Best Mark And Shashank Podcasts (2025)

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The future of Augmented Reality | Interview with Real Wear CTO Timon Binder 1:20:48

20d ago1:20:48

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https://www.realwear.com/ Timon Binder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timon-binder/ Join us for a special episode as we sit down with Timon Binder, CTO of Realware, a leading AR hardware company transforming the enterprise landscape. Timon shares his journey from co-founding a startup in Switzerland to leading innovation in the US, revealing how Real…

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Building AI Agents Without Code | Interview with Langflow 24:45

1M ago24:45

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Langflow: https://www.langflow.org/ https://www.producthunt.com/products/langflow Langflow Desktop: https://www.langflow.org/desktop In this insightful interview, Rodrigo from Langflow discusses the evolution and future of their low-code agent building platform. Starting with his background in machine learning and data science, Rodrigo explains how…

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What will the world look like in 2035? 47:56

1M ago47:56

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In this special episode, hosts Mark and Shashank take a break from their usual news coverage to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI agents. They define what agents are, examine their current capabilities, and make bold predictions about how these technologies will transform our lives over the next 1, 5, and 10 years. The hosts discuss how AI a…

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What even is AGI? 1:29:36

1M ago1:29:36

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In this episode, hosts Mark and Shashank dive into recent developments in generative AI technology. They begin with NVIDIA's latest GTC announcements, including partnerships with GM for self-driving technology and advancements in robotics with Google DeepMind and Disney. The hosts debate the merits of camera-only versus LiDAR-based autonomous drivi…

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Can you trust LLM Leaderboards? 1:29:48

2M ago1:29:48

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This conversation delves into the latest developments in AI, particularly focusing on Google's Gemma models and their capabilities. The discussion covers the differences between various types of language models, the significance of multimodal inputs, and the training techniques employed in AI models. The hosts also explore the implications of open-…

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Can AI uncook an egg? 1:23:52

2M ago1:23:52

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In this conversation, Mark and Shashank discuss the latest advancements in AI, particularly focusing on China's lead in developing agentic models like Manus. They explore the capabilities of Manus, its performance on the Gaia benchmark, and the implications of AI in various sectors, including software development and customer service. The discussio…

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Vibe Coding, Claude 3.7, GPT 4.5, and Alexa+ 1:19:36

2M ago1:19:36

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Mark's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqLp0T6WBwxmuJdmo4mUW5A Databricks Events: https://lu.ma/okxq0bt1 https://lu.ma/n7p3gdx0 In this episode of The Generative AI Meetup Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI coding assistants and their real-world applications. Our hosts explore the capabilities of Cursor, Claude 3.7, and othe…

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The Path to AGI: Grok 3, Quantum Breakthroughs, and Humanoid Robots 1:43:26

2M ago1:43:26

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup https://www.anthropic.com/news/the-anthropic-economic-index https://x.com/xai/status/1891699715298730482 - Grok 3 http://x.com/karpathy/status/1891720635363254772 https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/ https://en.wik…

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The $6 Reasoning Model: Breaking Down Stanford's S1 Paper 1:17:02

3M ago1:17:02

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Podcast: https://podcast.genaimeetup.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup In this episode, we explore Stanford's groundbreaking S1 paper, which introduces a technique to transform any language model into a reasoning model for just $6 in computation costs. We dive deep into the implications of this research, discussing budget fo…

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Elon's $100B OpenAI Takeover Bid 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup • The dramatic $97.4B bid by Elon Musk to acquire OpenAI and the complex nonprofit/for-profit structure debate • Analysis of OpenAI's true market value and competition in the AI space • ASML's groundbreaking sub-2nm chip manufacturing technology • Intel's challenges and the future of US semicondu…

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A deep dive into DeepSeek R1 - What YOU Need to Know 1:13:10

3M ago1:13:10

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🔥 NVIDIA's Stock Crash & The DeepSeek Revolution: What You Need to Know In this episode, we dive deep into the recent NVIDIA stock crash and how DeepSeek, a groundbreaking AI model from a Chinese hedge fund, is disrupting the entire AI industry. We break down: • Why DeepSeek R1's achievements are sending shockwaves through the tech world • How they…

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Meet Dobby: Sentient's 85 million dollar AI That REFUSES To Play Nice! 57:50

3M ago57:50

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🔥 EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Sentient AI's Revolutionary Dobby Model Join us for an unprecedented interview with the secretive Sentient AI team, who've raised an astounding $85M in seed funding. Get the inside scoop on their groundbreaking AI model Dobby - the world's first truly community-owned and aligned AI assistant. In this special episode: • Me…

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Bring on the AI doctors and Baby Robots 45:57

