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#36: World Models
Are Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT actually a dead end for true artificial intelligence? In this episode, we explore why industry pioneer Yann LeCun believes we need "world models" to move beyond mere word prediction and toward genuine understanding and planning. This weeks poll: Defining AI "Smartness"
2026-02-02
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#35: AGI
Everyone is talking about AGI, but if you ask ten experts what it actually means, you'll get twelve different answers. In this episode, you'll learn: The 4 Definitions of AGI: We analyze the major frameworks currently used to define intelligence: Economic (results-oriented), Adaptive (continuous learning), Embodied (physical interaction), and Spectrum (levels of capability). The "Coffee Test" Challenge: Why Steve Wozniak believes true intelligence isn't just about processing data, but the ability to walk into a strange kitchen and figure out how to brew a cup of coffee. Scale vs. Architecture: The core...
2026-01-23
09 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#34: To vibe, or not to vibe
Is "vibe coding" the ultimate productivity hack or a security nightmare waiting to happen? In this episode, we break down the definition originating from Andrej Karpathy (OpenAI co-founder), describing it as an AI-assisted approach where you "give into the vibes" and use natural language to let LLMs write the code for you. Then we get into the arguments for and against it. 👇 YOUR ACTION STEP Start a Conversation! 🗣️ Are you Team Vibe Code or Team Hard Code? We want to know if you have used AI to build a tool without knowing how to progr...
2026-01-16
10 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#33: Top 5 AI Changes in 2025
Looking back at 2025, it’s clear that AI didn’t just grow, it underwent a total phase shift. Experimentation to Dependency. In this episode, we explore the five fundamental transformations that turned AI from a novelty into a daily dependency. We discuss: Reasoning Agents Context Coding World Simulation 👇 YOUR ACTION STEP Of the five shifts we discussed, which one has had the biggest impact on your daily workflow this year? Drop your answer in the comments and vote in our poll! Find it here or on Spotify!
2026-01-09
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#32: AI Gift Ideas
Struggling to find the perfect gift for the person who already has everything? We've curated the ultimate holiday gift guide featuring AI-powered gadgets that solve common problems for every personality type on your list. Gifts Mentioned: Kindle Scribe Rabbit R1 Tonies Storybox Notion AI Endel Spinn Coffee Maker Oura Ring (Use code: WELCOME10 for 10% off) Procreate Dreams Flowtica Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Which of these AI gadgets would you most want to find under your tree...
2025-12-17
10 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#31: Personal Security
Could an AI mimic your voice or face well enough to trick your bank or your family? In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Reality of Biometric Hacking: How bad actors are using AI voice cloning to bypass phone banking security and authorize fraudulent transactions. The "Vector Database" Defense: Why you need to think like an AI to protect yourself, reducing the "connectable dots" of your digital footprint (metadata, location history, and public posts). 7 Steps to Digital Hygiene: A comprehensive checklist for safety, including multi-factor authentication strategies, "trust but verify" communication protocols...
2025-12-10
09 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#30: OhioX AI Summit 2025
What is Ohio's AI niche, and how is it fueling a multi-billion dollar tech boom right now? We're breaking down the key insights from the second annual OhioX AI Summit, revealing why major tech companies are pouring billions into data centers in the state. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Ohio is a major hub for data centers, with over $27 billion already invested The cooling requirements for data centers are often misunderstood The most effective AI literacy strategy is hands-on, applied training The core change management strategy is to focus on workflows, not job replacement Resources Mentioned: ...
2025-12-03
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#29: Can AI plan Thanksgiving?
AI planned our Thanksgiving! The surprising part? What it forgot. Host Becka tried to offload Thanksgiving meal planning to three top AI models. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Power of Detailed AI Planning: The AI successfully generated a comprehensive two-day cooking timeline, a grocery list sorted by store section, and a safe, creative leftovers plan (including a surprising suggestion). The Critical Omission (and Prompting Lesson): Despite the high level of detail, all AI models failed to provide something important. This underscores the necessity of a solid prompt. AI as a Teammate, Not a Replacement: AI is...
