The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

Counting down the top 5 AI stories of the week, from AI candidates running for political office to Apple’s major AI strategy announcement. This episode of the AI Daily Brief covers key developments, including OpenAI’s financial growth, the launch of Luma Labs’ Dream Machine, the ARC Prize competition, and more. Stay updated with the latest in AI technology and how it’s shaping the world. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

In Wyoming, an AI avatar is running for mayor. In the UK, one is running for Parliament. Are impartial, fact-based AI politicians the wave of the future? Also, OpenAI is now on a $3.4B annualized revenue run rate. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Apple’s recent AI strategy announcement has catapulted them back to being the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Microsoft. In today’s AI Daily Brief, the impact of this AI reveal on Apple’s market value, reactions from analysts, and what this means for the tech giant moving forward are discussed. Plus, an exploration of how the AI landscape is rapidly evolving with key updates from OpenAI and Mistral. Tune in for all the latest headlines in AI! ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Apple’s recent AI strategy announcement at WWDC 2024 has sparked discussions about the balance between innovation and privacy. This episode dives into the key takeaways from Apple’s presentation, focusing on how “Apple Intelligence” aims to protect user privacy while offering enhanced functionality through Siri and new AI features. Explore the potential benefits and risks of Apple’s approach to AI and privacy. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Apple made its much-awaited announcement about AI today. NLW covers everything that was said, and how Apple is trying to distinguish itself from competitors. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

A reading and discussion inspired by https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1797635177973158182 ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! Check out https://www.fractional.ai/ for all your AI custom build needs ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

The U.S. government is investigating Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft for potential antitrust violations. This episode explores how these investigations could impact the AI industry and whether they might make things worse instead of better. The arguments from both sides are examined, the potential consequences are discussed, and the broader implications for the AI sector are analyzed. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Dive into the latest controversy in the AI world as current and former employees of AI labs call for a “right to warn” the public about AGI risks. Explore the motivations behind this movement, the public’s reaction, and what it means for the future of AI safety and transparency. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! Check out https://www.fractional.ai/ for all your AI custom build needs ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

That's the argument in a new WSJ piece: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-ai-revolution-is-already-losing-steam-a93478b1 In this episode, NLW goes section by section through the argument -- that AI is reaching a peak of performance, that it's too expensive, and that uses are limited, discussing where he agrees and disagrees with each one. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

This week, the Economist posted two letters from current and former members of the OpenAI board. Which do you find more compelling? https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/26/ai-firms-mustnt-govern-themselves-say-ex-members-of-openais-board https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/30/openai-board-members-respond-to-a-warning-by-former-members ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Dive into today’s AI Daily Brief Headlines Edition to explore how disinformation agents are using ChatGPT, the latest on AI geopolitics, and significant AI investments and developments across the globe. From Russia and China to the Middle East and France, learn how AI is shaping global strategies and policies. Plus, get insights into the latest partnerships and deals in the AI sector, including a major defense contract awarded to Palantir. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Explore the AI companies featured on Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies list. This video reviews the companies included, why they made the list, and what this reveals about mainstream perceptions of AI. From AI safety pioneers like Anthropic to the groundbreaking advancements of NVIDIA, discover how AI is shaping the future. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

The OpenAI controversy continues to dominate headlines, with recent comments from former board member Helen Toner fueling the fire. Dive into the latest updates on OpenAI’s leadership changes, safety committee formation, and the broader implications for the AI industry. Get all the essential AI news and trends in just a few minutes. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Today’s extended headlines edition covers the massive Series B round completed by Elon Musk’s xAI, raising a record-breaking $6 billion. The discussion explores the implications of this funding, the fierce AI competition, and the ongoing AI developments from other tech giants. Stay tuned for all the essential AI news and trends. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-05-21/ai-safety-is-dead-and-chuck-schumer-faces-risks?srnd=undefined&sref=qUxVp6JU ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Anthropic’s new research brings us closer to understanding the inner workings of LLMs. By identifying and manipulating patterns within their AI model, Claude 3, Anthropic sheds light on the internal mechanics of LLMs, offering potential solutions to bias, safety, and autonomy issues. Dive into the latest breakthroughs in AI interpretability and their implications for the future of artificial intelligence. ** Check out the hit podcast from HBS Managing the Future of Work https://www.hbs.edu/managing-the-future-of-work/podcast/Pages/default.aspx Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! Check out https://useplumb.com/ to build complex AI pipelines simply. ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

AI wearables are facing scrutiny as reports suggest that Humane, the company behind the AI Pin, is now exploring a potential sale. Despite significant investment and high expectations, the AI Pin’s rocky launch has sparked debates about the future of AI wearables. Industry experts and product reviewers have pointed out several issues, from high pricing to practical usability concerns. With Bloomberg reporting that Humane is seeking buyers at a valuation between $750 million and $1 billion, the tech world is watching closely to see how this will unfold. ** Visit https://notion.com/aibreakdown and starting turning ideas into action! Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

OpenAI is facing controversy after Scarlett Johansson claimed they used a voice eerily similar to hers in their recent demos without her permission. Johansson has released a statement saying she declined an offer from OpenAI to use her voice and is now seeking legal clarity. OpenAI responded by pausing the voice, insisting it was not modeled after Johansson’s. This incident raises important questions about AI ethics, likeness rights, and the responsibilities of tech companies in this emerging field. ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

Will OpenAI and Google's events in the books, NLW looks at what he's watching for with Microsoft's Build conference which takes place this week. ** Visit https://notion.com/aibreakdown and starting turning ideas into action! Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown

A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.secondbest.ca/p/ninety-five-theses-on-ai ** Join Superintelligent at https://besuper.ai/ -- Practical, useful, hands on AI education through tutorials and step-by-step how-tos. Use code podcast for 50% off your first month! ** ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.  Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIDailyBrief Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown