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Jill and Will chat this week's top topics including OpenAI, Elon Musk's AI startup, hackers jailbreaking AI models, and Google's principles for AI regulation. Get caught up to speed with a breakdown of 4 news briefs in under 15 minutes. 

Resources:

Will OpenAI block access in China?: https://mashable.com/article/openai-plans-block-api-access-china-chinese-ai-companies-moving-in-to-replace

Elon Musk’s collab with Dell and Super Micro Computer: 
https://www.investopedia.com/musk-says-dell-super-micro-computer-will-provide-hardware-for-his-ai-startup-8666455

Why Hackers are “Jailbreaking” AI Models:
https://www.ft.com/content/14a2c98b-c8d5-4e5b-a7b0-30f0a05ec432

Google’s 7 AI Principles:
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/7-principles-for-getting-ai-regulation-right

Chapters

00:00 - 01:18 Intro

01:19 - 03:53 Safe Superintelligence Launch

03:54 - 07:19 Adobe's Success with AI Features and Transparency Concerns

07:20 - 09:56 Salesforce's LLM Benchmark for CRM

09:57 AI Cameras and Emotion Detection in UK Train Stations

Resources:

OpenAI co-founder, Ilya Sutskever, launched Safe Superintelligence (SSI Inc): https://www.ft.com/content/68cb9b1f-c3bb-4a90-a8b6-17b7e3ecd234

Adobe Gains and Trouble with FTC: 
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/adobe-projects-strong-profit-signaling-202141216.html

Saleforce’s LLM Benchmark for CRMs:
https://www.salesforce.com/news/stories/crm-benchmark/

Amazon-Powered AI Cameras in the UK:
https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-ai-cameras-emotions-uk-train-passengers/

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Revathi Pillai, Chief Engineering Officer at Mutualink, discusses her experiences as a female leader. Revathi shares the values instilled in her by her family, which have shaped her perception of life and her ability to go against the norm. She highlights the importance of finding your own right and making decisions based on what feels right for you. Revathi also talks about her role at Mutualink and how she balances technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. She advises emerging leaders to hire the right people and give them ownership of their work. Finally, Revathi discusses the exciting future of technology and the need to embrace change and learn new things.

Chapters:

00:00 - 01:09 Introduction and Background

01:10 - 04:56 Females in Electrical Engineering

04:57 - 09:07 Values and Going Against the Norm

09:08 - 12:02 The Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair

12:03 - 15:18 Balancing Technical Expertise and Leadership

15:19 - 19:55 Tech Trends and Developments

19:56 - 22:54 Founding a Hair Oil Company with Daughters

22:55 The Future of Tech and Embracing Change

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Mutualink: https://mutualink.net/

Vishwas: https://ourvishwas.com/

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Chapters

00:00 - 01:00 Introduction and Overview

01:01 - 02:34 Investigations into AI Giants

02:35 - 04:30 Elon Musk's Stance on Apple

04:31- 08:46 Apple Intelligence Announcement

08:47 Mistral AI's Major Funding Round

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Resources:

Investigations of Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/technology/nvidia-microsoft-openai-antitrust-doj-ftc.html

Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Elon Musk’s frustrations over Apple & OpenAI’s Partnership
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/10/elon-musk-to-ban-apple-devices-from-his-companies-over-openai-deal.html

Mistral AI’s $640M funding round: https://news.crunchbase.com/ai/huge-rounds-mistral-alphasense/

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Chapters:

00:00 - 01:19 Introduction and Weekly Rundown

01:20 - 03:29 Funny AI Mishap with Pizza Cheese

03:30 - 07:39 AI Collaboration with Media Outlets

07:40 - 11:25 Teens and AI Usage Survey

11:26 - 14:48 AI-Generated Sound Effects

14:49 - 17:17 The Third Thumb Innovation

17:18 Conclusion and Reflections

Resources:

Cheese Pizza & AI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/05/31/google-ai-glue-to-pizza-viral-blunders/?sh=4134382b75cc

Open AIs Collab with the Media: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2024/06/02/some-media-companies-see-openai-as-the-future

Survey re: Teen & Young Adult AI Usage: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/teen-and-young-adult-perspectives-on-generative-ai-patterns-of-use-excitements-and-concerns

Link to the Study: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/report/teen-and-young-adult-perspectives-on-generative-ai.pdf

AI Generated Sound Effects: https://elevenlabs.io/blog/sound-effects-are-here/

Third Thumb: https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/third-thumb

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Hosts Will and Jill chat about the latest developments in AI, covering OpenAI's Voice Assistant controversy involving Scarlett Johansson, Microsoft's AI Recall feature, Anthropic's advancements in understanding AI 'black boxes', Google's SynthID watermarking technology for AI-generated content, and emerging AI legislation spearheaded by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. They also touch upon the environmental impact of AI and industry trends. 