2025-11-26
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#28: Arthur Samuel's Checkers Program
How did one of the very first machine learning programs actually work? This episode dives into the mechanics of Arthur Samuel's famous 1950s checkers-playing AI. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The checkers program used a combination of a scorecard (to rate board positions) and a look-ahead function (to explore future moves) to choose the best action. The system learned through reinforcement learning; moves that led to wins were positively reinforced, causing the scorecard's feature weights to be adjusted automatically over hundreds of games. The program utilized the minimax strategy—choo...
2025-11-19
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#27: Cooking Up Intelligence: How AI Models Get Trained
How does an AI go from a blank slate to a powerful tool? It's not magic… it's a detailed, multi-stage training process. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The five essential stages of AI training: Data Collection, Tokenization, Pretraining, Post-training, and Continuous Improvement. What Supervised Learning is and how labeled "flashcards" or "gold standard" examples help fine-tune a model's accuracy. The power of Unsupervised Learning in the pre-training phase, where models find hidden patterns in massive, unlabeled datasets (like Spotify recommendations). How Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) uses a reward system (like ranking bowls of ramen) to...
2025-11-12
09 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#26: Retrieval Augmented Generation
🗓️ Is your Large Language Model stuck in the past? Every AI has a knowledge cutoff date, but Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is the key to feeding it the current facts, proprietary documents, and domain expertise it needs right now. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Problem RAG Solves How RAG Works Semantic Search vs. Keyword Search Be sure to vote in this weeks poll: R.A.G. Knowledge
2025-11-05
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#25: Claude Projects
How does Anthropic's Claude Projects feature stack up against OpenAI's version? If you're struggling to organize your chats and maintain context, "Projects" are the answer, but the two platforms have major differences you need to know about. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Which interface is cleaner, more intuitive? A key differences between Claude’s Projects and ChatGPT’s version. How Claude solves the “context window” problem. 👇 YOUR ACTION STEP 💬 Which platform wins for you? After hearing the comparison, are you on Team Claude for its clean UI or Team ChatGPT for its free access and cit...
2025-10-29
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#24: Projects in ChatGPT
Struggling to keep your ChatGPT conversations organized and find yourself repeating instructions over and over? The ChatGPT Projects feature is here to help. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What Projects Are (And Why They're Not Just Folders) The Power of Project-Level Instructions How Projects Enable Context Engineering Practical Use Cases 👇 YOUR ACTION STEP Have you tried the new ChatGPT Projects feature? Share your most creative or useful project idea in the comments below! And vote in our poll: AI Frustrations
2025-10-22
09 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#23: Context Engineering
Are your AI prompts failing to deliver consistent, reliable results? It's time to move beyond simple prompt engineering and embrace the power of Context Engineering. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Big Mindset Shift: Understand the difference between prompt engineering (giving a chef a recipe) and context engineering (designing the entire kitchen). It's about building a reusable system, not just a one-off command. The Three Pillars of Context: Learn how to structure your AI's environment using the three key building blocks: background information, hard constraints, and supporting data sources. How It...
2025-10-15
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#22: The ABCs of Prompting
Are your AI prompts too long and rambling, or too short and vague? In this episode, we break down two powerful acronyms to help you write focused, effective prompts to get the results you want. In this episode, you'll learn: The W.I.S.E.R. Framework to set the models role, define the task, and refine the output. The C.R.I.S.P. Framework for more technical or high-risk topics by emphasizing boundaries and constraints. The empowerment to create your own Acronym Framework, to tailor your prompts to your way of thinking. See...
2025-10-08
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#21: Cleveland Best of Tech Day Hot Takes
Ever wonder what the tech community is really saying about AI when the mics are on? We asked tech leaders at the Cleveland Best of Tech 2025 for their AI hot takes, and they didn't hold back. A Taste of the Takes: The "Humanistic" Imperative: Is AI crippling us? Experts argue you must lead the technology with curiosity and critical thinking, or risk getting repetitive, soulless results. The Hidden Environmental Cost: Beyond the code and content, we explore the growing concern that AI's massive energy and water consumption could be catastrophic if left unchecked.
