Episodes
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Explore the rising threat of AI-driven election disinformation and its global implications. Discover how Tessl is transforming software development with AI, and learn about Meta's Mixture-of-Transformers architecture that cuts computational costs. Plus, get insights into OpenAI's upcoming 'AI agent' tool, Operator, and its potential impact on digital interactions. Join us as we delve into these pivotal AI advancements and their societal impacts.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fdhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/tessl-raises-125m-at-at-500m-valuation-to-build-ai-that-writes-and-maintains-code/https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/13/meta-ai-researchers-introduce-mixture-of-transformers-mot-a-sparse-multi-modal-transformer-architecture-that-significantly-reduces-pretraining-computational-costs/https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/13/openais-take-on-ai-agents-could-come-in-january/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world(00:03:56) Tessl raises $125M at $500M+ valuation to build AI that writes and maintains code(00:07:06) Meta AI Researchers Introduce Mixture-of-Transformers (MoT): A Sparse Multi-Modal Transformer Architecture that Significantly Reduces Pretraining Computational Costs(00:10:21) OpenAI’s take on AI agents could come in January
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Explore the impact of AI on global election disinformation and the revolutionary shift in trucking with Waabi's autonomous long-haul trucks. Discover how AI tools are transforming healthcare communication and delve into DeepSeek AI's JanusFlow, a unified framework for image understanding and generation. This episode of 'Simply A.I.' offers insights into the ethical, societal, and technological implications of AI advancements, highlighting the urgent need for media literacy and robust countermeasures to safeguard democracy and enhance industry efficiency.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fdhttps://techcrunch.com/podcast/waabi-is-taking-generative-ai-into-the-physical-world-with-autonomous-long-haul-trucks/https://apnews.com/article/chatgpt-ai-health-doctors-microsoft-f63d7fcc4b361cf8073406bf231e2b92https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/12/deepseek-ai-releases-janusflow-a-unified-framework-for-image-understanding-and-generation/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world(00:03:38) Waabi is taking generative AI into the physical world with autonomous long-haul trucks(00:06:24) New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor(00:09:09) DeepSeek AI Releases JanusFlow: A Unified Framework for Image Understanding and Generation
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Explore the transformative power of AI as it revolutionizes neuroscience with NeuroFly, reshapes healthcare communication, and influences immigration decisions. Discover how European search engines are challenging Big Tech with a new AI-driven index. This episode delves into the ethical, practical, and innovative aspects of AI, offering insights into its impact across various sectors.Sources:https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/12/neurofly-an-ai-framework-for-whole-brain-single-neuron-reconstruction/https://apnews.com/article/chatgpt-ai-health-doctors-microsoft-f63d7fcc4b361cf8073406bf231e2b92https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/11/ai-tool-could-influence-home-office-immigration-decisions-critics-sayhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/11/ecosia-and-qwant-two-european-search-engines-join-forces-on-building-an-index-to-shrink-reliance-on-big-tech/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) NeuroFly: An AI Framework for Whole-Brain Single Neuron Reconstruction(00:04:09) New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor(00:06:12) AI tool could influence Home Office immigration decisions, critics say(00:09:43) Ecosia and Qwant, two European search engines, join forces on an index to shrink reliance on Big Tech
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Explore how AI tools are transforming healthcare by enhancing communication and reducing burnout among doctors. Delve into the ethical implications of AI in medical settings, balancing efficiency with the human touch. Plus, discover Meta AI's FBDetect system for hyperscale operations, the controversial use of AI in UK immigration, and the groundbreaking GPTKB knowledge base from large language models. This episode offers a comprehensive look at AI's impact across diverse sectors, sparking discussions on trust, transparency, and innovation.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/chatgpt-ai-health-doctors-microsoft-f63d7fcc4b361cf8073406bf231e2b92https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/10/meta-ai-introduces-fbdetect-a-performance-regression-detection-system-at-hyperscale-operations-in-production-monitoring/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/11/ai-tool-could-influence-home-office-immigration-decisions-critics-sayhttps://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/11/gptkb-large-scale-knowledge-base-construction-from-large-language-models/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor(00:02:54) Meta AI Introduces FBDetect: A Performance Regression Detection System at Hyperscale Operations in-Production Monitoring(00:06:36) AI tool could influence Home Office immigration decisions, critics say(00:10:16) GPTKB: Large-Scale Knowledge Base Construction from Large Language Models
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Explore the groundbreaking developments in AI regulation and technology, from the EU's AI Act setting global standards to the US leading a UN resolution on AI governance. Discover Assembly AI's Universal-2, a leap in speech-to-text technology, and delve into the implications of key departures at OpenAI. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of AI innovation, ethics, and global policy, positioning Simply A.I. as a leader in covering transformative technological advancements.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/ai-act-european-union-chatbots-155157e2be2e42d0f1acca33983d8c82https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/09/assembly-ai-introduces-universal-2-the-next-leap-in-speech-to-text-technology/https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/openai-loses-another-lead-safety-researcher-lilian-weng/https://apnews.com/article/un-artificial-intelligence-resolution-rules-governance-goals-b442f2701139780526b34ba0527e9425Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Europe's AI Act: How does it work and what happens next?(00:03:35) Assembly AI Introduces Universal-2: The Next Leap in Speech-to-Text Technology(00:07:09) OpenAI loses another lead safety researcher, Lilian Weng(00:10:50) US spearheads first UN resolution on artificial intelligence
