After a long wait, Apple is finally in the game with AI. They’re launching Apple Intelligence with MacOS Sequoia and iOS 18. Pete breaks down some top features and how our devices will change moving forward. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Listen to The Neuron: htt…

The US government is opening up antitrust inquiries into the likes of Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft. Who's leading the charge, and what could they be looking at? Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com ⁠Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neuron on YouTu…

Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner has released a series of essays talking about how he sees AI playing out and what we should all do about it. Pete digs into his extremely impressive background and his arguments around why we’re about to get AGI. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠h…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has announced their next line of products called Rubin as Nvidia races to build what he calls “intelligence factories”. Pete breaks down the big picture and what it all means for us. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Listen to The Neuron: http…

Anthropic did something no other AI lab has done: cracked the code on what’s happening while an AI model is working. Pete breaks down the latest research and what it means for steering AI models. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/…

Microsoft’s launch event for Copilot+ PCs was only available to press and content creators. Pete’s taking you through the launch, what stands out and what to look for next. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Listen to The Neuron: https://lnk.to/theneuron Watch The Neu…

OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever and Head of Alignment Jan Leike have left the company, with the latter citing concerns around OpenAI’s approach to building safe AI systems. Pete gives you the 101 on the debate at hand, the history of this debate at OpenAI and what to expect moving forward. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subsc…

Google I/O 2024 was a laundry list of AI launches, with Google trying their best to position themselves as the leading company in AI. Pete breaks down the key parts of their long keynotes and how to understand Google’s approach to AI moving forward. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://the…

In a surprise launch, OpenAI dropped GPT-4 Omni, their new leading model. They also made a bunch of paid features in ChatGPT free and announced a new desktop app. Pete breaks down what you should know and what this says about AI. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Lis…

OpenAI releases its Model Spec, which tries to define how AI models should behave. Some highlights and examples, along with some more existential questions. Next, you know what Gen Z ought to really love about AI? Customer support. The patterns in their behavior and some unexpected ways that AI is impacting the field. Finally, we’ve heard so many t…

Researchers designed AI agents that simulated doctors and patients, and they found surprisingly good results from the experiment. Pete breaks down how we got here and what it all means. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Watch The Neuron on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.c…

Microsoft is opening up new competition with MAI-1, it’s large language model effort that will compete with OpenAI, Meta and Google. It’s led by Mustafa Suleyman. Pete found some spicy quotes about him. Transcripts: ⁠https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast⁠ Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: ⁠https://theneurondaily.com⁠ Watch The Neuron on YouTube: ⁠…

ChatGPT Search is expected to launch May 9th. Pete breaks down how we know it's happening, the big moment of weakness for Google and what startups like Perplexity and You.com need to win. Transcripts: https://www.theneuron.ai/podcast Subscribe to the best newsletter on AI: https://theneurondaily.com Watch The Neuron on YouTube: https://youtube.com/…

A mysterious new chatbot hit the market, blew everyone away, then disappeared. I unpack some of the leading hypotheses behind it. An email surfaced in court uncovering the motivation behind Microsoft’s deal with OpenAI. I unpack the scene at the time and what happened. Tech folks are up in arms about a new AI bill in the California State Senate. I …

Apple is talking with OpenAI about powering AI features in iOS. The story to-date with Apple and AI and what type of new features we could see in the new iOS. Meta has been releasing AI models for free. I break down a simple question: how do you make money by doing that? Finally, there’s a new AI survey. What people are saying about AI and what I t…

Elon’s raising $6 billion for his AI lab. I dig into how much of this is Elon hype versus banking on real potential. Worldcoin and OpenAI. What this eyeball-scanning, crypto fever dream has to do with the leading AI company. Synthesia’s new expressive avatars. The new upgrades are soon to dominate work. But will they break into our personal lives? …

The launch of Rabbit R1. After a disastrous launch by their competitor Humane, how is Rabbit faring in the public eye? Next, ChatGPT now has memory. How does it work, and does this direction make sense for ChatGPT? Finally, Perplexity and Devin are now worth billions of dollars. Is this some get rich quick scheme by AI engineers or what’s actually …

Meta’s new model called Llama 3 beats OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. The reason the AI community is hailing this as a big win and where you can try it out for yourself. Microsoft made a crazy new AI deepfake model. What it does and what we’ve seen so far in AI deepfakes. A different part of Microsoft found a way to trick AI models into saying bad th…

The Neuron covers the latest AI developments, trends and research, hosted by Pete Huang. Digestible, informative and authoritative takes on AI that get you up to speed and help you become an authority in your own circles. Catch us on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on all podcasting platforms and YouTube starting April 23rd. YouTube: https://www.…

Listen on: Anchor iTunes Stitcher On today's episode I have a most delightful conversation with our friendly neighborhood fashion fairy, Manon Marguerite. We talk about many topics from mythological creatures, space and sea exploration, being environmentally friendly and we learn more about Strawberry Skies Design! So, sit awhile and listen in... V…