2025-10-01
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#20: GPT-5
Is OpenAI's new GPT-5 a revolutionary leap or just a minor upgrade? We're breaking down everything you need to know. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Unified System: Say goodbye to confusing model names. GPT-5 simplifies the user experience by automatically routing your prompt to the best model ("Instant" for speed, "Thinking" for depth) or letting you choose. Key Spec Bumps: The context window has more than doubled, and the model is better at reducing hallucinations, avoiding flattery (sycophancy), and sticking to instructions throughout a long conversation. Smarter Multimodality: GPT-5 is...
2025-09-24
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#19: AI Rising Conference
Are you wondering how AI will truly change your job and reshape your industry? This episode brings the key insights from the AI Rising Conference directly to you. In This Episode, You'll Learn: AI Participation is Not Optional: Keynote speaker Ryan Frederick argues that to stay relevant, professionals and businesses must "skate where the puck is going," actively engaging with AI to avoid being left behind. Your Value is How You Use AI: The future of employee performance is shifting from time spent on tasks to the effective use of AI tools. The...
2025-09-17
09 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#18: Agents
Have you heard terms like "AI Agents" or "Agentic Systems" but aren't sure what they mean, or how they're different from the AI chatbots you use every day? In this episode, you'll learn: LLMs vs. Agents How Agents Work The Risks and Safeguards Resources Mentioned: Make n8n LangChain CrewAI AutoGen OpenAI Assistant API Google Vertex AI Anthropic Computer-Use Episode 8: Model Distinctions (The Latte Episode) This weeks poll: Agents Takeover
2025-09-10
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#17: Ai4 2025 Conference, part 3
Part 3 of the podcast team’s key takeaways and insights from the Ai4 Conference in Las Vegas. Guest Interviews: Erin Marzwick Dr. Renaisa Anthony Viji Rajaramanan from Fuchsia Ginger Swanson Mentions: Irys Matt Cashatt of Polyrific Paula Starr the Cherokee Nation’s CIO Regal Vultr Be sure to vote in our poll, here or on Spotify!
2025-09-03
10 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#16: Ai4 2025 Conference, part 2
Part 2 of the 8minute.ai podcast teams key takeaways and insights from the Ai4 Conference in Las Vegas. Guest Interviews: Laura Ottenberg Mel Futrell Be sure to vote in our poll, here or on Spotify!
2025-08-27
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#15: Ai4 2025 Conference, part 1
The 8minute.ai podcast teams key takeaways and insights from the Ai4 Conference in Las Vegas. Guest Interviews: Nikhila M. Julianne Dressman Eric Pinstein Be sure to vote in our poll, here or on Spotify!
2025-08-20
09 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#14: Video Models
This week we discuss the big names in Video Models and Will Smith's spaghetti eating habits. Video Models: OpenAI Sora Kuaishou Kling Google Deepmind Veo Adobe Firefly Also be sure to check out Will Smith Eating Spaghetti and the NBA Finals Veo 3 Commercial. Make sure to vote in our poll here or on Spotify!
2025-08-13
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#13: Image Models
In this episode, we discuss generative image models, giving an overview of the major players: DALL-E Imagen Stable Diffusion Midjourney DreamBooth Make sure to vote in our poll, on Spotify or here.
2025-08-06
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#12: Perplexity AI
Need answers you can trust, with sources to back them up? In this episode, we dive into Perplexity AI, the "answer engine" that blends a search engine with conversational AI. And find out how they're changing the internet with their new browser, Comet! Don't forget to vote in this weeks poll!
2025-07-30
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#11: OpenAI Models
This week we're covering OpenAI's current lineup of models available in ChatGPT, and comparing them to Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude models. Take our poll on Spotify or here. OpenAI Model Comparison
2025-07-23
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#10: Anthropic Claude Models
Google gave straight-forward names with the 3 Gemini models. Now lets dive into Anthropic's trio of creatively named models and how they compare. Be sure to take this weeks poll as well, right here or on Spotify! Anthropic Model Comparison
2025-07-16
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#9: Google Gemini Models
Depending on who you talk to, you’ll either hear that AI is great and so helpful, or is horrible and doesn’t give good answers. Some of this may be due to prompting techniques or intended use cases, but it may also be due to the wrong model being used. Each of the major model providers has multiple models to choose from. In this episode, we’ll cover Google’s Gemini Models, giving you an overview of the major models, when to use each, pros and cons, and some additional Gemini tools. Be sure to vote in our p...
