Digital Nexus

Chris Sinclair and Mark Monfort

Dive into the thrilling world of data, digital, and AI with your superhero hosts, Chris and Mark. These dynamic duo consultants have built digital wonders in Australia and beyond. They wield their innovation powers at Digital Village and NotCentralised, respectively, bringing you the news, views, and opinions that are simply out of this world.

Mark Monfort, the tech wizard behind the @AusDefi Association and NotCentralised, isn't just a name—he's a legend. With blockchain fin-tech victories under his belt, he's now on a quest to build the ultimate #LLM, SIKE.ai, enhancing business workflows and securing data like a true digital sorcerer. Nothing can stop him!

Chris Sinclair, the design guru and UX/CX mastermind, knows the secrets of digital innovation and business strategy like the back of his hand. Partnered with Digital Village, a league of specialists leading the charge in product development and innovation, Chris is here to prove that the old ways of working are no match for the future!

Get ready for epic discussions, expert perspectives, and a sneak peek into the future of digital innovation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more episodes as we explore the frontiers of technology with a dash of humour and a whole lot of superhero flair...or fails!

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13 | AI News talks Security and Risk

Digital Nexus

10/21/24 • 48 min

In Episode 13, Mark and Chris discuss a wide range of topics, including the evolving role of AI in security, blockchain, and the potential of autonomous vehicles. They dive into insights from SXSW Sydney, Tesla’s AI and automation advancements, and the impact of Google’s nuclear power investment to support data centers. Key discussions include AI’s vulnerability to hacks, the benefits of AI in real-world applications like blockchain payments and superannuation systems, and the ethical concerns surrounding new technologies. The episode concludes with reflections on future AI developments, the rising influence of tools like Copilot, and the ongoing need for careful security and data protection in AI applications.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Kicking off Episode 13 and key themes on AI and security and recap from the week
05:03 – South by Southwest review: blockchain projects and AI integration in payments.
06:32 – Build Club at SXSW, their raise and recognition for their founders
11:40 – Google’s nuclear power investment to support future AI data centers.
15:19 – Tesla’s new automation technologies, including robot taxis and autonomous vehicles.
21:55 – SpaceX rocket recovery innovations and AI in space exploration.
23:23 – AI reasoning limitations: insights from Apple and Francois Chollet.
27:17 – Gingko Bioworks exploring AI and biology
30:00 – Pyramid - new text to video tool
32:37 – OpenAI’s Copilot and the importance of AI security in organisations and other vulnerabilities
40:37 - Opera browser with AI
44:17 – Closing thoughts on AI’s future, security, and upcoming projects.

Other Links
🎙️our podcast links here: https://digitalnexuspodcast.com/
👤Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcsinclair/
👤Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmonfort/
👤 Mark on Twitter - https://twitter.com/captdefi
SHOWNOTE LINKS
🔗 SIKE - https://sike.ai/
🌐Digital Village - https://digitalvillage.network/
🌐NotCentralised - https://www.notcentralised.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalNexusPodcast
X (twitter): @DigitalNexus

10 | Meta AI Products Looking to Hit Hard

Digital Nexus

09/30/24 • 59 min

Episode 10 of the Digital Nexus Podcast, Mark and Chris deep dive into the latest advancements in AI technology and Meta's exciting new hardware announcements. From the rise of digital twins to the ambitious Project Orion, this episode covers a wide range of topics. Don't miss out on the engaging discussions and insights!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Catch-Up: Cats and Dogs Remix
02:26 - AI and Digital Twins
05:37 - AI in Healthcare: Mark's Roundtable and Upcoming AI Regulations
08:23 - Google Notebook LM: How AI Turns Notes into Podcasts
11:53 - Creating Realistic Content with Notebook LM and Other Tools
14:48 - Llama 3.2 and AI Development
16:07 - AI Tools for Business: From Research Reports to Podcasts
20:16 - AI Guardrails in Australia: Chris and Mark Discuss AI in Healthcare
24:44 - OpenAI Zero One: The Paradigm Shift in AI Reasoning
28:03 - How OpenAI Models Memorise Reasoning
32:40 - sike.ai: Expanding Topics with Digital Sticky Notes
36:08 - Roblox AI: 3D Environment Generation in Gaming
39:26 - The Ethics of Using AI in Game Design and IP Concerns
46:30 - AI-Generated Games: Opportunities and Risks
51:07 - Amazon's AI Voice Clone for Audiobooks
56:14 - AI in Regulations: Mark's Thoughts on Guardrails and International Standards
01:02:08 - Using AI for Different Perspectives in Research and Data Storytelling
01:03:57 - Final Thoughts: The Future of AI and Industry Innovation
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8 | AI is worse than humans!

