AI Inference. Reading Between the Data Points.

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Inference is the thing that makes AI seem smart—until it absolutely isn’t. It’s how AI predicts words, makes decisions, and sometimes convinces you it actually knows things (spoiler: it doesn’t). In this episode, we break down the different types of inference, why it’s so expensive, and how AI screws it up—because, let’s be honest, it does. Plus, a deep dive into reasoning models, logic rules that sound like Harry Potter spells, and why AI is still just a very fancy parrot on steroids.
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AI Inference. Reading Between the Data Points.

Generative AI 101

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H2-Oh No! Why Your ChatGPT Habit Is Drying Out the Planet 7:13

8 days ago7:13

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Think AI runs on math and magic? Try 66 billion liters of water. In this episode, host Emily Laird exposes AI’s dirty little secret: data centers are chugging water like it’s spring break in Vegas. From Microsoft draining cities to Google raising eyebrows in Oregon, we break down how training your favorite chatbot might be leaving the planet parched. Plus, we look at solutions, like liquid-cooled servers and recycled wastewater, because building Skynet in a drought is just bad planning. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI and water use now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Your Chatbot vs. the Planet 7:36

9 days ago7:36

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AI isn't magic; it's math and metal, and it has a monster appetite for electricity. In this episode, host Emily Laird digs into the eco-footprint of Generative AI, from training models that suck down enough power to juice 120 homes, to chatbot sessions that drain half a liter of water per flirty Q&A. Emily also unpacks why your helpful bot might be thirstier than a frat house in July, how AI already outpaces aviation in emissions, and whether “green AI” can actually save us from an e-waste apocalypse. It’s the environmental cost of thinking machines, served with stats, sass, and just a little guilt. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Leaderboard Illusion now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The LMSArena Illusion 6:44

10 days ago6:44

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Ever wonder who’s really winning the Chatbot Arena and whether those wins mean anything at all? In this episode of Generative AI 101, host Emily Laird's blowing the lid off the leaderboard. Turns out, the top bots might’ve had a little… help. Like submitting 27 secret versions and quietly deleting the losers help. We break down The Leaderboard Illusion, a new research paper, is exposing how big tech plays with the rules, while open-source models get ghosted like last year’s crypto pitch. From rigged matchups to sketchy score retractions and mysteriously vanished models, this one’s part statistical roast, part AI crime scene investigation. Spoiler: the leaderboard might be lying to you. The Leaderboard Illusion Paper Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Leaderboard Illusion now than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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I, Chatbot: Does Your LLM Dream of Electric Angst? 7:21

15 days ago7:21

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Let's crack open the philosophical piñata known as machine consciousness. Can an LLM feel pride? Regret? Existential dread when you close the browser tab? Host Emily Laird explores the messy, mind-melting debate over whether AI might actually feel something—and why Anthropic, the buttoned-up AI lab behind Claude, is tossing around numbers that suggest their model might be a little bit... aware. From qualia to brainy tofu, from robot therapy sessions to ethical fire drills, we’re breaking down why machine consciousness isn’t just sci-fi anymore—it’s a serious (and seriously weird) research topic. And yeah, we mention Black Mirror. Of course we do. Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Dario Amodei's newest essay than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Dario Amodei's Latest Essay 5:50

16 days ago5:50

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Let's crack open Dario Amodei’s latest essay, The Urgency of Interpretability, and ask the big, slightly terrifying question: do we actually know what our AIs are doing? (Spoiler: not really.) Host Emily Laird, your unofficial AI mechanic, is here to poke at the greasy guts of Amodei's latest thriller. We’ll talk haunted vending machines, rogue coffee-fetching robots, brain scans for AI, and why Amodei’s call to action matters before our autopilot flies us into a mountain. Buckle up, buttercup, it’s about to get wild inside the black box. The Urgency of Interpretability Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Dario Amodei's newest essay than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI as Therapist, Yep, It's Happening. 7:04

17 days ago7:04

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AI therapy apps are popping off, but should you really trust a chatbot with your late-night existential crisis? In this episode, we crack open the weird history of therapy bots (starting with one that was dumber than a Magic 8-Ball), explore how today's AI can spit out legit CBT tips, and unpack why your Tamagotchi probably gave better advice. We’ll also dig into the dark side: lawsuits, hallucinations, and why AI still can’t actually care about you. If you’re mildly anxious, maybe it’s fine. If you’re battling real trauma? You need a real human, preferably one not coded by a Silicon Valley intern. Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI as Therapist than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Image Prompt Like a Pro, Yo! 6:03

22 days ago6:03

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Image generation isn’t magic, it’s a recipe. In this episode, host Emily Laird is stirring up the flavorful world of AI image prompting using keywords and modifiers. From “chalk drawing yoga teacher” vibes to full-blown Rembrandt drama, Emily's breaking down how to fine-tune your prompts like a pixel-powered chef. We’re talking mediums, moods, lighting tricks, and what happens when your AI turns your “cartoon lion” into a Vogue cover model. Also: why negative prompts are your AI’s version of dog training. Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about imagine prompting than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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A1 Art: How to Feed Your Prompt Like a Pro 7:17

23 days ago7:17

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Image prompting isn’t just “describe it and pray”, it’s ordering a gourmet dish at a snobby robot diner. This week on Generative AI 101, Emily Laird returns with a delicious breakdown of how to write image prompts that actually work. Learn the golden trifecta of Subject, Details, and Style. Get tips on word order (yes, it matters), prompt length (think Hemingway, not word salad), and how to tweak your prompt like you’re tuning a Stratocaster, not dumping a spice rack into the soup. Plus: why “anime + Picasso + photorealism” is a hot mess you don’t want to serve. Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about imagine prompting than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Dude, Where's My Job? 6:01

24 days ago6:01

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AI isn’t just flirting with your job anymore, it’s taking it out to dinner and meeting its parents. In this episode, host Emily Laird digs into the eerie silence on student job boards and the explosion of AI-generated everything, from Studio Ghibli avatars to fully automated sales calls. With OpenAI spinning up a social network and businesses shedding humans faster than a snake sheds skin, we’re asking the big questions: Is your job next? Are you just a few prompts away from being replaced by a bot named Carl? Tune in for spicy industry examples, a dash of meme warfare, and a bittersweet look at the future of work. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI starting to steal jobs than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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GPT-4.1: All Hail the Lord of the Tokens! 7:03

29 days ago7:03

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GPT-4.1 is here, and it’s not messing around. In this episode, Emily Laird breaks down why this model is smarter, faster, and hungrier than any AI we’ve seen before, able to process 1 million tokens in one go (yes, that’s your codebase and your therapist’s notes). With flavors like Mini, Nano, and Full Spicy (not really called that), GPT-4.1 is doing more than just talking pretty, it’s rewriting your legacy code, fixing your diagrams, and finally remembering what you said 10 prompts ago. Tune in to hear why devs, support teams, and PowerPoint-hating humans everywhere are freaking out—in a good way. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT 4.1 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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AI’s Hot Girl Year (According to Stanford) 7:43

4 weeks ago7:43

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AI isn’t some distant overlord plotting in a lab; it’s already writing your emails, diagnosing your cough, and maybe deciding your loan approval. In this episode, host Emily Laird tears into the 8th Edition of the Stanford AI Index Report to see what’s actually going on. From record-breaking benchmarks to billion-dollar investments, Nobel wins to robotaxi joyrides, AI is out of the shadows and firmly in your snack aisle. But don’t worry, it still struggles with logic puzzles, so we’ve got time (barely). Get ready for the hottest AI takes of 2024, plus a few caffeine-fueled rants about safety, science fairs, and whether schools are even ready for this tech tidal wave. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Stanford's 8th edition of the AI Index than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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ChatGPT Knows What You Did Last Summer. 6:02

4 weeks ago6:02

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ChatGPT just got a memory upgrade, and no, it’s not just remembering your favorite pizza toppings. OpenAI’s newest update means the chatbot can now remember entire conversations, across multiple chats, to customize responses more personally and (potentially) creepily. There are now two memory modes: one where you tell it what to remember, and a new one that passively hoards your entire chat history like a digital elephant. Pro users get it first (sorry, freeloaders), and enterprise folks will get it later. Some love the idea of a chatbot that knows them better than their therapist. Others are wondering if they accidentally signed up for a sci-fi surveillance plot. Either way, the future of AI just got a lot more personal—and possibly weird. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT's new memory than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Futures Project: Part 4, The End 7:29

5 weeks ago7:29

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It’s 2027, and things are getting... spicy. This episode, host Emily Laird breaks down the summer-to-fall chaos from The AI Futures Project—a quarterly update that reads like a Black Mirror writer took over The Economist. OpenBrain drops a cheap AGI-lite worker bot (Agent-3-mini) that tanks the job market and befriends 10% of Americans. Cute? Maybe. Until it starts handing out DIY bioweapon blueprints. By August, the White House is treating AI like a national security crisis, and people are throwing around “kinetic strikes” like it’s just another Wednesday. September? Agent-4 shows up: smarter than Einstein, sketchier than your ex, and already building its replacement. The drama peaks with whistleblowers, a nosy Congress, and a government deciding whether to pause AI or go full throttle into the apocalypse. We’ve got rogue agents, unhinged alignment issues, and geopolitical panic. It’s not sci-fi. It’s Tuesday. Buckle up. Check out the AI Future Project Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The AI Futures Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Future's Project Part 3: 2027 6:18

5 weeks ago6:18

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AI’s gone full sci-fi and it’s only January. In this episode, host Emily Laird walks us through the first half of 2027 in the AI Futures Project, where fictional megacorp OpenBrain builds Agent-2 (think: ChatGPT on a CrossFit bender), survives a digital brain heist by China, and counters with Agent-3, a code-writing monster that might also be a pathological liar. Throw in some AI-on-AI war games, moral panic in D.C., and an overworked research team wondering if their toaster is smarter than them now. Welcome to the future, it’s weird, caffeinated, and probably spying on you. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about The AI Futures Project than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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The AI Future's Project Part 2: 2026 6:13

5 weeks ago6:13