The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

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

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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.

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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/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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• Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
• Blog - https://lore.com/

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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

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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.

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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/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

• Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
• Blog - https://lore.com/

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Episode 29: Are you ready to dive into the world of AI-driven newsletter creation and content strategy? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss the tools, techniques, and insider secrets to building a successful AI-powered business from scratch.

In this episode, they explore AI's role in streamlining newsletter creation, bundling media properties for better monetization, and maintaining the crucial human touch for quality and engagement. Plus, they share their personal experiences and strategies for leveraging AI tools like Perplexity, Claude, Mixo, and many more to validate business ideas and enhance content production.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

• (00:00) Leverage AI tools, don't start AI businesses.
• (03:43) Mixo creates instant landing pages using prompts.
• (09:23) Firebase, Replit, and AI simplify business startup.
• (12:54) Amazon sellers use sentiment analysis to improve products.
• (14:14) Focus on human-centric content creation amid AI.
• (18:17) Mix of memorization and automated video editing.
• (22:12) AI-generated avatars as news anchors increasing.
• (24:48) AI simplifies newsletter creation with writing, editing.
• (28:50) Newsletters need unique voices for long-term success.
• (32:01) Timing was crucial for YouTube success.
• (34:49) Automated tool summary solution using Perplexity.
• (38:56) Covered strategies, tools, and ideas for businesses.

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Mentions:

• Mixo: https://www.mixo.io/
• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
• Claude: https://claude.ai/
• Futureloop: https://www.diamandis.com/futureloop
• Timebolt: https://www.timebolt.io/
• Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/
• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/
• Webflow: https://webflow.com/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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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

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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.

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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

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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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 4: How is AI impacting the future of creativity and the workplace? Matt Wolfe (https://twitter.com/mattwolfe) and Nathan Lands (https://twitter.com/NathanLands) tap into the insights of Pete Huang (https://twitter.com/petehuang), founder of The Neuron, a daily newsletter which demystifies AI for the average person.

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of AI, creativity, and its transformational potential on industries like music and entrepreneurship. Pete Huang shares his experiences and perspectives spanning various facets of AI, including the balance between innovation and ethical considerations, the rising capabilities of language models, and the profound implications these have on artistic creation and business operations. The conversation also explores the broader societal impacts, such as income disparity and public perceptions of technology.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

• (00:00) AI's impact on business is misunderstood.
• (05:03) Exploring marketing strategy and AI's potential impact.
• (08:14) Using agents will create fierce competition for startups.
• (12:04) OpenAI leads in product marketing and PR.
• (15:43) Gemini 1.5 has 10 million token window.
• (18:58) Importance of needle in haystack test explained.
• (20:01) Token submission enables enhanced audio processing capabilities.
• (24:03) OpenAI and MetaLlama are top open source.
• (27:02) Self-driving cars bring excitement and desensitization.
• (30:08) Artists call on tech to not replace humans with AI.
• (35:16) Compensation for similar music in AI.
• (36:28) Excitement for music licensing and potential earnings.
• (42:43) Pharrell's praise for Maggie Rogers' authentic music.
• (45:56) Leverage employees' expertise to improve processes effectively.
• (47:07) Leverage early adopters to explore AI potential.

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Mentions:

• The Neuron Newsletter: https://www.theneurondaily.com/
• The Neuron Podcast: https://lnk.to/theneuron
• Grok xAI's Large Language Model: https://grok.x.ai/
• Udio Music Tool: https://www.udio.com/
• Suno Music Creation: https://suno.com/
• Sonauto Music Tool: https://sonauto.ai/
• Claude AI assistant from Anthropic: https://claude.ai/
• Gemini 1.5 Google's New Large Language Model: https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemini-next-generation-model-february-2024/

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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