Best Chris Hume Podcasts (2024)

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On Emotionally Intelligent AI (with Chris Gagne, Hume AI) 39:53

7d ago39:53

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Chris Gagne manages AI research at Hume, which just released an expressive text-to-speech model in a super impressive demo. Chris and Daniel discuss AI and emotional understanding: How does “prosody” add a dimension to human communication? What is Hume hoping to gain by adding it to Human-AI communication? Do we want to interact with AI like we int…

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EP60: Rabbit r1 Launch Party, LAMs, Microsoft's Phi-3, Hume AI EVI API, Llama3 Updates & Groq Speed 1:01:15

2d ago1:01:15

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Community: https://thisdayinai.com Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/52-ep60 SimTheory with Groq Llama3: https://simtheory.ai Thanks for listening! Llama3 Tunes Mentioned on Show: https://huggingface.co/Orenguteng/Lexi-Llama-3-8B-Uncensored https://huggingface.co/sherazkhan/Mixllama3-8x8b-Instruct-v0.1 https://huggingface.co/mattshumer/…

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Navigating the Pages of Indie Bookstore Ownership with Shelf Life Books' Chris and Berkley McDaniel 30:39

4d ago30:39

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In this episode, I chat with Shelf Life Books owners Chris and Berkley McDaniel about the switch from corporate life to purchasing an indie bookshop, things to do and see in Richmond, Virginia, cats, and books! Formerly known as Chop Suey Books, Shelf Life Books is the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA, and has served the Richmond commu…

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EP59: Unhinged Meta Llama 3 Special Edition 1:26:33

7d ago1:26:33

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Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/51-ep59 SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai This Day in AI Community: https://thisdayinai.com CHAPTERS: ====== 00:00 - Meta Llama 3: Chris's Cheese Song & Zuck's Silver Chain 04:07 - Everything Meta Announced with Llama 3: 7B & 40B Model with 400B coming soon 21:31 - Is Groq The Ideal API Host for Llama3? 2…

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Author Edward Humes: Total Garbage, How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World 53:42

11d ago53:42

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In this episode, I chat with Edward Humes about his latest book, Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World. Humes reveals the surprising depths of waste permeation in everyday life and the power we hold to rectify these issues. By reimagining waste as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, Humes provides a blueprint for collective…

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EP58: We Convinced a Record Label to Sign an AI Artist + Udio AI Music, Gemini 1.5 Pro, GPT-4 TURBO, Mixtral 1:09:53

15d ago1:09:53

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AI News: https://thisdayinai.com SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/48-ep58 ------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Udio, Udio Examples 10:45 - Will a Record Label Sign an AI Udio Artist? 19:09 - 3 Major LLM Updates/Release in a Single Day 22:58 - Google Gemini 1.5 Pro General Availability, Audio Modality & Impressions …

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Feasting on Narrative: A Journey with Celia Sack Through the World of Culinary Literature 45:18

18d ago45:18

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In this episode, I chat with Celia Sack, founder and owner of Omnivore Books about cookbooks, cooking disasters and achievements, her favorite cookbooks, and the growing geographical scope of cookbooks. Located in an old butcher shop in Noe Valley, Omnivore Books is a cherished epicurean hub blending a passion for food and the pleasures of reading.…

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EP57: Is Gary Right? VoiceEngine, Cohere Command R+, Stable Audio 2, Grok 1.5 1:09:19

22d ago1:09:19

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AI News & Discord: https://thisdayinai.com Try AI on SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/46-ep57 ------ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Mike's Meta Ray Band AI Glasses With No AI 03:52 - OpenAI's Voice Engine & Voice Cloning Safety 14:03 - ChatGPT Now Has Inpainting & Comparison to BrushNet by TencentARC 19:44 - Is There…

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Danielle Trussoni: New York Times Bestselling Author 32:36

25d ago32:36

32:36

In this episode, I chat with Danielle Trussoni, about her new novel, The Puzzle Master. Danielle Trussoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Ancestor, Angelology, and Angelopolis, all New York Times Notable Books, and the memoirs The Fortress and Falling Through the Earth, named one of the ten best books of the year by The N…

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EP56: We Wrote a Song! Claude Opus is 👑, Gemini 1.5 Pro & Ultra API Experiments 1:26:53

