10 minutes with Sami

10 minutes with Sami

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  • Tesla Lays Off 10%, Figure AI and Llama 3

    In today's episode of "10 Minutes with Sami," we explore three groundbreaking news stories from the world of technology and Artificial Intelligence. We start by analyzing the massive layoffs at Tesla, affecting more than 10% of its global workforce, and how Elon Musk is restructuring the company to face future challenges amid a slowdown in electric vehicle demand. Then, we delve into the story of Brett Adcock, the new robotics AI billionaire, whose company Figure AI has raised over $750 million in funding, positioning it to become one of the world's leading companies in this sector.

    Lastly, we examine the expectations surrounding Llama 3, Meta's next large language model, which promises to be a significant leap in terms of capabilities and performance, with up to 140 billion parameters. We discuss its open source nature, its multimodal capabilities, and its potential to compete with leading models like GPT-4. Join us on this fascinating journey through the latest developments in technology, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence, and discover how these developments are shaping the future of our society.

    Sources:

    https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-sent-tesla-employees-email-announcing-layoffs-read-memo-2024-4,

    https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/tesla-layoffs-workers-sales-cybertruck-cuts/,
    https://electrek.co/2024/04/15/tesla-lays-off-more-than-10-of-its-global-workforce/,
    https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/24/tech/bezos-nvidia-openai/,
    https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/bill-gates-on-robotics-artificial-intelligence-9127474/,
    https://nypost.com/2024/01/22/tech/elon-musk-expects-1-billion-humanoid-robots-on-earth-by-2040s/,
    https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-platforms-to-launch-small-versions-of-llama-3-next-week,
    https://www.analyticsinsight.net/web-stories/metas-llama-3-ai-pre-launch-teaser/,
    https://bensbites.beehiiv.com/p/metas-preparing-speak-peek-llama-3


    Social Networks:

    You can find me on social media platforms like Threads, Twitter, and Instagram at @olivernabani, and you can often find me on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/olivernabani

    You can find both this Podcast and other original content on YouTube: https://youtube.com/olivernabani

    If you want to engage with the mashain community, we have a Discord server where we share our concerns: https://discord.gg/7M2SEfbF

    A Telegram channel where I notify you about news and content: https://t.me/sedicemashain

    And a Whatsapp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCSKOzFCCoavMoLwX43

    7 min
  • NASA's Lunar Robot, Magnetic Levitation, and Advertising in Windows

    In today's episode of "10 Minutes with Sami," we delve into three fascinating tech and science news stories. We start by talking about NASA’s innovative quadruped robot "Spirit," which is being trained to navigate the challenging lunar terrain as part of the LASSIE project. Next, we explore an impressive breakthrough in magnetic levitation achieved by Japanese researchers, who have managed to levitate a small piece of graphite almost perfectly still above a grid of magnets, without the need for external power sources.

    Finally, we examine Microsoft's controversial initiative to experiment with integrating advertisements into the Windows Start menu, a move that has elicited various reactions from users. Join us on this thrilling journey through the latest advances in robotics, physics, and software, and discover how these innovations could shape our future.

    Sources:

    https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-training-robot-dog-navigate-landscape-moon,

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68803774,
    https://www.oist.jp/news-center/news/2024/4/8/innovative-magnetic-levitation-new-material-offers-potential-unlocking-gravity-free-technology,
    https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Portals/7/Microgravity%20LP.pdf,
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-20380-0,
    https://about.ads.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/tools/editor,
    https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-windows-11-onedrive-notifications-start-menu-1850327990

    Socials:

    Find me on social media like Threads, Twitter, and Instagram at @olivernabani, and frequently on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/olivernabani

    You can find this podcast as well as other original content on YouTube: https://youtube.com/olivernabani

    If you want to take part in the Mashain community, we have a Discord server where we share our concerns: https://discord.gg/7M2SEfbF

    A Telegram channel where I notify you about news and content: https://t.me/sedicemashain

    And a WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCSKOzFCCoavMoLwX43

    And of course, most importantly, remember:

    It’s not said "Machine," it’s said "Mashain."

