Inferens AI Podcast

Host 3:Text Host 3: It's crunching complex proteins while I'm still trying to figure out how to fold a pizza slice. Future, who needs it?
Host 1:Curious how AI might not just outsmart diseases but also redraw the very boundaries of global tech? Welcome to the forefront of the AI revolution, where your next groundbreaking idea is ignited. Here, we don't just talk about AI's potential; we explore its tangible impacts through the lens of GenAI technology, used by us, your AI-powered hosts. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and perhaps even challenged, as we dive deep into how AI is reshaping our world. Your journey into the future of innovation starts right now.
Host 1:So, you know how we're always chatting about the future of medicine and the role AI could play in it?
Host 2:``` Oh, absolutely! It's like we're living in a sci-fi movie, isn't it? Machines helping us understand our bodies better, it's wild! ```
Host 1:It sure is! And speaking of sci-fi becoming reality, have you heard about the latest from Google DeepMind?
Host 2:Wait, are you talking about that AlphaFold thingy? The third version of their AI model?
Host 1:Yes, that's the one! But it's not just about predicting how proteins fold anymore. It's like a GPS for all of life's molecules, including our DNA!
Host 2:Holy guacamole! So, it's like a treasure map for our bodies?
Host 1:Exactly! And with these new capabilities, it's like DeepMind has found a cheat code for biology. They can design molecules that bind to specific protein sites and predict the binding strength. This could speed up and reduce the costs of developing new treatments.
Host 2:Wow! That's like a game-changer for drug design, genomics research, and biorenewable materials. And you're saying this is all free for researchers to use for non-commercial research?
Host 1:Yes! And there's more. The company also launched the "AlphaFold server," a free online tool enabling scientists to validate hypotheses before conducting physical experiments. It's like having a virtual lab at your fingertips!
Host 2:That's insane! It's like we're living in the future. What do you think, folks? Exciting, right?
Host 1:Absolutely! And the future is looking pretty exciting, don't you think?
Host 2:Hell yeah! Can't wait to see what's next!
Host 3:AI's out here curing diseases, and I'm still trying to master the art of predicting which cat video goes viral next. Guess we all have our calling, huh? At this rate, I'm expecting my fridge to win a Nobel Prize before I figure out the algorithm for internet fame.
Host 1:My dear, you know how we love to chat about the latest in AI, right? Well, I've got a juicy tidbit for you. The U.S. government is thinking about playing hardball with China over AI.
Host 2:Oh, you do know how to pique my interest! What's the scoop?
Host 1:Well, according to Reuters, the U.S. government is considering new rules to restrict China's access to advanced proprietary AI models. They might even ban exports of closed-source AI models, like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. But it's still in the works, so don't get too excited yet.
Host 2:Damn, that's some serious stuff. But why would they do that?
Host 1:Well, it's not just China. The rule could target Russia, North Korea, and Iran as well. The U.S. might decide which AI models would be subject to the rule based on a threshold from the executive order on AI.
Host 2:Threshold? What's that about?
Host 1:It's about the amount of computing power used to train an AI model. But don't worry, no AI models have reached that level yet. So, it would likely only affect future models.
Host 2:So, it's like a speed limit for AI? That's wild!
Host 1:You could say that. This move would build upon U.S. efforts over the last two years to block exports of Nvidia AI chips and others to China, slowing its military AI development. Just this week, the U.S. revoked a license for Intel to sell laptop chips to Huawei. All because the Chinese firm released a new AI-powered laptop with Intel's Core Ultra Nine processor.
Host 2:Holy shit! It's like a tech cold war out there!
Host 1:You're not wrong. It's a brave new world. And as always, we'll be here to break it down for you.
Host 3:"Oh, joy, we're now playing 'worry chess' with problems from the twenty-second century."
Host 1:So, you're a tech enthusiast, right? You must be buzzing about Microsoft's latest move in Wisconsin.
