137 episodes

A biweekly podcast where hosts Nathan Labenz and Erik Torenberg interview the builders on the edge of AI and explore the dramatic shift it will unlock in the coming years.
The Cognitive Revolution is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis Turpentine

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A biweekly podcast where hosts Nathan Labenz and Erik Torenberg interview the builders on the edge of AI and explore the dramatic shift it will unlock in the coming years.
The Cognitive Revolution is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co

    OpenAI's Safety Team Exodus: Ilya Departs, Leike Speaks Out, Altman Responds - Zvi Analyzes Fallout

    OpenAI's Safety Team Exodus: Ilya Departs, Leike Speaks Out, Altman Responds - Zvi Analyzes Fallout

    Dive into the intricacies of AI ethics and safety concerns as we dissect the recent resignations of AI Safety Team from OpenAI. In this stimulating conversation, we unpack the challenges of aligning leadership vision with safety culture, explore legal implications of non-disparagement clauses, and discuss the future of AI alignment and superintelligence. Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis on the responsible path forward in AI development.

    SPONSORS:
    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive
    The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR
    Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist.
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    CHAPTERS:
    (00:00:00) Introduction
    (00:04:46) Compute resources
    (00:08:15) The straw that broke the camels back
    (00:13:35) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave
    (00:15:42) Dwarkesh interview with John Schulman
    (00:19:14) What should we do?
    (00:22:47) Strengthening the bill
    (00:25:11) Non-Disparagement Clauses
    (00:30:48) Sponsors: Squad | Omneky
    (00:32:33) Safety measures
    (00:39:05) SOFONs
    (00:43:22) AI movie concept
    (00:47:24) Forking Paths
    (00:49:44) Simulation Hypothesis
    (00:53:56) Doomer

    • 59 min
    OpenAI and Google Race to "Her" - Is the Big Tech Singularity Near? Part 1 with Zvi Mowshowitz

    OpenAI and Google Race to "Her" - Is the Big Tech Singularity Near? Part 1 with Zvi Mowshowitz

    Dive into a critical analysis of AI's rapidly evolving realm with Zvi Mowshowitz. Discover our take on Google's I-O event highlights, OpenAI's spring event, the big tech and startup AI dynamics, and the significant shifts in OpenAI's safety team. Gain insights into the competitive landscape, technological advancements, and strategic challenges that shape today's AI industry, as we explore the future's uncertainties and the potential for change.
    Part 2 is coming soon.

    SPONSORS:
    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive
    The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR
    Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist.
    Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/

    CHAPTERS:
    (00:00:00) Introduction
    (00:03:01) Welcome to the Cognitive Revolution
    (00:06:35) The Reality of AI Demos: Hype vs. Practicality
    (00:09:30) Integrations and Universal Assistants: The Future of AI
    (00:15:39) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave
    (00:17:47) The Ethical and Social Implications of AI
    (00:31:53) AI's Role in Addressing Loneliness and Social Engagement
    (00:33:24) Sponsors: Squad | Omneky
    (00:35:12) The Future of AI: Subscription Models and Ethical Considerations
    (00:44:13) Exploring AI's Ethical Balancing Act
    (00:46:14) The Ethics of Personal AI Relationships
    (00:52:13) The Future of AI: Customization and Personalization
    (00:56:02) The Role of Multiple AI Friends in a Diverse Ecosystem
    (01:00:23) The Impact of AI on Market Dynamics and Competition
    (01:11:22) Big Tech's Dominance and Startup Ecosystem Challenges
    (01:22:54) Navigating the Tech Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges
    (01:25:47) The Importance of Future-Proofing in AI Development
    (01:28:26) Legal and Compliance Challenges in AI Implementation
    (01:30:43) Venture Capital and AI: Navigating the Investment Landscape
    (01:40:56) The Future of Employment in the Age of AI
    (01:50:15) The Departures from OpenAI's Safety Team: Implications and Insights

    • 2 hrs 4 min
    The Open Source AI Question - Part 2 | Robert Wright & Nathan Labenz

    The Open Source AI Question - Part 2 | Robert Wright & Nathan Labenz

    Dive into an in-depth conversation with Nathan and Robert Wright as they discuss AI's transformative potential, mechanistic interpretability, and the sobering realities of AI alignment research. Learn about the defensive strategies and safety measures necessary for managing advanced AI risks in an open source world. Don't miss the insights on AI-powered VR, and be sure to check out part one on the non-zero feed.
    Checkout the Part 1 of the conversation here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8bgB8TCdBs

    SPONSORS:
    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive
    The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR
    Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist.
    Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/

    CHAPTERS:
    (00:00:00) Introduction
    (00:07:13) AI in Governance
    (00:11:08) Sci-fi doomer
    (00:13:58) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave
    (00:16:05) The frontier models
    (00:20:22) Emergent behavior
    (00:23:48) Theory of mind
    (00:28:09) Mechanistic interpretability
    (00:34:12) Sponsors: Squad | Omneky
    (00:38:12) AI Alignment Techniques
    (00:42:38) The Sweet Spot of AI

    • 48 min
    Governing Frontier AI, with CA Senator Scott Wiener, Author of SB 1047

    Governing Frontier AI, with CA Senator Scott Wiener, Author of SB 1047

    Dive into the world of frontier AI development with California State Senator Scott Wiener's intricate detailing of SB 1047 bill. This podcast explores the delicate balance between accelerating AI innovation and ensuring stringent safety protocols, including potential implications for advanced AI models. Learn about the debates on government involvement, the need for independent third-party testing, and Senator Wiener's commitment to a measured approach to AI regulation. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of legislating emerging technologies.

