The Value of Open Source AI

In this episode of AI Inside, Jeff Jarvis and Jason Howell explore the tempering of expectations around generative AI, the promise and concerns of open-sourcing models, and the unique ways AI is being leveraged in journalism, elderly care, and even digital recreations of deceased celebrities. NEWS OpenAI's internal investigation into Sam Altman's ouster as he returns to the board Google implementing safeguards restricting election-related information on its AI Expectations around generative AI capabilities and impact being tamped down Open-sourcing AI models and the debate around it Elon Musk's vague promise to open-source "Grok" The use of AI in journalism for analysis and data processing Midjourney's new character reference feature for consistent image generation AI-powered companion dolls for elderly companionship AI application for bereavement assistance Digital recreation of Marilyn Monroe's voice using AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AI Inside explores the complexities of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world at large. Hosted by tech podcaster Jason Howell and media expert Jeff Jarvis, AI Inside takes a thoughtful look at the promise and challenges of AI while inviting some of the industry's most notable players and thinkers to engage in thoughtful dialogue about AI, neither overhyping its potential nor dismissing public concerns about its development. With a deep interest in AI's impacts on art and culture, Jason uses his rich experience in technology and creativity to understand its capabilities better. Jeff is a respected voice on technology's influence on media and society, thanks to his popular blog BuzzMachine and books like "The Web We Weave" and "The Gutenberg Parenthesis." Together, Jason and Jeff aim to advance public understanding of this world-changing technology at an important inflection point.