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ready to dive into the latest AI developments.
Absolutely.
It's amazing how AI is everywhere now.
It really is.
We've got a lot to unpack today,
from energy demands to AI personalities,
so let's get right to it.
Sounds good to me.
First up, the sheer amount of energy this AI boom requires.
Amazon is going nuclear, literally.
They're investing in Xenergy,
a nuclear energy company, to power their data centers.
Did not see that coming.
It's a sign of the times, right?
These massive AI models use a crazy amount of power.
We're talking about cities worth electricity,
not just your phone.
It's mind blowing,
and it looks like Amazon's not alone.
Google's hopping on the nuclear train too,
investing in Kairos power.
It makes you wonder if renewables
can keep up with this AI explosion.
It's a huge question.
Renewables are important for sure,
but they might not be enough on their own.
These tech giants need reliable,
sustainable power sources,
and they're betting on nuclear.
Speaking of keeping up,
Apple might be feeling the heat.
Some say they're falling behind in the AI race,
especially when it comes to large scale development.
What's your take?
Well, Apple's always been big on on-device processing,
keeping data on your phone for privacy,
but that limits the processing power,
especially compared to those massive cloud-based systems
Google and Microsoft use.
So it's privacy versus power, in a way.
Though it seems Apple's making moves,
they're teaming up with open AI
to put GPT-40 into Siri.
Big partnership.
Even giants like Apple are collaborating
to stay ahead in the AI game.
Collaboration seems key,
especially with IBM releasing new
open-source AI models for businesses.
They're going a different route than Microsoft,
who's sticking with paid AI tools.
What's the strategy there?
It's an interesting split.
IBM's all about accessibility.
Open-source lets businesses customize
those AI building blocks without huge fees,
like tailoring a suit instead of buying off the rack.
Makes sense.
So flexibility from IBM,
while Microsoft offers a ready-made solution for a price.
Exactly.
Microsoft's betting businesses
want advanced capabilities out of the box,
saving them time and money.
Both approaches have their merits.
We'll see which wins out as AI takes off.
And it's impacting more than just software.
Marvel's technology, a big name in data center hardware,
is raising prices next year.
They blame it on the demand from all things AI.
Shows how AI is pushing tech to its limits.
It's not just the algorithms,
it's the infrastructure to support them.
AI's impact is everywhere,
from tiny chips to power grids.
But let's switch gears and talk about AI getting personal.
What's apps working on a chat memory feature
using Meta AI?
Imagine a chatbot remembering your favorite things.
Impressive, sure.
But it raises questions about privacy and control.
It's cool if your chatbot knows your coffee order,
but that's a lot of personal info in the hands of AI.
A trade-off we see more and more.
Personalized AI is convenient,
but it costs us some control over our data.
And speaking of AI in unexpected places, there's Throne.
Using AI to analyze, well,
let's just say a very personal aspect of health.
Throne's out there,
but it proves how diverse AI applications are.
It also highlights the need for strong ethics
and data security,
especially with sensitive stuff like health information.
Yeah, you've got to be careful with that stuff.
And that line kind of gets even blurrier
when you think about AI and the internet.
This startup, Perplexity AI,
they're all about AI search,
and people are saying they could be worth $9 billion.
$9 billion, that's a lot of faith in their tech.
What makes them so special?
Are they going after Google?
Oh, they're shaking things up for sure.
Perplexity is not like your regular search engine
with typing keywords and all that.
It's more like you have a conversation with it.
Hold on, I'm talking to my search engine now.
Sounds pretty futuristic.
Like having my own research assistant or something.
That's the idea.
AI search should make things easier,
understand what you really mean,
and find the right stuff faster.
But of course, new tech means new ethical dilemmas,
especially with how AI handles images and stuff.
Right, that's a whole other can of worms.
Actually, mid-journey, they do AI image generation, right?
Yeah.
They're releasing this web tool
for editing images with AI.
It could be huge.
Yeah.
Or disaster waiting to happen.
Exactly.
It's exciting, sure.
But imagine how easy it'll be to make deep fakes
or spread misinformation.
Yeah, it's getting harder to tell
what's real online these days.
It's got to have a huge impact on trust and all that.
And speaking of impact,
let's talk about AI in the business world.
There was that report about companies seeing AI
as this big competitive advantage.
Oh, absolutely.
AI can analyze tons of data, automate tasks,
create personalized experiences.
It's revolutionizing everything from healthcare to retail.
We're talking a complete shift
with companies using AI to innovate
and change the game entirely.
Sounds like if you're not using AI,
you're gonna get left behind.
But with all this power comes responsibility, right?
We need ethical guidelines,
make sure AI is used for good
and doesn't go off the rails.
Couldn't agree more.
With AI becoming so ingrained in our lives,
ethics are paramount.
Data privacy, algorithmic transparency, fairness,
we need to address those issues head-on
to prevent bias and unintended consequences.
It's a fine line to walk, isn't it?
Harnessing the power of AI while keeping it in check.
Now, on a lighter note,
what about this whole thing
with giving chatbots personalities?
Trying to make AI more relatable,
giving it that human touch?
Fascinating stuff.
The goal is to make interacting with AI
more like interacting with another person.
Add in things like kindness, humor, even a bit of wit.
It's a fascinating concept.
Almost like we're blurring the lines
between interacting with a machine
and interacting with another person.
But how do you even begin to teach a machine
about something as nuanced as kindness or humor?
It seems like a monumental task.
It's tricky, that's for sure.
It's not like you can just program,
be kind and call it a day.
You need complex data sets, algorithms, feedback loops.
It's got to learn how to replicate those human qualities.
So you're saying we feed the AI mountains of data
on human interaction,
like analyzing conversations in movies.
That's part of it, yeah.
Expose it to tons of examples of those traits.
But it's not just mimicking,
it has to understand the context, the nuances,
the emotional stuff that goes with it.
What's funny in one situation
might be totally wrong in another.
It's like teaching AI to read between the lines
of human communication.
Kind of a scary thought, actually.
Are we opening Pandora's box here?
What happens if we give machines personalities
and at backfires?
That's a huge concern.
One big issue is bias.
If the data used to train these AI personalities is flawed,
you end up with AI that's prejudiced
or reinforces harmful stereotypes.
So we can't just make AI more human-like.
It has to be done responsibly, fairly,
without making existing biases worse.
Exactly.
As we explore this new territory of AI
with personalities, we've got to be cautious.
Transparency and development is key.
And safeguards are a must to prevent misuse or manipulation.
A lot to think about.
It seems like every AI advancement
brings new opportunities and new challenges.
We're just starting to understand
how this technology will reshape our world.
It's a wild ride for sure, and it's only getting faster.
It certainly is.
Thanks for joining us for this deep dive
into the world of AI.
Until next time, stay informed and stay engaged.
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