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Deep Gains Podcast is your gateway to the latest developments in tech. Our podcast picks one interesting news from a wide range of topics including: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Bitcoin, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Devices Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)

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  1. 08/09/2025

    GPT5 - All you need to know

    OpenAI's GPT-5 is introduced as their "smartest, fastest, most useful model yet," aiming to put "expert-level intelligence in everyone’s hands." This is a deep dive into the model based on its system card and other available resources.

  2. 03/30/2025

    How does an AI LLM think ?

    This research from Anthropic investigates the internal workings of their Claude 3.5 Haiku language model using a methodology called circuit tracing. The authors explore a diverse range of capabilities, such as multi-step reasoning, poetry planning, multilingual processing, arithmetic, medical reasoning, and handling of hallucinations and harmful requests, by analyzing the model's computational graphs. Through these case studies, they aim to understand how the model represents and manipulates information to generate its responses, often uncovering unexpected strategies like forward and backward planning. The research also examines chain-of-thought reasoning, hidden goals in misaligned models, and common structural elements within the identified circuits, ultimately providing insights into the "biology" of this large language model and discussing the limitations and potential future directions of their interpretability methods.

  3. 12/30/2024

    Ep 8. Large Concept Models:

    The Large Concept Model (LCM) from meta, shifts from the traditional token-based processing to reasoning at the sentence level. This is done by embedding sentences as vectors in a high-dimensional SONAR space, enabling multi-lingual and multi-modal generalization.

  4. 10/26/2024

    Ep 7. LLMs Reflect the Ideology of their Creators

    By identifying and analyzing moral assessments reflected in the generated descriptions, we find consistent normative differences between how the same LLM responds in Chinese compared to English. Similarly, we identify normative disagreements between Western and non-Western LLMs about prominent actors in geopolitical conflicts. source: https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.18417

  5. 10/20/2024

    Ep 6. The distributional consequences of Bitcoin

    This paper authored by Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf of the ECB, this paper analyzes the impact of a Bitcoin-positive scenario in which its price continues to rise in the foreseeable future. The authors critique the idea of Bitcoin as a viable means of payment, arguing that it has instead become an investment asset with a valuation driven by speculative beliefs. They argue that the continuous increase in Bitcoin's value, despite its lack of economic utility, results in a wealth transfer from non-holders to early adopters, creating a significant social and economic disparity. The sources further explore the macroeconomic effects of Bitcoin's price exuberance, considering the potential impact on inflation and the role of central bank policies. Finally, the authors analyze the political implications of Bitcoin, noting the growing influence of crypto lobbying and the potential for Bitcoin-related policies to influence electoral outcomes.

  6. 10/13/2024

    Ep 05. The Fragility of Mathematical Reasoning in LLMs with GSM-Symbolic

    This paper from Apple introduces GSM-Symbolic, a novel benchmark for evaluating the mathematical reasoning abilities of large language models (LLMs). GSM-Symbolic addresses the limitations of the existing GSM8K benchmark by utilizing symbolic templates to generate a diverse range of problem instances with varying levels of difficulty. This enables a more comprehensive assessment of LLM performance, moving beyond single-point accuracy metrics to reveal the fragility and limitations of their reasoning processes. Through controlled experiments, the team demonstrated that LLMs are highly sensitive to changes in input, struggle with increasing problem complexity, and exhibit difficulty discerning relevant information from irrelevant details. The findings suggest that current LLMs rely heavily on pattern matching rather than genuine logical reasoning, highlighting the need for more robust evaluation methodologies and further research into developing models capable of true mathematical understanding.

  7. 10/13/2024

    Ep 04. State of AI Report 2024

    The "State of AI Report 2024" by Nathan Benaich examines the rapid development and consolidation of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on foundation models. The report highlights the increasing adoption of generative AI tools by businesses, while also acknowledging the challenges in governance, infrastructure, and the ethical implications of these advancements. The report emphasizes the significant rise in enterprise value of AI companies, fueled by the growing demand for and investment in AI technologies. It also notes concerns about the sustainability of the AI industry and the potential for misuse of powerful AI models. The report concludes by encouraging readers to engage in informed discussions about the future of AI.

  8. 10/06/2024

    Ep 03: Spy Games - US ISPs and China

    By gaining access to the backdoors used for lawful interception, Chinese intelligence agencies gained access to a vast amount of internet traffic, potentially compromising sensitive information and undermining U.S. security operations.

  9. 10/05/2024

    Ep 02: When Data Is Missing

    The article discusses a statistical technique called multiple imputation that addresses the issue of missing data in research.

  10. 10/04/2024

    Ep 01. All about Meta's Movie Gen - a HD video Gen AI Platform

    Deep Gains Podcast 01: Meta's Movie Gen Meta announced movie gen. Learn all about it today.  Movie Gen creates long high-definition videos at different aspect ratios, the first of its kind in the industry. More details at https://ai.meta.com/research/movie-gen/

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Deep Gains Podcast is your gateway to the latest developments in tech. Our podcast picks one interesting news from a wide range of topics including: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Bitcoin, Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Devices Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)

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