Episode 220
Character.AI’s AvatarFX, OpenAI Wants Chrome, and Students Launch Open Source Speech AI
April 23, 20259m 17s
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Show Notes
In this episode of AI Deep Dive, we unpack the latest in AI—from Character.AI’s new video generation model AvatarFX and its troubling misuse potential, to OpenAI’s high-profile content partnership with The Washington Post. We also touch on an OpenAI executive’s surprising comment about possibly acquiring Google Chrome, raising eyebrows across the tech world. Plus, hear how a group of undergrads is shaking up the scene with an open-source AI speech model. Tune in for the most pressing developments shaping the future of AI.