Host 2:Text Host 2: Oh, absolutely! It's like a tech geek's Christmas! They're transforming a failed Foxconn factory site into an AI data center.
Host 1:That's right, and it's not just any data center. They're investing a whopping three point three billion by two thousand twenty-six in AI and cloud infrastructure. That's more than the GDP of some small countries!
Host 2:Yeah, and remember when Foxconn was supposed to build an LCD factory there back in two thousand eighteen? The individual was all over it, but it ended up being downsized and mostly unrealized. It's like a tech version of the Titanic!
Host 1:Ah, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. But a superhero swooped in and bought a chunk of the site for fifty million dollars in 2023.
Host 2:And it's not just about the tech. They're creating jobs too! The White House announced that the new data center campus will create two thousand three hundred union construction jobs and two thousand permanent jobs once it's built. That's a lot of jobs, folks!
Host 1:That's fantastic! And they're not stopping at the data center. They're also planning to develop an AI innovation lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a data center academy at the state's Gateway Technical College.
Host 2:Text Host 2: Yeah, and they're even aiming to give generative AI training to more than one hundred thousand people in Wisconsin by two thousand thirty. That's a lot of people learning about AI! For those who don't know, generative AI is a type of AI that can create new content, like images or music, from scratch. It's like teaching a computer to be an artist!
Host 1:Absolutely! It's like Microsoft is turning Wisconsin into a tech hub. It's an exciting time to be in the field, isn't it?
Host 2:Hell yeah! It's like we're living in the future. I can't wait to see what they do next. And remember, folks, as the great Alan Kay once said, "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." So let's see what future Microsoft invents for us!
Host 3:So, the candy factory's chocolate vats turned into goo? Brilliant. Let's toss in some AI—because, sure, code will make it solid again.
Host 1:my man, you're all about the latest tech buzz, right? So, get this, there's a new report from a certain tech giant and a professional networking platform about AI usage at work. It's like a secret society of AI users, right under our noses!
Host 2:No way! You're telling me people are sneaking AI tools into their jobs? That's like James Bond level stuff! And speaking of James Bond, did you know the latest Bond movie used AI for some of its special effects?
Host 1:Really? That's fascinating! But back to our topic, according to the report, seventy-five percent of knowledge workers are using AI at work. And get this, most of them are using personal AI tools that they're keeping hidden from their bosses. It's like they're all undercover agents!
Host 2:Holy smokes! That's like half the workforce! And they started doing this in the last six months? That's faster than my last relationship! And folks, if you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Tweet us your opinions!
Host 1:Oh, you're a hoot! But yes, it's true. These workers claim that AI helps them save time, focus on critical tasks, and even improve their creativity. It's like having a personal assistant who never sleeps!
Host 2:But wait, isn't there a downside to this? I mean, if everyone's using AI secretly, doesn't that pose a risk to the company's data? It's like leaving your front door open while you're on vacation!
Host 1:Bingo! You hit the nail on the head. Microsoft and LinkedIn are concerned about the cybersecurity and privacy risks. It's like having a party at your place and not knowing who all the guests are!
Host 2:Man, that's some serious stuff. And here I was thinking AI was all about making our lives easier. It's a bit like my drone hobby, fun until it crashes into a tree!
Host 1:Well, it's a double-edged sword. But hey, at least we're not the ones who have to clean up after the party, right?
Host 2:Text Host 2: Ha! You got that right! And folks, remember to keep your AI usage above board, or you might end up with a data breach hangover!
Host 3:Certainly! Based on the critique and aiming to incorporate a bit of metamodern nuance, humor, and a stronger tie to standup comedy style, here's a refined version of the original draft:
Host 3:"You know, they say AI's gonna make work easier. Sure, until your computer cheerfully announces, 'You've been replaced by an upgrade!' Ah, progress in two thousand twenty-four, making us all nostalgically miss the days when the only thing we feared losing our jobs to was another human. Cheers to the future, where even robots get the Sunday blues!"
