The Bleeding Edge Podcast

Ralph Behnke & Emile Ogier
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The Bleeding Edge is a weekly AI news podcast, without the hype. Every week, Ralph Behnke and Emile Ogier break down the biggest stories in artificial intelligence (new models, the companies behind them, policy, and what it means for your work) in plain language, with the receipts. Each episode includes: - The week's Top 5 AI stories, fact-checked and labelled as confirmed or rumour - A skill of the week: one prompt or technique you can use tomorrow - Three new AI tools worth trying - The people shaping AI, and a few laughs along the way Ralph brings two decades of retail transformation and the builder's view: he ships with these tools himself. Emile brings the architecture and AI-security lens from two decades inside banks, regulators and global change programmes. We're not selling you anything: we have a point of view, we do the research, and when we get something wrong, we say so on the next episode. Full briefings, articles and the AI Timeline: https://bleeding-edge-ai.com Free newsletters every Friday (LLMs, business, and devices & robotics): https://www.edge-ai.forum

  1. 2d ago

    OpenAI Astra: What Can It Actually Do?

    The conversation delves into the advancements in AI, particularly focusing on OpenAI's Astra model and its implications for the future of artificial intelligence. The discussion also touches on the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with rapid AI development, as well as the need for responsible practices in the industry. The conversation explores advancements in AI technologies, particularly focusing on video production, AI agents, and the implications of new tools in various industries. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the entire system behind AI models, including their harnesses, and share insights on practical applications and innovations in AI. Takeaways AI advancements are acceleratingEthical concerns in AI development AI video production advancementsImportance of AI system harnesses Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Astra and AGI07:43 The Impact of AI on Manufacturing14:46 AI's Role in Solving Complex Problems21:27 The Ethics of AI Development28:39 Understanding AI Misuse Reporting29:14 Exciting Developments in Video Production31:37 The Role of AI in Content Creation33:42 Innovative Applications of AI Technology38:19 AI in Retail and Consumer Experience40:19 AI's Impact on Banking and Finance42:34 Building Effective AI Agents45:39 The Importance of AI System Harnesses48:27 A Brief History of AI Developments51:26 The Future of Voice Assistants

  2. 6d ago

    Astra 6, Consumer Agents, Responsible AI, Github Hydra

    The conversation covers the emergence of Astra 6 as a herald of AGI, the trend of consumer AI agents, the imperative for companies to become AI-focused, the discussion around AI development slowdown, and the challenges of responsible AI and security. Each chapter delves into these themes, providing a comprehensive exploration of the topics. The conversation covers a wide range of AI-related topics, including AI misuse reports, video production excitement, AI-generated video understanding, God's Eye project, AI applications in various fields, AI investments in health tech firms, AI agent harness, GitHub Hydra project, evolution of AI, advancements in full duplex AI conversations, and a practical tip for AI agent definition of done. Takeaways AGI heralded by Astra 6Consumer AI agent trendAI company imperativeAI development slowdownResponsible AI and security challenges AI advancements in video productionAI harness and its importanceFull duplex AI conversation experience Chapters 00:00 Responsible AI and Security Challenges53:48 Practical Tip for AI Agent Definition of Done

  3. Sep 25

    Hugging face attack, what you need to know.

    The conversation covers the impact of AI on business, focusing on NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face and the implications for the AI infrastructure. It also explores the evolution of AI in content creation, the role of Grokbot and XAI in work automation, consumer sentiment towards AI-generated content, and OpenAI's computer use capabilities, highlighting the potential transformative impact on digital work. The conversation delves into the transformative impact of AI on user interfaces and cybersecurity. It explores the disintermediation of user interfaces by AI agents and the implications for human work. Additionally, it discusses the urgent need for collective action in response to the growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks. Takeaways AI's Impact on BusinessThe Evolution of AI in Content Creation AI and the Disintermediation of User InterfacesThe Rise of AI in Cybersecurity Chapters 00:00 NVIDIA's Acquisition of Hugging Face08:05 Grokbot and XAI's Impact on Work Automation24:06 AI-Generated Content and Consumer Sentiment35:44 OpenAI's Computer Use Capabilities39:19 AI and the Disintermediation of User Interfaces01:10:13 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity

  4. Sep 20

    Weekly AI Brief Sep 20 2026

    The episode covers a range of topics including NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face, the emergence of personal AI assistants like Grokbot, the impact of AI on content creation, and the development of OpenAI's computer use capabilities. It also delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the workplace and the potential for AI to transform the way we interact with digital tools. The conversation covers a range of topics including the disintermediation of user interfaces, the emergence of new AI models, the impact of AI on cybersecurity, and the regulation of social media usage for children. It also delves into the complexities of AI decision-making and the need for guardrail engineering. Takeaways NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face marks a significant move in the AI industry, positioning NVIDIA as a full-stack AI infrastructure provider.The emergence of personal AI assistants like Grokbot and OpenAI's computer use capabilities signal a shift towards AI becoming more integrated into everyday work tasks. Disintermediation of user interfaces is changing the way we interact with websites and applications.The emergence of new AI models and their impact on cybersecurity highlight the need for urgent collective action.Regulation of social media usage for children and the impact of AI on attention spans are important societal considerations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and News Roundup03:19 NVIDIA's Acquisition of Hugging Face and AI Infrastructure Development06:26 IBM's Release of Granite 4.2 and Enterprise AI Tools09:23 The Emergence of Personal AI Assistants and the Role of Grokbot13:01 The Impact of AI on Content Creation and Automation35:44 OpenAI's Computer Use Capabilities and the Future of AI in the Workplace39:19 Disintermediation of User Interfaces43:41 The Future of AI Models and Cybersecurity59:31 Impact of AI on Attention Spans and Social Media Regulation01:10:13 Urgent Collective Action for Cyber Defense

