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  • Meta doubles down on open-source AI 🔴 AINTS 047

    Meta doubles down on open-source AI 🔴 AINTS 047
    Jul 26 2024

    This week, Tristan and Tasia see how Google AI gets good at math, Adobe gets better at generative AI, and OpenAI gets into search. Then Meta continues pushing us into VR and pulling us into AI. Join us as we talk to the AInimals. Hold on to your hat!


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    AI NEWS

    • Adobe’s integrates Firefly model, bringing AI features for Photoshop
    • Stability AI steps into a new gen AI dimension with Stable Video 4D
    • Google Is the Only Search Engine That Works on Reddit Now Thanks to AI Deal
    • Google DeepMind Takes Step Closer to Cracking Top-Level Maths
    • Microsoft unveils Bing Generative Search — enhanced with AI, it's a complete overhaul of traditional search
    • OpenAI Announces SearchGPT, its AI-Powered Search Engine
    • Apple shows off open AI prowess: new models outperform Mistral and Hugging Face offerings

    META AI NEWS

    • Meta's AI Assistant Got an LLM Update. Here's What You Need to Know
    • 3 ways Meta's Llama 3.1 is an advance for Gen AI
    • Meta AI’s new ‘Imagine Me’ tool will let you generate AI images of yourself
    • Meta Quest 3 will include AI personal assistant soon

    LLM NEWS

    • Mistral shocks with new open model Mistral Large 2, taking on Llama 3.1



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    46 mins
  • The next frontier of generative AI 🔴 AINTS 046

    The next frontier of generative AI 🔴 AINTS 046
    Jul 19 2024
    This week, Tristan and Tasia look at new image-generating tools from Samsung and Microsoft and check out Amazon's new AI shopping assistant, Rufus. Then we encounter OpenAI's Strawberry (FKA Q*) reasoning technology and new types of AI models that might someday supplant transformers. Join us as we navigate the dangers of the frontier. Can you survive the journey?FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastAI NEWSGoogle’s AI results are showing up less frequently, a study foundSee also: Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in searchSamsung’s new image-generating AI tool is a little too goodMicrosoft’s Designer app arrives on iOS and Android with AI editing and creationI Used Amazon's Rufus to Shop for Prime Day. It Wasn't Much HelpI tried out Amazon's new AI shopping assistant Rufus. One feature stood out as a game changer.Amazon Prime Day AI Shopping Helper Answers Existential Questions, TooFRONTIER AI MODEL DEVELOPMENTExclusive: OpenAI working on new reasoning technology under code name ‘Strawberry’ChatGPT maker OpenAI now has a scale to rank its AIMajority of people believe AI like ChatGPT is conscious, finds pollTTT models might be the next frontier in generative AIMistral releases Codestral Mamba for faster, longer code generationCodestral MambaSee also: AI21 LabsSee also: CartesiaFURTHER READINGHere's everything you need to know about Big Tech's AI models and tools but were too afraid to ask Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    53 mins
  • AI and the environment 🔴 AINTS 045

    AI and the environment 🔴 AINTS 045
    Jul 12 2024
    This week, Tristan and Tasia explore various recent AI announcements, collaborations and whoopsie-doopsies involving Microsoft, OpenAI, Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola. We also discuss Google's recent backtracking on its net zero emissions targets in light of increasing resource demands from AI. Plus: an AI beauty pageant and a surprise appearance from a certain adorable orange lagomorph. Join us as we try to have nice things without destroying our warren!FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastAI NEWSMicrosoft Admits That Maybe Surveiling Everything You Do On Your Computer Isn’t A Brilliant IdeaOpenAI’s ChatGPT Mac app was storing conversations in plain textApple’s Phil Schiller is reportedly joining OpenAI’s boardMicrosoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutinyMicrosoft made an AI voice so real, it's too dangerous to release5 best Samsung Galaxy AI features announced at July Unpacked 2024Samsung's Galaxy Ring Could Rule the EcosystemGoogle Gemini x Samsung.Google Says Gemini AI is making robots smarterGOOGLE, AI AND EMISSIONSAI drives 48% increase in Google EmissionsAI's energy demands are out of controlY THOMotorola walks the runway with entirely AI-generated campaignWorld's First AI Generated Pageant Winner has been crownedFOLLOW-UP/FURTHER READINGSports Illustrated Published Articles by Fake, AI-Generated WritersChum King Express Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    47 mins
  • AI storytelling: As you wish 🔴 AINTS 044

