AIAW Podcast E148 – DeepSeek, Grok and Other Interesting Research Papers

Episode 148 of the AIAW Podcast is here! This time, we welcome back AI expert Robert Luciani, CEO of Negatonic. Louise Vanerell, CEO of Recursive Future, also joins us for a deep dive into the latest AI breakthroughs. We explore cutting-edge developments like DeepSeek, Grok, and major research shaping the future of large language models (LLMs) and AI applications. Key topics include AI’s role in Swedish national TV (SVT), Grok 3’s release, and xAI’s rapid advancements. We also discuss Europe’s position in the global AI race and what it means for future innovation. But that’s not all. We dive into fascinating research on test-time compute scaling and how JPEG impacts AI reasoning in unexpected ways. Software engineering is also evolving in the AI era, bringing new challenges and opportunities for developers. And, of course, we tackle the big question: will AGI create a utopian future or something more dystopian? Finally, we break down what companies must do now to stay ahead in AI’s fast-moving landscape. With Robert’s sharp technical insights and Louise’s strategic perspective, this episode is a must-listen for AI enthusiasts.