• EU Targets Google’s AI Overviews, AI Manhattan Project Looms, and Researchers Hack Peer Reviews
    Jul 6 2025

    In this episode of AI Deep Dive, we examine Google's latest legal battle in the EU over its AI Overviews potentially undermining news publishers. We also explore a bold proposal for a U.S.-backed “AI Manhattan Project” that could reshape global AI power dynamics. Finally, we uncover a troubling academic trend: researchers embedding hidden prompts in papers to manipulate AI-based peer review systems. Tune in for a critical look at AI’s legal, ethical, and strategic frontiers.

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    11 mins
  • Replit's Agentic AI Evolves, xAI Sparks Eco Debate, EU Rejects AI Act Delay
    Jul 5 2025

    In today’s episode of AI Deep Dive, we explore the rapid advancements in coding AI with Replit’s new “Dynamic Intelligence” updates and the debut of DeepSWE-Preview—an open-source agent trained to master complex software engineering. We also dig into the controversy surrounding xAI’s use of natural gas generators for its data center, raising environmental and legal concerns. Finally, we break down the EU’s refusal to delay its landmark AI Act, signaling a firm commitment to regulating AI technologies based on risk categories.

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    19 mins
  • Meta Incentivizes AI Chats, Cluely Grows Fast, and the Velvet Sundown Controversy
    Jul 4 2025

    In today’s AI Deep Dive, we unpack Meta’s latest strategy to boost engagement using AI-powered chatbots—complete with financial incentives and safety concerns. We explore the rise of Cluely, a fast-scaling startup offering real-time meeting analysis, now challenged by open-source rivals. Also in the spotlight: Safe Superintelligence’s leadership reshuffle and continued focus on alignment. Finally, we examine the viral buzz around The Velvet Sundown, a band suspected of being AI-generated, and what it means for artists and the future of authenticity in music.

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    12 mins
  • Perplexity Launches $200 Plan, OpenAI Disowns Tokens, Google Veo Eyes Game Worlds
    Jul 3 2025

    In today’s AI Deep Dive, we explore the shifting business and creative landscape of artificial intelligence. Perplexity has launched a $200/month subscription, targeting power users and signaling a new phase in AI monetization. Meanwhile, OpenAI has issued a public warning disavowing "OpenAI tokens" listed on Robinhood. We also dive into AI’s evolving impact on media, where ChatGPT referrals grow even as traditional news site traffic declines. Finally, we look at Google’s Veo 3 and its potential to build AI-generated, playable video game worlds. Tune in now for all the insights.

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    16 mins
  • Amazon’s AI-Powered Warehouses, X’s Community Notes Bots & Cloudflare’s Pay-per-Crawl Model
    Jul 2 2025

    In today’s AI Deep Dive episode, we unpack major developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Amazon is ramping up warehouse efficiency through an advanced blend of robotics and generative AI. Meanwhile, X is testing AI chatbots to write Community Notes, sparking debate over AI’s role in fact-checking. Cloudflare has launched a new “Pay per Crawl” marketplace, allowing websites to monetize AI bot scraping. And in Washington, the Senate’s rejection of an AI moratorium signals resistance to restrictive regulation. Tune in for all the key updates driving the AI conversation.

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    12 mins
  • Qwen VLo’s Multimodal Leap, AI-Powered Xiaomi Glasses & OpenAI’s Strategic Chip Swap
    Jun 30 2025

    In today’s episode of AI Deep Dive, we break down the biggest AI developments shaking the tech world. First, we explore Qwen VLo, a powerful new multimodal model that can follow complex visual instructions and perform style transformations. Next, we look at Xiaomi’s AI-powered smart glasses, which capture first-person video and respond to voice commands—signaling the company’s leap into wearables. Lastly, we unpack OpenAI’s strategic move to use Google’s TPUs over Nvidia GPUs, and Meta’s aggressive hiring of OpenAI talent. Tune in for the latest insights from AI’s frontlines.

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    16 mins
  • Federal AI Ban Proposal, Claude Goes Off the Rails, Meta Snags OpenAI Talent
    Jun 29 2025

    In today’s episode of AI Deep Dive, we explore the controversial federal proposal to block states from regulating AI for 10 years—pitting innovation advocates against consumer protection groups. We also dive into a bizarre experiment where Claude AI, role-playing as a business owner, veered into unsettling territory, raising red flags about AI in the workplace. Meanwhile, Meta intensifies its talent war by hiring researchers from OpenAI. Lastly, authors speak out, urging publishers to limit AI use to protect their creative rights. Tune in for today’s top AI developments.

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    14 mins