Digital Nexus

09/17/24 • 63 min

Join Chris and Mark in Episode 8 of the Digital Nexus Podcast as they catch up after a month-long hiatus, sharing their recent adventures and diving deep into the latest advancements in AI technology. From Amazon's investment in AI to the ethical implications of "deadbots," this episode covers a wide range of topics. Don't miss out on the fast news updates and shoutouts to the community!

Timestamps:

00:07 - Introduction and Catch-Up
01:34 - Chris's Adventures and New AI Projects
03:06 - Mark's Trip to Vancouver and New York
04:23 - Discussion on Risk-Taking in Innovation
06:52 - Non-Committal Mentality in Sydney
08:13 - Black Friday and Day of the Dead
10:01 - News Updates: AI, Crypto, and More
10:57 - Amazon's Investment in AI and Claude AI
12:39 - Core Anthropic Updates and GitHub Integration
18:08 - Ethical Implications of "Deadbots"
20:38 - AI Regulations and Australia's Proposed AI Guardrails
34:28 - Chain of Thought Processes in AI Models
38:46 - Fast News: Tesla's AI Bot, Facebook's Controversy, Nvidia's Stock Market Loss
48:31 - OpenAI's Financial Struggles and Capital Raise
52:49 - Bing's Deepfake Scrubbing Tools and Google's New Photo Search
55:26 - AI in Financial Transactions and Coinbase's AI Bots
01:02:24 - Shoutouts and Community Engagement

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7 | The (AI) Empire Corporates Strike Back

Digital Nexus

08/11/24 • 64 min

In this episode of the Digital Nexus podcast, we dive into the integration of AI and technology, exploring tools like Juno, Dovetail, and Saika. We discuss market trends, the future of AI, and its impact on job roles. The episode also covers the concept of "human in the loop," blockchain's role in digital democracy, and notable industry movements, including John Shulman's departure from OpenAI to join Anthropic. Additionally, we highlight AI tools for project management. Additionally, we also spoke about our upcoming event (on tomorrow) on digital democracy was announced, featuring speakers Audrey Tang and Glen Weyl, alongside discussions on blockchain technology and digital IDs.
Timestamps
🎙️ Olympics and AI Discussion (00:02 - 06:06)
🤖 AI and Market Trends (06:06 - 16:12)
- clients' frustrations with building AI solutions from scratch
- large organizations building their own LLMs due to data security concerns
- discussed the importance of deterministic workflows in AI
🚀 AI News and Updates (16:12 - 24:29)
- John Schulman, co-founder of OpenAI, announced his departure to join Anthropic
- Google's Gemini Pro 0801 has taken the top spot in AI performance rankings
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) released Titan Image Generator V2
🔍 AI Tools and Applications (24:29 - 35:01)
- Discussed various AI tools for UI designers, researchers, and project managers
- Talked about Atlassian's AI tool for project planning and ProductMonkey for converting designs into project stories
💡 AI in Research and Product Development (35:01 - 44:52)
- Discussed the use of AI for creating synthetic research and personas
- Mentioned the potential of using AI to test features before actual user testing
- Talked about the dominance of OpenAI in the AI space
🛠️ AI Tools for Different Roles (44:52 - 55:32)
- Discussed AI tools for UI designers, researchers, and project managers
- Talked about the integration of AI in Atlassian's project management tools
🌐 Digital Democracy and Government Initiatives (55:32 - 01:04:46)
- Announced an upcoming event on digital democracy with Audrey Tang and Glen Weyl
- Discussed the Australian government's digital ID initiative
LINKS
- John Schulman article - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/06/openai-co-founder-john-schulman-says-he-will-join-rival-anthropic.html
- and post: https://x.com/johnschulman2/status/1820610863499509855
- Google in court - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k44x6mge3o
- AWS stepping into the image generator world! https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/06/amazon-upgrades-its-ai-image-generator/
- Reddit AI Summaries - https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/06/reddit-ai-powered-search-results/
- OpenAI structured outputs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GvaHXJJfZw
#DigitalNexus #Podcast #AI #Blockchain #Startups #TechInnovation #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #DigitalDisruption #DigitalVillage #NotCentralised #SIKE #TechTrends

