Best Nathaniel Whittemore Podcasts (2024)

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Uncovering the Ethical Dilemmas of AI with Nathaniel Whittemore, Founder at Superintelligent 40:09

28d ago40:09

40:09

Today we’re talking to Nathaniel Whittemore, Founder at Superintelligent and host of The AI Daily Brief. We discuss the reality of the new browser wars, how sci-fi concepts such as time travel can actually impact our lives, and how to actually conceptualize the meaning of work in our modern age. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO …

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GPT-4o Mini and the Rise of Smaller, Low Cost AI Models 16:12

3h ago16:12

16:12

OpenAI released GPT-4o Mini this week. It's both more powerful and 60% cheaper than GPT-3.5. In this episode, NLW discusses how model competition is moving towards small at the same time it's proceeding towards state of the art. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for private, uncenso…

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Elon Turns On "Most Powerful AI Training Cluster In the World" 16:41

2h ago16:41

16:41

At 4:20am, Elon Musk turned on the Memphis Supercluster to begin training what he claims will be the world's most powerful AI by December. Also NLW explores a question: is it too late to start AI startups (or at least vertical LLMs)? Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for private, …

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Does Biden Dropping Out Change Anything for Bitcoin? 12:45

24m ago12:45

12:45

President Biden announced via a letter shared to Twitter that he was officially leaving the presidential race. He also announced that he was endorsing his VP Kamala Harris to be the Democrat nominee. On this episode, NLW looks at the implications for crypto space, as well as providing a bit of a preview of the Bitcoin Conference coming up this week…

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The Future of IT & AI with Oshri Moyal, CTO & Co-Founder at Atera 36:31

1d ago36:31

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Today we’re talking to Oshri Moyal, CTO & Co-Founder at Atera. We discuss Atera’s role in moving IT into the future, how AI is changing everything that IT teams are able to accomplish, and why tracking your company’s growth is critical for shaping its culture. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Atera, …

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Vitalik on Crypto Single Issue Voting 17:51

21m ago17:51

17:51

A reading and discussion inspired by https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024/07/17/procrypto.html Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz…

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AI and the Necessary Transformation of Education 10:53

1h ago10:53

10:53

A reading and discussion inspired by https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-what-teachers-call-ai-cheating-leaders-in-the-workforce-might-call-progress/ Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for private, uncensored AI alternative. Learn how to use AI with the world's biggest library of f…

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Should Bitcoiners Trust Politicians? 29:30

2h ago29:30

29:30

NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories in crypto this week, with a special emphasis on the question that guided community discussion these week: how much should we trust these new political allies of ours. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Making it Easier for Businesses to Deploy AI Today with Comprehensive AI Solutions Featuring Seamus Jones 27:06

11h ago27:06

27:06

Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a business looking to integrate AI into your operations, this episode offers valuable insights into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Join Seamus Jones, Director of Technical Marketing/Engineering at Dell, as he explains how Dell is creating comprehensive AI solutions. These solutions encompass everything from AI…

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Mt. Gox Distribution Begins and Honeybadger Don't Care 13:06

1h ago13:06

13:06

After a decade of FUD, Mt. Gox bankruptcy distributions have finally begun. And yet, Bitcoin doesn't appear to be as scared of the reality of a distribution as the threat of it, at BTC hits a 6-week high. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto …

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A Draft Republican Exec Order Calls for AI "Manhattan Projects" 14:38

1h ago14:38

14:38

NLW covers reporting about a draft Republican AI executive order. Also, Menlo Ventures and Anthropic partner on a $100m fund. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for private, uncensored AI alternative. Learn how to use AI with the world's biggest library of fun and useful tutorials: htt…

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Republican VP Nominee on Bitcoin, Crypto and Gensler 12:36

6d ago12:36

12:36

NLW covers the crypto opinions (and disclosed BTC holdings) of new Republican VP nominee JD Vance. Plus BlackRock's Larry Fink has become Bitcoin's most effective promoter. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: htt…

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Why Republican VP Nominee JD Vance is Loudly For Open Source AI 13:23

7h ago13:23

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NLW covers the pro-open source AI statements of JD Vance and situates his previous VC career. Before that in the Headlines, is Microsoft building Agents? Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for private, uncensored AI alternative. Learn how to use AI with the world's biggest library of fun…

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The SEC Backs Off Another Crypto Enforcement Action 14:58

40m ago14:58

14:58

The SEC has dropped it's three year investigation into the Stacks ecosystem. It's a good outcome -- but at an absurd cost that simply shows how moribund and counterproductive the SEC's regulation by enforcement strategy has been. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/n…

