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In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Michael Boyce, Director of DHS's AI Corps, about bringing modern AI capabilities to federal government. We explore how the largest civilian AI team in government is transforming DHS's 22 agencies, from developing shared AI infrastructure to innovative applications like AI-powered asylum…

In this emergency episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan discusses alarming findings about AI deception with Alexander Meinke from Apollo Research. They explore Apollo's groundbreaking 70-page report on "Frontier Models Are Capable of In-Context Scheming," revealing how advanced AI systems like OpenAI's O1 can engage in deceptive behaviors. Join us…

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan interviews Andrew White, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester and Head of Science at Future House. We explore groundbreaking AI systems for scientific discovery, including PaperQA and Aviary, and discuss how large language models are transforming research. Join us…

'We are at the start of a disruptive era where online interactions will be transformed by AI agents.' #AIagents #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #shorts

'Training on a million tasks makes the million and one easier' - the dawn of positive transfer with AI #AIrevolution #FoundationModels #TaskEfficiency #shorts

'We might start to see some JARVIS from Iron Man kind of things by 2025' – AI agents could soon take care of your daily tasks, from booking flights to scheduling appointments, transforming our everyday lives. #AI #VirtualAssistant #2025Tech #shorts

'We're developing vertical agents that can learn and adapt, promising tailored AI solutions for specific use cases' - redefining the agent's role in AI evolution #AI #AdaptiveAgents #TechInnovation #shorts

'We're seeing the first wave of AI agents akin to the early internet—still glitchy but soon mainstream.' #AIagents #internetrevolution #technologytrends #shorts

'Technology was too early, but come 2025, we'll see an explosion of agency applications.' #AI #techinnovation #AIagents #2025 #futuretech #shorts

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan welcomes back Div Garg, Co-Founder and CEO of MultiOn, for his third appearance to discuss the evolving landscape of AI agents. We explore how agent development has shifted from open-ended frameworks to intelligent workflows, MultiOn's unique approach to agent development, and their…

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores groundbreaking perspectives on AI alignment with MIT PhD student Tan Zhi Xuan. We dive deep into Xuan's critique of preference-based AI alignment and their innovative proposal for role-based AI systems guided by social consensus. The conversation extends into their fascinating work…

'None of the AI control techniques we have now are robust,' says AI researcher on the intricate challenges of managing super powerful AI systems. With runaway AI risks growing, the call for 'scary demos' is pushing for a change in global AI policy. #AIcontrol #ScaryDemos #AnthropicVision #GlobalAI #shorts

'The anti-China train is the one train that's moving' - navigating US policy means framing it competitively vs. China. #USChinaRelations #InfrastructureDebate #ChipManufacturing #GlobalEconomics #shorts

'It's either AI with Western values or it's AI with autocratic values. There's no third way.' - Sam Altman's shift in perspective showcases the global stakes in AI development. #AIethics #GlobalTech #SamAltman #shorts

"There's no evidence China's foreign policy includes imposing its government model on other countries." #ChinaPolitics #GlobalRelations #SiliconValleyDebate #shorts

"The West needs to demonstrate to China that our AI development is benign," says ex-OpenAI's policy head, amidst calls for an AI arms race. #AIarmsrace #ChinaRelations #WesternValues #shorts

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan explores the complex intersection of AI development and international relations with Robert Wright, publisher of the Nonzero Newsletter. They examine the growing militarization of AI, US-China relations, and the concerning trajectory of what Wright calls "the chip war." Drawing from Nathan's recent…

'At the highest level there is automation and augmentation' - discover how AI tools like Background Remover and Magic Switch simplify tasks, while AI integration in products enhances creativity. #AI #Automation #Innovation #Productivity #shorts

'We need to really challenge the assumption that text is the best ubiquitous interface for AI' – Explore how multimodal design could redefine human-AI interaction and where the industry is heading. #AIinterface #designinnovation #multimodalAI #shorts

Dave Herndon, former CTO of Canva, says orienting around the problem is key to innovation, even if it means changing your approach entirely. #Canva #Innovation #ProblemSolving #DaveHerndon #Engineering #shorts

Unknown Speaker says 'We've seen a 95% cost reduction in AI compute models in the last year, but don't over-rotate on cost when getting started. Nail the user experience first.' #AI #ComputeCost #UserExperience #MooresLaw #TechInnovation #shorts

Canva's CEO says the original innovation was moving design from pixels to objects. Now, AI takes creativity further, enabling concept level manipulation. This shift is revolutionizing design with tools like Corel's and Leonardo's real-time generation. #AI #DesignRevolution #CanvaInnovation #shorts

The speaker challenges the necessity of fine-tuning large models, highlighting the power of leveraging context through extensive token windows for superior results. #AIML #FineTuning #AIInnovation #MachineLearning #shorts

Nathan explores the world of AI-powered design with John Milinovich, Head of Generative AI Product at Canva. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we dive into Canva's innovative approach to AI integration, from task automation to human augmentation. Join us for an insightful discussion about fine-tuning foundation models, AI's…