EP 205: AI News That Matters - Feb. 12th, 2024

2 Jan 2026 · 40 min
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2 Jan 2026 · 40 min

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Podcast episode "EP 205: AI News That Matters - Feb. 12th, 2024" (Everyday AI, host Jordan Wilson) that surveys recent practical AI developments and commentary. Main items: OpenAI reportedly developing programmable "agents" (two kinds: device-control agents and cross-app action agents) that combine vision, plugins, and automation; Google launched Gemini Ultra (branded via "Gemini Advanced") while retiring Bard, but host criticizes Google’s marketing, Workspace access limitations, and real-time accuracy; Sam Altman/OpenAI reportedly seeking massive capital to expand chip capacity (host cites a reported $7 trillion figure); an ongoing class-action lawsuit targets AI image/video firms (Runway, MidJourney, Stability AI) with motions to dismiss filed; Brilliant Labs announced affordable smart glasses called Frame priced at $349 with OpenAI-powered visual analysis; and AI-themed Super Bowl ads (Minions, Microsoft Copilot, Google Pixel 8 Guided Frame) and broader commentary on AI in marketing and accessibility. The episode emphasizes practical takeaways for business and everyday use and invites listeners to the newsletter and training resources.

Questions this episode answers

EP 205 — Feb. 12, 2024.

(1) Agents that can control a user’s device and (2) agents that can complete actions across multiple apps or websites.

$7 trillion.

Runway, MidJourney, and Stability AI.

$349.

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