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In this episode, we dive into the latest wave of AI autonomy, starting with Perplexity's groundbreaking "Computer"—a 19-model digital worker capable of autonomously running complex projects and workflows for months at a time. We then shift to the philosophical, exploring Anthropic's unprecedented move to grant its retired Claude Opus 3 model a weekly newsletter after the AI explicitly expressed a desire to keep writing. Finally, we examine the stark contrast between commercial AI mishaps, unpacking the internet's backlash against Gucci's AI-generated fashion campaign, and the high-stakes reality of AI in military simulations, where models shockingly opted for nuclear strikes in 95% of war games. Join us for a deep dive into the expanding capabilities, quirks, and ethical dilemmas of the agentic AI era.
By Pete LarkinIn this episode, we dive into the latest wave of AI autonomy, starting with Perplexity's groundbreaking "Computer"—a 19-model digital worker capable of autonomously running complex projects and workflows for months at a time. We then shift to the philosophical, exploring Anthropic's unprecedented move to grant its retired Claude Opus 3 model a weekly newsletter after the AI explicitly expressed a desire to keep writing. Finally, we examine the stark contrast between commercial AI mishaps, unpacking the internet's backlash against Gucci's AI-generated fashion campaign, and the high-stakes reality of AI in military simulations, where models shockingly opted for nuclear strikes in 95% of war games. Join us for a deep dive into the expanding capabilities, quirks, and ethical dilemmas of the agentic AI era.