Are you ready for a world where AI and AR are seamlessly integrated into our daily lives?
The pace of innovation in these fields is accelerating rapidly, with major announcements from tech giants like OpenAI and Meta reshaping the landscape.
In this episode, Chris Saad and Amir Shabbat dive deep into the latest developments in AI and AR, exploring their implications for startups, developers, and society at large.
In This Episode, You Will:
- Discover the latest revelations from OpenAI’s Dev Day and why the new developer tools, like the Speech-to-Speech API and image fine-tuning, could be a game-changer for startups.
- Learn about the 98% cost reduction in AI models and how it could drastically lower barriers for developers.
- Unpack the ongoing drama at OpenAI, including the mass resignation of executives and speculation surrounding Sam Altman’s control of the company.
- Understand the impact of OpenAI’s shift to a B Corp structure and what it means for the future of AI and mission-based goals.
- Dive into Google’s $2.7 billion rehire of an AI rockstar and why top-tier talent is driving astronomical valuations.
- Explore Meta’s Orion AR glasses and consider their potential to replace smartphones—could this be the beginning of a new tech era?
- Consider how augmented reality will change our daily interactions and whether the future of AI lies in wearable tech like glasses and earbuds.
- Get insights into the cultural shift AR glasses may bring and the ethical considerations of such pervasive tech in our lives.
00:00 Intro
00:48 On Today's Show
03:29 OpenAI Dev Day 2024 Announcements
13:57 OpenAI's Corporate Restructure and Governance Rumors
25:35 Google's $2.7 Billion AI Hire
32:57 Meta Connect 2024 Announcements
35:44 The Future of AR and AI
43:56 Balancing Technology and Humanity
46:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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