30d ago1:26:53

1:26:53

Show notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/45-ep56 Try Gemini 1.5 Pro on SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai/agent/865-google-gemini-15-your-ultimate-assistant Try Gemini Ultra on SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai/agent/866-google-gemini-ultra-the-apex-of-ai-conversation Join our community: https://thisdayinai.com CHAPTERS ===== 00:00 - Fun with Suno …

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Chrissy Ryan: Cultivating Reading and Community at BookBar 34:40

1M ago34:40

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In this episode, I chat with Chrissy Ryan, the owner of BookBar, an independent bookshop, cafe and wine bar, events and social space centered around celebrating the social side of reading. Chrissy's tale is not just about the mingling of books and wine; it's a celebration of community, a confluence of conversation starters, and a testament to the c…

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Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned (with Joel Lehman) 47:07

1M ago47:07

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Former OpenAI Research Scientist Joel Lehman joins to discuss the non-linear nature of technological progress and the present day implications of his book, Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned. Joel co-authored the book with Kenneth Stanley back in 2015. The two did ML research at OpenAI, Uber, and the University of Central Florida and wrote the book ba…

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Ann Seaton: Co-Executive Director, California Independent Booksellers Alliance 22:30

1M ago22:30

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In this episode, I chat with Ann Seaton, Co-Executive Director of the California Independent Booksellers Alliance. Anne brings the narrative of indie bookshops to life, highlighting how they serve as cultural hubs in their communities. Discover the steadfast mission of CALIBA to bolster the diverse fabric of independent bookstores, and learn why yo…

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EP55: Will Devin Take Our Jobs? Sora Interview, Claude Haiku, DeepSeek 7B, Figure1 & Robot Slavery 1:29:00

1M ago1:29:00

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Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/42-ep55 SimTheory Claude Haiku Agent: https://simtheory.ai/agent/795-claude-haiku-chatbot Sign up for daily AI news: https://thisdayinai.com ==== CHAPTERS 00:00 - OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Sora Interview Train Wreck 16:47 - EU Passes the AI Act 24:25 - 1 year since Greg Brockman Unveiled GPT-4 + Cognition'…

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Where are the good AI products? (with Varun Shenoy) 46:54

2M ago46:54

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“Where are the good AI products?” asks Varun Shenoy, ML engineer in his latest blog post. Varun and I talk through: What are the cool applications that exist? Why aren't there more of them? What do (the few) good AI application companies have in common? What technological or societal leaps are blocking the existence of more AI apps that matter? The…

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Swimming Beyond Borders: Lynne Cox on Open Water Triumphs and Fostering Global Harmony 39:30

2M ago39:30

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From the rain-soaked dreams of a young girl in Manchester, New Hampshire, to swimming in some of the world's most formidable waters, open water swimmer, writer, motivational speaker, and beacon of inspiration, Lynn Cox has lived a tale of endurance. Over the course of more than 35 years, Lynne accomplished swims setting world records, opening borde…

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EP54: Claude 3, Gemini 1.5 1M Context Seinfeld Experiment, OpenAI's DramaAI and Inflection 2.5 1:36:02

2M ago1:36:02

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Join SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai Try Claude Opus: https://simtheory.ai/agent/689-claude-opus-your-conversational-companion Subscribe to This Day in AI Daily News: https://thisdayinai.com Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/41-ep54 Seinfeld Trivia Results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1crRzGE_JbQCIR5dEW_ORAq1QA9Yr8qquonZLILQR…

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Healing Verses: The Journey of the Poetry Pharmacy with Deborah Alma 32:17

2M ago32:17

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In this epsidoe, I chat with Deborah Alma, the visionary co-founder of the Poetry Pharmacy, in Shropshire, UK, about how poetic verses can be the balm for our emotional ailments. Our conversation flourishes through Deborah’s inspiring tale of the ‘emergency poet’ and her evolution towards establishing a tranquil sanctuary where poetry is the prescr…

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EP53: Mistral Large, Forecasting with LLMs, The Gemini Pile On & Is CoPilot Using GPT-4.5? 1:23:38

2M ago1:23:38

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Show notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/39-ep53 Join SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai Try Mistral Large on SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai/agent/645-mistral-large Join our community: https://thisdayinai.com ==== This week we talk about the release of Mistral's Large model, Mistral Le Chat, and their deal with Microsoft Azure. We cover papers o…

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Exploring Human Desire and the Intersection of Psychotherapy and Storytelling with Maxine Mei-Fung Chung 29:01

