Archive for August, 2025

Navigating the AI Revolution with a Touch of Human Magic

Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the latest in AI, discussing the release of GPT-4, MH-X AI, Elon Musk’s contributions, and the introduction of ChatGPT’s Agent Mode. They explore the potential of AI to revolutionize tasks from filling out PDFs to creating slide decks, while also touching on the importance of human elements like accountability and creativity. The conversation veers into the realms of education, the value of human interaction, and the evolving landscape of effort and output in the age of AI. Personal anecdotes and experiences with these AI tools provide a grounded perspective on their potential and limitations.

Picks:

Andrew Mayne: Mac Whisper

Brian Brushwood: Other humans

Justin Robert Young: Agent Mode

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AI’s Latest Whirlwind and Hollywood’s Future

Friday, August 15th, 2025

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the whirlwind of AI news, starting with Google’s I/O announcements, particularly their impressive V O 3 image generation model. They then shift to OpenAI’s advancements and discuss the intriguing, yet mysterious, hardware collaboration between OpenAI and Johnny Ive’s design firm. The trio also touches on Ant Philanthropic’s latest AI models, highlighting the rapid pace of AI development and its implications for various industries, especially Hollywood. The conversation veers into speculative territory with thoughts on how AI could revolutionize content creation, from corporate training videos to high school history projects. Despite the excitement, they remain cautiously optimistic, acknowledging the challenges and limitations that still exist.

Picks:

Brian: Friendship

Andrew: Blood Sport

Justin: Andor Season 2

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