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OpenAI's Q* Reasoning AI is Now Code-Named "Strawberry" 15:10

3h ago15:10

15:10

Discover OpenAI’s latest breakthrough with the newly announced reasoning AI, code-named “Strawberry.” This episode examines the features and capabilities of “Strawberry,” its potential impact on the AI industry, and what this means for the future of artificial intelligence. Explore this exciting development and its implications for AI research and …

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The Theory and Practice of Bitcoin Politics 15:28

1h ago15:28

15:28

In this LRS, NLW reads two op-eds about Bitcoin in politics. The first is about why Bitcoin doesn't care about politicians. The second is about how bitcoin could actually be used in the political process. Read: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/liberty-doesnt-ask-for-permission https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/bitcoin-as-a-notarization-layer-…

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How to Stop Being a Jerk with Edward Marx, CEO at Marx Advisory 35:28

3d ago35:28

35:28

Today we’re talking to Edward Marx, CEO at Marx Advisory. We discuss Ed’s realization that he was a jerk, how he turned his attitude around, and how he deals with the haters we all run into in life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Marx Advisory, check out their website here: https://www.marxadvisory…

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AI Is The Fastest Adopted Work Tech Ever, But Still Not Fast Enough for Some 17:24

1h ago17:24

17:24

Explore why AI is the fastest adopted work tech ever, yet still not fast enough for some. A nuanced discussion on AI’s current place in the hype cycle, insights from former a16z partner Benedict Evans, and the gap between managerial and user perceptions of AI.Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week 28:37

13h ago28:37

28:37

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday July 12th, 2024. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twi…

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OpenAI's New System for Determining How Close AGI Is 14:44

1d ago14:44

14:44

OpenAI introduces a new leveling system to track the progress towards AGI. Learn about the five stages of AI development and what each level signifies. Explore the insights from Bloomberg’s scoop and the implications for the future of AI. Also, discover why Microsoft and Apple are stepping back from their OpenAI board observer roles amid antitrust …

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Trump Speaking At Bitcoin Conference 14:11

1d ago14:11

14:11

As pro-crypto Democrats tried to get more alignment and consideration between the Biden Administration and the crypto industry, Former President Trump announced that he will be speaking at the Bitcoin conference in a couple weeks. NLW provides the latest in crypto politics. Sign up for Permissionless here: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless…

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Marc Andreessen Gives a Meme-Obsessed AI Agent $50k in BTC 17:33

1d ago17:33

17:33

In one of the wilder stories we've had here at The AI Daily Brief for some time, NLW covers the story of Terminals of Truth and Marc Andreessen. It's a story of AI agents, emerging AI consciousness, internet culture and more. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Venice.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠ for private, uncensored AI alternat…

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Powell Inches Towards Rate Cuts 18:13

9d ago18:13

18:13

NLW does a macro roundup, including recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the possibility of increased unemployment and the need to move towards rate cuts. Plus a check in on politics in France, the UK and Argentina. Sign up for Permissionless here: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii Use cod…

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Goldman Sachs Is Wrong About AI (Why AI Isn't A Bubble) 32:07

3d ago32:07

32:07

Recently, Goldman Sachs made waves in the AI space with their report "Gen AI: too much spend, too little benefit?" In this extra long episode, NLW explains what he sees as problems with the arguments of the skeptics featured in the piece, as well as why the report actually isn't nearly as negative as people are presenting it. Read the report: https…

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For the First Time Ever, Crypto is an Official Part of a Major Political Party Platform 12:28

4d ago12:28

12:28

The GOP officially released their platform this week and crypto made the cut. NLW shares community reactions to the concise but frankly pretty encouraging section on cryptocurrency. A right to mine? A right to self-custody? Boy, how the times have changed. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube…

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What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About Sequoia's $600B AI Gap Argument 18:13

10d ago18:13

18:13

Sequoia recently published a blog post about AI's $600B problem. The piece has been used as evidence that AI is a massive bubble. NLW argues that the piece isn't actually arguing what people think it's arguing. Read the original piece: https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/ais-600b-question/ Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses?…

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Mt. Gox Unlocks Send BTC Crashing 13:25

5d ago13:25

13:25

Bitcoin has recently experienced a 25%+ price decline. The specific catalyst for the most recent dip seems to have been a combination of Mt. Gox BTC on the move and German selling. NLW explores how worries we should be. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwh…

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