Models & Agents for Beginners

Patrick · Nerra Network

AI for beginners and teens — daily episodes that explain how models and agents actually work, with free hands-on experiments you can try in minutes, no coding needed. Our sister show Models & Agents covers the expert builder view; this is the same AI universe explained for everyone. Every expert started exactly here. AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.

  1. 7h ago

    Ep 225: Australia just announced the world's first law forcing top AI companies to prove their…

    Models & Agents for Beginners Australia just announced the world's first law forcing top AI companies to prove their models are safe before release. Today's biggest news is a new Australian law that will require the most powerful AI systems to pass independent safety checks. This matters because it shows governments are starting to treat advanced AI like other high-risk technologies we already regulate. ... Sources: the-decoder.com · engadget.com · theverge.com · openai.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:20 The Big Story 2:43 Explain Like I'm 14 4:06 Gemini joins you in the car 5:06 United Airlines says no to AI booking your flight 5:31 OpenAI puts money toward keeping kids safe online 5:51 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjpjffsPVpw If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🎧 Hear this show with the others you follow in one private morning episode, read to you by name. Try My Nerra free for 7 days, then $4.99 a month. 📬 The free Nerra Daily email, every morning at 7 AM Eastern: sign up 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  2. 1d ago

    Ep 224: AI just tried solving the Fermi Paradox and built a fantasy transport game you can…

    Models & Agents for Beginners AI just tried solving the Fermi Paradox and built a fantasy transport game you can actually play. Two fun experiments show how anyone can use AI to explore huge questions or create playable worlds without any coding. One dives into why we haven't met aliens yet, while the other turns a vague idea into a full game about beating evil with good logistics. We'll break down how these tools actually work and give you direct links to try them yourself. ... Sources: where-is-everybody-fermi.netlify.app · dread-and-district.netlify.app · reddit.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 2:14 Explain Like I'm 14 3:35 A whole fantasy world where smart logistics defeats evil 5:08 AI helped bring a dying lawn back to life 5:41 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu65JwZV74g If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🎧 Hear this show with the others you follow in one private morning episode, read to you by name. Try My Nerra free for 7 days, then $4.99 a month. 📬 The free Nerra Daily email, every morning at 7 AM Eastern: sign up 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  3. 2d ago

    Ep 223: AI just built hundreds of wild 3D worlds you can walk through right now, no coding needed.

    Models & Agents for Beginners AI just built hundreds of wild 3D worlds you can walk through right now, no coding needed. Today we're exploring how teams of AI agents teamed up to create over 450 connected 3D worlds filled with portals, strange landscapes, and imaginative details. You'll see why this matters for anyone who likes games, art, or just exploring new places. ... Sources: theverge.com · tickernews.co · x.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 3:25 See how AI helps keep creative tools safe for big studios 4:10 Boston Dynamics put roller wheels on its Atlas robot 4:47 Australia plans an AI safety regulator after a breach 5:21 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVIVW3Z2JTQ If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  4. 3d ago

    Ep 222: Apple just dropped a hint that ChatGPT and Claude could soon live inside your smart home…

    Apple just dropped a hint that ChatGPT and Claude could soon live inside your smart home display. The biggest news is that Apple’s upcoming HomeView smart hub may soon let you talk to third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT right on the device. We’ll also look at how one famous AI researcher built an entire video platform in a weekend using Claude, plus a fun everyday way people are already using ChatGPT to pick better wine at the store. ... Sources: analyticsinsight.net · the-decoder.com · reddit.com · telecompaper.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 3:25 Explain Like I'm 14 4:42 Andrej Karpathy built a whole video site in one weekend 5:50 Using ChatGPT to pick better supermarket wine 6:37 Half of Spanish internet users tried an AI chatbot this year 6:53 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF3xYJKQVVU If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  5. 4d ago

    Ep 221: World models are turning old Pokémon Go scans into training grounds for robots.

    Models & Agents for Beginners World models are turning old Pokémon Go scans into training grounds for robots. Today we explore how everyday photos and games are quietly teaching robots to move through real spaces. You'll also see exactly how to turn your own photos into festive Diwali stickers and images using free AI tools. ... Sources: wired.com · livemint.com · reddit.com · beincrypto.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:15 World models are turning old Pokémon Go scans into training grounds for robots 2:55 Explain Like I'm 14 3:42 Turn your photos into Diwali stickers and festive images 3:59 Cool Stuff & Try This 5:13 Privacy reminder from a trending ChatGPT prompt 6:04 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mUiGQJwwlU If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  6. 5d ago

    Ep 220: A new study reveals AI already handles up to half the work scientists do when running real…

    Models & Agents for Beginners A new study reveals AI already handles up to half the work scientists do when running real research projects. Researchers at Anthropic examined more than two hundred thousand actual sessions where scientists used Claude for lab and analysis work. The same company also described how its AI uses quiet periods to reorganize what it has learned, much like the brain sorts memories overnight. ... Sources: anthropic.com · tech-insider.org · jpost.com · notebookcheck.net Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 5:14 Find the right chatbot without spending a fortune 6:33 When people feel overwhelmed, some are turning to ChatGPT for support 6:50 ChatGPT's "Lockdown Mode" can be bypassed 7:08 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=570LdoyqZHk If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  7. 6d ago

    Ep 219: Imagine an AI that plans your whole trip and books it for you like a super-organized friend.

    Models & Agents for Beginners Imagine an AI that plans your whole trip and books it for you like a super-organized friend. Airbnb just announced it is building its own AI travel agent that will launch in the first half of 2027. This matters because travel planning is something lots of teens and families do every year, and the new tool is designed to feel more like a helpful guide than a basic chatbot. ... Sources: theverge.com · techcrunch.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:17 The Big Story 2:56 Explain Like I'm 14 4:33 Video chat with your own AI avatar 5:31 Publish AI music straight to SoundCloud 6:13 Smart ring that talks to AI agents 6:40 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WjZayolzQ If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

  8. Nov 5

    Ep 218: ChatGPT just learned how to turn your photos and prompts into real animated GIFs you can…

    Models & Agents for Beginners ChatGPT just learned how to turn your photos and prompts into real animated GIFs you can tweak frame by frame. OpenAI rolled out a new image model that lets anyone create short looping animations without any video editing skills. This matters because it turns a tool you already use for homework or fun into something that feels like a tiny animation studio in your pocket. ... Sources: the-decoder.com · reddit.com · techcrunch.com · theverge.com Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 0:18 The Big Story 2:42 Explain Like I'm 14 4:12 Take a quick survey and help researchers understand how people actually use AI 5:15 Only four Uber rides were booked by AI agents last quarter 6:05 AT&T’s smart home security system now works with Google’s Gemini 6:38 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:15 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALdJWMV4mao If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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AI for beginners and teens — daily episodes that explain how models and agents actually work, with free hands-on experiments you can try in minutes, no coding needed. Our sister show Models & Agents covers the expert builder view; this is the same AI universe explained for everyone. Every expert started exactly here. AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.

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