2025-07-09
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#8: Model Distinctions
Before you dive into picking the “best” AI model for the job, you’ve got to understand what kind of model you’re dealing with. In this episode, we break down three essential distinctions: chat vs. API, hosted vs. local, and proprietary vs. open-source. Hit subscribe, share with a friend, and don’t miss poll on Spotify or here!
2025-07-02
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#7: Prompt Engineering, part 2
In this episode of the 8minute.ai Podcast, we discuss prompting techniques such as shot-based, chain-of-thought, chaining, and iterative to help you refine your requests like a pro! Don't forget to vote in this weeks poll here or on Spotify!
2025-06-25
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#6: Prompt Engineering
What’s the secret to getting AI to do exactly what you want? It’s all in the prompt. In this episode, Garvin, Becka, and Michael break down the basics of prompt engineering—how to ask smarter questions, add context, and guide tone and format to get better results from tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Whether you're planning a trip, writing code, or just craving a better dinner idea, this 8-minute crash course will help you talk to AI like a pro. Take our poll on prompting styles here.
2025-06-18
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#5: Large Language Models
In this episode of 8minuteAI, Becka, Michael, and Garvin break down the magic behind Large Language Models (LLMs), from how LLMs predict the next word to why they sometimes get weird (mayonnaise in a PB&J sandwich, anyone?), we explore how these models work, why they’re powerful, and what makes them occasionally... hallucinate. Tune in to learn how LLMs really “think”, without needing a computer science degree. And don’t forget to subscribe, share, and vote in our poll on Spotify or here. Mentioned in the show: OpenAI Tokenizer
2025-06-11
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#4: Generative AI
In this episode, Michael, Garvin, and Becka unravel the magic behind GenAI, the tech powering tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Sora. From auto-completing texts to creating entire videos, GenAI is reshaping creativity, productivity, and even your dinner playlists. But it's not all sci-fi fun. There are real concerns around hallucinations, bias, copyright, and energy use. Tune in for a fast, friendly breakdown of how GenAI, what it can do, and what to watch out for. Don’t forget to vote in our poll on Spotify or here: Are you polite to AI? And be sure to sh...
2025-06-04
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#3: Deep Learning and Neural Networks
In this episode of the 8minute.ai™ podcast, we dive into Deep Learning and Neural Networks, the powerful technology behind today's AI boom. Learn how neural networks mimic the human brain to make sense of messy, unstructured data like images and text. From recognizing cat memes to recommending the perfect ice cream flavor, we'll show how deep learning goes beyond traditional AI methods to provide more dynamic, personalized experiences. Take our important poll here: Ice Cream Flavor Poll
2025-05-28
08 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#2: Machine Learning
In this episode of the 8minute.ai™Podcast, we define and discuss both rule-based expert systems and the pattern-recognition ability of Machine Learning. From Alan Turing to ice cream flavor choosing robots, we explore how machines shifted from following instructions to learning from data.
2025-05-21
07 min
8minute.ai™ Podcast
#1: Introducing 8minute.ai
Introducing the 8minute.ai™ podcast! Your go-to guide for understanding artificial intelligence without the fluff. In just eight minutes, we break down complex AI concepts and buzzwords into simple, accessible insights that empower you to stay updated on AI advancements. In our first episode, get to know the hosts and their goals for this podcast!
2025-05-14
07 min
SunCast
Adding Storage to Solar is Harder Than We Thought! Leigh Zanone managed 8Minute/Avantus’s Portfolio & Shares His Insights
Is solar plus storage magically going to fix our grid? If you listen to many of the conversations I’ve heard the last 2+ years, you’d easily assume “we got this, just throw some batteries out there and we’re well on our way to 100% RE!” Turns out it’s not that simple. Building hybrid power (solar+storage) projects requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges they present, from how to forecast revenue to building integrated software solutions that can handle massive complexity. Leigh Zanone, an 18-year solar industry veteran, shares his insights and exp...
