This podcast episode delves into the transformative advancements brought by Segment Anything 2 (SAM 2) in the realm of computer vision, highlighting the impressive zero-shot segmentation capabilities of its predecessor SAM 1 and the innovative features of SAM 2 that enhance user experience and efficiency. Hosts Joseph Nelson and Nikhila Ravi share insights into the real-world applications, architectural advancements, and challenges of SAM, while also calling on the community to engage with and contribute to its open-source development, underscoring the pivotal role of collaboration in pushing the boundaries of AI research.