PART 2: Agents are the most important trend in AI heading into the new year. NLW is joined by Nufar Gaspar to count down 25 predictions for AI agents in 2025. Nufar Gaspar is a seasoned AI expert and leader with vast experience in incubating and growing AI products, verticals and communities. She is the Director of AI Everywhere and Gen AI for Intel Design, and consults and trains organizations and teams on the usage of AI and building AI products and companies. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simpli...
Dec 27, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Agents are the most important trend in AI heading into the new year. NLW is joined by Nufar Gaspar to count down 25 predictions for AI agents in 2025. Nufar Gaspar is a seasoned AI expert and leader with vast experience in incubating and growing AI products, verticals and communities. She is the Director of AI Everywhere and Gen AI for Intel Design, and consults and trains organizations and teams on the usage of AI and building AI products and companies. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compl...
Dec 26, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2024 was the year where GenAI moved from exciting experiment to enterprise imperative. NLW reflects on 17 observations from enterprise AI from the year that was, and explores what they mean for the year to come. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the ne...
Dec 24, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Explore OpenAI's latest achievements with O3, the reasoning model that sparked conversations about its proximity to AGI. This episode unpacks its groundbreaking performance on benchmarks like ARC, Codeforces, and math challenges while addressing the implications for jobs, coding, and society. Hear expert insights on whether O3 signals the dawn of AGI or a significant milestone in AI’s evolution. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief help...
Dec 24, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/the-present-future-ais-impact-long Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown...
Dec 22, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown
Dec 21, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Databricks raises a record-breaking $10 billion in its latest funding round, pushing its valuation to $62 billion. This round, the largest in venture history, highlights a potential AI IPO boom. Explore what this means for the AI market, competitors like OpenAI, and the broader tech industry. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The A...
Dec 20, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Google has responded to Sora with their own updated video model Veo 2, and it's getting rave reviews. NLW explores a number of use cases, from social media to advertising to b-roll to establishing shots and beyond. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the...
Dec 18, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast At a recent conference appearance, SSI founder (and former OpenAI leader) Ilya Sutskever claimed that we had reached peak data and that the era of pre-training as a scaling method had come to a close. NLW explores the implications. Plus, NotebookLM releases an enterprise edition. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief...
Dec 17, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to actually get value out of AI at work right now. A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/15-times-to-use-ai-and-5-not-to Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Join our Di...
Dec 15, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Between Gemini 2.0 and the latest announcement from OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas, LLMs with vision and voice integration seem to officially be the norm. Plus NLW covers the other headline stories from the past few days. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to...
Dec 14, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast NLW explores the latest announcements from Google, including Gemini 2.0, a set of new agents, and why the company is heading into 2025 much stronger than they came into 2024. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehii...
Dec 13, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI agents are reshaping the software business model, challenging traditional SaaS pricing with approaches like outcome-based and usage-based models. This video explores recent developments from OpenAI and startups like Sierra, analyzing the potential for AI agents to replace labor and how enterprises might value these tools. As companies experiment with pricing strategies, the future of software economics is in flux. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw T...
Dec 12, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sora, OpenAI's video generator, has finally launched, promising new tools for creative expression. This video examines Sora’s features, like storyboard mode and image-to-video capabilities, while comparing it to competitors like Runway, Pika Labs, and Luma. While Sora excels in some areas, challenges with physics and accessibility remain. How does it stack up, and what does it mean for the future of video generation? Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw T...
Dec 11, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI's impact on jobs is a hot topic, with companies like Microsoft, Finastra, and Klarna using AI to cut costs and improve efficiency. From automating customer service to replacing external agencies, the shift highlights both challenges and opportunities. This episode explores how businesses can balance cost reduction with innovation to stay competitive while addressing workforce concerns. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you u...
Dec 10, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast World Labs and Google Genie 2 showed demos of so-called "World Models" this past week. In this episode we explore what those models could mean for AGI. Readings: https://pub.aimind.so/toward-agi-world-models-and-why-we-need-them-40cfc8075553 https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/16/metas-ai-chief-says-world-models-are-key-to-human-level-ai-but-it-might-be-10-years-out/ Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most importan...
Dec 08, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The White House officially appoints its first-ever AI and Crypto Czar: David Sacks. Announced by President-elect Trump, this move signals a strong focus on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency as pillars of U.S. competitiveness. Sacks, known for his tenure as PayPal’s founding CEO and host of the "All-In Podcast," will oversee policy, foster innovation, and address challenges in these critical sectors. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Dai...
Dec 07, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sam Altman shares bold predictions about AGI during the DealBook Summit, claiming it's coming sooner than many anticipate. This video covers Altman's remarks, including OpenAI's progress on AGI, updated user stats for ChatGPT, and insights into OpenAI's evolving relationship with Microsoft. The discussion also covers OpenAI's defense partnership and the highly anticipated "12 Days of Shipmas" announcement series. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The A...
Dec 06, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amazon makes a major leap into the AI foundation model competition with the launch of Nova. Announced at AWS re:Invent, the Nova lineup includes text and multimodal models designed for speed, cost-efficiency, and advanced reasoning tasks. Also explored are Amazon's advancements in training chips and the creation of a massive new AI supercluster, Rainier, built with Anthropic. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw RocketMoney - https://rocketmoney.com/aibre...
Dec 05, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amazon is reportedly developing its foundation model, codenamed Olympus, which could significantly shift its generative AI strategy. After investing $8 billion in Anthropic, is Amazon moving to reduce its reliance on external AI providers? With AWS’s re: Invent conference promising “needle-moving AI updates,” the stakes are high. Explore Amazon’s AI ambitions, how this fits into the broader generative AI landscape, and what it signals about their competition with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. B...
Dec 04, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast OpenAI's monetization approach may shift as discussions about introducing advertising gain traction. Reports highlight the financial challenges of running advanced AI models and the potential role ads could play in funding operations. This video explores the implications of ads on trust, user experience, and the future of generative AI. Are ads inevitable, or is there another way forward? Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw Plumb - AI automation that jus...
Dec 04, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast A reading and discussion inspired by https://time.com/7178872/agents-unlimited-age/ With predictions from NLW on how we will and won't use AI agents. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw Plumb - AI automation that just works - https://useplumb.com/ The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the ne...
Dec 02, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast A year on from OpenAI's board debacle, a look at the state of the AI race -- from OpenAI to xAI to Google and beyond. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw Plumb - AI automation that just works - https://useplumb.com/ The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.b...
Nov 29, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anthropic’s latest update introduces customizable writing styles for Claude AI, offering the potential to mimic individual or brand-specific tones. This innovation could unlock new business use cases, especially for creating content at scale. But how effective is it? Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw Plumb - AI automation that just works - https://useplumb.com/ The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subsc...
Nov 28, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast OpenAI's long-awaited video generation model, Sora, has reportedly leaked, sparking debates across the AI community. This video explores the model's capabilities, its potential impact on video creation, and the controversy surrounding OpenAI's approach with early testers. How does Sora compare to advancements from competitors like Luma and Pika Labs? Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw Plumb - AI automation that just works - https://useplumb.com/ The AI ...
Nov 27, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amazon has doubled its AI strategy with another $4 billion investment in Anthropic, solidifying its partnership and challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip space. This move cements AWS as Anthropic's primary cloud and training partner while advancing Amazon’s custom Tranium chips. How does this deal reshape the AI landscape, and what does it mean for the competition with OpenAI? Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you under...
Nov 26, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is a fair amount of discussion (and even some hand-wringing) around the idea of an LLM performance plateau. NLW leads a discussion inspired by https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-11-20/ai-slowdown-is-everyone-else-s-opportunity Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.l...
Nov 24, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Menlo Ventures' 2024 State of Enterprise AI Report reveals key insights into AI's transformative impact on businesses. From a 600% spending increase to a shift from pilots to production, this deep dive highlights enterprise adoption trends, the rise of in-house solutions, and the evolving role of AI agents. Discover how generative AI is reshaping every department, from IT to HR, and what this means for the future of business innovation. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - htt...
Nov 23, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Could large language models (LLMs) continue improving after training? New innovations like test-time computing and self-evolving models suggest the possibility. OpenAI’s Orion and DeepSeek’s R1 light push reasoning boundaries, while Writer introduces "self-evolving" LLMs that learn in real time. This shift could redefine AI performance and enterprise adoption. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important ...
Nov 22, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast A new study by IDC, commissioned by Microsoft, reveals generative AI delivers an average ROI of 370% in enterprise settings, with AI leaders achieving over 10x returns. Key findings show productivity use cases dominate current AI applications, but a shift toward revenue generation and industry-specific use cases is emerging. Despite these promising returns, lacking employee skills remains the top barrier to wider adoption. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com...
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