    SPONSORS:
    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive
    The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR
    Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist.
    Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/

    CHAPTERS:
    (00:00:00) Introduction
    (00:05:47) Senator Scott Wiener
    (00:09:38) AI policy
    (00:13:56) AI worldview
    (00:16:20) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave
    (00:18:28) Burden on Developers
    (00:26:10) Developers reaction
    (00:28:43) Big tech companies opposing the bill
    (00:31:09) Open source models
    (00:34:57) Sponsors: Squad | Omneky
    (00:36:45) Illegal activities
    (00:41:15) Penalties
    (00:44:33) Third party testing
    (00:48:33) Transparency requirements for model development
    (00:53:07) Closing thoughts

    • 53 min
    TinyGPU, Massive Learning, with Adam Majmudar

    TinyGPU, Massive Learning, with Adam Majmudar

    Discover h​ow Adam Majmudar embarked on an exceptional journey to create the TinyGPU from scratch, with no experience in GPU design. This insightful podcast follows Adam's process from learning to implementation, highlighting the progressive contributions of countless engineers and the accelerating role of AI in the learning journey. Experience the unfolding of GPU architecture and gain a deeper appreciation for the technology driving today's AI advancements.

    RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 
    The AI Daily Brief If you’re looking for an edge to stay up to date on everything AI, subscribe to Nathaniel Whittemore's AI Daily Brief which delivers tight episodes covering all things AI from legislation to new technologies to the philosophical debates around generalized intelligence. 

    Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7gKwwMLFLc6RmjmRpbMtEO
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-daily-brief-formerly-the-ai-breakdown/id1680633614

    SPONSORS:
    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive

    The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR

    Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist.

    Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/

    CHAPTERS:
    (00:00:00) Introduction
    (00:04:34) Intro
    (00:07:42) Learning Resources
    (00:12:11) What is the process of getting your chip back?
    (00:14:38) What is the scope of the project?
    (00:17:18) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave
    (00:19:25) Prioritization
    (00:23:19) Memory management
    (00:33:19) What instructions to include?
    (00:38:03) Sponsors: Squad | Omneky
    (00:40:42) Registers
    (00:48:29) Memory Limitations
    (00:57:51) Compute Pattern
    (01:01:14) Dispatcher
    (01:07:50) How does it get translated into hardware?
    (01:21:07) Compute Core Execution
    (01:24:57) The Fetcher
    (01:27:07) Memory controllers
    (01:37:49) Simulating the design
    (01:41:09) What did you learn?
    (01:50:36) Conclusion

    • 1 hr 51 min
    Emergency Pod: Examining SB 1047, California's Proposed AI Legislation

    Emergency Pod: Examining SB 1047, California's Proposed AI Legislation

    Dive into the nuanced debate over California's SB 1047 AI legislation with Nathan Calvin, Dean Ball, and Steve Newman. Our expert panel discussion explores the bill's intent, dispels misconceptions, and debates its potential impact on technology and regulation. Learn about AI's tail risks, the role of government, and hear suggestions for improving the legislation. Share your thoughts and join the conversation around shaping a positive AI future.
    You can reach out and share your thoughts by using the contact form here : https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai/contact/

    RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 
    The AI Daily Brief If you’re looking for an edge to stay up to date on everything AI, subscribe to Nathaniel Whittemore's AI Daily Brief which delivers tight episodes covering all things AI from legislation to new technologies to the philosophical debates around generalized intelligence. 

    Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7gKwwMLFLc6RmjmRpbMtEO
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-daily-brief-formerly-the-ai-breakdown/id1680633614

    SPONSORS:
    The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR

    Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/

    Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist.

    CHAPTERS:
    (00:00:00) Introduction
    (00:05:45) Opinions
    (00:11:57) The Bill
    (00:17:05) Elevated discussion
    (00:18:51) Sponsors: Brave | Omneky
    (00:20:18) AI Doctor
    (00:22:55) Centralized Regulator
    (00:26:29) SB 1047
    (00:27:47) Critical infrastructure
    (00:31:51) Should we regulate?
    (00:39:00) Sponsors: Squad
    (00:40:28) Safety standards for training
    (00:46:09) What is 10^26 flops?
    (00:52:10) Regulating general purpose technology
    (00:53:42) AI regulation
    (00:58:31) Societal adaptation
    (01:01:18) AI safety
    (01:04:20) AI regulations
    (01:07:19) The current state of the industry
    (01:10:08) What industry wants changed
    (01:25:42) Safety is hard to legislate
    (01:33:06) How to decide the trajectory of AI?
    (01:45:52) Testing, Transparency, Whistleblower Provision
    (01:55:17) Closing thoughts

    • 1 hr 59 min

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