The Neuron: AI Explained

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The Neuron covers the latest AI developments, trends and research, hosted by Grant Harvey and Corey Noles. Digestible, informative and authoritative takes on AI that get you up to speed and help you become an authority in your own circles. Available every Tuesday on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.theneurondaily.com/subscribe

  1. 5 HR AGO

    First 48 Hours With Sora 2: The Good, The Bizarre, and Sam Altman

    In this special hands-on episode, Corey Noles and Grant Harvey dive into OpenAI's Sora 2 - the AI video platform that's part TikTok, part meme generator, and 100% chaos. Watch as they navigate the new social media-style interface, create ridiculous videos featuring Sam Altman at a Berlin techno rave filled with clowns, and discover why Sam has become the "Tom from MySpace" of AI-generated content.The hosts explore Sora 2's key features including the viral "cameo" system that lets you loan your likeness to other creators, the remix functionality, and the surprisingly robust prompt editing capabilities. They demonstrate the platform's strengths (incredibly fast generation, social features, creative possibilities) and weaknesses (no timeline editor for scrubbing through footage, occasional voice mismatches, server delays during peak times).Key takeaways include practical prompting tips for better results, how to set up and optimize your cameo preferences, and why being descriptive in your prompts makes all the difference. Grant and Corey also discuss the broader implications: Is this OpenAI's answer to TikTok? How does this fit into the AI landscape where every major player now has a social platform? And most importantly - why is everyone making Sam Altman breakdance?Whether you're AI-curious or a seasoned prompt engineer, you'll learn how to navigate Sora 2's interface, avoid common pitfalls, and maybe even create your own viral AI video. Plus, find out why Corey's "realistic physique was not okay on Sora" and had to optimize his cameo settings with ChatGPT's help.➤ CHAPTERSTimecode - Chapter Title0:00 - Introduction: What is Sora 21:03 - Sam Altman is the Tom from MySpace of AI1:57 - Mobile App Tour & Social Features3:42 - Remix Feature: Editing Sam's Bedtime4:12 - The Secret to Better Prompting6:40 - Profile Features & Your Drafts8:44 - Understanding Cameos10:40 - How to Set Up Your Cameo13:00 - Optimizing Cameo Preferences with ChatGPT15:05 - Live Demo of Creating A Video18:25 - Using the Edit Feature20:09 - First Video Results23:32 - Fixing a Bad Video26:49 - Finding & Following People30:33 - Exploring Trending Videos32:50 - Why OpenAI Built a Social Platform35:34 - Training Data Implications38:00 - Voice Input and Pro Prompting Tips40:02 - The First AI-Native Social Media45:43 - Final ThoughtResources: - Sora 2 launch: https://openai.com/index/sora-2/- Download the app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sora-by-openai/id6744034028- Sora app on the web: https://sora.chatgpt.com/exploreP.S: First comment gets an invite code. Grant has 4 atm :)

    47 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    How OpenAI Beat Every Human Team at the World's Hardest Coding Competition

    In this episode, we're joined by Ahmed El-Kishky, research lead at OpenAI, to discuss their historic victory at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) where their AI system solved all 12 problems, beating every human team in the world finals. We dive into how they combined GPT-5 with experimental reasoning models, the dramatic last-minute solve, and what this means for the future of programming and AI-assisted science. Ahmed shares behind-the-scenes stories from Azerbaijan, explains how AI learns to test its own code, and discusses OpenAI's path from this win to automating scientific discovery over months and years. Subscribe to The Neuron: https://theneuron.ai WisprFlow: https://wisprflow.ai/neuron OpenAI: https://openai.com

    53 min

  3. 24 SEPT

    Mustafa Suleyman on Seemingly Conscious AI and Microsoft's Next Chapter

    Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman joins us to explore one of AI's most provocative questions: what happens when machines start to seem conscious, even if they're not? We discuss the risks of anthropomorphizing AI, Microsoft's strategy building frontier models while partnering with OpenAI, and the ethical guardrails needed as AI becomes more persuasive and personal. Read the full article: https://www.theneuron.ai/explainer-articles/seemingly-conscious-ai-mustafa-suleyman?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=description&utm_content=seemingly-conscious-ai-mustafa-suleyman-WKflaVlKUjs&utm_term=buyer&utm_campaign=review Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter (600,000+ readers): https://theneuron.ai Resources mentioned: • Mustafa's essay "Seemingly Conscious AI Is Coming" • Try Copilot Vision: https://copilot.microsoft.com • Microsoft Edge AI features • MAI-1 Preview model

