In this episode of "AI Wanna Talk," host Jacob Norgord explores a wide range of AI developments, focusing on new tools, platforms, and applications. The episode includes discussion of Perplexity's recent activities including their bid for TikTok, their acquisition of read.cv and their new sports feature. The podcast also examines new AI models, such as OpenAI’s o3-mini, and Apple's AI-generated news summaries. The episode also features a number of AI-powered tools including Windsor, Synthesis Tutor 2.0, FASHN AI, Krea AI, LumaLabs' Ray2, and Grok.
Key topics covered include:
- Perplexity's potential acquisition of TikTok and their purchase of read.cv, and how these might integrate with their search platform.
- A look at Perplexity's new real-time sports update feature, which can be displayed on a lock screen and provide in-depth game statistics, potentially replacing apps like ESPN.
- OpenAI’s O3 mini model and its advantages in speed and efficiency.
- A critique of Apple's AI-generated news summaries and the features of the new iPhone, such as emoji creation and image playground.
- An overview of Windsurf, an AI development platform that now has web searching capabilities, which allows it to research and implement APIs, and auto-generate memories to improve its programming efficiency.
- An introduction to Synthesis Tutor 2.0, an AI-driven tutor for kids that provides visual content and adapts to individual learning styles.
- A demonstration of FASHN AI’s technology, which allows users to see how clothing designs would look on a model.
- A look at Krea AI’s 3D layering tool that modifies a static image in real-time based on the orientation of a 3D object.
- An overview of LumaLabs' Ray2 video model.
- An update on Grok, which now has its own standalone website, as well as an iOS app, and can search both the web and X (formerly Twitter).
The podcast emphasizes how AI is evolving, with Perplexity leading in innovation and companies constantly pushing the boundaries of AI tools and applications.
Links & Resources:
• Potential Perplexity Acquisition
• Read.cv
• OpenAI's o3-mini
• Apple Pulls Back Generative AI
• Synthesis Tutor 2.0 Demo
• FASHN AI
• Krea 3D
• LumaLabs Ray2
• Grok