Andrew Mayne, former science communicator at OpenAI, takes you through the latest in Artificial Intelligence.
Hosted by Justin Robert Young.
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Andrew Mayne, former science communicator at OpenAI, takes you through the latest in Artificial Intelligence.
Hosted by Justin Robert Young.
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Andrew and Justin dive into the launch of Atlas, OpenAI's new browser set to square off with Chrome in the race to an AI-centric web client. The duo also breaks down Google's flaws in building out its AI toolset, Meta's recent layoffs from its own AI team, and the joys of using Sora over the past month.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro and Atlas
14:10 - Sora thoughts
21:43 - Google's AI efforts
23:52 - Meta Layoffs
36:17 - Is there an AI bubble?
50:10 - Wrap-up
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Andrew and Justin talk about a busy week's worth of AI news, including the looming launch of ChatGPT's Sora 2. The pair also discuss Google's current successes at AI with Nano Banana and the rise of Gemini to the top of the App Store charts, OpenAI's new Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT, and dish out some advice on what to focus on when learning AI tools.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Google's AI successes
11:48 - Sora 2
28:13 - Instant Checkout in ChatGPT
37:17 - AI advice
49:38 - Wrap-up
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Andrew and Justin address the growing concerns that AI development could result in an explosion of job losses. The two work through whether industries heavily impacted by AI could turn towards replacing humans entirely, or if a hybrid approach brings about an improved society for all. They also address some recent AI news, including Nvidia's investment in OpenAI and Meta's recent live demo failures centered around their smart glasses.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro and Nvidia investment
12:08 - AI pessimism and job concerns
42:12 - Meta's live demo fails
48:22 - iOS 26 and Apple thoughts
54:26 - Wrap-up
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Following Ezra Klein's editorial celebration of ChatGPT 5 in the NY Times over the weekend, Andrew and Justin break down the reaction to OpenAI's latest model, as well as their own feelings on it. After touching on both the "95%" report out of MIT and the AI 2027 scenario sweeping the web, the two talk about the pro-AI Super PAC started by, among others, Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI's Greg Brockman. How will this affect where AI stands in the political races to come?
Chapters
00:00 - Ezra Klein <3 ChatGPT 5
9:56 - MIT's 95% Report
15:35 - AI 2027
26:06 - $100m Super PAC
42:04 - Wrap-up
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After a busy few weeks, Andrew and Justin reconvene to talk through all of the AI-centric news that has hit your feed over the summer. From the launch of ChatGPT 5 and the subsequent news cycles surrounding personality changes and reliability, to Elon's war against App Store charts and the battle against compute constraints, there's plenty to get through. It's the opposite of whatever an AI Winter is supposed to be.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - ChatGPT 5 launch and fallout
08:52 - 4o vs. 5 Personality
17:25 - Elon, Grok, and App Store charts
22:41 - Genie 3 and Google
23:53 - Compute constraints
31:11 - Wrap-up
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Andrew and Justin tackle Meta's recent push to recruit the best minds working on AI today through any means — mostly monetary — necessary. They also touch on Apple's struggles in this field, OpenAI's recent lawsuit over their new hardware initiative with Jony Ive, and their expectations around whatever Sam and Jony have in the works.
00:00 - Meta's AI Recruitment Push
12:35 - Looking Back at Meta's Strategy
21:00 - Meta's Potential AI Future
27:55 - OpenAI io Lawsuit
35:30 - OpenAI Hardware Expectations
42:02 - Wrap-up
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On this episode, Justin and Andrew break down Andrew’s new role as host of the official OpenAI podcast — including behind-the-scenes insights, why Sam Altman welcomed tough questions, and what it means for transparency in AI. Then, they dive into Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout in Austin, Elon’s sensor philosophy, and what autonomy could mean for accessibility. Finally, they geek out over ByteDance’s shockingly cheap and fast video model, and why the future of animation might cost just a few cents.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - OpenAI Podcast
12:05 - Tesla's Robotaxis
27:10 - ByteDance's Video Model
35:23 - Wrap-up
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A look at a New York Times article about poor mental health outcomes from ChatGPT. Also, the first Veo3 advertisement.
