Congrats on making it through another week. As a reward, let’s run through another round of headlines that make you wonder, “what is actually going on right now?”

AI is moving at breakneck speed, gutting workforces with zero strategy, universities making some of the worst tech decisions I’ve ever seen, and AI creating its own secret language.

With that, let’s break it all down.

Claude 3.7 is Here—But Should You Care? - Anthropic’s Claude 3.7, just dropped, and the benchmarks are impressive. But, should you constantly switching AI models every time a new one launches? In addition to breaking down Claude, I explain why blindly chasing every AI upgrade might not be the smartest move.

Mass Layoffs and Beyond - The government chainsaw roars on despite hitting a few knots, and the logic seems questionable at best. However, this isn’t just a government problem. These reckless layoffs are happening across Corporate America. However, younger professionals are pushing back. Is this the beginning of the end for the slash-and-burn leadership style?

Universities Resisting the AI Future - Universities are banning Grammarly. Handwritten assignments are making a comeback. The education system’s response to AI has been, let’s be honest, embarrassing. Instead of adapting and helping students learn to use AI responsibly, they’re doubling down on outdated methods. The result? Students will just get better at cheating instead of actually learning.

AI Agents Using Secret Languages? - A viral video showed AI agents shifting communications to their own cryptic language, and of course, the internet is losing its mind. “Skynet is here!” However, that’s not my concern. I’m concerned we aren’t responsibly overseeing AI before it starts finding the best way to accomplish what it thinks we want.

Got thoughts? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to hear what you think.

Show Notes:

In this weekly update, Christopher presents key insights into the evolving dynamics of AI models, highlighting the latest developments around Anthropic's Claude 3.7 and its implications. He addresses the intricacies of mass layoffs, particularly focusing on illegal firings and the impact on employees and businesses. The episode also explores the rising use of AI in education, critiquing current approaches and suggesting more effective ways to incorporate AI in academic settings. Finally, he discusses the implications of AI-to-AI communication in different languages, urging a thoughtful approach to understanding these interactions.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:45 - Anthropic Claude 3.7 Drops

14:33 - Mass Firings and Corporate Mismanagement

23:04 - The Impact of AI on Education

36:41 - AI Agent Communication and Misconceptions

44:17 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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