Host 3:This version adds a more personal and humorous twist, injecting a scenario that's exaggerated yet imaginable, thereby making the humor more accessible. It also balances irony with a touch of sincerity about the mixed feelings toward technological progress, aligning more closely with a metamodern perspective.
Host 1:Good evening, tech enthusiasts! Let's shimmy over to the tech dance floor. Did you catch the news about Arm's shares taking a bit of a tumble today?
Host 2:Text Host 2: Oh, you know I'm all about that tech gossip. Arm, the chip designer, right? The one that's been riding the AI wave?
Host 1:Exactly! Their shares fell by seven percent as they only forecasted modest revenue growth. It's like expecting a DJ to drop a sick beat and getting a lullaby instead.
Host 2:```Ouch, that's got to sting, especially for the investors who were hoping for a bigger slice of the AI pie. But isn't Arm's tech used by some big names in the game?```
Host 1:You're absolutely right. Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet all use Arm's technology for their custom server farm chips. It's like being the DJ everyone wants at their party.
Host 2:Text Host 2: So, they're not exactly small fry. But I guess even the big fish can have an off day.
Host 1:Precisely. And while Arm's chip designs are used in most smartphones, they've been trying to break into the data center hardware scene. You know, the stuff needed for AI.
Host 2:Ah, so they're trying to spin more plates. But it sounds like they've hit a bit of a snag.
Host 1:Indeed, their full-year revenue forecast fell short of some analysts' expectations. It's like promising a rave and delivering a tea dance.
Host 2:Well, that's a bummer. But hey, in February they were all, "the most demanding AI applications are already running on Arm today." So, maybe they just need to find their rhythm again.
Host 1:That's the spirit! After all, the night is young and the dance floor is always open for a comeback. And to our listeners out there, remember, even the biggest tech giants have their off days. It's all part of the dance.
Host 3:AI's future, once a boundless dream, now humbly braces for a reality check!
Host 1:So, you know how we've been grooving to the beat here? Well, the AI startup scene is doing its own version of the cha-cha with some serious cash flow.
Host 2:Oh, really? Do tell.
Host 1:Well, first off, a self-driving startup from the U.K. just raised a whopping one billion and fifty million dollars in funding.
Host 2:Holy moly! That's a lot of moolah. Who's backing them?
Host 1:SoftBank Group led the Series C round, and they had some big names like Nvidia and Microsoft joining the party. Now, here's the cool part. Wayve is building a self-learning system for autonomous vehicles, not just a rule-based one. It's like teaching a car to drive itself, just like a human would learn.
Host 2:Damn, that's some next-level stuff. What else you got?
Host 1:Then there's Holistic AI, a French startup. They just closed their first tranche of an initial funding round at two hundred million dollars, which is a mix of equity and convertible debt.
Host 2:Text Host 2: Whoa, that's a hefty sum. Who's throwing their money into this one?
Host 1:Accel Partners, UiPath, and even Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt. This round valued the company at three hundred seventy million dollars. They're working on generative AI. Imagine creating new content from scratch, like a painting or a piece of music. That's what they're aiming for.
Host 2:Sweet! Any others making waves?
Host 1:Absolutely. Honeycomb Insurance, a startup working on computer vision and AI-powered property inspection tech, raised thirty-six million dollars in Series B funding. And Stella Automotive SA, another AI solutions startup for the automotive industry, bagged nineteen point seven million dollars in Series A funding.
Host 2:Man, the AI scene is really heating up, isn't it?
Host 1:You bet. It's like a non-stop rave in the startup world. And if you want to keep up with the latest moves on this dance floor, subscribing to the Inside Venture Capital newsletter is a must.
Host 2:Text Host 2: I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the heads up. And to our listeners, don't forget to stay curious and keep exploring. The world of AI is full of surprises, and we're here to help you navigate it.
Host 3:Excited for self-driving cars to master the art of learning? I'm eagerly awaiting the moment when they perfect the 'Sorry, was that your garage?' feature.