Best Llama Problems Podcasts (2025)

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Meta Bets on Scale + Apple’s A.I. Struggles + Listeners on Job Automation 1:07:27

3d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

This week, Meta hits the reset button on A.I. But will a new research lab and a multibillion-dollar investment in Scale AI bring the company any closer to its stated goal of “superintelligence”? Then we break down Apple’s big developer conference, WWDC: What was announced, what was noticeably absent, and why Apple seems a little stuck in the past. …

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Apple’s ‘AI Can’t Reason’ Claim Seen By 13M+, What You Need to Know 14:00

4d ago14:00

14:00

What to make of those headlines that AI can’t reason, seen by tens of millions? I cover the paper in layman’s terms, what it means and doesn’t mean, and what’s next. Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: https://storyblocks.com/AIExplained Plus o3-pro and whether it is my …

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Is China getting AI right? 29:32

3d ago29:32

29:32

When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released their R1 model on the world it sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Out of nowhere was an AI that performed as well as any of big tech's products but had been built at a fraction of the cost and with a fraction of the resources. Now the dust has settled they’re asking themselves whether the driving idea …

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AI Accelerates: New Gemini Model + AI Unemployment Stories Analysed 16:41

10d ago16:41

16:41

There’s a new best language model, so let’s go through the up and downs of Gemini 2.5 Pro 06-05. Record-breaking common-sense, but dumb mistakes remain. And it’s not even their best model, which remains behind the scenes - Gemini 2.5 Ultra. Plus Sundar Pichai’s AGI date and an analysis of whether the current AI unemployment headlines are justified,…

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The Trump-Musk Fallout + A DOGE Coder Speaks + ChefGPT 1:06:58

10d ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This week, Kevin and Casey discuss the sudden breakdown between President Trump and Elon Musk, whose disagreements over the policy bill before Congress quickly erupted into an all-out feud. Then, an ex-DOGE coder explains what it was really like to work inside the Trump administration’s cost-cutting arm. And finally, the former New York Times resta…

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What Do I Do if AI Gets Me Wrong? 28:51

12d ago28:51

28:51

When a Norwegian man idly asked ChatGPT to tell him something about himself he was appalled to read that according to the chatbot he'd been convicted of murdering two of his children and had attempted to kill a third. Outraged, he contacted Open AI to have the information corrected only to discover that because of how these large language models wo…

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The A.I. Jobpocalypse + Building at Anthropic with Mike Krieger + Hard Fork Crimes Division 1:08:02

17d ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week, we dive into Kevin’s recent column about how A.I. is affecting the job market for new graduates, and debate whether the job apocalypse is already here for entry-level work. Then Mike Krieger joins us to discuss the new Claude 4 model, the future of work and the online chatter over whether an A.I. system could blackmail you. And finally, …

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Why Is AI Stealing Books? 30:27

19d ago30:27

30:27

Books are at the heart of an ongoing AI controversy with 7.5 million books being used to train AI without the authors’ knowledge or consent. So, should AI be allowed to steal books? Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong speak to award-winning author Kate Mosse about the growing debate over AI and authorship. They’ll also explore how the publishing industry…

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Google DeepMind C.E.O. Demis Hassabis on Living in an A.I. Future 1:13:42

24d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

This week, we take a field trip to Google and report back about everything the company announced at its biggest show of the year, Google I/O. Then, we sit down with Google DeepMind’s chief executive and co-founder, Demis Hassabis, to discuss what his A.I. lab is building, the future of education, and what life could look like in 2030. Guest: Demis …

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Claude 4: Full 120 Page Breakdown … Is it the Best New Model? 19:04

24d ago19:04

19:04

Not only did I get early access and ran my own tests, as per the title I read both the 120 page Claude 4 Opus and Claude 4 Sonnet System Card, and 25 page report on ASL-3 being triggered, plus the 2 hour launch video, and surrounding coverage. Ft. coding tests, Simple, twitter controversies, deep alignment coverage, spiritual bliss and much more! h…

