Episodes

  • #114 Elon's Week
    Oct 17 2024

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    1. Creative AI Developments:
    • Machine Mythos is creating fantasy films using next-gen AI models
    • Meta launched MovieGen, described as their most advanced media foundation model for generating high-quality images and videos from text
    • Meta also released CoTracker3, showing improved point tracking capabilities in videos
    1. Major Company Updates:
    • Apple reportedly ended discussions about investing in OpenAI and board involvement
    • Zoom announced new AI workplace features including:
    1. Tesla/Elon Musk Announcements:
    • Revealed Robotaxi: An autonomous vehicle without steering wheel/pedals
    • Discussed Optimus humanoid robots

    The episode also included commentary about autonomous vehicles potentially having early adoption in interstate trucking before broader consumer use.

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    13 mins
  • #113 Et Tu Brute…The OpenAI leadership
    Oct 3 2024

    In this episode of the ChatGPT Report, host Ryan covers recent developments in the AI world:

    • Google NotebookLM Podcast discussion
    • OpenAI's leadership changes, with multiple founding members departing
    • OpenAI's transition from non-profit to a $157 billion valuation
    • NVIDIA's release of NVLM 1.0, an open-source AI model family
    • Updates to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice feature
    • Reactions to OpenAI's recent Dev Day event
    • Discussions about Sam Altman's leadership and public perception

    Ryan explores these topics, offering insights into the rapidly evolving AI landscape and its key players. The episode touches on the implications of OpenAI's structural changes, the potential impact of NVIDIA's open-source model, and the ongoing discussions surrounding OpenAI's direction and leadership.

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    13 mins
  • #112 VOICE
    Sep 26 2024

    In this episode of The ChatGPT Report, host Ryan delivers the latest AI news in under 15 minutes. We dive into OpenAI's new voice mode for ChatGPT, breaking down the pros and cons from user experiences. From its natural conversational quality to inconsistent capabilities, we explore what this means for the future of AI interactions.

    We also discuss Meta's AR glasses announcement and why they might not be ready for mainstream adoption.

    In entertainment news, we cover Runway's partnership with Lionsgate and James Cameron joining Stability AI's board, examining the potential impact on the film industry.

    Plus, we touch on Marques Brownlee's controversial wallpaper app launch and briefly mention OpenAI's recent social media hack. Join us for a rapid-fire update on the evolving world of AI and tech!


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    15 mins
  • #111 Sora is finally here...I mean o1
    Sep 19 2024

    In todays episode we run over Sor....o1, and some other fantastic AI news tidbits

    Creator of the Week: MeanOrangeCat's 'Knight School'

    This week, we dive into the world of AI-generated content and industry updates. Our creator spotlight features MeanOrangeCat's charming RunwayML creation, "Knight School," a whimsical 2.5-minute tale of a cat knight battling white rabbits.

    We'll break down the latest in AI advancements, including:

    • OpenAI's O1 (Strawberry) preview: Improved math and coding capabilities
    • The potential AI investment bubble: BlackRock and Microsoft's $30 billion fund
    • Adobe Firefly's video model demo: Promise and skepticism
    • Luma's new video generation API

    Join us as we explore these developments and discuss the ongoing debate about the progress towards AGI. Are we on the brink of a breakthrough, or is the tech sector heading for a major correction? Tune in for our analysis and insights on the current state of AI.

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    11 mins
  • #110 Apples Strawberries and AI
    Sep 12 2024

    Welcome to the latest episode of the ChatGPT Report, hosted by Ryan, a self-described "mid IQ guy on AI." In this 15-minute roundup, Ryan covers recent developments in the AI world, including Apple's latest event and their new AI features for iPhones. The A18 chip promises significant advancements in on-device generative AI, introducing "Apple Intelligence" for natural language understanding, image recognition, and personalized actions. Despite these announcements, Ryan expresses some skepticism about their real-world impact.

    The episode also highlights an impressive AI-generated video by creator Rohki, drawing comparisons to the popular series Arcane. Ryan discusses an open letter to OpenAI from Taher, a partner at Luma Labs, urging the responsible use of AI technology. Additionally, he touches on rumors about OpenAI's upcoming "Strawberry" model, which aims to improve response quality for complex queries but faces challenges in performance and pricing. The podcast wraps up with mentions of other AI-related news, including Stanford students' creation of alphaXiv, an open discussion forum for research papers, and developments in Midjourney's hardware team.

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    12 mins
  • #109 What Do I Do With My Hands
    Sep 5 2024

    In this week's ChatGPT Report, host Ryan brings you the latest AI news in his signature concise style. Despite a relatively quiet week in the AI world, Ryan covers:


    - Speculation about an AI market swing involving Nvidia and Microsoft

    - The underwhelming debut of China's Mini Max AI text-to-video tool

    - Mixed reviews of Cursor AI's productivity claims

    - AI agents building their own society in Minecraft

    - OpenAI's market dominance and lack of urgency to update ChatGPT

    - Rumors about the upcoming "Project Strawberry"

    - OpenAI's meteoric rise and financial stability


    Join Ryan for his unique perspective as a middle-class construction sales rep navigating the world of AI. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe for weekly Thursday episodes and Monday interviews. Connect with the show on LinkedIn and Twitter @ChatGPTReport or email thechatgptreport@gmail.com.

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    13 mins
  • #108 May the Cursor Be With You
    Aug 29 2024

    This episode of the ChatGPT Report covers the latest AI news and updates. Topics include (with Ryan's opinions)

    1. Anthropic's LaTeX rendering feature for Claude
    2. Amazon Q's code transformation capabilities saving developer time
    3. Discussions on the prevalence of ML implementation among AI workers
    4. AI's impact on academic testing and college education
    5. New Gemini features in Chrome
    6. The exodus of AGI Safety staffers from OpenAI
    7. Cursor AI's potential as a smart code editor for all skill levels
    8. Upcoming Apple event announcement

    9. Check out the X account for all the links!

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    17 mins
  • #107 Burnt Out
    Aug 22 2024

    Welcome to the ChatGPT Report! I'm your host Ryan, bringing you the latest AI news in under 15 minutes.

    While it may not be an earth-shattering week for AI, there are still some interesting developments to discuss.

    First up, it seems many people are feeling "burnt out" on AI news, with so many claiming to use it. But we'll still cover the latest from Luma, Midjourney, and more.

    Oliver Jane shared some free AI courses from NVIDIA that you won't want to miss. We'll also discuss Procreate adding generative AI to their platform, and an interesting LinkedIn experiment using AI to enhance connection requests.

    Google is facing a major threat from AI search tools like SearchGPT and Perplexity, which our host has been testing extensively. And Midjourney released a new web-based image editor with some great additions.

    Finally, we'll touch on the abundance of self-help content that may not actually be self-help related - a sign of a slower week in the world of AI.

    Tune in for this quick but informative episode of the ChatGPT Report!

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    12 mins