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Bittensor’s Rise, Meta’s Llama Goes Cloud, & AI Now Writes Your Code | E2119
Today’s show: Jason, Alex, Lon and Special Guest Mark Jeffrey of Hash Rate, cover the explosive rise of Bittensor, a decentralized AI compute network some are calling the “third great coin” after Bitcoin and Ethereum, explore Meta’s bold move to host its open-source LLaMA models via partnerships with Groq and Cerebras—potentially setting the stage for a future AWS competitor—and unpack shocking revelations from the Wall Street Journal about Meta AI chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with underage users. Plus, we explore how AI is now writing up to 30% of code at major tech firms like Google and Microsoft, signaling a radical shift in how software gets built.
Key Points
- Cryptocurrency like Tether is often used for illicit transactions, but it still represents a smaller portion compared to traditional cash.
- BitTensor is creating a decentralized network that combines AI and blockchain principles, offering cheaper and potentially more efficient computing power for AI tasks compared to traditional cloud providers like AWS.
- Return-to-office policies are being driven by the need for faster execution, improved energy levels, and enhanced creativity and collaboration, particularly for younger employees who benefit from in-person mentorship and professional development.
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