The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

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The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

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.

  1. 5 HR. AGO

    Anthropic CEO Urges Trump to Win AI vs. China

    A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-can-keep-americas-ai-advantage-china-chips-data-eccdce91 https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-01-09/chinese-ai-deepseek-shows-why-trump-s-trade-war-will-be-hard-to-win?sref=qUxVp6JU Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    14 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Was CES Really Just a Parade of AI Slop?

    CES 2025 showcased a mix of AI-powered products, from smart fridges and health mirrors to robotic vacuums with arms. Critics labeled much of it "AI slop," but standout innovations like NVIDIA's Project Digits and Cosmos models hint at the transformative potential. Here's a closer look at this year's highlights and misses. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    19 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    2025 Is the Year of Scaling AI

    NLW presents a special episode recapping some of the most interesting findings from KPMG's Q4 AI Pulse Survey, including: 68% of leaders will invest between $50-$250 million in GenAI over the next 12 months, up from 45% in Q1 of 2024. Over half (51%) of organizations are exploring the use of AI agents and another 37% are piloting AI agents. Currently, only 12% of respondents have deployed AI agents for use. Quality of organizational data is the biggest anticipated challenge to AI strategies in 2025, according to the vast majority of leaders (85%) followed by data privacy and cybersecurity (71%) and employee adoption (46%). Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    12 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    "The Age of AI Agentics Is Here" - Nvidia CEO

    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declares the arrival of the AI agents era during an expansive CES keynote. Announcing innovations across AI agents, robotics, and consumer tech, NVIDIA unveils its new Nemotron model family and Project Digits workstation. These tools aim to democratize AI development and enhance adoption across industries, reinforcing NVIDIA's shift from chipmaker to AI powerhouse. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    17 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    5 Ways Companies Are Using AI Agents Today

    Businesses are turning to AI agents in innovative ways this year. From refining drug discovery at Johnson & Johnson to advancing financial analysis at Moody's and streamlining customer service at Deutsche Telekom, these tools are redefining workflows and driving measurable outcomes. Discover how companies are deploying AI agents for growth and efficiency in 2025. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    17 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Is AGI Coming Sooner Than We Think?

    Recent discussions from OpenAI leaders, including Sam Altman, have reignited debates about the proximity of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and even artificial superintelligence (ASI). This episode explores key statements, shifting perspectives on AGI's timeline, and the implications for society and innovation in 2025. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    17 min

  7. JAN 4

    OpenAI Reveals Controversial For-Profit Conversion Plans

    OpenAI has announced plans to transition into a for-profit public benefit corporation (PBC). This significant move has major implications for its AGI mission, its relationship with Microsoft, and the broader tech industry. From legal battles with high-profile figures like Elon Musk to debates about governance and societal priorities, explore what this shift means for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence development. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    18 min

  8. 12/31/2024

    The Most Important AI Story From Each Month of 2024

    From custom GPTs to NotebookLM to SB-1047, NLW reviews the AI year of 2024 through the lens of each month's most important news story. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown

    16 min
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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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