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Explore the groundbreaking AI Act by the European Union, setting a global standard for AI regulation with a focus on safety and ethics. Discover how this legislation impacts high-risk applications and generative AI, and its potential influence on global AI governance. Plus, delve into Peking University's new benchmark for evaluating numerical understanding in AI, and learn about UnifyApps' innovative approach to AI integration, backed by a $20M investment. Finally, gain insights into the projected $237.4 billion growth of the AI market, driven by advancements in fraud prevention and cloud-based services. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of AI regulation, innovation, and market dynamics.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/ai-act-european-union-chatbots-155157e2be2e42d0f1acca33983d8c82https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/09/researchers-at-peking-university-introduce-a-new-ai-benchmark-for-evaluating-numerical-understanding-and-processing-in-large-language-models/https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/unifyapps-ai-powered-app-integration-platform-grabs-20m-from-iconiq-growth/https://curated.tncontentexchange.com/partners/pr_newswire/industry/computer_electronics/artificial-intelligence-market-to-grow-by-usd-237-4-billion-from-2024-2028-as-ai/article_3091164f-a9d7-5c65-a57b-4e56febe0823.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Europe's AI Act: How does it work and what happens next?(00:04:26) Researchers at Peking University Introduce A New AI Benchmark for Evaluating Numerical Understanding and Processing in Large Language Models(00:07:33) AI-powered app integration platform UnifyApps grabs $20M from ICONIQ Growth(00:11:34) Artificial Intelligence Market to Grow by USD 237.4 Billion from 2024-2028, as AI-Driven Fraud Prevention and Malicious Attack Protection Boost Market
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Explore the Tony Blair Institute's report on AI's potential to displace millions of jobs in the UK, while also creating new opportunities. Discover Inria's Tree of Problems framework, enhancing language model reasoning. Learn about AI's role in improving HVAC efficiency and Meta's decision to allow US defense use of Llama AI, highlighting the intersection of technology and national security. This episode offers a comprehensive look at AI's transformative power across industries and its implications for the future workforce and global defense strategies.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/08/ai-may-displace-3m-jobs-but-long-term-losses-relatively-modest-says-thinktankhttps://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/08/this-ai-paper-by-inria-introduces-the-tree-of-problems-a-simple-yet-effective-framework-for-complex-reasoning-in-language-models/https://today.umd.edu/briefs/ai-face-off-researchers-pit-old-ai-tech-vs-new-in-hvac-efficiency-testhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/05/meta-allows-national-security-defense-contractors-use-llama-aiOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) AI may displace 3m jobs but long-term losses ‘relatively modest’, says Tony Blair’s thinktank(00:03:51) This AI Paper by Inria Introduces the Tree of Problems: A Simple Yet Effective Framework for Complex Reasoning in Language Models(00:07:04) AI Face-off: Researchers Pit Old AI Tech vs. New in HVAC Efficiency…(00:09:46) Meta to let US national security agencies and defense contractors use Llama AI
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
As the 2024 election season approaches, the rise of AI-generated disinformation poses a significant risk to democratic processes worldwide. We explore the implications of this technology and how it can mislead voters. Additionally, we discuss the introduction of FEDKIM, a new framework enhancing medical AI while ensuring data privacy. In tech news, Caitlin Kalinowski joins OpenAI to lead robotics initiatives, and Apple prepares to integrate ChatGPT Plus into its ecosystem, raising questions about the future of AI in consumer technology.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fdhttps://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/04/fedkim-a-federated-knowledge-injection-framework-for-enhancing-multimodal-medical-foundation-models/https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/metas-former-hardware-lead-for-orion-is-joining-openai/https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/apple-users-can-soon-upgrade-to-chatgpt-plus-within-the-settings-app/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world(00:03:20) Meta’s former hardware lead for Orion is joining OpenAI(00:06:01) Apple users can soon upgrade to ChatGPT Plus within the Settings app
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
As the 2024 election season approaches, the rise of AI-generated disinformation poses a significant risk to democratic processes worldwide. We explore how generative AI is creating convincing deepfakes that mislead voters, alongside groundbreaking advancements like Meta's Thought Preference Optimization, which enhances AI response quality. Additionally, we discuss the potential defamation risks for tech giants like Google and Meta due to AI-generated content, and feature the inspiring journey of Sophia Velastegui, a trailblazer advocating for women in AI. Join us for a critical conversation on the intersection of technology, ethics, and democracy.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fdhttps://www.infoq.com/news/2024/11/meta-ai-tpo/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/04/google-meta-efamation-ai-generated-responses-australiahttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/03/women-in-ai-sophia-velastegui-believes-ai-is-moving-too-fast/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world(00:03:14) Meta AI Introduces Thought Preference Optimization Enabling AI Models to Think Before Responding(00:06:00) Google and Meta could face defamation risks over AI-generated responses, Australian experts warn(00:09:22) Women in AI: Sophia Velastegui believes AI is moving too fast
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, including Google's Speculative Knowledge Distillation, which enhances knowledge transfer between models, and Meta AI's Sparsh, a general-purpose encoder for vision-based tactile sensing. We also discuss the alarming rise of AI-generated election disinformation and its implications for democracy, as well as the troubling use of Meta's AI by Chinese military researchers to develop a defense chatbot. Join us as we navigate the latest innovations and ethical challenges in the AI landscape.Sources:https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/03/this-ai-paper-from-google-research-introduces-speculative-knowledge-distillation-a-novel-ai-approach-to-bridging-the-gap-between-teacher-and-student-models/https://www.marktechpost.com/2024/11/02/meta-ai-releases-sparsh-the-first-general-purpose-encoder-for-vision-based-tactile-sensing/https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-elections-disinformation-chatgpt-bc283e7426402f0b4baa7df280a4c3fdhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/11/01/chinese-military-researchers-reportedly-used-metas-ai-to-develop-a-defense-chatbot/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) AI-created election disinformation is deceiving the world(00:04:02) Chinese military researchers reportedly used Meta AI to develop defense chatbot