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

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

A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.

  1. 21 HR. AGO

    Meta's National Security Play and ChatGPT's 8-Figure Domain Acquisition

    Meta's latest move positions its Llama AI models for national security applications, lifting restrictions to allow U.S. defense agencies and Five Eyes allies access to their capabilities. With rising concerns over AI’s role in military intelligence, this decision aligns with recent White House guidance on AI for national security. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠⁠vanta.com/nlw⁠⁠⁠The 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/aibreakdown

    14 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Implications of Trump's Win for AI

    A reading and discussion inspired by https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/06/what-trumps-victory-could-mean-for-ai-regulation/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/technology/trump-musk-ai-crypto.htmlhttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/the-battle-over-open-source-ai-will-be-settled-in-trumps-presidency?rc=jrwr4u Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠⁠vanta.com/nlw⁠⁠The 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/aibreakdown

    18 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Why AI Didn't Impact the 2024 Elections

    The anticipated influence of AI on the 2024 elections turned out to be minimal, with few cases of AI-driven disinformation and limited deepfake activity. Predictions of large-scale AI interference in elections—like deepfake videos or disinformation campaigns—proved largely unfounded. This episode examines the factors contributing to AI’s limited impact, including government and tech guardrails, public skepticism, and the current state of generative AI technology. 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/aibreakdown

    13 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    OpenAI's o1 Accidentally Released

    OpenAI’s O1 model accidentally becomes available, sparking insights into its advanced capabilities. Meanwhile, Visa dives deeper into generative AI for fraud prevention and productivity, and Amazon faces regulatory roadblocks on nuclear power to support data centers. Big tech earnings reveal high stakes and immense energy needs in the AI space, and Perplexity AI launches an election hub to provide real-time voting info and summaries. Brought to you by: Vanta - Simplify compliance - ⁠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/aibreakdown

    12 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Who is the Better Candidate for AI?

    A point-counterpoint of opeds about presidential candidates and AI. https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-clear-choice-ai-opinion-1966073 https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-right-president-age-ai-opinion-1965908 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/aibreakdown

    14 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    ChatGPT Search and the AI Search Arms Race

    The search industry is in the midst of a transformative period as OpenAI releases ChatGPT search. This episode explores how OpenAI’s new tool enters a competitive field with Google and Perplexity, aiming to provide fast, direct answers and source citations, plus support for timely follow-ups. The media licensing partnerships backing ChatGPT’s results, initial user feedback on speed and accuracy, and Sam Altman’s remarks on computing challenges are highlighted. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://venice.ai/nlw⁠⁠⁠ and enter the discount code NLWDAILYBRIEF. 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/aibreakdown

    16 min

  7. NOV 1

    The 9 Most Important AI Stories from October

    October saw major developments across the AI industry, from the White House prioritizing AI for national security to new funding for OpenAI. Key updates included Google’s shift towards nuclear energy, Anthropic’s new AI computer-use capabilities, and a national conversation on California’s SB 1047. Join us for a breakdown of the month’s most impactful AI stories! Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://venice.ai/nlw⁠⁠⁠ and enter the discount code NLWDAILYBRIEF. 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/aibreakdown

    48 min

  8. OCT 31

    More Than 1/4 of Google's Code Now Generated by AI

    More than a quarter of Google’s new code is now generated by AI, signaling a major shift in software development. As GitHub Copilot adds models from Anthropic and Google, developers are gaining more options than ever. This trend suggests that AI is set to redefine coding, making software creation faster and more accessible across the tech industry. Concerned about being spied on? Tired of censored responses? AI Daily Brief listeners receive a 20% discount on Venice Pro. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://venice.ai/nlw⁠⁠⁠ and enter the discount code NLWDAILYBRIEF. 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/aibreakdown

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A daily news analysis show on all things artificial intelligence. NLW looks at AI from multiple angles, from the explosion of creativity brought on by new tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT to the potential disruptions to work and industries as we know them to the great philosophical, ethical and practical questions of advanced general intelligence, alignment and x-risk.

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