370 episodes

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.

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

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    • 4.9 • 273 Ratings

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.

    The gpt2 Chatbot is Back as OpenAI Talks Data

    The gpt2 Chatbot is Back as OpenAI Talks Data

    Today on The AI Daily Brief, NLW looks at expanded restrictions the White House is considering to deny China access to advanced models. Plus, an absolute slew of news around OpenAI.
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    ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN
    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    • 16 min
    With MAI-1, Is Microsoft Trying to Compete with OpenAI?

    With MAI-1, Is Microsoft Trying to Compete with OpenAI?

    Microsoft is training a 500B parameter model. It's caused huge speculation that the company is trying to move farther away from their partnership with OpenAI. Microsoft denies it, but could both the denial and the skepticism be true?
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    ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN
    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    • 17 min
    How Worried About AI Should Professionals Be?

    How Worried About AI Should Professionals Be?

    A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/29/ai-professional-class-low-skill-jobs/
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    ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN
    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    • 9 min
    RUMOR: Is ChatGPT About to Launch Search?

    RUMOR: Is ChatGPT About to Launch Search?

    Plus Nick Bostrom on what if AI fixes everything?
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    ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN
    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    • 12 min
    Anthropic Launches iOS App and Teams as Altman Says He'd Burn $50B a Year to Get to AGI

    Anthropic Launches iOS App and Teams as Altman Says He'd Burn $50B a Year to Get to AGI

    Busy day in the world of leading LLM labs. Anthropic announced a much anticipated iOS app, as well as a new teams subscription. OpenAI's Sam Altman also continues with a mini media tour where he made clear how committed to beneficial AGI he is.
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    ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN
    The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. 

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    • 16 min
    Biden's AI Executive Order, 6 Months Later

    Biden's AI Executive Order, 6 Months Later

    Six months after the Biden administration issued a historic executive order on artificial intelligence, this update explores the progress and actions completed. With a focus on safety, security, and harnessing AI for societal benefits, the U.S. government has initiated several steps to responsibly integrate AI into various sectors. From forming an AI safety board to developing frameworks for AI risks in biological materials and infrastructure, discover how these efforts aim to shape a secure and beneficial AI future. Additionally, delve into how this groundwork might influence broader AI policy and legislation in the coming months.

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    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

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273 Ratings

273 Ratings

gsing12345 ,

My go to pod for AI news

The best podcast for staying up to date with what’s happening in AI.

baileen ,

Fantastic

I listen every day, went from a total newbie to an AI aficionado. Such exciting stuff, and NLW breaks it down in such a way even I can understand!

BIZMARSKEY ,

I dig it

Please keep making longer episodes.

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