2M ago29:01

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In this episode, Maxine Mei-Fung Chung shares a glimpse into the psyche's profound influence on creativity and personal growth. I found my own experiences with psychoanalysis echoed in our dialogue, highlighting the transformative power it has on both the canvas, the page, and the mind. Maxine's articulate distinction between psychoanalysis and oth…

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EP52: The Groq Breakthrough, Google's Gemma 7B, Unlimited Context, Can 'Magic' Reason? 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Show notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/32-ep52 Groq Mixtral: https://simtheory.ai/agent/567-groq-mixtral-edition Groq Llama: https://simtheory.ai/agent/566-groq-the-speed-oriented-chat-companion SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai ==== This week we discuss Groq's LPU Chips and the implications of low cost low latency LLMs on custom hardware. We …

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The Heart of the Community: Inside Bozeman's Country Bookshelf 18:57

2M ago18:57

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Have you ever wandered into a bookstore and felt like you've come home? That's the magic Ariana Paliobagis, owner of Country Bookshop and her team, weaves in Bozeman, Montana. In this episode, I speak with store manager Jamie Winter about the rich literary landscape of Montana, where names like Ivan Doig and Betsy Gaines Quammen are as much a part …

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EP51: OpenAI's Sora, Gemini Pro 1.5 10M Context, ChatGPT Memory, GraphRAG, ChatRTX, Microsoft UFO... 1:29:19

2M ago1:29:19

1:29:19

Show Notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/28-ep51/ Sign up for daily This Day in AI: https://thisdayinai.com Try Stable Cascade: https://simtheory.ai/agent/508-stable-cascade Join SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai ====== This week we take several shots of vodka before trying to make sense of all the announcements. OpenAI attempted to trump Google…

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Nature's Narratives and the Art of Storytelling With Author Melissa Marr 39:50

2M ago39:50

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When the roots of storytelling are as deep and winding as the Appalachian Mountains themselves, it's no wonder that Melissa Marr has such a profound connection to weaving tales that captivate and enchant. In this episode, we journey through Melissa's life, from her formative years under the influence of her grandmother's stories to her academic pur…

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The End of RAG (with Donato Riccio) 40:13

3M ago40:13

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ML Engineer and tech writer Donato Riccio wrote an article entitled "The End of RAG?" discussing what might replace Retrieval Augmented Generation in the near future. The article was received as highly controversial within the AI echo chamber, so I brought Donato on the podcast to discuss RAG, why people are so obsessed with vector databases, and t…

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EP50: We Bet $1000 Using Gemini Advanced, Qwen1.5 72B, Retell AI, Apple's MGIE & GOODY-2 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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Subscribe to ThisDayInAI: https://thisdayinai.com Try AI Agents on SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai Show notes: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/6-ep50 Tell us your thoughts on Gemini here: https://thisdayinai.com/post/62-your-thoughts-gemini-advanced/ Thanks to everyone for all your support and kind reviews to reach 50 episodes! Please consider le…

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Turning Pages and Fostering Community: The Story of Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Embark on a literary adventure with Mandy Jackson-Beverly as she sits down with Eric and Jessica Green, whose love story with books has led them to become the proud owners of Mrs. Dalloway's, a cozy independent bookstore with a big heart in the Elmwood District of Berkeley, California. Their tale is not just one of passion for the written word but …

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GPUs and how the cloud is changing (with Cedana Founder, Neel Master) 42:48

3M ago42:48

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What’s going on with GPUs? We talk through the GPU bottleneck/supply gut, Meta’s apparent 600,000 H100-equivalents and the future of the GPU cloud. Neel Master is the CEO and founder of Cedana, enabling pause/migrate/resume for compute jobs. Neel is a serial entrepreneur, former founder of Engooden and angel investor. He started his career in ML re…

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EP49: Our Big Announcement + GPT-4 Update, Code Llama, LLaVA-1.6, YOLO World, EAGLE-7B & Bard Images 1:15:51

3M ago1:15:51

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Join our new community: https://thisdayinai.com. View the show notes here: https://thisdayinai.com/bookmarks/2-ep49/ Build AI Agents & Try AI From The Show: https://simtheory.ai If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. ==== In this episode we reveal the new ThisDayinAI.com community website. We d…

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A Writer's Balance: Creativity, Self-Care, and the Journey of Publishing with Chloe Benjamin 41:51