Chapters
00:44 Ethical Considerations in AI Technology
03:33 AI's Influence on Storytelling and Audience Engagement
06:32 The Balance Between Human and AI Contributions
09:23 The Future of AI in Advertising and Marketing
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In the wake of WWDC, Andrew and Justin convene to discuss whether Apple's lack of AI advancements is spelling a troubling sign for the company's future dominance in the tech landscape. Elsewhere, Justin hates OpenAI's new Advanced Voice Mode and its constant giggling, Meta drops some serious cash to continue funding their AI initiative, and a quick dip into the Elon of it all.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - Xcode and ChatGPT
07:08 - Apple Intelligence and its New Research Paper
18:51 - OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode
25:34 - Meta's AI Investment
33:31 - Elon
40:32 - Wrap-up
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Justin and Andrew dig into a busy news cycle, with Veo 3 stealing the show at Google I/O. After breaking down the company's latest video generation model and some communication challenges facing Anthropic, they arrive at the biggest AI news of the week: OpenAI's hardware tease. With a Jony Ive partnership locked down, Justin and Andrew discuss the legacy of Steve Jobs and how Sam Altman plays into it, what the gadget could actually be, and whether this could be the biggest tech launch since the iPhone.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:51 - Google I/O and Veo 3
00:11:37 - Google AI Ultra Subscriptions
00:17:45 - Anthropic Controversy
00:22:08 - OpenAI and Jony Ive Partnership
00:37:50 - Operator o3 update and wrap-up
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Justin and Andrew discuss the challenges Apple faces in the AI landscape in the wake of a blockbuster new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. They explore the decline and failed potential of Siri, the evolving nature of search engines, and the potential future of AI integration in everyday technology. Then the pair turn their attention to the implications of new agentic technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP), which was featured heavily at Microsoft Build 2025.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro and Nvidia Stock
02:12 - Apple's AI Missteps and Market Position
09:47 - Siri's Decline and Apple's AI Vulnerability
13:45 - The Future of Search and Apple's Position
18:11 - The Impact of AI on Search Engine Dynamics
23:41 - MCP: A New Paradigm in AI Interaction
30:10 - The Future of Browsers and AI Integration
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Justin and Andrew dive into the growing debate over whether we’ve already crossed the AGI threshold — or if we’ll even know when we do. From Tyler Cowen’s “AGI moment” with OpenAI’s o3 model to the jagged frontier of modern evals, they explore why defining intelligence is more subjective than ever.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - The AGI Moment
10:22 - Is o3 or Gemini 2.5 AGI?
14:50 - The Pseudosingularity
20:16 - Humanity's Last Exam
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Meta announces not one, not two, but three LLaMA 4 models — and somehow the most impressive one isn’t actually available. Andrew and Justin dive into the weird timing of the release, the confusion around Chatbot Arena scores, and why the open-weight community is raising eyebrows. Plus: what does “open” really mean anymore, and are we on the edge of an eval collapse?
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Llama 4
06:01 - Open Source vs. Open Weight
11:54 - AI Monetization
21:37 - A Pending Eval Crisis?
31:46 - Wrap-up
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Agentic browsers are coming. What should we — and Google — expect?
Chapters
00:00 Intro and Grok's Hardcoded AI Bias
06:43 Claude 3.7 Sonnet is Here
13:06 Agentic Browsers and the Future of Web Interaction
19:11 The Impending Disruption of Google Search
26:46 Veo 2's Avengers-sized pricing
36:11 Outro
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Grok3 is out. Is it the best AI in the world?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI and Quantum Computing
03:00 Grok 3 and Its Implications
06:13 Evaluating Grok 3's Performance
08:55 The AI Chatbot Arena
12:10 Comparative Analysis of AI Models
14:54 The Future of AI Development
18:14 Elon Musk and the AI Landscape
20:57 Conclusion and Future Outlook
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Chapters
00:00 The Rise of DeepSeek
05:50 Market Reactions: Understanding the Financial Impact
11:40 Innovation and Efficiency: The Future of AI Models
17:14 China's Role in AI Development: Opportunities and Concerns
23:13 The Compute Debate: Training vs. Operation
29:27 Cultural Relevance and the Future of AI
35:39 The Road Ahead: Predictions and Opportunities
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Justin and Andrew discuss their holiday experiences, particularly focusing on theme parks and the latest innovations in technology. They delve into Nvidia's Cosmos, a generative video model for robotics, and the implications of AI export restrictions proposed by the Biden administration. The conversation wraps up with a review of the Meta Ray Bans, highlighting their functionality and potential in everyday use.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and Holiday Reflections
03:01 Theme Park Experiences and Expectations
05:58 Nvidia's Cosmos and Robotics Innovations
12:05 AI Export Restrictions and Global Implications
21:04 Meta Ray Bands Review and AI Integration
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