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Hosted by Mark and Shashank, software engineers and organizers in Silicon Valley. Get their grounded perspective each week as they explore the generative AI landscape through news analysis, tech discussions, hands-on experiments, and clear explanations.
Dive into the latest language models, AI agent capabilities, and RAG techniques. Understand the hardware race, key research, startup trends, benchmarks, and the real-world impact of AI across industries like healthcare, robotics, and creative work. We also test AI limits, explain core concepts, discuss ethics, and interview builders shaping the field.
For engineers, developers, researchers, and anyone seeking a practical understanding of AI’s rapid evolution and its applications.
The Path to AGI: Grok 3, Quantum Breakthroughs, and Humanoid Robots
The Generative AI Meetup Podcast
1 hour 43 minutes 26 seconds
8 months ago
The Path to AGI: Grok 3, Quantum Breakthroughs, and Humanoid Robots
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup
https://www.anthropic.com/news/the-anthropic-economic-indexhttps://x.com/xai/status/1891699715298730482 - Grok 3http://x.com/karpathy/status/1891720635363254772https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorana_fermionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88vEsL5tgDIGrok 3-Elon Musk new model- Seems to be a very brute-force approach (which is working)- Definitely a state of the art model- 40 dollars a month now- https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/19/x-doubles-its-premium-plan-prices-after-xai-releases-grok-3/- 100,000 GPUsMajorana- Uses a particle called the Majorana- https://www.howtopronounce.com/ettore-majorana- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ettore_Majorana- Ettore Majorana disappeared soon after theorizing this particle in 1937 he disappeared in 1938 although thought to be alive- A majorana is a fermion that has its own antiparticle - this was originally theorized in 1937- The particle has its own charge... and own antiparticle- it has a new topological state... which is a new state of matter- Has has 8 quibits- Is designed to scale to a million quibits- To break bitcoin you might need ~1500 to 5000 logical quibits- A quibit can be used to represent potentially infinite statesFigure AI - Helix- https://www.figure.ai/news/helix- Vision-Language-Action (VLA)- Full-upper-body control- Multi Robot collaboration- Pick up anything- Single neural network to build this, no specific fine tuning- https://www.figure.ai/news/helix- Has a slow System 2 and a fast system 1 neural network- system 2 -- 7B- system 1 -- 80M
Get ready to explore the frontiers of technology in this exciting episode! We unpack the latest breakthroughs driving us toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and beyond, with a mix of mind-blowing advancements and thought-provoking discussions:
Grok 3 Unveiled: Elon Musk’s xAI has dropped Grok 3, a powerhouse AI model dominating benchmarks and redefining what large language models can achieve. We dive into its stellar performance, its bold “no-filter” approach to information, and how it stacks up against heavyweights like Claude 3.5, OpenAI’s offerings, and Google’s latest.
Quantum Leap Forward: Microsoft’s Majorana-based quantum chip is here, promising to scale quantum computing to a million qubits. We simplify the tech behind it, explore its potential to transform everything from cryptography to drug design, and ponder what it means for simulating reality itself.
Robots in Action: Figure AI’s Helix brings us two humanoid robots teaming up to tackle chores like grocery unpacking. We marvel at their teamwork, laugh at their quirky moves, and discuss the hurdles and possibilities of general-purpose robotics in our everyday lives.
But it’s not all tech demos and breakthroughs. We wrestle with the big stuff too: Are we inching closer to AGI? How do quantum computing, AI, and robotics fuel each other’s progress? And what happens when unrestricted AI or quantum tech shakes up ethics—like privacy or security?
Perfect for AI buffs, tech pros, or anyone curious about tomorrow, this episode blends sharp insights, lively debates, and a dash of humor. Jump in to stay ahead in the fast-moving world of generative AI!
Listen now and join the discussion!
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: The AGI RevolutionOpening remarks about how close we are to AGI and the recent breakthroughs
2:15 - Grok 3: The New AI BenchmarkDiscussion of Grok 3's capabilities and performance compared to other models
7:30 - Elon's 122-Day Data CenterHow Elon Musk converted an old Electrolux factory into a massive AI data center
11:45 - The Computing Power Behind GrokDetails about the 100,000+ GPUs and diesel generators powering Grok's training
15:20 - Why Grok "Just Feels Better"Analysis of what makes Grok 3 outperform other models in real-world use cases
19:40 - AI Guardrails: Freedom
The Generative AI Meetup Podcast
Hosted by Mark and Shashank, software engineers and organizers in Silicon Valley. Get their grounded perspective each week as they explore the generative AI landscape through news analysis, tech discussions, hands-on experiments, and clear explanations.
Dive into the latest language models, AI agent capabilities, and RAG techniques. Understand the hardware race, key research, startup trends, benchmarks, and the real-world impact of AI across industries like healthcare, robotics, and creative work. We also test AI limits, explain core concepts, discuss ethics, and interview builders shaping the field.
For engineers, developers, researchers, and anyone seeking a practical understanding of AI’s rapid evolution and its applications.