Our 200th episode with a summary and discussion of last week’s big AI news!
Recorded on 02/14/2025
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In this episode:
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OpenAI announces plans to unify their model offerings, moving away from multiple separate models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) toward a single unified intelligence system, with free users getting “standard intelligence” and Plus subscribers accessing “higher intelligence” levels.
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Adobe launches their Sora-rivaling AI video generator with 1080p output and 5-second clips, emphasizing production-ready content for films and introducing new pricing tiers through Firefly subscriptions at $10-30 per month.
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Elon Musk and a consortium offer $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI’s nonprofit entity, potentially complicating the company’s transition to a for-profit structure, though Sam Altman quickly dismissed the offer’s viability.
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TSMC implements stricter chip sales restrictions to China, requiring government-approved third-party packaging houses for chips using 16nm and below processes, aligning with US export control measures and affecting major tech companies like Nvidia and AMD.
Timestamps + Links:
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(00:00:00) Intro / Banter
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(00:01:25) Response to listener comments
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(00:02:41) News Preview
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Tools & Apps
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Applications & Business
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Projects & Open Source
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Research & Advancements
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Policy & Safety
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(01:42:38) Listener requested topic
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Synthetic Media & Art
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(01:45:55) Outro