    AI storytelling: As you wish 🔴 AINTS 044
    Jul 5 2024
    This week, Tristan and Tasia are joined by AINTS' very first guest, writer/performer/podcaster/video producer, Bill Meeks,. to look at the latest AI image and video generator updates from Stable Diffusion and Runway AI, along with a couple of newcomers. Then Bill walks us through the key features of Everly Heights Story Studio, his AI storytelling toolkit. Join us as we weave classic tales of true love and high adventure in the world of AI.FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastGENERATIVE AI NEWSLeonardo AI Review: A Versatile Image Generator for AI Creative EnthusiastsStability AI launches Stable Diffusion 3, its ‘most sophisticated image generation model yetNew Stable Diffusion 3 release excels at AI-generated body horrorStable Diffusion to live on: Stability AI confirms rescue deal and new CEOThe Open Model Initiative - Invoke, Comfy Org, Civitai and LAION, and others coordinating a new next-gen model.Update and FAQ on the Open Model Initiative – Your Questions AnsweredRunway’s latest AI video generator brings giant cotton candy monsters to lifeIntroducing Gen-3 AlphaAn AI video tool just launched, and it’s already copying Disney’s IPGoogle is working on generative AI soundtracks and dialogue for videosThis AI Biographer Wants to Help You Tell Your Life StoryBILL MEEKS + EVERLY HEIGHTS STORY STUDIOIntroducing The Everly Heights Story Studio, An AI Toolkit For Professional Storytellers Everly Heights Character Maker (SDXL LoRA)Everly Heights Set Builder (SDXL LoRA)Everly Heights Prop Generator (SDXL LoRA)Everly Heights | Stories set in the fictional town of Everly Heights, OhioBillMeeks Creator Profile | CivitaiBill Meeks - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • AI music and copyright 🔴 AINTS 043

    AI music and copyright 🔴 AINTS 043
    Jun 28 2024
    This week, Tristan and Tasia relive a tech journalist's chaotic adventure with Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses in Montreal and uncover the significant security flaw found in Rabbit’s R1 AI gadget. Then we dive into the heated legal battles over AI-generated music, with the RIAA suing Suno and Udio for copyright infringement and YouTube negotiating music licensing for AI song generators. Join us as we tune in to the latest smash hit in the ongoing fight between AI creativity and copyright law. It's like Christmas in summer for AI drama!FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastFOLLOW-UPI Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go WellA group of R1 jailbreakers found a massive security flaw in Rabbit’s codeResearchers Prove Rabbit AI Breach By Sending Email to Us as Adminrobots.txt at ainamedthisshow.comAI is eating its own tail, Perplexity edition.Roll out of Gmail’s Gemini AI sidebar begins, but not everyone can access itGemini 1.5 Pro Now offers 2M token context windowAI NEWSGoogle is reportedly creating AI chatbots that challenge Meta and Character AIAmazon is reportedly working on a new AI chatbotSnapchat influencers AI clone goes very off script and gets scaryAI MUSIC GENERATION COPYRIGHT LAWSUITLabels body RIAA sues AI music firms Suno and Udio for copyright infringementListen to the AI-Generated Ripoff Songs That Got Udio and Suno SuedThe RIAA versus AI, explainedYouTube tries convincing record labels to license music for AI song generatorAI dataset licensing companies form trade groupThese Are the Best AI Music Generators You Can Use Right NowTASIA’S NEW COURSEEverything Google: Mastering Your Google Suite of Apps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    53 mins
  • AI search, hallucinations and everything 🔴 AINTS 042

