The Attention Mechanism with Andrew Mayne

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Andrew Mayne, former science communicator at OpenAI, takes you through the latest in Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Justin Robert Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 25 AUG

    Super P-AI-C

    Following Ezra Klein's editorial celebration of ChatGPT 5 in the NY Times over the weekend, Andrew and Justin break down the reaction to OpenAI's latest model, as well as their own feelings on it. After touching on both the "95%" report out of MIT and the AI 2027 scenario sweeping the web, the two talk about the pro-AI Super PAC started by, among others, Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI's Greg Brockman. How will this affect where AI stands in the political races to come? Chapters 00:00 - Ezra Klein 3 ChatGPT 5 9:56 - MIT's 95% Report 15:35 - AI 2027 26:06 - $100m Super PAC 42:04 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  2. 18 AUG

    A Busy AI Summer

    After a busy few weeks, Andrew and Justin reconvene to talk through all of the AI-centric news that has hit your feed over the summer. From the launch of ChatGPT 5 and the subsequent news cycles surrounding personality changes and reliability, to Elon's war against App Store charts and the battle against compute constraints, there's plenty to get through. It's the opposite of whatever an AI Winter is supposed to be. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - ChatGPT 5 launch and fallout 08:52 - 4o vs. 5 Personality 17:25 - Elon, Grok, and App Store charts 22:41 - Genie 3 and Google 23:53 - Compute constraints 31:11 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  3. 8 JUL

    $100 Million in Your Inbox

    Andrew and Justin tackle Meta's recent push to recruit the best minds working on AI today through any means — mostly monetary — necessary. They also touch on Apple's struggles in this field, OpenAI's recent lawsuit over their new hardware initiative with Jony Ive, and their expectations around whatever Sam and Jony have in the works. 00:00 - Meta's AI Recruitment Push 12:35 - Looking Back at Meta's Strategy 21:00 - Meta's Potential AI Future 27:55 - OpenAI io Lawsuit 35:30 - OpenAI Hardware Expectations 42:02 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  4. 24 JUN

    Meta Podcasting

    On this episode, Justin and Andrew break down Andrew’s new role as host of the official OpenAI podcast — including behind-the-scenes insights, why Sam Altman welcomed tough questions, and what it means for transparency in AI. Then, they dive into Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout in Austin, Elon’s sensor philosophy, and what autonomy could mean for accessibility. Finally, they geek out over ByteDance’s shockingly cheap and fast video model, and why the future of animation might cost just a few cents. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - OpenAI Podcast 12:05 - Tesla's Robotaxis 27:10 - ByteDance's Video Model 35:23 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  5. 17 JUN

    The Darker Side Of ChatGPT?

    A look at a New York Times article about poor mental health outcomes from ChatGPT. Also, the first Veo3 advertisement. Chapters 00:44 Ethical Considerations in AI Technology 03:33 AI's Influence on Storytelling and Audience Engagement 06:32 The Balance Between Human and AI Contributions 09:23 The Future of AI in Advertising and Marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  6. 10 JUN

    An AI-Lite WWDC

    In the wake of WWDC, Andrew and Justin convene to discuss whether Apple's lack of AI advancements is spelling a troubling sign for the company's future dominance in the tech landscape. Elsewhere, Justin hates OpenAI's new Advanced Voice Mode and its constant giggling, Meta drops some serious cash to continue funding their AI initiative, and a quick dip into the Elon of it all. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Xcode and ChatGPT  07:08 - Apple Intelligence and its New Research Paper 18:51 - OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode 25:34 - Meta's AI Investment 33:31 - Elon 40:32 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  7. 27 MAY

    From I/O to io

    Justin and Andrew dig into a busy news cycle, with Veo 3 stealing the show at Google I/O. After breaking down the company's latest video generation model and some communication challenges facing Anthropic, they arrive at the biggest AI news of the week: OpenAI's hardware tease. With a Jony Ive partnership locked down, Justin and Andrew discuss the legacy of Steve Jobs and how Sam Altman plays into it, what the gadget could actually be, and whether this could be the biggest tech launch since the iPhone. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:51 - Google I/O and Veo 3 00:11:37 - Google AI Ultra Subscriptions 00:17:45 - Anthropic Controversy 00:22:08 - OpenAI and Jony Ive Partnership 00:37:50 - Operator o3 update and wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. 20 MAY

    Apple's AI Dilemma

    Justin and Andrew discuss the challenges Apple faces in the AI landscape in the wake of a blockbuster new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. They explore the decline and failed potential of Siri, the evolving nature of search engines, and the potential future of AI integration in everyday technology. Then the pair turn their attention to the implications of new agentic technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP), which was featured heavily at Microsoft Build 2025. Chapters 00:00 - Intro and Nvidia Stock 02:12 - Apple's AI Missteps and Market Position 09:47 - Siri's Decline and Apple's AI Vulnerability 13:45 - The Future of Search and Apple's Position 18:11 - The Impact of AI on Search Engine Dynamics 23:41 - MCP: A New Paradigm in AI Interaction 30:10 - The Future of Browsers and AI Integration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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Andrew Mayne, former science communicator at OpenAI, takes you through the latest in Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Justin Robert Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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