In today’s episode, we delve into the uncomfortable reality of large language models. The safer we make them, the less creative and useful they become. By censoring these models to exclude profanity and sensitive topics, we inadvertently hinder their ability to generate contextually accurate content. Although it’s important to censor racism and hate speech, doing…
In today’s episode, we dive into the concept of spatial computing and its potential implications. Apple’s new goggles, Apple vision Pro, introduce their take on virtual reality and spatial computing. However, the success of these devices relies heavily on addressing latency issues, both in motion and input. Latency can break the immersive experience and affect…
In today’s episode, I discuss what has captured my attention in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly the limitations and decreasing utility of large tech models like GPT-4 and ChatGPT due to increasing restrictions. I share my experience with content censorship and highlight the importance of open-source projects that provide greater ownership and control. I…
Summary In today's episode, I break down why making large language models safer inherently makes them less creative and useful. Here's what this means for you. You'll grasp why censoring outputs disrupts the statistical relationships between words and degrades overall model quality. You'll also learn these concepts: how LLMs work as prediction engines that score…
Summary In today's episode, I explore spatial computing through the lens of Apple's Vision Pro and explain why latency, not image quality, is the make-or-break factor for these devices. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand the real reason VR headsets feel off and why evaluating responsiveness is more important than counting pixels before…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through the open source AI tools capturing my attention right now and explain why ownership drives my interest in them. Here's what this means for you. You gain practical knowledge about running AI locally on your own hardware, free from the content restrictions and privacy concerns of big tech…
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Summary In today's episode, I walk through a comprehensive overview of launching a podcast as the first installment of a four-part series. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for deciding whether, why, and how a podcast fits into your marketing strategy. You'll also learn these concepts: how the modern podcast…
Andrew asks, “Hi Chris – dare I ask about Google Analytics 4? Do you think people are making necessary effort to get it up and running?” In today’s episode, I discuss the crucial topic of Google Analytics 4 and the lack of effort people are putting into getting up and running with it. With just…
Phil asks, “I am unclear why jobs will not be lost in the content revolution you describe. It is not just that someone skilled in AI will replace someone who’s not. It’s that someone skilled in AI can quickly do work that might have involved multiple people previously, surely?” In today’s episode, Phil raises concerns…
