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The Value of Open Source AI
Episode 8

The Value of Open Source AI

Altman returns to OpenAI board, open sourcing Grok, AI dolls

AI Inside · Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis

March 13, 20241h 4m

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Show Notes

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

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