3M ago45:57

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Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/gen-ai/events/305158672 deep seek: https://chat.deepseek.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcast.genaimeetup.com/ In this week's episode, Mark and Shashank dive into the latest announcements from NVIDIA at CES 2025, including the groundbreaking RTX 50 series GPUs and the emergence of tiny, single-user sup…

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Broke AI Startup Beats OpenAI? | The Deepseek Revolution 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

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Links:Sentient AI Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/gen-ai/events/305158672/Deepseek: https://www.deepseek.com/Nvidia CES Announcement: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ces-2025-jensen-huang/Simulated Snake/Worm neural network video: https://youtu.be/dqL66xD2b2s?si=iI3XeEC2yCYjNIq5 In this episode, recorded during a road trip to Tahoe, hosts Mark and Sha…

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Will AI Kill the Stock Market or Save It? 1:31:34

4M ago1:31:34

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Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es03jKOsJpE Arc Prize: https://arcprize.org/blog/oai-o3-pub-breakthrough https://deepmind.google/technologies/veo/veo-2/ Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora-is-here/ New video models pika2: https://pikartai.com/login/ - takes awhile to generate. A few minutes sora veo2 https://www.deepseek.com/ In this…

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Time to Become a Plumber - future proof your career! 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

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In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into OpenAI's latest announcement, the $200/month GPT Pro model, and explore its capabilities, like self-reflection and handling complex reasoning tasks. They discuss how this new tier might impact researchers, developers, and knowledge workers, and compare it with advancements from Google, Amazon, and the op…

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Why Intel Just Won’t Die: The Zombie of the Chip Wars 56:38

6M ago56:38

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In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into the transformative world of AI-generated music with tools like Suno and Oudio, exploring their implications for the music industry and creativity. They debate the strengths and weaknesses of leading generative AI models, including Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's GPT, and Elon Musk's ambitious X.AI. The duo …

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World’s Fastest AI Inference: A Conversation with SambaNova’s Innovators 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

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This week, Shashank and Mark sit down with SambaNova Systems, a leading AI chip startup competing with tech giants like Nvidia and Cerebras. Joined by SambaNova's Director of Machine Learning, Urmish, and founding team member Raghu, they explore how SambaNova's reconfigurable data flow architecture is changing the game in AI inference and training.…

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Why you should sell your Nvidia stock right now! #notfinancialadvice 1:44:00

7M ago1:44:00

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In this week's episode, Shashank and Mark dive deep into Nvidia's current dominance in the AI hardware space and the potential challengers on the horizon. As companies like AMD, Cerebras, and SambaNova work to chip away at Nvidia’s massive lead, is it time to reconsider your portfolio? Plus, we explore cutting-edge applications of generative AI in …

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You NEED to learn this if you want a career in AI 48:28

7M ago48:28

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In this episode, Mark and Shashank sit down with Greg and Chris, co-founders of AI Maker Space, at a hackathon in Palo Alto at the offices of 500 startups. They discuss the mission of AI Maker Space to build a community for developing and deploying large language model applications. The conversation covers topics such as the use of retrieval augmen…

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ChatGPT Finds Its Voice While Meta Reimagines Reality—Are You Ready? 38:02

7M ago38:02

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In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into OpenAI's latest updates from their Dev Day, including the new advanced voice mode for ChatGPT and the real-time API for developers. They share their hands-on experiences with the enhanced voice features, discussing improvements in emotion, speed, and interaction. The conversation also explores Meta's rec…

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The Most outstanding Electrical Engineering Student in the USA | Lonnie Chrisman 1:55:13

8M ago1:55:13

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In this episode Mark and Shashank delve into the intricacies of AI-driven decision systems with Lonnie Chrisman, CTO of Lumina Decision Systems. They explore the innovative product Analytica and its new AI extension, Assista, designed to enhance decision-making processes. Chrisman, an industry veteran, shares his journey from being the top electric…

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Don't Die with AI | Interview with Alex Zhavoronkov at the Don't Die Summit 1:05:28

8M ago1:05:28

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This week's episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosted by Mark and Shashank, dives into the riveting discussions from the recent Don't Die Summit. The duo shares their firsthand experiences, including an interview with Alex Zhavoronkov, CEO of Insilico, who discusses the groundbreaking generative AI model, Presses GPT, aimed at extending h…

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AI at the speed of thought 42:35

8M ago42:35

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In this week’s episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, join hosts Mark and Shashank as they delve into the groundbreaking developments from Cerebras. Discover how their new inference solution is setting new benchmarks for speed and efficiency in AI model responses. The episode features insights into the technology behind these advancements and…

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Interview with Jeff Cooper - The Future of Health Monitoring Sensors 1:59:58

