הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-AI Research (2025)

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38.8 - David Duvenaud on Sabotage Evaluations and the Post-AGI Future 20:42

16d ago20:42

20:42

In this episode, I chat with David Duvenaud about two topics he's been thinking about: firstly, a paper he wrote about evaluating whether or not frontier models can sabotage human decision-making or monitoring of the same models; and secondly, the difficult situation humans find themselves in in a post-AGI future, even if AI is aligned with human i…

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Inference Scaling, Alignment Faking, Deal Making? Frontier Research with Ryan Greenblatt of Redwood Research 3:21:07

24d ago3:21:07

3:21:07

In this episode, Ryan Greenblatt, Chief Scientist at Redwood Research, discusses various facets of AI safety and alignment. He delves into recent research on alignment faking, covering experiments involving different setups such as system prompts, continued pre-training, and reinforcement learning. Ryan offers insights on methods to ensure AI compl…

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Agency over AI? Allan Dafoe on Technological Determinism & DeepMind's Safety Plans, from 80000 Hours 3:02:28

18h ago3:02:28

3:02:28

Join us in a deep dive with Allan Dafoe, Director of Frontier Safety and Governance at Google DeepMind. Allan sheds light on the challenges of evaluating AI capabilities, structural risks, and the future of AI governance. Discover how AI technologies can transform sectors like education, healthcare, and sustainability, alongside the potential risks…

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China's Tech Tightrope: Power, Regulation, and the AI Race with Angela Zhang 1:31:56

4d ago1:31:56

1:31:56

In this intriguing episode, Professor Angela Zhang discusses the complex landscape of China's technology sector and regulation. The conversation explores China's approach to AI, the evolution of its tech giants, and the interplay between government and private enterprises. Zhang emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience in understanding Chi…

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Historic AI Developments & the Emerging Shape of Superintelligence, from the Consistently Candid Podcast 1:57:36

8d ago1:57:36

1:57:36

In this episode, we discuss the significant advancements and challenges in the field of artificial intelligence over the past year. From breakthroughs in reinforcement learning to unexpected behaviors in fine-tuned models, we cover a wide range of topics that are shaping the AI landscape. Key discussions include the rapid progress of reasoning mode…

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Frontier Models for Frontier Science with Professor Derya Unutmaz, Immunologist & ChatGPT Pro Grantee 1:32:34

10d ago1:32:34

1:32:34

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Professor Derya Unutmaz, a biomedical scientist and human immunologist at the Jackson Laboratory, discusses his groundbreaking research in aging and cancer immunotherapy. As a ChatGPT Pro grant awardee, Derya provides insights into the integration of AI with biomedical sciences, emphasizing how advanced …

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US-China Relations: History, Culture, and AI Competition, with Noah Smith, from Econ 102 1:09:49

15d ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this episode, the host Nathan Labenz and economist Noah Smith delve into the complexities of U.S.-China relations, the motivations behind the United States' export controls and the broader geopolitical tensions. The discussion covers the perceived threats posed by China's technological advancements, especially in AI, and the implications for glo…

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The Adversarial Mind: Defeating AI Defenses with Nicholas Carlini of Google DeepMind 2:34:38

17d ago2:34:38

2:34:38

In this episode, security researcher Nicholas Carlini of Google DeepMind delves into his extensive work on adversarial machine learning and cybersecurity. He discusses his pioneering contributions, which include developing attacks that have challenged the defenses of image classifiers and exploring the robustness of neural networks. Carlini details…

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New Jersey’s AI Moonshot: Governor Phil Murphy on Partnerships, Progress, and Preparedness 55:54

22d ago55:54

55:54

Phil Murphy, the Governor of New Jersey, joins Nathan to discuss his proactive approach to AI and its potential transformative impact on society. Governor Murphy shares insights from a pivotal dinner with AI thought leaders that spurred New Jersey's ambitious AI initiatives, including the establishment of the NJ AI Hub with Princeton University. He…

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An Application-Free Future? Speaking Directly to Data with illumex CEO Inna Tokarev Sela 1:31:26