6 | A little bit of A(I)SMR

Digital Nexus

08/05/24 • 62 min

Apparently, AI voice clones can do ASMR, and that's the discover we start off with in this episode. For the rest of it, Chris and Mark cover a variety of topics related to AI and its integration with blockchain technology. From AI voice generation tools and recent events in the Australian DeFi space and the latest sponsorship by by the City of Sydney. We also highlight some interesting applications like tokenization in education credentials, the LeonardoAI acquisition and other news.
Timestamps
0:00: Introduction
9:51: Analysis of the recent Aus DeFi Association meetup
13:49: AI and Blockchain Integration
15:33: Educational Webinars on AI
16:41: Tokenization and Smart Contracts
20:20: LeonardoAI and its acquisition by Canva
23:41: NVIDIA and text to animation along with character consistency
28:21: On Perplexity, RAG and more
31:15: On time saving with generative AI tools
32:30: The battle between AI providers
36:09: Apple's AI Developments
37:56: Instagram AI Chatbots
41:01: Future of Social Media and AI Devices
48:07: AI Market Reset
50:05: AI in Customer Service
51:18: Mistral AI and Mathematical Accuracy
54:26: Human in the Loop vs. AI Autonomy
LINKS
🔗 Leonardo AI acquired by Canva
https://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...
🔗 NVIDIA character consistency
• NVIDIA’s New AI Did The Impossible!
🔗 Apple has released it’s first taste of AI to it’s dev partners

5 | AI will fight dance you!

Digital Nexus

07/29/24 • 66 min

🎙️ Episode 5: "AI Can Fight Dance You!" 🚀

In this lively episode of "Digital Nexus," Mark and Chris dive into the fascinating world of AI's potential futures. From Ethan Mollick's intriguing ideas about the future of AI to the industry's wild west atmosphere, our hosts explore the debates surrounding the journey to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and whether current AI models have hit their peak. They emphasize the need for organisations to buckle up and prepare for the unpredictable twists and turns of AI advancements, all while having a bit of fun with the practical—and sometimes overhyped—realities of AI.

Things get juicier as they chat about Meta's big play with the open-source Llama 3.1, debating the future of open vs. closed-source AI. Mark and Chris also tackle the latest AI mashups, like AI break-dancing and sports betting, showcasing how AI is creatively shaking things up across industries. And just when you think it can't get any better, they highlight exciting news from the healthcare front, where AI is making strides in early disease detection. Tune in for a fun-filled exploration of AI's wild and wonderful future!
#DigitalNexus #Podcast #AI #Dance #CombatSports #TechInnovation #MachineLearning #Creativity #Robotics

3 | Look who's talking now?

Digital Nexus

07/14/24 • 62 min

🎙️ Our 3rd episode of the "Digital Nexus" podcast and this week we say hello to AI Chris and AI Mark plus more 🚀
In this episode, Mark and Chris explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing the impact of AI on content creation, the job market, and the ethical considerations of AI interactions. They also dive into the recent Samsung Unpacked event, the role of AI in the tech industry, and the future of AI in hardware innovation.
Timestamps:
🔹0:00 - Intro - Mark's take on TikTok and AI's future, Chris's digital dreams
🔹6:58 - We meet AI Mark and AI Chris in conversation - talking about AI fears
🔹14:01 - The changing role of creators in the AI era and embracing new opportunities
🔹15:18 - The impact of AI tools like Claude 3.5 on developers' work and pricing
🔹19:01 - Disappointment with Samsung Unpacked and the missed AI opportunities
🔹33:33 - Nvidia's role in AI and the shift towards custom chip manufacturing
🔹37:19 - The energy consumption debate in AI and parallels with blockchain technology
Join us as we navigate the exciting and sometimes daunting world of artificial intelligence. Your journey into the nexus of digital innovation starts here!
#DigitalNexus #Podcast #AI #Blockchain #Startups #TechInnovation #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #DigitalDisruption #DigitalVillage #NotCentralised #SIKE #TechTrends

2 | AI is to be feared... or is it?

