The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 28: How will augmented reality and AI tools revolutionize how we interact with our devices? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) ponder if AI-generated entities like podcast hosts change our understanding of reality.  In this episode, Matt and Nathan share insights on new AI tools like Notebook LM and OpenAI’s advanced voice mode, and how these technologies could transform learning and human-computer interactions. Whether it’s using AI for content creation, translation, or personal and business tasks, the hosts navigate the thrilling yet unsettling advancements in AI technology. 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) AI translation struggles led to amusing moments. (05:13) Sam Altman uses advanced voice as a companion. (09:00) OpenAI preempted Meta's advanced voice mode launch. (12:05) Glasses remember parking spots using vision features. (14:43) AI-driven voice interaction is the future. (19:41) Microphone mistaken for surveillance device at conference. (22:23) Notebook LM impresses with versatile document integration. (25:36) Technological acceleration expected; improvements surpass expectations. (30:13) Complex topics explained well using podcasts. (31:42) Automated podcast creation with AI tools nearing. — Mentions: Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/ OpenAI Dev Day 2024: https://openai.com/devday/ Meta Connect: https://www.meta.com/connect/ Orion: https://about.fb.com/news/2024/09/introducing-orion-our-first-true-augmented-reality-glasses/ — 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 27: How is AI revolutionizing productivity for marketers? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Zeynep Ozdemir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeynep-inanoglu-ozdemir-phd-962a5035/), the Chief Marketing Officer of Atlassian, who brings a unique blend of AI expertise and marketing experience. In this episode, we explore Zeynep's fascinating journey from engineering and speech synthesis to her pivotal role in marketing. The discussion delves into how AI is transforming marketing strategies, creating a partnership between human creativity and AI capabilities, and making marketers significantly more productive. With insights from Atlassian's cutting-edge AI applications and detailed survey data on AI usage in marketing, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways for embracing AI in your workflow. 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) Machine learning training is now much faster than before. (05:30) AI as creative partner enhances content creation. (10:17) Exploring AI's impact on productivity, creativity, research. (13:33) AI boosts creativity and efficiency in marketing. (16:28) Seamless AI integration in content creation workflow. (18:40) Expert on dynamic customer data and interactions. (21:37) Personalized AI marketing and visual content generation. (25:35) Thanks, Zeynep, for the fascinating conversation. — Mentions: Zeynep Ozdemir: https://events.atlassian.com/unleash/speaker/993189/zeynep-inanoglu-ozdemir  Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/ Fei Fei Li: https://profiles.stanford.edu/fei-fei-li — 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 26: Which Large Language Model (LLM) Should Your Business Use? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into the pros and cons of various LLMs in this jam-packed episode. This episode explores the capabilities of AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini, and highlights how businesses can leverage these technologies for tasks such as copywriting, research, coding, and creating custom content. Get ready for a detailed discussion on emerging AI trends, practical applications, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI usage. 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) Deep dive on tools for copywriting and research. (05:46) Preview version outperforms but below full model. (08:38) Use GPT-4 for most tasks; complex, OpenAI-01. (10:09) Compress PDFs for Claude to read easier. (15:11) Exploring English, introducing custom GPT projects' benefits. (16:05) Cloud runs and displays code alongside chat. (18:56) Notebook LM converts complex PDFs into audio podcasts. (22:13) Llama is best for local, secure data processing. (26:56) Perplexity Pro: Choose and use various models. — Mentions: Inbound 2024: https://www.inbound.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ Flux: https://www.flux.ai/ NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ Gemini: https://www.gemini.com/ Llama: https://www.llama.com/ Grok: https://x.com/grok Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/ — 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 25: How can AI transform your personal productivity and growth on platforms like YouTube and Twitter? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) delve into this with vibrant dialogue and invaluable insights from their experiences. This is recorded from HubSpot’s Inbound 2024. In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss leveraging AI for optimizing YouTube titles, creating engaging scripts, and developing effective growth strategies. They share their personal workflows, including the use of tools like Claude, Stable Diffusion, and MidJourney. The episode also covers insightful Twitter growth tactics that helped Nathan skyrocket his follower count from 5,000 to 50,000 in a few months. 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 stable diffusion to generate AI art thumbnails. (03:20) Uses AI tool Claude for video title generation. (06:39) Hook, result, tutorial, flow: establishing video structure. (10:48) Utilized Tweet Hunter for style inspiration via AI. (12:44) AI-inspired thread on top people to follow. (16:51) Repurpose YouTube tutorials, create PDFs, build software. (19:01) AI proofreads newsletter for grammar and readability. (23:26) AI simplifies creating consistent newsletters easily. (25:42) Podcast now live, available on YouTube. — Mentions: Inbound 2024: https://www.inbound.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Stable Diffusion: https://stability.ai/ DreamBooth: https://dreambooth.github.io/ Tweet Hunter: https://tweethunter.io/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ Leonardo: https://leonardo.ai/ HeyGen: https://www.heygen.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 24: How is AI revolutionizing the game development landscape? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Moritz Baier-Lentz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzbaierlentz/), a professional gamer turned venture capitalist, to delve into this transformative topic. In this episode, the hosts explore with Moritz how AI is reshaping game development and the broader gaming industry. They discuss the role of AI in generating game content, the investor perspective on AI-driven games, and potential future trends. Moritz shares insights from his journey—from being a top-ranked Diablo II player to leading major investments in the gaming sector at Lightspeed Ventures. 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) AI is revolutionizing game development, yet controversial. (05:16) Started as pro gamer; shifted to investment banking. (09:35) Excited investor sees AI's proven, increasing value. (13:32) Games are the next frontier for creators. (14:53) Fundamentally new innovation, AI boosts development speed. (21:08) GenAI in games and media will dominate. (24:45) Publishers fined billions; company offers compliance solutions. (27:30) Finding high-growth investments for venture returns. (30:35) Predictions difficult; focus on extraordinary early teams. (35:30) Gaming content industry: $185B, surpasses TV, music, film. (40:17) AR glasses promising, but significant technological hurdles remain. (43:23) AI over XR; head-based sensing device emerging. (45:46) Exciting AI and gaming discussion, mutual passions appreciated. — Mentions: Moritz Baier-Lentz: https://lsvp.com/team-member/moritz-baier-lentz/ Lightspeed: https://lsvp.com/ Bitkraft: https://www.bitkraft.vc/ Black Myth: Wukong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358720/Black_Myth_Wukong/ — 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 23: How can AI simplify complex workflows and enrich language learning? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow)) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take you on an insightful journey exploring diverse AI use cases and tools. In this episode, Matt and Nathan delve into the intricacies of learning Japanese and coding with AI, leveraging tools like Claude and Perplexity to streamline and enhance these processes. Nathan shares his experience simplifying Japanese language learning through targeted translation techniques, while Matt reveals his tips for efficient coding using AI, along with strategies for optimizing content with AI tools like Perplexity and Ideogram. The duo also discusses workflow automation, potential SEO hacks, and meeting management with AI, rounding out the episode with engaging and valuable insights. 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) Exploring advanced AI use cases for businesses. (04:40) AI recreates Doom from gameplay videos accurately. (07:30) Useful for newsletters, business documents, and data management. (09:55) Custom instructions enhance model quality and results. (13:09) Create shorthands for tasks using custom instructions. (18:19) Perplexity's page feature generates mini Wikipedia entries. (25:25) Curious about AI-generated YouTube thumbnail prompts. (26:48) Automating business workflows. (31:49) Automated workflows simplify data analysis with make.com. (35:31) AI efficiently simplifies meeting agenda creation process. (37:21) Google Meet now summarizes and generates meeting notes. — Mentions: Riley Brown: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMcoud_ZW7cfxeIugBflSBw Ideogram 2.0: https://about.ideogram.ai/2.0 Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Make.com: https://www.make.com/en — 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 22: How can AI revolutionize business ideas in 2024? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Siqi Chen (https://x.com/blader), CEO of Runway.com and a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in AI-related ventures. This episode delves into innovative AI business ideas that entrepreneurs can pursue in 2024. Siqi shares his insights on professional-grade AI tools for video production, the use of generative models, the impact of augmented reality, the potential ethical concerns, and unique concepts like AI email categorization systems. The discussion is light and conversational, touching on practical applications and futuristic ideas alike. 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)Entertaining conversation about business ideas and creativity. (04:27) AI as a tool for thought, not doing. (09:50) Automatically categorizing emails based on specific criteria. (12:59) Custom newsletter curates content from various sources. (16:18) Brilliant Labs offers camera glasses with display. (17:08) Remember people's faces with AI image recognition. (21:12) Create hallucinated Wikipedia through generative model. (23:36) AI art tool generates infinite images from prompts. (29:18) Creating AI girlfriends through realistic interaction tech. (32:23) AI connecting people through incentives and apps. (34:25) Encouraging audience to subscribe and tune in. — Mentions: Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt Siqi Chen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqic/ Runway: https://runway.com/ Sanebox: https://www.sanebox.com/ Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/ Feedly: https://feedly.com/ Jellypod: https://jellypod.ai/ — 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 21: Are AI Image Generators crossing the line from tool to threat? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss the rapid advancements in AI image and video tools and their implications on marketing, legal frameworks, and cultural perceptions. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the astonishing progress of AI-generated content, its advantages for businesses, and its potential downsides. They cover the viral success of AI-generated ads like the McDonald's Japan campaign, the democratization of AI tools, and the cultural differences in AI adoption. They also highlight the competitive landscape of AI image generators, legal concerns surrounding copyrighted content, and the future of AI in marketing and content creation. 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) Rapidly growing AI art usage offers opportunities. (06:03) Memes, AI art and videos changing marketing. (07:40) Controversial video reaches diverse audience, promoting brand. (11:24) Luma dream machine animates images creatively. (13:38) AI art entering new era, blurring reality. (17:36) Lawsuits over scraping trademarked IP for AI. (19:50) OpenAI's research lab began and evolved. (23:52) CEO opposes generative AI, earns respect. (26:10) Potential for AI rebellion causing societal divide. (32:26) Transitioning to regular episodes, encourage audience engagement. — Mentions: Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt Grok: https://x.ai/ Procreate: https://procreate.com/ James Cuda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cuda-56007333/ Idiogram: https://ideogram.ai/ — 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