29d ago1:31:26

1:31:26

In this episode, Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO of illumex, delves into the latest advancements in AI and data management. She discusses the foundational vision behind illumex, a company she started in 2021 to revolutionize the way businesses interact with data. Inna explains illumex's approach to creating application-free futures for knowledge workers by …

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Claude Cooperates! Exploring Cultural Evolution in LLM Societies, with Aron Vallinder & Edward Hughes 1:32:52

1M ago1:32:52

1:32:52

In this episode, Edward Hughes, researcher at Google DeepMind, and Aron Vallinder, an independent researcher and PIBBSS fellow discuss their pioneering research on cultural evolution and cooperation among large language model agents. The conversation delves into the study's design, exploring how different AI models exhibit cooperative behavior in s…

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Software Supernova: Lovable's "Superhuman Full Stack Engineer" to Transform Idea to App in Seconds 1:34:53

1M ago1:34:53

1:34:53

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, founder Anton Osika and AI engineer Isaak Sundeman from Lovable.dev, discuss their AI coding platform that allows users to describe software in natural language and have it built by AI. They delve into the nuances of using AI for full-stack engineering and the future of human coding. During the episode, …

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Software Supernova: Bolt.new - The AI Web App Developer In Your Browser 1:26:53

1M ago1:26:53

1:26:53

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Eric Simons, founder and CEO of StackBlitz, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the software development industry. Eric delves into the vision and technologies behind Bolt (bolt.new), StackBlitz's groundbreaking AI-driven platform, which enables users to build full-stack applications with ease. …

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38.7 - Anthony Aguirre on the Future of Life Institute 22:39

1M ago22:39

22:39

The Future of Life Institute is one of the oldest and most prominant organizations in the AI existential safety space, working on such topics as the AI pause open letter and how the EU AI Act can be improved. Metaculus is one of the premier forecasting sites on the internet. Behind both of them lie one man: Anthony Aguirre, who I talk with in this …

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Gemini's Next Frontier: 2.0 Flash, Flash Lite Strategy & Real-Time APIs with Logan K from Google Deepmind 59:45

1M ago59:45

59:45

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution podcast, Logan Kilpatrick, Product Manager at Google DeepMind, returns to discuss the latest updates on the Gemini API and AI Studio. Logan delves into his experiences transitioning to DeepMind and the restructuring within Google focusing on AI. He highlights new product releases, including the Gemini 2.0…

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Distributed Training, Decentralized AI: Prime Intellect's Master Plan to Make AI Too Cheap to Meter 2:18:41

1M ago2:18:41

2:18:41

Vincent Weisser and Johannes Hagemann, founders of Prime Intellect, join a conversation on the Cognitive Revolution to delve into distributed training, decentralized AI, and their vision for a future where compute and intelligence are widely accessible. They discuss the technical challenges and advantages of distributed training, emphasizing how su…

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Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, on Box AI, Enterprise Enthusiasm, and the Evolution of SaaS 56:35

2M ago56:35

56:35

In this episode, Aaron Levie, Co-founder and CEO of Box, discusses the current landscape of AI and its rapid advancements. He compares the enthusiasm for AI in the enterprise to the initial reluctance faced during the early days of cloud adoption. Levie shares insights into how AI is integrated into both his personal and professional life, highligh…

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Emergency Pod: Reinforcement Learning Works! Reflecting on Chinese Reasoning Models DeepSeek-R1 and Kimi k1.5 1:47:53

2M ago1:47:53

1:47:53

This episode explores the groundbreaking advancements in AGI from recent releases of two Chinese reasoning models: DeepSeek's R1 and Moonshot AI's Kimmy. The discussion delves into the methods, comparative analysis, and implications of these models, particularly focusing on the diverse reinforcement learning techniques employed. Despite computation…

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38.6 - Joel Lehman on Positive Visions of AI 15:28

2M ago15:28

15:28

Typically this podcast talks about how to avert destruction from AI. But what would it take to ensure AI promotes human flourishing as well as it can? Is alignment to individuals enough, and if not, where do we go form here? In this episode, I talk with Joel Lehman about these questions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko…