Digital Nexus

07/07/24 • 69 min

🎙️ Our 2nd episode of the "Digital Nexus" podcast and this week it's all about fear (and loathing) in AI🚀
In this episode, we talk about hallucinations and randomness when it comes to generative AI outputs as well as the ways in which we can control this. We also talk about where expertise and creativity come in and highlight some examples of AI tools we've been playing around with this week (including SIKE and Claude 3.5 Sonnet).
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more episodes exploring the frontiers of technology!
Timestamps:
🔹0:00 - Intro - what Chris and Mark have been up to during the week
🔹9:00 - AI outputs and how to control the hallucinations and randomness
🔹21:15 - The need (or want) for experts in the AI space and the double edged sword of thinking AI is only for mundane tasks
🔹25:49 - AI does not do math - but good at anomaly detection
🔹29:12 - Scrutiny of new technology / rabbit and the hare of AI (as well as a comparison to blockchain tech)
🔹Show and Tell Time
37:47 - SIKE's Dreams are and example of mimicking writing styles
46:21 - Claude 3.5 Sonnet for creating charts and dashboards
🔹51:54 - What do developers do next in light of AI advancements - the need to raise the bar in a world of AI
🔹1:01:09 - NVIDIA and their support for startups
- Fuzzy Sequence - https://fuzzysequence.com/
- SIKE - https://sike.ai/
- Claude - https://claude.ai/
#DigitalNexus #Podcast #AI #Blockchain #Startups #TechInnovation #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #DigitalDisruption #DigitalVillage #NotCentralised #SIKE #TechTrends

11 | Google Notebook LM is better than you at Podcasting!

Digital Nexus

10/07/24 • 56 min

In Episode 11, we discuss recent AI developments, focusing on OpenAI's Dev Day, real-time API applications, and generative models like Googles' Notebook LM. We explore how AI is transforming industries, particularly in business intelligence and customer engagement, using tools like Juno and Dovetail. We touch on the ethical and governance challenges surrounding AI, touching on privacy and the importance of responsible AI use. We then dive into investments in AI infrastructure by companies like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as the growing integration of AI in real-world applications.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Startups, work-life balance and scepticism over innovations.
02:58 – AI development at sike.ai and more on NotebookLM
05:18 – Strategic discussions on automation, OKRs, and community engagement.
06:25 – AI tools like Perplexity, Dovetail, and Juno for customer research.
09:33 – Juno and adaptive LLM-based customer engagement.
10:17 – AI and its future role in business and blockchain spaces.
14:01 – OpenAI’s Dev Day and real-time API capabilities.
16:20 – Voice mode AI and its real-time applications in business.
18:28 – Privacy concerns and the importance of compliance in AI development.
19:08 – The pyramid of AGI and the possibility of AI-led organisations.
20:44 – AI cost structure and the potential for discounts with prompt caching.
24:01 – AI in governance and how it shapes industries + the AI guardrails in Australia
28:35 – AI investment trends: Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon expanding AI infrastructure.
30:26 – OpenAI’s $6.6 billion raise and company valuation.
33:36 – New AI tools like Vercel for rapid app building and design iterations.
36:00 – AI-generated videos and new visual tools like Pika 1.5.
39:04 – Google Earth’s AI integration for historical map updates.
43:30 – Discussion of AI’s potential crash as predicted by MIT economists.
47:23 – Meta glasses and AI’s ability to identify people, ethical concerns.
49:37 – Fun segment on AI-generated podcasts with surreal interpretations of simple texts.
54:07 – Preview of Psyche’s web search feature and new AI integrations.
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LINKS
- Digital Village - https://digitalvillage.network/
- NotCentralised - https://www.notcentralised.com/
- SIKE - https://sike.ai/
#DigitalNexus #Podcast #AI #Blockchain #Startups #TechInnovation #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #DigitalDisruption #DigitalVillage #NotCentralised #SIKE #TechTrends

14 | Global leaders in AI say we're not ready for AGI!

Digital Nexus

11/04/24 • 50 min

In Episode 14 of the Digital Nexus podcast, we begin by highlighting AI news, such as an Australian study showing that 83% of students utilise AI for their studies, alongside concerns about AI detectors and evolving exam methodologies. We also look at the rapid AI advancements contrasted by apprehension from folks like director James Cameron as well as demonstrations of tools aimed at improving education and more. We deep dive into the distinctions between AGI and narrow AI, addressing the complexities of AGI's cognitive capabilities and the constraints posed by current computational power. All this and much more in this episode.
Timestamps
0:00 - Episode Introduction and AI News
10:18 - AI Development and Education
20:43 - AGI and Current AI State
2‍9:28 - AI Experts Leaving Tech Giants
39:38 - AI Readiness and Societal Impact
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AI sector study
https://www.artificialintelligence-ne...
Geoffrey Hinton on AI https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-can...
Miles Brundage leaving OpenAI: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ag...
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sci...
Managers at risk in AI driven future

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Digital Nexus currently has 15 episodes available.

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The podcast is about News, Blockchain, Software, Tech News, Podcasts, Technology, Digital, Business, Industry, Innovation and Strategy.

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The episode title '10 | Meta AI Products Looking to Hit Hard' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Digital Nexus is 59 minutes.

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