    AI search, hallucinations and everything 🔴 AINTS 042
    Jun 21 2024
    This week, Tristan and Tasia wade into the Perplexity AI drama — and AI search at large. Then we explore AI hallucinations and a few efforts to reduce them. Join us as we fire up the improbability engine and envision a future where LLMs are accurate most of the time.FOLLOWAI Named This ShowTristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastFOLLOW-UP & AI NEWSIlya Sutskever Has a New Plan for Safe SuperintelligenceOpenAI’s former chief scientist is starting a new AI companySafe Superintelligence Inc.Anthropic Says New Claude 3.5 AI Model Outperforms GPT-4 OmniAI SEARCHGenspark is the latest attempt at an AI-powered search engineHow Perplexity.ai Is Pioneering The Future Of SearchThe Perplexity AI drama explained in 60 secondsPerplexity AI Is Lying about Their User AgentPerplexity Is a Bullshit MachineGoogle Zero is here — now what?AI HALLUCINATIONSAre AI models doomed to always hallucinate?Can a technology called RAG keep AI models from making stuff up?12 Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) Tools / Software in '24New study finds way to spot AI hallucinationsFact-checking startup targets AI hallucinations after raising €1MFURTHER LISTENING/VIEWINGAravind Srinivas: Perplexity CEO on Future of AI, Search & the Internet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Apple Intelligence: AI for the rest of us? 🔴 AINTS 041

    Apple Intelligence: AI for the rest of us? 🔴 AINTS 041
    Jun 14 2024
    This week, Tristan and Tasia dive into Apple's AI announcements from WWDC 2024, from its partnership with OpenAI, to custom emoji, to giving Siri a brain transplant. Join us as we air our grievances — and discuss Apple's feats of strength in its big move into AI. FOLLOWAI Named This Show on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X (Twitter)Tristan & TasiaAI Named This Show podcastSHOW NOTES Apple Intelligence PreviewApple Intelligence – everything you need to know about your iPhone’s new big brainApple Intelligence in iOS 18 — 15 top new AI features coming to your iPhone: Reduce interruptionsApple to ‘Pay’ OpenAI for ChatGPT Through Distribution, Not CashReport: Apple isn’t paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into OSesSee also: Apple and OpenAI currently have the most misunderstood partnership in techSee also: Elon Musk is livid about new OpenAI/Apple dealSee also: Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAIMath Notes at WWDC 2024 is one of the best product demos ever — here’s why I’m excitedApple Says Its AI Sets a 'New Standard' for Privacy and Invites Security Experts to Test ItWhat we know about Apple’s on-device AISee also: Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayedApple Intelligence in iOS 18 — 15 top new AI features coming to your iPhone: Image PlaygroundThere’s an emoji for that: meet Genmoji, Apple’s AI-powered emoji generation feature in iOS 18Apple’s AI, Apple Intelligence, is boring and practical — that’s why it worksApple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Is AI slop ruining the Web? 🔴 AINTS 040

    Is AI slop ruining the Web? 🔴 AINTS 040
    Jun 7 2024

    This week, Tristan and Tasia look at the open letter from several former OpenAI employees (and others) warning of the existential threat of AI and demanding whistleblower protection. Then we discuss various new generative AI tools and developments that are simultaneously making us more productive and the Web more terrible. Join us as we wade through AI failures, AI doom, AI porn, and AI slop to reach the shores of AI disappointment.


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    FOLLOW-UP

    • Humane is reportedly trying to sell itself to HP for $1 billion
    • After its reputation went up in flames, Humane warns users its charging case may too

    AI SAFETY NEWS

    • OpenAI employees warn of AI’s potential existential threats to humanity in letter
    • AI workers demand stronger whistleblower protections in open letter
    • A Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial Intelligence

    GENERATIVE AI NEWS

    • Wizards of the Coast advertises for AI role, deepening the disconnect with fans
    • Perplexity AI launches new tool to turn research into content
    • Introducing Perplexity Pages
    • Wix’s new tool taps AI to generate smartphone apps
    • AI apps on Google Play have to limit distribution of inappropriate content, company says
    • X (aka Twitter) adjusts its policies on AI-generated nudity and sexy pictures
    • Facebook’s AI Spam Isn’t the ‘Dead Internet’: It’s the Zombie Internet
    • Slop is the new name for unwanted AI-generated content

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    45 mins