Automation Blues [Featuring NotebookLM]
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NLW does a Long Reads episode featuring a cameo from Google's NotebookLM. Discussion inspired by and featuring a section of https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-biggest-man-made-disaster-ever Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit https://venice.ai/nlw and e…
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GenAI is Being Adopted Faster than PCs or the Internet
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Generative AI is being adopted faster than both PCs and the internet! A new study from the Harvard Kennedy School, Vanderbilt, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reveals that 39.4% of the U.S. working-age population has used AI, with 32% using it weekly. Explore the study’s findings on workplace adoption, AI's impact on different job sectors…
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OpenAI Closes Largest Venture Round of All Time
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OpenAI closes the largest venture capital deal in history, raising $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation. Learn how this record-breaking round positions OpenAI as one of the most valuable private companies worldwide. Plus, details on the investors involved, including Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia, and how OpenAI plans to use this massive…
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OpenAI's DevDay And A Preview Of Our Agentic Future
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OpenAI’s second annual DevDay showcased a glimpse into the agentic future with powerful new tools for developers. This video covers all major announcements, including the real-time API for speech-to-speech interactions, vision fine-tuning, prompt caching, and model distillation. Discover how these updates set the stage for the next evolution in AI,…
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