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Material Progress: Developing AI's Scientific Intuition, with Orbital Materials' Jonathan Godwin & Tim Duignan 1:40:50

2M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Jonathan Godwin, founder and CEO of Orbital Materials, alongside researcher Tim Duignan, discuss the transformative potential of AI in material science on the Cognitive Revolution podcast. They explore foundational concepts, the integration of computational simulations, and the development of new materials for various applications such as data cent…

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38.5 - Adrià Garriga-Alonso on Detecting AI Scheming 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

Suppose we're worried about AIs engaging in long-term plans that they don't tell us about. If we were to peek inside their brains, what should we look for to check whether this was happening? In this episode Adrià Garriga-Alonso talks about his work trying to answer this question. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com…

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Dodging Latent Space Detectors: Obfuscated Activation Attacks with Luke, Erik, and Scott. 2:10:23

2M ago2:10:23

2:10:23

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores the groundbreaking paper on obfuscated activations with 3 members from the research team - Luke Bailey, Eric Jenner, and Scott Emmons. The team discusses how their work challenges latent-based defenses in AI systems, demonstrating methods to bypass safety mechanisms while maintaining harm…

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Gene Hunting with o1-pro: Reasoning about Rare Diseases with ChatGPT Pro Grantee Dr. Catherine Brownstein 1:33:29

2M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Nathan explores the cutting-edge intersection of AI and rare disease research with Dr. Catherine Brownstein of Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we dive into how frontier AI models are revolutionizing the diagnosis of rare diseases. Join us for an insightful conversation with a ChatG…

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AI AMA – Part 2: AI Utopia, Consciousness, and the Future of Work 2:01:36

2M ago2:01:36

2:01:36

In this second part of the special AMA episode, Nathan explores profound questions about AI's future and its impact on society. From painting a picture of AI utopia to discussing the challenges of consciousness and potential doom scenarios, Nathan shares insights on how we might adapt and thrive in an AI-transformed world. Join us for a thought-pro…

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AI AMA – Part 1: OpenAI’s o3, Deliberative Alignment, and AI Surprises of 2024 2:06:57

2M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

In this special AMA episode, Nathan answers questions posed by The Cognitive Revolution podcast listeners. He discusses AI developments in 2024, including OpenAI's o3 announcement, deliberative alignment, and the future of AI technology. It is an insightful discussion about AI's impact on education, coding careers, and business sustainability in an…

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38.4 - Shakeel Hashim on AI Journalism 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

AI researchers often complain about the poor coverage of their work in the news media. But why is this happening, and how can it be fixed? In this episode, I speak with Shakeel Hashim about the resource constraints facing AI journalism, the disconnect between journalists' and AI researchers' views on transformative AI, and efforts to improve the st…

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Teaching AI to See: A Technical Deep-Dive on Vision Language Models with Will Hardman of Veratai 3:56:09

2M ago3:56:09

3:56:09

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan hosts Will Hardman, founder of AI advisory firm Veritai, for a comprehensive technical survey of vision language models (VLMs). We explore the evolution of VLMs from early vision transformers to state-of-the-art architectures like InternVL and Llama3V, examining key innovations and architectural d…

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roon's Heroic Duty: Will "the Good Guys" Build AGI First? (from Doom Debates) 1:57:58

3M ago1:57:58

1:57:58

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares a fascinating cross-post from Doom Debates featuring a conversation between Liron Shapira and roon, an influential Twitter Anon from OpenAI's technical staff. They explore crucial insights into how OpenAI's team views AI's future, including discussions on AGI development, alignment challeng…

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Emad Mostaque on the Intelligent Internet and Universal Basic AI 2:11:52

3M ago2:11:52

2:11:52

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Emad Mostaque, former Founder and CEO of Stability AI and Founder of The Intelligent Internet. We explore humanity's future with AI, from the stark 50-50 survival odds to Emad's optimistic vision for universal basic intelligence. Join us for a fascinating discussion about open-source AI…

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Can AIs do AI R&D? Reviewing REBench Results with Neev Parikh of METR 1:47:58