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Rocket Lab CEO On Record Growth & National Security Contracts 22:26

25d ago22:26

22:26

Sir Peter Beck, CEO and Founder of Rocket Lab, returns to OPTO Sessions a year after our first conversation to delve deeper into the company’s evolution as an end-to-end space provider, its growing role in national security, record financial performance following Q1 earnings, and the transformative impact of AI on the future of space exploration. 0…

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Google Takes No Prisoners Amid Torrent of AI Announcements 17:07

25d ago17:07

17:07

Google just announced at least 12 things that are each worthy of a video, but here are the top I/O highlights. From Veo 3 to Deep Research now being useable, Deep Think breaking records to Gemini Diffusion, Gemini 2.5 Flash changing how AI is priced and GemmaVerse, SynthID Detector and Imagen 4. And even this intro is missing other announcements co…

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AI Improves at Self-improving 17:41

28d ago17:41

17:41

AlphaEvolve is not the first system to exhibit self-improvement, but it may be the most impressive yet. AI is literally improving the hardware, architectures, data and training methods of AI itself. A deep dive into the paper, drawing on two previous interviews and 5 other papers. Plus a snippet on OpenAI’s new Codex system. Gray Swan: http://app.g…

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Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

The actor, comedian and author Ed Helms has a new book out about historical blunders. He swings by Hard Fork to tell us about it and answer your moral quandaries, ethical dilemmas and etiquette questions about technology: How do I tell my mom she can’t post about her grandkids on Facebook? Am I being an A.I. hypocrite at work? And is it OK to troll…

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#28 AI agents explained - Manus AI, computer control, Agentic workflows (healthcare) 1:00:48

1M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

AI agents are here, but how did we get here in the first place? How do we build and leverage AI agents for high stakes domains like healthcare? In this episode of Dev and Doc, we go deep into the forest that is AI agents and computer control - starting from the "caveman" era of LLMs discovering tools, to cultivating intelligent models and agentic w…

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Bad Apple + The Rise of the AI Empire + Italian Brain Rot 1:11:48

1M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This week, iPhone users started to feel the impact of a stern court order against Apple that requires the company to stop collecting a commission on some app sales. We break down what this means for apps like Kindle and Spotify and why the judge suggested that Apple and a top executive should be investigated for criminal contempt. Then, Karen Hao j…

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The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat 1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This week we dig into the ways chatbots are starting to manipulate us, including ChatGPT’s sycophantic update, Meta’s digital companionship turn and a secret experiment run on Reddit users. Then Kevin reports back from the unveiling of a new eye-scanning orb. And finally, we’re joined by PJ Vogt for a brand-new segment called Group Chat Chat. Ticke…

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Quantum Computing is Real & Commercial Today, says D-Wave CEO 43:16

2M ago43:16

43:16

Dr. Alan Baratz, D-Wave CEO, joins OPTO Sessions to discuss the current state and future of quantum computing, emphasizing the unique capabilities of D-Wave's quantum annealing technology. He explains how quantum computing can solve complex problems more efficiently than classical computers, highlighting real-world applications and the growing mome…

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o3 breaks (some) records, but AI becomes pay-to-win 14:33

2M ago14:33

14:33

A green card, o3 vs Gemini 2.5, 6 Benchmarks and a whole bunch of my thoughts on what on earth is happening in AI, from here to 2030. Plus, how AI is becoming pay-to-win, and why. Crazy times, 14 mins probably wasn’t enough. https://app.grayswan.ai/ai-explained AI Insiders ($9!): https://www.patreon.com/AIExplained Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00…

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Is Google Breaking Up? + Seasteading Is Back + Tool Time 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

This week, with big developments in two antitrust cases against Google, we discuss how the company may be forced to change its business. Then we’re joined by the journalist Mark Yarm to discuss his recent visit to an underwater home for his article about techno-utopians who want to colonize the ocean. And finally, it’s tool time! We’ll tell you abo…