  5. Sep 16

    Weekly AI Brief Sep 16 2026

    The conversation covers a range of topics related to AI, automation, and the impact of AI on various industries. It delves into the acquisition of Hugging Face by NVIDIA, the development of Grokbot, the role of AI in tax management, the use of AI in content generation, and the emergence of computer use capabilities in OpenAI's ChatGBT. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities associated with AI adoption and the potential for AI to transform the way we work and interact with technology. The conversation covers a range of topics including the disintermediation of user interfaces, the emergence of new AI models, and the implications of AI in cybersecurity. It also delves into the impact of social media on attention spans and the need for responsible AI development. Takeaways AI's impact on various industriesThe emergence of computer use capabilities in OpenAI's ChatGBT Disintermediation of user interfacesEmergence of new AI modelsImplications of AI in cybersecurityImpact of social media on attention spansNeed for responsible AI development Chapters 00:00 NVIDIA's Acquisition of Hugging Face05:42 The Emergence of Grokbot13:01 AI's Role in Tax Management24:06 AI in Content Generation35:44 The Impact of AI on Various Industries39:19 Disintermediation of User Interfaces46:39 Emergence of New AI Models01:05:03 Impact of Social Media on Attention Spans01:09:46 Need for Responsible AI Development01:10:13 Implications of AI in Cybersecurity

  6. Sep 11

    Weekly AI Brief Sep 11 2026

    The podcast covers Nvidia's acquisition of Hugging Face, the Vera CPU, and SpaceX's collaboration with Nvidia. It also discusses Salesforce's AI agents, China's GLM 5.3, Super Groc Heavy, Cloudflare's browser and wallet, the AI boom, and Obliteration.ai's modified model. Takeaways Nvidia's dominance in AI infrastructureThe evolving landscape of AI models and their implications for user control and safety. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Nvidia's Acquisition of Hugging Face02:07 Nvidia's Vera CPU and SpaceX03:21 Salesforce's AI Agents and China's GLM 5.305:26 Super Groc Heavy and Cloudflare's Browser and Wallet06:33 AI Boom and Obliteration.ai's Modified Model

  7. Jul 13

    Weekly AI Brief July 10 2026

    AI news from 2 guys obsessed with AI.

  8. Jul 3

    Weekly AI Brief July 03 2026

    Full Show Notes on: https://bleeding-edge-ai.vercel.app/episodes Follow our Native AI Experiment on: https://sancarlosrecords.com/radio The conversation covers the resurgence of Fable Five, the impact of memory constraints on AI, OpenAI's Daybreak and Patch the Planet initiative, the model wave and GPT 5.6, John Jumper's move to Anthropic, Fable 5 redeployment and user engagement, optimizing Fable 5 usage with Prompt Architect, tips for effective Fable 5 usage, and an AI-first record label project showcase. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the rise of AI models, the impact of AI on jobs, and the changing nature of work in the AI industry. It also includes light-hearted banter and jokes related to AI news and events. Takeaways Fable Five's redeployment sparks user frustration and excitementOptimizing Fable 5 usage with Prompt ArchitectAI-first record label project showcases AI capabilities The evolving landscape of AI is shaping the future of work and job roles.The impact of AI on job roles and the changing nature of work in the AI industry. Chapters 00:00 Return to the Bleeding Edge Podcast09:20 The Model Wave and GPT 5.615:01 Fable 5 Redeployment and User Engagement22:12 Tips for Effective Fable 5 Usage41:26 The Alpaca and the Llama49:36 The Impact of AI on Jobs01:05:51 The Future of Work

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The Bleeding Edge is a weekly AI news podcast, without the hype. Every week, Ralph Behnke and Emile Ogier break down the biggest stories in artificial intelligence (new models, the companies behind them, policy, and what it means for your work) in plain language, with the receipts. Each episode includes: - The week's Top 5 AI stories, fact-checked and labelled as confirmed or rumour - A skill of the week: one prompt or technique you can use tomorrow - Three new AI tools worth trying - The people shaping AI, and a few laughs along the way Ralph brings two decades of retail transformation and the builder's view: he ships with these tools himself. Emile brings the architecture and AI-security lens from two decades inside banks, regulators and global change programmes. We're not selling you anything: we have a point of view, we do the research, and when we get something wrong, we say so on the next episode. Full briefings, articles and the AI Timeline: https://bleeding-edge-ai.com Free newsletters every Friday (LLMs, business, and devices & robotics): https://www.edge-ai.forum

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  • Creator
    Ralph Behnke & Emile Ogier
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ralph Behnke & Emile Ogier
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    The Bleeding Edge Podcast

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