The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

Episode 37: Could Google’s new AI, Project Astra, revolutionize the way we interact with technology? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Bibo Xu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibo-xu-23b3585/), a key player in the development of Astra, along with insights from Greg Wayne, a lead researcher. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive deep into their first-hand experiences with Project Astra in London. They discuss the groundbreaking capabilities of Astra, including multimodal conversations, advanced personalization, and potential to perform complex tasks. They also touch on the progress of Gemini models, Google's approach to data privacy and security, and the fierce competition in the AI industry. Tune in to hear how Astra could redefine digital assistants and the implications this has for the future. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Google DeepMind's Project Astra: Multimodal AI Assistant. (03:28) Visited DeepMind in London; experienced glowing presentations. (06:45) Provides information on nearby attractions and objects. (11:42) Launch timing uncertain; testing and satisfaction pending. (12:43) Interviewed Project Astra leads on features, privacy. (17:00) Metacognition requires experiential learning for accuracy. (20:47) Astra enhances native audio; untapped potential remains. (24:18) Astra stores and utilizes user data effectively. (27:41) Astra aims to improve through trusted testers. (29:20) Google's innovations are mind-blowing and groundbreaking. (34:30) Exciting tech, but monetization remains a challenge. (35:48) Researchers excited; focus not on monetization yet. — Mentions: Bibo Xu: https://x.com/biboxu Greg Wayne: https://www.innovatorsunder35.com/the-list/gregory-wayne/ Project Astra: https://deepmind.google/technologies/project-astra/ Google Deep Mind: https://deepmind.google/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 36: What happens when AI technology leaks, and who benefits the most? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss OpenAI's recent leak involving their video generation model Sora. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the implications of the Sora leak, how it affected OpenAI, and what it means for the future of AI video generation. They also explore the resulting industry reactions, the complexity of maintaining NDAs, and how AI companies like Anthropic are releasing innovative features to stay competitive. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Artists frustrated over restricted video sharing rights. (04:12) Creators lost access to flawed Sora tool. (06:31) Anthropic's Model Context Protocol connects AI data. (09:32) Adjust style: Remove emojis, reduce casualness. (14:32) AI update improves V0 website cloning accuracy significantly. (15:56) Founder admires design, improves AI-generated code backend. (21:35) Gig work rise over traditional careers anticipated. (24:07) He wanted X to be WeChat-like. (25:48) Standalone app for funny AI art success. — Mentions: OpenAI’s Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora/ v0: https://v0.dev/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Model Context Protocol: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 35: How effective are the latest AI tools for coding and app development? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take us through a head-to-head evaluation of Bolt, v0, Replit, and Websim.AI, analyzing their design, usability, and overall effectiveness. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the capabilities of each AI coding tool, sharing personal experiences and testing outcomes. From creating a Space Invaders game with Bolt to building a directory website for lore.com with Replit, they explore how these AI tools can transform the app development landscape. They also discuss the future of AI in enabling non-technical users to engage in creative design processes and the potential for AI to automate entire SaaS companies within the near future. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Using AI tools to clear business bottlenecks. (04:53) Using mini apps to streamline business processes. (06:39) Dall-E images converted to JPEG effortlessly. (11:24) Bolt struggles with image duplication, excels verbally. (17:15) Websim excels in creating user interfaces. (20:20) AI can replicate website design accurately, surprisingly. (23:02) Replit AI excels in web design and apps. (25:46) Websim creatively designs websites for domain ideas. (29:07) Turning ideas into reality through coding. — Mentions: Bolt: https://boltai.com/ v0: https://v0.dev/ Replit: https://replit.com/ WebSim.AI: https://websim.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 34: How will the 2024 election impact AI advancements by 2025? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into the implications of the upcoming Trump term. In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss the potential AI developments over the next few years, how different political outcomes could shape AI progress, and the shifting landscape in Silicon Valley. They explore the latest in AI models like OpenAI 01, the debate over AGI timelines, and how regulatory approaches might impact America’s competitive edge in tech. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) This won't become political; mood is changing. (04:55) Reduce government size, invest severance in tech. (08:28) AI can reveal corruption in government spending. (10:58) AI regulation may favor big companies, hinder startups. (14:50) Sam Altman expects AGI by 2025, despite skepticism. (17:59) AGI expected around 2025-2027, training slowing. (19:56) AI models don't learn in real-time conversations. (22:48) Humans struggle to foresee technological advancements' impact. (27:53) AGI leads to ASI due to intelligence. (29:39) Optimistic about AI and future advancements. (32:20) Predicts accurately, but often wrong on timing. — Mentions: Sam Altman: https://blog.samaltman.com/ OpenAI: https://openai.com/ Dario Amodei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ AlphaFold: https://alphafold.ebi.ac.uk/ Dogecoin: https://dogecoin.com/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 33: Can Google’s AI tools take the top spot in the AI industry? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) debate Google's innovation potential and compare it with leading AI tools on the market. This episode dives into the evolution of "Project Tailwind" from Google's document-chatting feature to a podcast powerhouse, its ranking in the AI tool tier list, and what it means for the competition. They discuss the potential of Perplexity, Eleven Labs, Runway, Luma, Descript, and more. The importance of user experience, effective application of AI tools, and future improvements are central themes in this comprehensive tier ranking. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Grok's strength: Uses top Flux Pro model. (09:52) ChatGPT edits effectively, improved neutrality. (13:22) Gemini excels with large context and video abilities. (19:43) Most models suffice; Llama is open source. (25:20) Automated assistance for coding with documentation integration. (28:26) Replit AI builds websites quickly but lacks quality. (34:40) Leonardo good but retains Stable Diffusion issues. (36:32) Midjourney's realism surpasses Leonardo, aesthetically pleasing. (43:38) Playground preferred over Stable Diffusion for accessibility. (47:03) Adobe uses ethical AI, benefiting Photoshop users. (55:36) Runway leads AI video. (01:01:55) Descript transcribes and edits audio/video via text. (01:03:23) Descript: Transcriptions and voice-cloning functionality tool. (01:12:50) Notebook LM impressively utilizes Gemini for information consumption. (01:18:43) Hypothetical hybrid tool to generate podcasts from research commands. (01:19:49) Tools can fluctuate in ranking over time. — Mentions: Project Tailwind: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-google-ai/ Grok: https://x.ai/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Llama: https://www.llama.com/ Leonardo: https://leonardo.ai/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html Wispr: https://www.flowvoice.ai/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/ Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Luma: https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine Descript: https://www.descript.com/ Cursor: https://cursor.so/  Replit: https://replit.com/  Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/product Suno: https://suno.com/ NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano