DeepSeek R1 dominated the conversation this week, but should it be the model you're using? NLW reads and discusses an opinionated essay by Ethan Mollick and adds his perspective on what models he uses. Original: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/which-ai-to-use-now-an-updated-opinionated Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions. Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The...
Feb 02, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast DeepSeek dominated headlines, but did this week actually change the AI landscape, or was it overstated? This episode explores the key developments, including geopolitical tensions, OpenAI's response, enterprise adoption, and the implications for AI infrastructure. Additionally, there are major updates from Meta, OpenAI’s massive funding round, and the latest AI model releases. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive v...
Feb 01, 2025•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI agents are one of the biggest enterprise topics 2025, but where does adoption stand? In this conversation, KPMG’s Swami Chandrasekaran breaks down the practical realities of implementing agents in large organizations. From the state of enterprise readiness to frameworks like TACO (Taskers, Automators, Collaborators, Orchestrators), this discussion covers what enterprises need to consider before deploying agents at scale. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to lear...
Jan 31, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Google's NotebookLM has become one of the most compelling AI tools for working with text. In this conversation, Adam Bignell, the project's founding engineer, shares insights into its development, unexpected use cases, and the future of AI-assisted knowledge management. The discussion highlights how NotebookLM shapes people's interaction with information, from its early prototypes to its expansion into enterprise applications. Learn more about Adam: https://www.adambignell.com/ Broug...
Jan 30, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Markets reacted sharply to DeepSeek's R1 model announcement, sparking debates about its impact on AI development and global competition. This episode examines innovations, market implications, and advancements in the future of AI and consumer accessibility. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions. Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintellige...
Jan 29, 2025•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast DeekSeek has released R1, their answer to OpenAI's O1, and it has Silicon Valley chattering and markets crashing. But just how big a deal is it? Big, argues NLW, even if the likely impact might be different than what Wall Street seems to think. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions. Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ...
Jan 27, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Between reasoning models and agents, things feel like they're heating up. But just how fast are things really going? A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/prophecies-of-the-flood Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions. Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your ...
Jan 26, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast OpenAI's new Operator agent is making waves. In this episode, explore seven real-world ways users are testing its capabilities. From handling routine tasks like grocery shopping and bill payments to more ambitious applications like sales outreach and app development, Operator is setting a new standard for automation. Discover its potential, limitations, and the innovative ideas shaping its use. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you d...
Jan 25, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast At Davos, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei shared bold predictions about AGI arriving by 2027. Discussions spanned enterprise AI's evolution, virtual collaborators, and the potential need for a global economic reorganization. With AI advancements accelerating, this episode unpacks key insights from the Wall Street Journal interview and broader implications for the future of work, global competition, and societal adaptation. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about h...
Jan 24, 2025•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On President Trump’s first day back in office, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Oracle’s Larry Ellison, and SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son announced a historic $500 billion AI data center project. Dubbed the Stargate Project, this joint venture aims to revolutionize AI infrastructure in the U.S., creating tens of thousands of jobs and enhancing American leadership in AI. Learn about the project's scope, ambitious goals, and debates sparking across the tech and political landscape. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go...
Jan 23, 2025•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast OpenAI's upcoming O3 model has sparked widespread speculation about its capabilities and potential impact. From hints at advanced reasoning to its implications for AGI development, the excitement is palpable. Meanwhile, rivals like DeepSeek challenge the playing field with cost-effective, high-performance alternatives. This episode unpacks the facts, dispels the hype, and explores the broader implications for AI innovation and policy. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn...
Jan 22, 2025•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/opinion/artificial-intelligence-jobs.html https://www.ft.com/content/32853b94-c210-421f-9c90-1d7eda6895d8 Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions. Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Da...
Jan 19, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The US ban on TikTok might be less about data privacy and more about the app’s cutting-edge AI recommendation system. This episode examines why Washington insiders are concerned about TikTok’s ability to influence users with AI content. How does this relate to broader fears about AI information wars and personalized content manipulation? It also discusses the potential for policy shifts and the implications of TikTok’s next steps. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more abou...
Jan 18, 2025•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast AI agents are poised to make significant progress this year. They will improve tool usage, context understanding, coding assistance, and safety. Enterprises can also expect advancements in data integration, multi-agent orchestration, observability, and ROI tracking. These developments will expand AI’s impact across industries. Brought to you by: KPMG – Go to www.kpmg.us/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions. Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://va...