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Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a ‘Normal’ Technology? + HatGPT 1:20:28

2M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

This week Meta is on trial, in a landmark case over whether it illegally snuffed out competition when it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. We discuss some of the most surprising revelations from old email messages made public as evidence in the case, and explain why we think the F.T.C.’s argument has gotten weaker in the years since the lawsuit was …

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AI in Space: How Planet Labs’ Satellites Are Helping Life on Earth 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

In this week’s OPTO Sessions, Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet Labs, explains how the company is using satellites and AI to deliver real-time insights about life on Earth. She breaks down Planet’s evolving business model, the move into satellite services, and how its data is helping governments, agriculture, and disaster response teams m…

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o3 and o4-mini - they’re great, but easy to over-hype 14:24

2M ago14:24

14:24

Critical analysis of the two most powerful new models behind ChatGPT, o3 and o4-mini. Not just the system cards, benchmarks, and my own tests, but some you may not have seen before. Yes, they can whip up amazing front-end in a few seconds, but you always have to ask what is in their data. Either way, they prove the gains from RL are just beginning……

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‘Speaking Dolphin’ to AI Data Dominance, 4.1 + Kling 2: 7 Developments Critically Analysed 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

This pod won’t just be about the release of GPT 4.1 in the last 48 hours, o3 build-up, Kling 2.0, a sneak-peak at the next OpenAI model, or even the new Dolphin language tool. It will be about 7 such stories that contextualise where we are in AI and what is happening. https://www.emergentmind.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Kling 2.0 01…

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Big Tech's Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

This week, with the tech world in chaos over President Trump’s tariffs, we look at how four specific companies are navigating the new day-to-day reality. Then, the A.I. researcher Daniel Kokotajlo returns to the show to discuss a new set of predictions for how artificial intelligence could transform the world in just the next few years and how we a…

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AI CEO: ‘Stock Crash Could Stop AI Progress’, Llama 4 Anti-climax +‘Superintelligence in 2027’... 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

The latest on Llama 4, and whether it signals a slowdown in AI, or solid progress. Plus, a deep dive on that viral prediction of superintelligence by 2027, and Amodei’s cautionary words on what could stop AI progress in its tracks. o3 news, and more, as well. Weights & Biases: https://weave-docs.wandb.ai/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=simple_be…

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Oklo CFO: Revolutionizing Nuclear Energy 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

In this week’s OPTO Sessions, Craig Bealmear, CFO of Oklo, shares how the company is transforming nuclear energy with small modular reactors. He discusses Oklo’s unique business model model, rising demand from data centers, and the future of reliable, clean energy. If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more…

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Tech Stock Shock + Solving the Mystery of OpenAI's "Blip" + Tinder's Flirt-Off 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

This week, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that are roiling the global economy. We discuss what this could mean for the tech sector and whether this will give China a competitive advantage over the United States in the development of A.I. Then, we chat with a Wall Street Journal reporter, Keach Hagey, about her new book on Sam Altman…

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2: Sim Story Lines Gone Too Far 49:52

2M ago49:52

49:52

Caleb and Emily AF dive into more depraved AITA Sims stories. This episode goes way outside of the usual Sims gameplay box so viewer discretion is advised! Be sure to follow us elsewhere: youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LlamaProblems instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llamaproblemspodcast/ tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@llamaproblems…

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Gemini 2.5 Pro - It’s a Smart Chatbot … (New Simple High Score) 21:21

3M ago21:21

21:21

Gemini gets a new record on Simple Bench, and several other benchmarks. I’ll go deep to explore its nuances, including how it deceptively reverse engineers answers, does better on certain coding benchmarks than others, may have a universal ‘conceptual language’ … https://weave-docs.wandb.ai/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=simple_bench&utm_campai…

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The Tech Behind Signalgate + Dwarkesh Patel's "Scaling Era" + Is A.I. Making Our Listeners Dumb? 1:07:49

