Microsoft's Phi-3 Unveiled, Axon's AI Leap, FTC's Non-Compete Ruling, GM's Privacy Controversy, and Perplexity's Unicorn Triumph

This podcast episode explores Microsoft's breakthrough in small language models called Phi-3, which rivals the performance of larger models like GPT-3.5. It discusses the implications of AI developments, including the use of AI in automating police report writing and the concerns of bias and accountability. The episode also covers the Federal Trade Commission's ban on non-compete agreements and its impact on workers. Additionally, it addresses controversies surrounding privacy violations in the automotive industry and highlights the achievements of Perplexity, a startup behind AI search technology.