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Episode Synopsis
Brian, Beth, Andy, and Karl broke down OpenAI’s new corporate structure, Meta’s earnings stumble, and the hype collapse around the Neo home robot. They also tested Google’s new Pomili campaign builder and closed with a quick look at what might replace Transformers in AI’s next phase.Key Points DiscussedOpenAI’s Pivot – Restructured as a public benefit corporation, shifting from AGI talk toward scientific research and autonomous lab assistants.Meta’s Setback – Missed earnings and dropped valuation despite record revenue, signaling a reset year for its AI ambitions.Neo Robot Fail – Exposed as teleoperated, not autonomous. Privacy and trust concerns followed the viral backlash.Character.AI Teen Ban – Voice chat removed for users under 18 amid growing mental health scrutiny.Google Pomili Launch – Early look at AI-driven brand builder that generates ready-to-use marketing campaigns.Beyond Transformers – Experts like Karpathy and LeCun say the model has peaked, with world models and neuromorphic systems now in focus.Timestamps & Topics00:00:00 💡 Intro and OpenAI restructuring00:04:44 💰 Meta’s 12% drop and AI strategy reset00:16:31 🤖 Neo robot backlash00:28:08 ⚠️ Character.AI teen restrictions00:34:30 🎨 Google’s Pomili campaign builder00:41:15 🧠 The limits of Transformers00:57:46 🏁 Wrap-up and Halloween previewThe Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Brian Maucere, Beth Lyons, Andy Halliday, and Karl Yeh
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