2024-04-11
49 min
Deep meaningful Conversations
Episode 4 - Emmigration Episode
We talk to Jasmyn about making the scary change of emmigrating. We also share how she went about the process and recommends which careers are needed abroad, Alex then goes on an 8minute rant about the WWE and doesn't care that no one one gives a fuck.Please note that the views shared in this podcast are not of intent to offend or harm our viewers, but to learn and share an open dialogue between two mates and hopefully even between multiple cultures. The views expressed are solely of the individuals and may require...
2022-07-21
43 min
Experts Only
Understanding Direct Pay with Shannon Maher Bañaga and Frank DeRosa
Host Jon Powers welcomes Shannon Maher Bañaga, Managing Director, Public Affairs, Energy & Natural Resources at FTI Consulting Strategic Communications and Frank DeRosa, Senior Policy Advisor at 8minute Solar Energy, for an expert conversation on Direct Pay for clean energy investment and the advocacy efforts of the Partnership for Clean Energy Investment.
2021-08-31
23 min
Clean Power Hour
World's Largest Rooftop PV Array | Clean Power Hour Ep.15
Largest Rooftop Solar Project - 18 MW in NetherlandsSunrun - Vivant merger closes making the combined company 25 percent of the residential solar marketKing coal is falling to Crown Prince solar and storage Two companies - Nextera and 8Minute Energy - have nearly 100 GW of wind, solar and storage in the pipeline**Please subscribe to the channel**Give us a thumbs up, and hit that bell for the energy transition. ** www.CESnrg.com/podcast'The king of electricity’: Solar outshines other power sources, “cheapest electricity in history”https://www.aljazeer...
2021-04-28
1h 01
New Creation Albuquerque
8MINUTE SERMON: Water of Life
We are desperate to receive the living water that only Jesus provides. In our thirst, we are often tempted to drink from other wells that only leave us more thirsty and even more deprived of life. Jesus' invites us to the true and unending source of living water that we may be truly satisfied, healed and unleashed as a source of refreshment in the world.
2021-02-15
09 min
The Train of Thought
The 8minute challenge: Abbie
Our next entry in the 8minute challenge has been written by Abbie, aka Pastelbrainedcat!
2019-11-01
03 min
The Train of Thought
The 8minute challenge: Chris Ahn
Introducing both a dear friend, and a new challenge for the writing community.
2019-10-18
06 min
Currents
Ep65: The Solar Market: Today and Tomorrow
Tom Buttgenbach, CEO and president of 8minute Solar Energy, one of the most successful developers of utility-scale solar projects in the United States, joins us to discuss what he sees in store for the solar market. We get into how solar technology has affected the energy industry, Tom's forecast for the solar market and more.
2019-06-25
24 min
Currents
Ep65: The Solar Market: Today and Tomorrow
Tom Buttgenbach, CEO and president of 8minute Solar Energy, one of the most successful developers of utility-scale solar projects in the United States, joins us to discuss what he sees in store for the solar market. We get into how solar technology has affected the energy industry, Tom's forecast for the solar market and more.
2019-06-25
24 min
Jesus Christ is Alive
Trusting God - 8minute Message by Gordon Robertson
Short impactful message on Trusting God by Gordon Robertson
2018-01-12
08 min
Flotivity Media Podcast Channel
FloCast Podcast Ep. 42 w/ 20 Pounds
The emcees in 20 Pounds were young dudes doing their own thing when they decided strength in numbers was the way to go. And it's paid off as some of their best work to date has come after joining up as a crew. We chilled with them to discuss that decision and how it's effected their music and business. Trust me when I say their individual personalities also come out here. Stick around until the end cause at the 1hour 8minute mark we got freestyles galore! These dudes literally spit for like 20 minutes and if it wasn't cause it was late...
2017-07-26
1h 38