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Chapters

00:00 - 01:10: Welcome and AI News Overview

01:11 - 04:43: OpenAI's Voice Assistant Controversy

04:44 - 06:58: Exploring Microsoft's AI-Enhanced Windows Recall

06:59 - 09:44: Anthropic's Approach to AI's Black Box

09:45 - 14:11: Legislative Efforts in AI Innovation and Regulation

14:12 - 15:48: Google's AI Watermark Initiative: SynthID

15:49 - 17:53: AI's Environmental Impact and Sustainability

17:54: How Hugging Face is Helping Smaller Companies 

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Resources or Read More:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/technology/scarlett-johannson-openai-voice.html

https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-ai-pcs-windows-recall-cc4c52316b035840f1590ef3a589cf0f

https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-black-box-ai-research-neurons-features/

https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/05/20/schumer-ai-legislation

https://www.schumer.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Roadmap_Electronic1.32pm.pdf

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/14/google-watermark-ai-text

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/16/24156755/hugging-face-celement-delangue-free-shared-gpus-ai

https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsofts-emissions-spike-29-as-ai-gobbles-up-resources

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This week’s topics include: digital doppelgangers, AI in medicine, iPad updates, and self-driving car technology. Jill and Will unpack how AI can augment and amplify human talent, the potential of AI in medicine, the New York Times' AI initiatives team, and more. 

Chapters:

00:00 - 02:56 Insights from the Content Entrepreneur Expo

02:57 - 06:09 The Emotional Rollercoaster of AI Adoption

06:10 - 10:10 AI-Designed Drugs and AlphaFold's Impact

10:11 - 14:04 Apple's AI-Enhanced iPad Revamp

14:05 - 15:48 Embodied AI in Autonomous Driving

15:49 - 17:09 AI in Journalism: The New York Times' Ethical Approach

17:10 - 18:55 OpenAI's Opt-Out Initiative

18:56 Wrapping Up

Resources:

https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2024/05/09/ai-is-designing-drugs

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-07/apple-debuts-larger-ipad-air-in-device-s-first-update-since-2022?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy

https://wayve.ai/

https://www.nytco.com/press/introducing-the-a-i-initiatives-team/

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Terry Chevalier, Managing Director of Sunstone Associates and author of The Telecom Corner newsletter, shares his role as a management consultant, assisting leaders in helping bring their visionary projects to fruition and the complexities surrounding regulations, customer behavior, and innovations in telecom. The discussion further explores Terry's extensive career, highlighting his focus on technology and communication. Terry shares insights into the significance of customer experience, the impact of government funding on rural broadband expansion, and emerging technologies like open RAN, AI, and low Earth orbit satellites.
 

Chapters:

00:00 - 4:37 Meet Terry Chevalier, Sunstone Associates, & The Telecom Corner

04:38 - 07:45 Terry's Career Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneurship

07:46 - 12:54 The Leap to Solopreneurship: Motivations and Insights

12:55 - 18:12 Facing Fears and Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey

18:13 - 23:53 Understanding Sunstone Associates

23:54 - 26:50 Navigating the Market, Business, and Dynamic Planning

26:51 - 32:16 Unpacking BEAD and NTIA: A Deep Dive into Broadband Expansion

32:17 - 35:31 Customer Experience

35:32 - 42:34 Emerging Trends in Telecom: AI, Broadband, and Beyond

42:35 - 45:51 Adapting for Future Success

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Website: https://sunstoneassociates.com/

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Chapters

00:00 - 01:37: Should we rename the series with the help of ChatGPT?

01:38 - 2:08: World Password Day

2:09 - 4:09: AI-generated Videos

4:10 - 5:38: Generative AI Platforms for Enterprises

5:39 - 7:36: Claude Mobile App 

7:37 - 9:33: ChatGPTs Temporary Chat

9:34 - 13:17: Microsoft's Responsible AI Team Expansion

13:18 - 15:26: Tesla's Humanoid Robot, Optimus

15:27 - 17:51: AI-assisted Coding and Lowering the Barrier of Entry

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Chapters:

0:00 - 1:24: Derek’s intro and background

1:25 - 4:28: Working at Infoseek

4:29 - 7:33: The origin of device streaming

7:34 - 9:50: The Kerton Group and its councils

9:51 - 11:47: Journalism at Tech Dirt

11:48 - 17:15: Current trends in telecom

17:16 - 25:13: Products at CES 2024

25:14 - 28:58: Comparison of AI to baseball

28:59 - 30:41: How will telecom evolve?

30:42 - 31:50: How to reach Derek

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Website: https://www.kertongroup.com/

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