3M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

This week, we dig into the group chat that’s rocking the Trump administration and talk about why turning to Signal to plan military operations probably isn’t a great idea. Then, we’re joined by the podcaster Dwarkesh Patel to discuss his new book “The Scaling Era,” and whether he’s still optimistic about the broad benefits of A.I. And finally, a co…

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Did AI Just Get Commoditized? Gemini 2.5, New DeepSeek V3, & Microsoft vs OpenAI 13:47

3M ago13:47

13:47

Gemini 2.5 is out, on the same day as the new DeepSeek V3 (which should power Deepseek R2). Do both models prove AI is being commoditized? Let’s find out, on this blockbuster day of AI releases. Plus exclusives from the Information, Simple indications, Vista Bench, LM Arena and more… AI Insiders ($9!): https://www.patreon.com/AIExplained Chapters: …

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A.I. Action Plans + The College Student Who Broke Job Interviews + Hot Mess Express 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

With all of Silicon Valley weighing in on the Trump administration’s new action plan for artificial intelligence, Kevin and Casey break down what’s on everybody’s wish list. Then, a Columbia undergrad explains why he built a tool that lets coders use A.I. to cheat on job interviews. And finally, we climb aboard the Hot Mess Express to talk Solana’s…

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UiPath: AI Agents, the Next Frontier in Automation 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

This week, Sebastian Schroetel, Senior VP of Product Management at UiPath, joins OPTO Sessions to explore the future of AI-driven automation. He shares how UiPath has evolved from robotic process automation (RPA) to end-to-end automation, integrating AI agents to enhance efficiency. If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substac…

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Apple's Siri-ous Problem + How Starlink Took Over the World + Is AI Making Us Dumb? 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

This week, as the long-promised new Siri faces increasing delays, we explore why Apple seems to be falling even further behind in artificial intelligence. Then, the New York Times reporter Adam Satariano joins us to explain how Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink took over the world. And finally, we look at a new study that asks: Is A.…

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Manus AI - The Calm Before the Hypestorm … (vs Deep Research + Grok 3) 12:58

3M ago12:58

12:58

Is Manus AI the memecoin of the AI world, or legit? I’ll compare it to OpenAI’s Deep Research, Operator, Grok 3 DeepSearch and more to find out. I’ll also let you in on some of the secrets of what makes a good hype campaign, the estimated costs of Manus AI, and where it is strong. Other news (yes, Gemini image editing and research hacking, I mean y…

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Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding 1:10:23

3M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

This week, Google introduced a new way to search, which could mean that Googling as we know it is on the way out. It’s called AI Mode and it is essentially the company’s response to the growing number of people turning to A.I. chat bots instead of Google search. We walk through what this new product looks like, who can use it and what it could mean…

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Logitech: The Secret to 45 Years of Innovation 29:42

3M ago29:42

29:42

In this week’s episode, James Campanini, Head of B2B at Logitech, shares how the company is enhancing smart meeting experiences and hybrid work. He discusses AI-powered solutions for seamless collaboration, room monitoring for better workplace efficiency, and Logitech’s vision for the future of digital workspaces. If you enjoyed this interview, con…

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GPT 4.5 - not so much wow 25:05

4M ago25:05

25:05

GPT 4.5 is here, and do you remember when AI lab CEOs like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei were betting everything on scaling up base models like this one? Well let’s find out what would have happened if the future of AI rested on models like GPT 4.5. You’ll see all the benchmarks, highlights of the paper, emotional intelligence and humor tests, Simple…

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Anthropic’s C.E.O. Dario Amodei on Surviving the A.I. Endgame 1:07:28

4M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

This week, Anthropic’s C.E.O., Dario Amodei, returns to the show for a candid, wide-ranging interview. We discuss Anthropic’s brand-new Claude 3.7 Sonnet model, the A.I. arms race against China, and his hopes and fears for this technology over the next two years. Then, we gather up recent tech stories, put them into a hat and close out the week wit…

