Explore Russia's AI ecosystem, from Sberbank’s AI-powered innovations like GigaChat and Kandinsky to Yandex’s GPT models and infrastructure challenges. This episode dives into Russia’s AI development amid sanctions, chip shortages, and geopolitical headwinds. How does Russian AI compare to Western and Chinese counterparts? Are domestic models viable alternatives to ChatGPT? We break down the key players, technologies, and what the future holds for AI in Russia.

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Russia #GigaChat #Kandinsky #Yandex #MachineLearning #TechNews

Japan’s AI ecosystem is carving out a niche in LLMs, robotics, and industrial automation, standing apart from the compute-heavy AI race in the U.S. and China. Stockmark is leading in enterprise AI with a 220-billion-token Japanese-language LLM, tailored for businesses like Panasonic and Nippon Steel. Unlike generic AI models, Stockmark’s Japan-specific training data makes it an expert advisor for local industries, transforming white-collar productivity beyond what foreign LLMs can achieve.

Meanwhile, Sakana AI’s Sakunas TAID model introduces a dynamic distillation framework, optimizing AI performance over time—giving it a major edge in bringing AI to edge devices like smartphones. We also explore Mujin’s AI-driven industrial automation and SoftBank Robotics’ humanoid AI advancements.

Additionally, we dive into Preferred Networks’ latest breakthroughs, including PLaMo-100B, a 100-billion-parameter LLM built from the ground up for Japanese language tasks. With cutting-edge AI chips and deep collaborations in industries like manufacturing and energy, PFN is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Japan’s AI landscape.

Can Japan’s AI scale globally against U.S. and Chinese AI giants? Tune in to find out.

Dive into the explosive growth of the AI Voice Agent market in our latest podcast episode! In 2024, voice technology saw unprecedented developments with 22% of Y Combinator’s latest class focusing on voice tech. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, startup founder, or enterprise leader, this episode will give you insights into how AI voice agents are reshaping business communication, sales and customer interaction across a range of industries from car dealerships to healthcare. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of voice technology!

A16Z report we reference: https://gamma.app/docs/a16z-AI-Voice-Update-2025--ttkorld8iy6wfnj?mode=doc

Explore the cutting-edge of AI innovation with a focus on China's tech giants and rising unicorns such as Deepseek, MiniMax, Moonshot AI, 01.AI, Baichuan and others. We spotlight the 'Five Tigers' of AI in China and delve into their strategies, achievements, and what sets them apart on the global stage. Essential listening for anyone interested in tech, investment, or the future of AI in one of the world's fastest-growing markets. #ChinaAI #AIUnicorns #TechGiants #FiveTigers #deepseek #minimaxai 

Raw research here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2BF3Bf-_qUZvc5UkTj8-FsRiy8vLG8OuwnR_9WTbaw/edit?usp=sharing

Intro music pulled from thematic.