    42 min

  4. 17 SEPT

    Agentic Medicine: How AI Saved a Life and Built CureWise

    Steve Brown's house burned down in a wildfire—and accidentally saved his life. When doctors missed his aggressive blood cancer for over a year, Steve built a swarm of AI agents that diagnosed it in minutes and helped design his treatment. Now he's turning that breakthrough into CureWise, a precision oncology platform helping cancer patients become better advocates. We explore agentic medicine, AI safety in healthcare, and how swarms of specialized AI agents are changing cancer care from diagnosis to treatment selection. 🔗 Get on the CureWise waitlist: https://curewise.com 📧 Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai

    1h 12m

  5. 12 SEPT

    Illia Polosukhin: Fixing the Broken System He Helped Create

    Illia Polosukhin, co-author of Attention Is All You Need and co-founder of NEAR Protocol, believes today's centralized AI ecosystem is broken. In this episode, he explains why User-Owned AI is the path forward — making systems private, verifiable, and aligned with users rather than corporations. We explore confidential computing, interoperable AI agents, and what a more sustainable AI future might really look like. Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://www.theneurondaily.com

    58 min

  6. 3 SEPT

    How Thomson Reuters Built AI Agents That Think Like Lawyers

    Thomson Reuters just launched Deep Research—an AI system that doesn't just search legal databases, but plans and strategizes like an experienced attorney. In this episode, we explore how one of the world's largest legal research companies is using AI agents to transform how lawyers work, the challenges of building AI for high-stakes legal decisions, and what this means for the future of knowledge work. CTO Joel Hron shares insights from testing with 1,200+ customers, tackling hallucination risks in legal settings, and building professional-grade AI systems. Resources mentioned: Thomson Reuters Deep Research: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thomson-reuters-launches-cocounsel-legal-transforming-legal-work-with-agentic-ai-and-deep-research-302521761.html  Westlaw & KeyCite: https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/westlaw/keycite  Claude Code for development: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code  LinkedIn: Joel HronThomson Reuters Medium blog: https://medium.com/tr-labs-ml-engineering-blog  Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai

    59 min

  7. 29 AUG

    Google AI Studio Deep Dive: From Vibe Coding to AGI with Logan Kilpatrick

    Today we go deeper on Google's AI stack with Logan Kilpatrick: what AI Studio is great at, how it fits with Firebase/Colab/Gemini CLI/Jules, and where "thinking" models make sense. We cover real-world workflows—from game prototyping and screen-share assistance to legal/privacy basics and on-device micro-apps. Logan shares his insights on vibe coding, the future of AI development, and Google's open-source strategy with Gemma models. Resources mentioned: Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/ Gemini CLI: https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli Kaggle Game Arena: https://www.kaggle.com/competitions Google Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/ Gemma models: https://ai.google.dev/gemma Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai

    1h 6m

  8. 24 AUG

    How ZoomInfo's CEO Rewired a 3,500-Person Company to Be AI-First with Henry Schuck

    What does it take to steer a 3,500-person company into the age of generative AI? ZoomInfo founder and CEO Henry Schuck joins us to unpack the company's journey from data powerhouse to AI-first GTM platform, the cultural shifts that enabled it, and the hard-won lessons any leader can borrow. We explore how they reduced teams from 26 to 2 people using AI agents, why 2/3 of employees now use AI daily, and the critical role of data infrastructure in AI success. Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai Learn more about ZoomInfo: https://www.zoominfo.com

    46 min
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The Neuron covers the latest AI developments, trends and research, hosted by Grant Harvey and Corey Noles. Digestible, informative and authoritative takes on AI that get you up to speed and help you become an authority in your own circles. Available every Tuesday on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.theneurondaily.com/subscribe

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  • Creator
    The Neuron
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
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