3M ago1:47:58

1:47:58

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores METR's groundbreaking REBench evaluation framework with Neev Parikh. We dive deep into how this new benchmark assesses AI systems' ability to perform real machine learning research tasks, from optimizing GPU kernels to fine-tuning language models. Join us for a fascinating discussion abou…

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Breakthroughs in AI for Biology: AI Lab Groups & Protein Model Interpretability with Prof James Zou 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Nathan discusses groundbreaking AI and biology research with Stanford Professor James Zou from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we explore two remarkable papers: the virtual lab framework that created novel COVID treatments with minimal human oversight, and InterPLM's discovery of new protein motifs throu…

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Scouting Frontiers in AI for Biology: Dynamics, Diffusion, and Design, with Amelie Schreiber 1:47:28

3M ago1:47:28

1:47:28

Nathan welcomes back computational biochemist Amelie Schreiber for a fascinating update on AI's revolutionary impact in biology. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we explore recent breakthroughs including AlphaFold3, ESM3, and new diffusion models transforming protein engineering and drug discovery. Join us for an insightful discussion a…

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38.3 - Erik Jenner on Learned Look-Ahead 23:46

3M ago23:46

23:46

Lots of people in the AI safety space worry about models being able to make deliberate, multi-step plans. But can we already see this in existing neural nets? In this episode, I talk with Erik Jenner about his work looking at internal look-ahead within chess-playing neural networks. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.c…

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Building Government's Largest Civilian AI Team with DHS AI Corps' Director, Michael Boyce 1:30:11

3M ago1:30:11

1:30:11

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Michael Boyce, Director of DHS's AI Corps, about bringing modern AI capabilities to federal government. We explore how the largest civilian AI team in government is transforming DHS's 22 agencies, from developing shared AI infrastructure to innovative applications like AI-powered asylum…

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Emergency Pod: o1 Schemes Against Users, with Alexander Meinke from Apollo Research 2:06:52

3M ago2:06:52

2:06:52

In this emergency episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan discusses alarming findings about AI deception with Alexander Meinke from Apollo Research. They explore Apollo's groundbreaking 70-page report on "Frontier Models Are Capable of In-Context Scheming," revealing how advanced AI systems like OpenAI's O1 can engage in deceptive behaviors. Jo…

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Automating Scientific Discovery, with Andrew White, Head of Science at Future House 1:58:32

3M ago1:58:32

1:58:32

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Andrew White, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester and Head of Science at Future House. We explore groundbreaking AI systems for scientific discovery, including PaperQA and Aviary, and discuss how large language models are transforming research. Join us for a…

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The Evolution of AI Agents: Lessons from 2024, with MultiOn CEO Div Garg 1:30:21

3M ago1:30:21

1:30:21

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan welcomes back Div Garg, Co-Founder and CEO of MultiOn, for his third appearance to discuss the evolving landscape of AI agents. We explore how agent development has shifted from open-ended frameworks to intelligent workflows, MultiOn's unique approach to agent development, and their journey toward…

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39 - Evan Hubinger on Model Organisms of Misalignment 1:45:47

4M ago1:45:47

1:45:47

The 'model organisms of misalignment' line of research creates AI models that exhibit various types of misalignment, and studies them to try to understand how the misalignment occurs and whether it can be somehow removed. In this episode, Evan Hubinger talks about two papers he's worked on at Anthropic under this agenda: "Sleeper Agents" and "Sycop…

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Beyond Preference Alignment: Teaching AIs to Play Roles & Respect Norms, with Tan Zhi Xuan 1:57:12

4M ago1:57:12

1:57:12

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores groundbreaking perspectives on AI alignment with MIT PhD student Tan Zhi Xuan. We dive deep into Xuan's critique of preference-based AI alignment and their innovative proposal for role-based AI systems guided by social consensus. The conversation extends into their fascinating work on how…

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Is an AI Arms Race Inevitable? with Robert Wright of Nonzero Newsletter & Podcast 2:04:58

4M ago2:04:58

2:04:58

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores the complex intersection of AI development and international relations with Robert Wright, publisher of the Nonzero Newsletter. They examine the growing militarization of AI, US-China relations, and the concerning trajectory of what Wright calls "the chip war." Drawing from Nathan's recen…