Jan 17, 2025•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast As President Biden’s term winds down, new policies to bolster U.S. AI leadership are making waves. From executive orders enabling private AI data centers on federal land to controversial export controls on AI chips and models, this episode unpacks the implications. Why are countries like India and Israel facing restrictions? What do these measures mean for U.S. industry and global AI development? Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Au...
Jan 16, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast A conversation with Stephen (Steve) Chase, Vice Chair of AI and Digital Innovation at KPMG. Steve shares practical strategies for integrating AI into enterprises. The discussion covers overcoming adoption challenges, implementing agents effectively, and driving AI-led transformation through strong leadership. Discover actionable steps to deliver value and prepare for the future of AI. More about Steve: Stephen (Steve) Chase is the Vice Chair of KPMG's Artificial Intelligence and Digital Inno...
Jan 15, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast OpenAI has unveiled its "Economic Blueprint for America," outlining how AI can drive U.S. competitiveness, innovation, and reindustrialization. This blueprint aims to secure America's leadership in the AI era by recommending federal AI policies, streamlined regulations, and infrastructure development. This episode breaks down OpenAI's strategies, including proposed AI zones, educational initiatives, and collaborative global safety standards. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ...
Jan 14, 2025•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-can-keep-americas-ai-advantage-china-chips-data-eccdce91 https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-01-09/chinese-ai-deepseek-shows-why-trump-s-trade-war-will-be-hard-to-win?sref=qUxVp6JU Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score. The AI Daily Brief helps you und...
Jan 12, 2025•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast CES 2025 showcased a mix of AI-powered products, from smart fridges and health mirrors to robotic vacuums with arms. Critics labeled much of it "AI slop," but standout innovations like NVIDIA's Project Digits and Cosmos models hint at the transformative potential. Here's a closer look at this year's highlights and misses. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your compan...
Jan 10, 2025•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast NLW presents a special episode recapping some of the most interesting findings from KPMG's Q4 AI Pulse Survey, including: 68% of leaders will invest between $50-$250 million in GenAI over the next 12 months, up from 45% in Q1 of 2024. Over half (51%) of organizations are exploring the use of AI agents and another 37% are piloting AI agents. Currently, only 12% of respondents have deployed AI agents for use. Quality of organizational data is the biggest anticipated challenge to AI strategies ...
Jan 09, 2025•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declares the arrival of the AI agents era during an expansive CES keynote. Announcing innovations across AI agents, robotics, and consumer tech, NVIDIA unveils its new Nemotron model family and Project Digits workstation. These tools aim to democratize AI development and enhance adoption across industries, reinforcing NVIDIA's shift from chipmaker to AI powerhouse. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from...
Jan 09, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Businesses are turning to AI agents in innovative ways this year. From refining drug discovery at Johnson & Johnson to advancing financial analysis at Moody's and streamlining customer service at Deutsche Telekom, these tools are redefining workflows and driving measurable outcomes. Discover how companies are deploying AI agents for growth and efficiency in 2025. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go...
Jan 08, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Recent discussions from OpenAI leaders, including Sam Altman, have reignited debates about the proximity of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and even artificial superintelligence (ASI). This episode explores key statements, shifting perspectives on AGI's timeline, and the implications for society and innovation in 2025. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlw The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your com...
Jan 07, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast OpenAI has announced plans to transition into a for-profit public benefit corporation (PBC). This significant move has major implications for its AGI mission, its relationship with Microsoft, and the broader tech industry. From legal battles with high-profile figures like Elon Musk to debates about governance and societal priorities, explore what this shift means for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence development. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vant...
Jan 04, 2025•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast From custom GPTs to NotebookLM to SB-1047, NLW reviews the AI year of 2024 through the lens of each month's most important news story. 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/...
Dec 31, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a year of incredible AI innovations and beloved products. In this episode, NLW counts down the most significant. Will it be a coding tool? Research platform Perplexity? Share your favorites in the comments. 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 30, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a defining year for GenAI, three essays helped explain the state of the industry. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/25/sam-altman-ai-democracy-authoritarianism-future/ https://ia.samaltman.com/ https://darioamodei.com/machines-of-loving-grace 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:...
Dec 29, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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