8M ago1:59:58

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In this episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast we dive into the world of wearables and fitness trackers. We have an in depth interview with Jeff Cooper, a seasoned professional with experience at Nokia, Samsung, Javelin missile, and currently working on his own gym simulator. The conversation explores the potential downsides of wearable techno…

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If you plant a steak in the ground will it grow? 43:59

9M ago43:59

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This week on the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Mark and Shashank dive into the latest developments at OpenAI, including the dramatic changes in leadership and potential shifts in company ethics. We also tease the mysterious Project Strawberry and its potential impact on AI. Tune in to hear our insights on where OpenAI stands now and what the …

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How Long Until the Dyson Sphere? Exploring the Future of AI 36:53

9M ago36:53

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Welcome back to the Generative AI Meetup Podcast! After a brief hiatus, hosts Mark and Shashank return with fresh insights from a recent event held in a historic Silicon Valley location. This episode delves into the role of AI agents in transforming workflows and enhancing various business processes. The discussion kicks off with highlights from th…

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For the love of spreadsheets! 47:46

10M ago47:46

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In this week’s episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Mark and Shashank dive into the latest advancements in generative AI. They kick off with a detailed exploration of Mistral Nemo, a new AI model that has set a benchmark with its unprecedented 128K context window. The discussion then shifts to an intriguing development at Microsoft, w…

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Are AI Agents the key to AGI? 35:45

10M ago35:45

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In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into the intriguing world of AI agents. The duo unpacks the fundamental concepts of what AI agents are and how they function within workflows. They explore why these agents are garnering attention as the next big thing in the AI landscape. The episode also offers insights into practical applications and poten…

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AI in the Oval Office? An In-Depth Exploration 43:06

10M ago43:06

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Join us on this week’s episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, where hosts Mark and Shashank dive into the intriguing scenario of AI running government affairs, inspired by the current presidential debates. Amidst the backdrop of the debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, we explore the hypothetical: What if an AI model, instead of a pers…

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Gym Membership Challenge: Can ChatGPT Outsell a Human? 1:33:02

11M ago1:33:02

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In this week's episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, Mark and Shashank embark on an intriguing experiment: testing if AI can effectively perform jobs traditionally done by humans. They explore whether ChatGPT 4o and custom GPTs can replace salespeople and therapists by role-playing real-life scenarios. Can AI handle sales pitches and provide…

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Did Apple steal AI? 36:06

11M ago36:06

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In this engaging episode we delve into the latest from Apple's WWDC announcements. With a particular focus on Apple's bold redefinition of AI—from Artificial to Apple Intelligence—we explore the implications for consumers and the tech industry at large. We look at Apple's unique position with vertically integrated hardware, software and apps that f…

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Interview with Matt Hsu - How Cerebras is Taking on Nvidia in the ML Arena 1:59:56

11M ago1:59:56

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In this episode, Mark and Shashank are joined by a special guest, Matt from Cerebras Systems. Matt, a key figure at Cerebras and a regular at the South Bay Generative AI Meetup, shares his wealth of knowledge about the cutting-edge advancements in AI hardware. He discusses how Cerebras is revolutionizing the field with their specialized ML training…

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Databricks Interview - Custom Models and Efficient Training 34:48

12M ago34:48

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This week, Mark and Shashank sit down with Kobie Crawford, a developer relations expert, and Nishant Deshpande, a specialist solution architect, to explore the impact of Databricks' acquisition of Mosaic ML. The guests share insights on the importance of proprietary data control, the benefits of customizing AI models, and the efficiency improvement…

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I Think I'm Falling in Love with Her - GPT-4.0, Google I/O, and Longevity 34:10

12M ago34:10

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Mark and Shashank return after a short break to discuss the latest in generative AI. This week, they delve into Google's new AI products and their playful self-awareness. They explore OpenAI's GPT-4o announcement, reminiscent of the movie "Her," and discuss its potential to revolutionize human-computer interactions. They also cover the advancements…

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Everything is awesome but no one is happy 31:40

1y ago31:40

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For this podcast, we are experimenting with a new setup to record video and star generating clips for social media. So apologies in advance for any change in audio quality. We talk about Opus Pro, a service we will be using, that autonomously generates, transcribes, and captions video clips poised for virality. We explore the landscape of generativ…

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Will Meta win with open-sourcing Llama 3? Plus, Is Energy the Ultimate AI Bottleneck? 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

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This episode dives into the latest trends in AI as seen at Coachella, where AI-generated visuals were a standout feature. We shift focus to the significant developments in AI technology, specifically discussing the launch of Llama 3. We cover the impact of open sourcing on AI innovation and outline the key elements required to develop next-generati…

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Insights from 500 Startups' Latest Accelerator Batch 50:00