Listen on: Anchor iTunes Stitcher So, my dear Neuron... you're back for more creative talk? You are in luck! Today I have the good fortune to talk with Danielle of Danni's Designer Dolls and learn so much about the world of doll customization and BJDs. Danielle enlightens me to the BJD creator Rap1993, who is the creator of Danni. And Danni happens…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Welcome again, to part 2 of my conversation with cartoonist Greg Cravens! We dive back into it and Greg tells us more about The Buckets, a comic he worked on with Scott Stantis and eventually took over. Then we take a trip down memory lane and laugh at how primitive tablets used to be. And what conversation would be compl…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Neurons, welcome again, to another great conversation. This time we speak with cartoonist Greg Cravens! This was a conversation I have been looking forward to for some time. And I think it's obvious I was nervous... But, I am getting better at keeping the giggles to a minimum. Greg has had a very exciting life as an artis…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher (Content may not be suitable for younger audience) Yes, Neurons, welcome back! I am so happy to bring you this episode with my old skool homie, Infectious Karma! Karma is a cooking streamer on Twitch, with a pretty big and very groovy community. Good vibes only, Hippies use the back entrance! While he has only been stream…

Listen on: Anchor iTunes Stitcher (Content may not be suitable for younger audience) Welcome Neurons, to another episode of the Neon Neuron Podcast! In this episode I'm am excited to talk with Neo Hajime, an artist of all things thicc! And it wouldn't be a stretch to proclaim Neo Hajime a big contender in the short-stack arena, either. Come along a…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Welcome, again, Neurons! In this episode, we talk with artist Nathan Rice, about the wonders of discovering comics as a kid. And how this set the trajectory for the rest of his life. Nathan draws inspiration from all sources; From anime, film or comics. And translates this inspiration to paper, or canvas and even shoes! W…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Welcome back, Neurons to podcast episode 15! In this episode we welcome Alex back to the podcast, to talk about what is new with FoldUpToys.com. We get a little deep and discuss identity, self and of course, papertoys. We talk in depth about Alex's Rick and Morty papertoys and what the future holds for these and other des…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to an other episode full of motivation and inspiration! On this episode we read from a list that your humble custodian of all things Neuro discovered while cruising the Neuroverse. A list of tips for artists and creative types, such as yourself! This list is brought to us by the Trans…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Neurons and Neuronettes, welcome to Motivational Monday! Sometimes we need a little encouragement, I know I do. And sometimes we have to be creative and take every oppurtunity to bring something positive into the world. As creative transmitters, we sometimes forget that we are not alone. We can reach out and connect with …

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Neurons and Neuronettes, welcome to a very different episode of the Neon Neuron podcast. This week I give you an update on how things are evolving in the Neuroverse and against my better judgement, I get a little too personal. I didn't want to but, I did. Depression, dear Neurons and Neuronettes…

Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back! It has been a long time... Too long, in fact, but we have returned with a new episode and the final chapter with Johnny Pop. I could have easily done an entire series with Johnny, given his ability to spin yarn after yarn; sadly we had to bring our little palavar to a close. But, not…

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 10 - Johnny Pop - Chapter 3 Listen on: iTunes Stitcher Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome to our third chapter with artist Johnny Pop! This installment finds our hero facing off with the evils of the creative struggle and your humble narrator continues to pronounce the names of prominent artists incorrectly!! Also, you…

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 8 - Johnny Pop - Chapter 2 Listen on iTunes:Neon Neuron Podcast Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the second chapter of this our four part saga artist with Johnny Pop. in this part of our conversation we hit on the struggles of being an artist, and the triumphs of perseverance and courage! Also in this episode…

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 7 - Johnny Pop - Chapter 1 Listen on iTunes:Neon Neuron Podcast Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the Neuroniverse! This episode I'm very excited about. This is the first chapter in a 4 part conversation with the energetic and enigmatic Johnny Pop. Johnny is the artist known around the internet as Pushing Lead…

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 5 - Robert J. Dean Part 2 Listen on iTunes:Neon Neuron Podcast Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the Neuroniverse for part two of my conversation with Rob. In this half of our journey into the mind of an artistic mad scientist we discuss Tumblr for promotion, the graphic novelist: To be or not? And, of course,…

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 5 - Robert J. Dean Part 1 Listen on iTunes:Neon Neuron Podcast Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the Neuroniverse! This episode I have the great pleasure of speaking with an old college buddy of mine, Robert J. Dean! In this first half of a two part interview we talk about quitting the smoking habit effectivel…

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 4 - The Darkest of Lights Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the Neuroniverse! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with The Darkest of Lights herself Samantha Pina. A multi talented witch who is well versed in the occult and esoteric. She shares her passion for creating magical and mystical items like wands a…

The Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 3 - Engage 00-Ignition, Engage Welcome, Neurons and Neuronettes, to the Neuroniverse! This episode I interview paper toy designer Alex Gwynne, review the app Dumb Ways To Die and this weeks resource is Justin Martin's PoseReference/PoseMuse! 01- Allocate And Stabilize Don't play around trains, or keep a cobra as …

Welcome back, Neurons to the Neuroniverse! Neon Neuron interviews artist and indie comic creator, Cyril Brown. We talk about the expansive world of Hybrid Zero, and the intense work of creating an unseen universe. Find Cyril’s work @ www.HybridZero.com Oni2030.deviantart.com Music: RottenMage SpaceJacked OST Artist - Saw Square Noise http://en.saws…

Welcome, Neurons, to the first episode of the Neon Neuron Podcast! Bringing you cool things for human beings... Neon Neuron is hard at work designing a paper model of Stocking Anarchy soon to be released (2019 UPDATE: Has yet to be released). He most recently built the paper model of Ruby Rose, designed by S.V. Nn talks about some of his own paper …