    8 min
  • Japan to the Moon, Bright Clouds, and AI Avatars on TikTok

    In today's episode of "10 Minutes with Sami," we dive into three exciting news events that will shape the future. We begin by celebrating the historic agreement between Japan and NASA, which will see the first Japanese astronaut walk on the Moon, ushering in a new era of collaborative space exploration. Next, we analyze the fascinating experiments of lighting up marine clouds in San Francisco, a geoengineering technique that seeks to combat global warming by reflecting sunlight back into space.

    Finally, we explore TikTok's innovative move towards AI-generated digital avatars, promising to revolutionize content creation and advertising on the platform. Join us on this journey through the latest advances in science, technology, and social media, and discover how these developments could shape our world in the coming years.

    Sources:

    https://www.statista.com/chart/18698/planned-missions-to-the-moon/,

    https://www.independent.co.uk/space/moon-astronaut-japan-nasa-artemis-b2526962.html,
    https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64002977,

    https://www.geoengineeringmonitor.org/2018/04/marine-cloud-brightening-project-geoengineering-experiment-briefing/,

    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sustainability/as-earth-overheats-scientists-test-way-to-repel-suns-rays/articleshow/109021782.cms,
    https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/geoengineering-cloud-research-alameda-19368199.php,

    https://www.lindseygamble.com/blog/tiktok-tests-digital-avatars-realistic-ai-generated-narrators-for-product-demos-and-how-to-ads,

    https://www.houseofmarketers.com/tiktok-digital-avatars-ai-content/,
    https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/25/23698394/tiktok-ai-profile-picture-avatar-lensa

    Social Media:

    You can find me on social networks like Threads, Twitter, and Instagram at @olivernabani, and I'm regularly on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/olivernabani

    You can find both this Podcast and other original content on YouTube: https://youtube.com/olivernabani

    If you want to participate in the Mashain community, we have a Discord server where we share our concerns: https://discord.gg/7M2SEfbF

    A Telegram channel where I notify you of news and content: https://t.me/sedicemashain

    And a Whatsapp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCSKOzFCCoavMoLwX43

    And most importantly, remember:

    It’s not said Machine, it’s said Mashain

    8 min
  • Assange, Military AI and Meta Chips: Shocking Tech News

    In today's episode of "10 Minutes with Sami," we delve into three fascinating pieces of tech news. We start by analyzing the potential withdrawal of charges against Julian Assange by the Biden administration, a case that has sparked intense debate over press freedom and national security. Next, we discuss Microsoft's controversial proposal to use OpenAI's DALL-E technology for military applications, raising questions about the original intentions and ethical stances of AI companies.


    Finally, we explore the impressive advances by Meta in developing their own AI processors, known as MTIA and MSVP, designed to optimize inference and video processing workloads. These custom chips could represent significant savings for the company and mark a milestone in the industry. Join us on this exciting journey through the latest in technology, and discover how these developments could shape our future.


    Sources:


    https://www.thedailybeast.com/biden-says-hes-considering-request-to-drop-julian-assange-prosecution ,

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/julian-assange-prosecution-wikileaks-biden-b2526578.html ,

    https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/10/biden-assange-espionage-charges ,

    https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/10/24126672/microsoft-allegedly-pitched-dall-e-to-the-military ,

    https://theintercept.com/2024/04/10/microsoft-openai-dalle-ai-military-use/ ,

    https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/06/microsoft-ai-engineer-says-copilot-designer-creates-disturbing-images.html ,

    https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/meta-to-deploy-custom-designed-artemis-ai-processor-alongside-commercial-gpus ,

    https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/servers/article/33005340/closer-look-metas-custom-asic-for-ai-computing ,

    https://encord.com/blog/meta-ai-chip-mtia-explained/


    Social Networks:


    You can find me on social networks like Threads, Twitter, and Instagram with @olivernabani, and I am regularly on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/olivernabani

    You can find both this Podcast and other original content on YouTube: https://youtube.com/olivernabani

    Plus, if you want to engage with the mashain community, we have a Discord server where we share our thoughts: https://discord.gg/7M2SEfbF

    A Telegram channel where I notify you about updates and content: https://t.me/sedicemashain

    And a Whatsapp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCSKOzFCCoavMoLwX43

    And of course, most importantly, remember:

    It's not said Machine, it’s said Mashain

    8 min

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"10 Minutes with Sami" is your daily gateway to the world of technology, condensed into a perfectly designed time capsule to fit into your busy life. In this innovative podcast, Sami, a charismatic…