1y ago50:00

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We couldn't record an episode this week, but instead, here's a discussion we had a few weeks ago after watching the AI startups in the 500 Startups accelerator's latest batch pitch their products and services at preview day. Dive into the diverse applications of AI across various sectors, including educational technology, legal automation, and emot…

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Exploring AI Trends: Practical Applications and Future Technologies 44:21

1y ago44:21

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In this episode we look at broader industry trends and speculate on the future. The conversation covers a variety of topics, from witnessing a total solar eclipse to the potential of decentralized large language models. They also delve into AI's role in weather prediction, celestial mechanics as seen in "The Three-Body Problem," and the impact of A…

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Couchbase interview - On-Device Vector Store: A New Era for Edge Computing 36:32

1y ago36:32

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This episode of the Generative AI podcast features Mark from Couchbase, a company with a long history in database technology, focusing on its latest advancements in edge computing capabilities. Mark, the director of product marketing, discusses the significance of Couchbase's move into on-device vector storage. This development represents a signifi…

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Anthropic dunks on Open AI 39:11

1y ago39:11

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Dive into an electrifying episode of the leading generative AI meetup podcast, where hosts Mark and Shashank engage in a spirited discussion about the latest milestone in the AI race. This episode zeroes in on the momentous occasion where Anthropic's Claude Opus model has overtaken OpenAI's GPT-4, redefining the pecking order in the AI universe. Th…

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Moore's Law is dead. Long live Huang's law. Future of accelerated computing and Robotics. 38:43

1y ago38:43

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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the rapid advancements in technology as highlighted by Nvidia's recent GTC conference. Our hosts unravel the complexities and innovations behind Nvidia's latest announcements, focusing on the groundbreaking Blackwell chip and the significant strides in GPU technology. They demystify the technical jargon, of…

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Will Devin or Figure AI be the first to take your job 40:35

1y ago40:35

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In this episode, we delve into the practical applications and implications of Devin AI, described as the first AI software engineer, and Figure AI's robot, which utilizes ChatGPT for task execution. We examine how Devin AI aims to automate aspects of coding, potentially changing the software development landscape, and how Figure AI's robot represen…

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Beyond GPT-4: Unveiling Competition and understanding the AI Stack 36:26

1y ago36:26

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In this captivating episode, join Shashank and Mark as they delve into the dynamic realm of Generative AI, spotlighting the formidable contenders challenging GPT-4's dominance. Discover the latest breakthroughs with models like Claude 3, Mistral, and Gemini, each bringing unique strengths to the forefront of AI development. The discussion doesn't s…

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Legal Foundations and Future Trends with Roger from Procopio Law 34:37

1y ago34:37

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In this episode , we sit down with Roger Rappoport, a pivotal figure in the Startup community in the SF Peninsula, who has been instrumental in shaping the success of our Generative AI Meetup group. He's helped us host monthly events at the Procopio Law offices in Palo Alto. Roger brings a wealth of experience from his journey as a recovering entre…

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From Stable Diffusion 3 to Gemini Advanced and Beyond 36:19

1y ago36:19

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Join us as we dive deep into the latest developments in artificial intelligence and technology. From groundbreaking algorithms like Stable Diffusion Three to the emergence of Gemma in the open-source community, they explore the implications for industries ranging from filmmaking to software development. With candid discussions on the future of AI a…

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AI's Triple Impact: Sora's Video Magic, Gemini 1.5's Leap, and Karpathy's Farewell 45:48

1y ago45:48

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This episode dives into a trio of significant developments shaking the foundations of artificial intelligence. First, we explore OpenAI's unveiling of Sora, a cutting-edge model that transforms text prompts into stunning video content, heralding a new era of creative possibilities. Next, we turn our attention to Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, which boast…

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Unlocking the Future with Generative AI: Insights from Carter, Developer Relations at DataStax 46:46

1y ago46:46

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In this riveting episode of our Generative AI Meetup podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of Generative AI with Carter Rabasa, a seasoned Developer Relations Manager at DataStax. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Carter shares his unique journey from software engineering to the forefront of developer relations, h…

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TypeScript & AI: Crafting the Future at LlamaIndex 31:14

1y ago31:14

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In the latest episode of "The Generative AI Meetup Podcast," we had the pleasure of sitting down with Yi Ding, the esteemed Head of TypeScript and Partnerships at LlamaIndex. With an impressive career that spans across leading tech giants like Apple and Citadel Security, Yi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Currently at the …

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Breaking Tech: Meta's Code Llama, Apple Vision Pro & the future 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

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Join us as we dive into the latest in technology and AI. We're starting with Facebook's Code LLama, a new large language model aimed at transforming coding. We'll also explore Apple's Vision Pro, highlighting its unique applications and eye tracking technology. Hear about the Rabbit R1, a device designed to automate tasks with the power of AI, and …

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