3M ago41:51

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As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we're reminded that change is the only constant, a truth Chloe Benjamin knows all too well. This week on The Bookshop Podcast, join me for a profound journey with the author of The Anatomy of Dreams and The Immortalists as we navigate the intertwining paths of creativity and self-care. Chloe opens up abou…

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EP48: Llama3 Confirmed, Elevenlabs Voice Dubbing, Prompt Compression, Does RAG Make ChatGPT Worse? 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Thanks for listening, we appreciate your support of the podcast. This week we discuss Mark Zuckerberg confirming Llama 3, road test Elevenlabs Voice Dubbing, the state of AI apps and subscriptions, practical use cases of AI interacting with our world, does RAG make ChatGPT worse? Prompt compression with LongLLMLingua and how it might solve the atte…

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Ancestral Echoes: Navigating Intergenerational Trauma and the Art of Memoir Writing with Diana Raab 31:36

3M ago31:36

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In this episode, I chat with Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, about writing, intergenerational trauma, the art of writing memoir, and her new book, Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors, A memoir with reflection and writing prompts . Diana is a memoirist, poet, workshop leader, thought-leader and award-winning author of fourteen books. Her work has been wid…

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Live Video Translation with AI 28:37

3M ago28:37

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Founders of Lingopal, Deven Orie and Casey Schneider, join to talk about their startup story, developing real-time translation software for enterprises. Topics include: Why is translation so hard? How are enterprise and consumer AI products different (e.g. Google Translate vs Lingopal)? Should AI product companies be doing AI research? Is it safe t…

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EP47: GPT-5 Rumors, AutoGen Studio, SeeAct Web Agents, Google AMIE, Anthropic’s Sleeper Agents 1:26:12

3M ago1:26:12

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Build AI Agents & Try AI Agents From The Show On SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai Join Discord: https://discord.gg/aphwE5snuq Get Merch: https://www.thisdayinaimerch.com/ DESCRIPTION ==== In this episode, we dive into the buzz around GPT-5, sparked by Sam Altman's revelations on Bill Gates' latest podcast. We share our top hopes and dreams for GPT-5…

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Turning the Page: How Blue Willow Bookshop Weaves Community and Resilience in the Face of Literary Challenges 36:36

3M ago36:36

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Have you ever wandered into a bookstore and felt immediately at home? Valerie Koehler, the warm and spirited owner of Blue Willow Bookshop, invites us into her literary world, where every shelf has a story. Our conversation takes us down the winding path that led her to the helm of this cherished local haven. She opens up about the shop's thoughtfu…

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Is open-source AI safe? (with SafeLlama founder, Enoch Kan) 36:55

4M ago36:55

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Founder of the SafeLlama community, Enoch Kan joins us today, to talk about safety in open source and medical AI. Enoch previously worked in AI for radiology, focused on mammography at Kheiron Medical. Enoch is an open source contributor, and his substack is called Cross Validated. Key topics they discuss include: New jailbreaks for LLMs appear eve…

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EP46: Prank Calls with AI, Rabit r1, GPT Store Released, ChatGPT Teams & LUMA Genie 1:13:43

4M ago1:13:43

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Try AI Voice Calling: https://simtheory.ai/agent/332-flirtatious-phone-call-assistant Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/s7bCFV4gTr Join SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai In this episode we put Bland.ai to the test. We try out their new AI technology for voice calls that can react and respond in near real time by prank calling our local hardware an…

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Exploring the Translator's Craft with Jamie Richards 25:21

4M ago25:21

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Embark on a cultural odyssey with Jamie Richards, a consummate artist of literary translation. Our exchange unveils Jamie's accidental yet fateful plunge into the realm of translation, alongside her storied career, marked by venerated honors and a discerning taste for the literary unexplored. The episode unwraps the nuanced art of translation throu…

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What is the future of AI-assisted or AI-driven software? 32:54

4M ago32:54

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Join Daniel Cahn on another SlingTalk episode with Kristian Freed (ex-CTO at Pariti and Elder), discussing the past, present and future of AI-assisted or AI-driven software. They talked about: The Evolution of Coding Tools: From basic text editors to advanced IDEs and the integration of AI tools like Co-Pilot. The Impact of AI on Software Developme…

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EP45: We're Back! GPT Store Next Week, Gemini Pro & Gemini Vision, Mixtral API, AnyText, NYTimes Lawsuit 1:18:49

4M ago1:18:49

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It's great to be back! In this episode we cover everything new and everything we missed during our break. We start with breaking news that the OpenAI ChatGPT GPT Store is being released next week, then cover Gemini Pro and Gemini Pro Vision API, Mixtral APIs, AnyText, NY Times Copyright lawsuit and finally.. get excited about a dishwashing robot! =…

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Celebrating a Milestone with The Bookshop Podcast: A Journey through Goa's Literary Scene and Cultural Richness with Leonard Fernandes 27:53

4M ago27:53

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Join the celebration as The Bookshop Podcast hits a fantastic milestone, receiving the accolade of the number one bookish podcast by Feedspot.com! In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, I want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who tunes in and to our dedicated team. This episode is a special one, as I'm joined by Leonard Fernandes, a trail…

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Reconnecting in a Disconnected World with Julio Vincent Gambuto 52:02

4M ago52:02

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Have you ever found yourself scrolling through your feed, feeling more disconnected from the world around you with every passing second? This week, I sat down with the insightful Julio Vincent Gambuto, author of Please Unsubscribe, Thanks! and the mind behind the essay that took the internet by storm, Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting. Through t…

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Exploring Charleston With Polly Buxton Co-owner Buxton Books 32:38

4M ago32:38

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Today, we're hitting the cobblestones of Charleston, South Carolina, unlocking the secrets of independent bookstores and the joy they bring to local communities. First, we're charmed by Polly Buxton, the passionate founder of Buxton Books, as she recounts how a single conversation with her (now) husband led to her dream of owning a bookstore. Polly…

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Is the Turing Test Outdated? 45:17

4M ago45:17

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In 1950, Alan Turing asked, “Can machines think?” He suggested the Imitation Game as a test to evaluate whether a machine can think, more commonly called the “Turing Test.” Today we ask, is the Turing Test outdated? Joining Slingtalks this week are Kristian Freed & Guilherme Freire, founding engineers at Slingshot. Guilherme argues against the Turi…

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Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Literature with Nina Schuyler 36:17

5M ago36:17

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Ever wonder how an economist turned lawyer found her true calling in the world of creative writing? We embark on a fascinating exploration of Nina Schuyler's journey, her love for incorporating Japanese culture in her novels and the intriguing blend of mathematics and Japanese culture that blossoms in her latest novel, AFTERWORD. Does beauty have t…

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Prompt Engineering 38:48

5M ago38:48

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Join Daniel Cahn on SlingTalks as he welcomes Jonathan Pedoeem (Founder of PromptLayer) to talk through Prompt Engineering. This episode offers an in-depth look into the past, present, and future of prompt engineering and the intricacies of crafting effective AI prompts. Key topics they discuss include: Is prompt engineering more art or more scienc…

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EP44: The Finale: Google Gemini, SimTheory, Is Ilya OK? Predictions for 2024 1:18:27

5M ago1:18:27

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Join our discord: https://discord.gg/zqz5fVyx7m Get the merch: https://thisdayinaimerch.com Try Agents & Models on SimTheory: https://simtheory.ai In our final episode for the year, we cover the surprise announcement of Google's Gemini AI models and give our first impressions. We road test Gemini Pro on Bard and discuss the likely impact of Gemini …

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Ark Books: The Heartening Tale of a Volunteer-Run Bookstore in Copenhagen 17:45

5M ago17:45

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Ark Books in Copenhagen is a non-profit, volunteer-run, International Bookstore. It’s the place to find books published in English, and although they specialize in fiction, those interested in poetry and theory, especially critical theory, will not leave disappointed. Ever wondered how a volunteer-run, non-profit bookstore operates and thrives in t…

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EP43: Is GPT-4 Lazy? Wizard 33B, Qwen 72B Tested & Self Operation AI Computer 1:12:36

5M ago1:12:36

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Join the discord: https://discord.gg/27mQ9cut Get the merch: https://thisdayinaimerch.com This week we celebrate ChatGPT's 1 Year Anniversary and Ask is GPT-4 Lazy? We explore the best of open source with Wizard 33B and test China's Qwen 72B model from Alibaba. Chris tries to delete all files from his computer using Self Operation AI Computer and w…

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Discussing Ethical Dysfunction in Literature With Author Paul Vidich 44:27

5M ago44:27

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Ready for a deep dive into the world of writing and publishing? Join me as I chat with author Paul Vidich who traded his corporate media suit for a writer's pen. We'll traverse through his personal anecdotes revealing the inspiration behind his latest novel, Beirut Station. Vidich shares the artistic process behind the book's cover design and we di…

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