In this episode of the Practical AI podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of intriguing topics within the AI landscape. They discuss the creative use of AI in Coca-Cola's Christmas ads and consider how a potential second Trump administration might reshape AI policy, including the possible repeal of the Biden AI executive order and the CHIPS Act. The conversation also touches on the emergence of Chinese-developed large language models like Qwen and the growing capabilities of smaller, specialized AI models.
Additionally, they explore innovative tools such as Pickle, which enhances meeting attendance with AI, Stripe's Agent Toolkit for integrating payments into AI workflows, and Perplexity's AI shopping assistant. They also highlight useful resources like Docling for document parsing and Observers for logging AI API requests. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize the rapid advancements in AI while addressing important concerns, including its effects on employment and social interactions.