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#27 Exploring Claude Sonnet 3.7 for healthcare 58:03

4M ago58:03

58:03

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Claude 3.7 is More Significant than its Name Implies (ft DeepSeek R2 + GPT 4.5 coming soon) 27:39

4M ago27:39

27:39

Claude 3.7 is here, hot on the heels of Grok 3 and a host of other developments, but how good is it really? And what does it say about the next few months in AI? I’ve read the papers, played with the model for hours, and benched it on Simple. Things aren’t slowing down. Plus the latest in humanoid robots, led by Helix and freaked out by Protoclone.…

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#26 Is it still worth doing a PhD in 2025? (Computer Science / Machine Learning) 56:41

4M ago56:41

56:41

Is it still worth doing a PhD in 2025? Is the academic system broken in this publish-or-perish landscape? When is a PhD not worth pursuing? About this Episode In this Dev and Doc episode, Zeljko (now associate professor!) and Josh (doctor, PhD drop out) talk about the good and the bad of PhD life. They provide insight into the academic world with a…

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How Based is Grok 3? + Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on Markets For Everything + Vibecoding 101 1:11:40

4M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

This week, Elon Musk brought a new chatbot into the crowded A.I. universe — Grok 3, the latest model from his company xAI. We break down how it compares with other leading models and what it reveals about Musk’s larger ambitions. Then, Vlad Tenev, the chief executive of the investing platform Robinhood, lays out his vision for the future of investi…

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A.I. Accelerates in Paris + Can A.I. Fix Your Love Life? 1:12:07

4M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Kevin reports back from the A.I. Action Summit in Paris, where it was full speed ahead toward artificial general intelligence, with a conspicuous lack of action on the safety front. Also, Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re taking a look at A.I. on dating apps. First, our producer Rachel Cohn explains what happened when she applied all of the advice from …

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Quality Investing: What Makes a Great Stock? 40:36

4M ago40:36

40:36

This week on OPTO Sessions, Compounding Quality’s founder, Pieter, shares his insights on quality investing. His newsletter, read by LeBron James and Bill Ackman, focuses on investing in the world's best companies. In this episode, he discusses his shift from value to quality investing, defines quality stocks, and outlines key selection criteria. W…

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Can AI Save Darth Vader? 28:23

4M ago28:23

28:23

Aleks and Kevin step into the world of actors “banking” their voices for use after death. With the help of AI your favourite actor can continue to appear on screen for years after they've gone. But what does that really mean? What’s a performance without the actor behind it? Benjamin Field is the producer behind the AI Sir Michael Parkinson podcast…

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AGI: (gets close), Humans: ‘Who Gets the Money?’ 22:17

4M ago22:17

22:17

A 'frontier reasoning model' from just 1000 examples (s1). A $100B Musk bid for power. Gemini 2, Rand and warning from Amodei. Here’s 7-8 developments you may have missed but which I would argue help us understand how the next few years will play out. From labour vs capital to automating rival companies and countries, and from non-profit shenanigan…

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The Musketeers Take Washington + Spotify's Ghost Music + Tool Time 1:22:59

4M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

This week, we’re joined by the Times reporter Jonathan Swan to discuss Elon Musk’s tech takeover of Washington, D.C. Then, Liz Pelly, author of a new book about Spotify, stops by to discuss “ghost musicians” and how Spotify’s algorithms are reshaping music culture. And finally — it’s Tool Time! We’ll tell you all about the new A.I. tools we’re usin…

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#25 Testing Deepseek R1 on Complex Medical Tasks. Here's what we found. (GRPO explainer) 1:20:45

4M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Dev and Doc put Deepseek R1 to the test in a technical and clinical deep dive. 👋 Hey! If you are enjoying our conversations, reach out, share your thoughts and journey with us. Don't forget to subscribe whilst you're here :) 👨🏻‍⚕️Doc - Dr. Joshua Au Yeung - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joshua-au-yeung/ 🤖Dev - Zeljko Kraljevic https://twitter.com/…

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