June 12, 2024

Breaking AI News: June 12, 2024

43 minutes

In today's episode of the Daily AI Show, Brian, Andy, Beth, Karl, and Jyunmi discussed the latest breaking AI news from the past week. They celebrated a milestone of reaching 1,000 subscribers on YouTube and reminded listeners about their upcoming newsletter. The co-hosts covered various topics, including the impact of AI on the movie industry, recent ChatGPT outages, and advancements in AI applications in science and technology.

Key Points Discussed:

AI in the Movie Industry:

Ashton Kutcher's comments on AI's role in movie-making sparked controversy, highlighting the potential for AI to create realistic short video clips and the implications for human jobs in the industry. The hosts debated the broader impact of AI on different industries and the need for careful consideration of AI's role.

ChatGPT Outages:

The recent ChatGPT outages were attributed to increased usage, emphasizing the need for scaling both training and serving infrastructure to meet growing demand.

Apple Intelligence Endorsement:

Andrej Karpathy praised Apple's integration of AI across its OS, enhancing multimodal capabilities and user experience. The hosts discussed the significance of this endorsement and Apple's approach to making AI accessible to a large audience.

Advancements in AI and Science:

The hosts explored several AI advancements, including AI recognizing elephant communication, early detection of dementia through speech analysis, and the development of a tactile-sensing robot for trash sorting. These innovations hint at future applications in prosthetics and brain-computer interfaces.

Microsoft and AI Integration:

Microsoft canceled its GPT builder for Copilot Pro, leading to speculation about the future of custom GPTs and their integration with enterprise tools. The hosts discussed the implications for users and the potential for continuous integration of AI with other software.

F1 Trophy Design with AI:

AWS and AI were used to design a unique F1 trophy, blending technology with traditional craftsmanship. The hosts saw this as a promising example of how AI could enable small businesses and local competitions to create customized and unique trophies.

Miscellaneous AI News:

Mistral announced a 600 million euro Series B funding round, and Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, though he may refile in the future.

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By The Daily AI Show Crew - Brian, Beth, Jyunmi, Andy, Karl, and Eran

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