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38.2 - Jesse Hoogland on Singular Learning Theory 18:18

4M ago18:18

18:18

You may have heard of singular learning theory, and its "local learning coefficient", or LLC - but have you heard of the refined LLC? In this episode, I chat with Jesse Hoogland about his work on SLT, and using the refined LLC to find a new circuit in language models. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast T…

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Designing the Future: Inside Canva's AI Strategy with John Milinovich, GenAI Product Lead at Canva 1:26:05

4M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Nathan explores the world of AI-powered design with John Milinovich, Head of Generative AI Product at Canva. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we dive into Canva's innovative approach to AI integration, from task automation to human augmentation. Join us for an insightful discussion about fine-tuning foundation models, AI's impact on arc…

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Everything You Wanted to Know About LLM Post-Training, with Nathan Lambert of Allen Institute for AI 1:50:08

4M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we dive deep into frontier post-training techniques for large language models with Nathan Lambert from the Allen Institute for AI. Nathan discusses the groundbreaking Tulu 3 release, which matches Meta's post-training performance using the LlAMA base model. We explore supervised fine-tuning, preference-b…

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38.1 - Alan Chan on Agent Infrastructure 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

Road lines, street lights, and licence plates are examples of infrastructure used to ensure that roads operate smoothly. In this episode, Alan Chan talks about using similar interventions to help avoid bad outcomes from the deployment of AI agents. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/axrpodcast The transcript: https…

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Zvi’s POV: Ilya’s SSI, OpenAI’s o1, Claude Computer Use, Trump’s election, and more 2:42:02

4M ago2:42:02

2:42:02

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan welcomes back Zvi Mowshowitz for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments in AI over the past six months. They explore Ilya's new superintelligence-focused startup, analyze OpenAI's O1 model, and debate the impact of Claude's computer use capabilities. The conversation covers emerging par…

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38.0 - Zhijing Jin on LLMs, Causality, and Multi-Agent Systems 22:42

4M ago22:42

22:42

Do language models understand the causal structure of the world, or do they merely note correlations? And what happens when you build a big AI society out of them? In this brief episode, recorded at the Bay Area Alignment Workshop, I chat with Zhijing Jin about her research on these questions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/axrpodcast Ko-fi: http…

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AGI Lab Transparency Requirements & Whistleblower Protections, with Dean W. Ball & Daniel Kokotajlo 2:01:48

4M ago2:01:48

2:01:48

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores AI forecasting and AGI Lab oversight with Dean W. Ball and Daniel Kokotajlo. They discuss four proposed requirements for frontier AI developers, focusing on transparency and whistleblower protections. Daniel shares insights from his experience at OpenAI, while Dean offers his perspective …

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AI Under Trump? The Stakes of 2024 w/ Joshua Steinman [Pt 2 of 2] 1:17:00

4M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

In this special episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares his thoughts on the upcoming election and its potential impact on AI development. He explores the AI-forward case for Trump, featuring an interview with Joshua Steinman. Nathan outlines his reasons for not supporting Trump, focusing on US-China relations, leadership approach, and th…

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The Case for Trump and the Future of AI – Part 1, with Samuel Hammond, Senior Economist, Foundation of American Innovation 2:19:49

4M ago2:19:49

2:19:49

In this special episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares his thoughts on the upcoming election and its potential impact on AI development. He explores the AI-forward case for Trump, featuring an interview with Samuel Hammond. Nathan outlines his reasons for not supporting Trump, focusing on US-China relations, leadership approach, and the…

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Breaking: Gemini's Major Update - Search, JSON & Code Features Revealed by Google PMs 56:59

5M ago56:59

56:59

Nathan interviews Google product managers Shrestha Basu Mallick and Logan Kilpatrick about the Gemini API and AI Studio. They discuss Google's new grounding feature, allowing Gemini models to access real-time web information via Google search. The conversation explores Gemini's rapid growth, its position in the AI landscape, and Google's competitiv…

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