Google Gemini 2.0, OpenAI's $7bn losses, and New AI Tools | Briefing - 12th December 2024

Weekly Tech Briefing: Google Gemini 2.0, OpenAI's Sora, and New AI Innovations

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In this episode, we explore Google's new AI model, Gemini 2.0, optimized for the agentic era of AI. We also cover OpenAI's new generative video product, Sora, and other AI innovations like Reddit Answers and Grok's photorealistic image generator.

Additionally, we discuss tools such as StackFix for comparing SaaS products, and Aloha's new Cookie Consent Manager. We also dive into recent studies showing the limited impact of Amazon's return-to-office mandates and the shrinking viewership on Twitch.

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00:00 Introduction and Weekly Briefing Overview
00:32 Google's Gemini 2.0 - The Future of Agentic AI
01:11 Deep Research
01:59 How to use AI in Google Sheets
02:19 OpenAI's Sora
02:44 OpenAI's financial difficulties in context
03:09 Reddit's AI-Powered Search and Strategic Advantages
04:07 New AI Tools and Features from Grok and Yelp
05:12 Emerging AI Tools and Browser Innovations
07:03 Amazon's Return to Office and Market Trends
07:44 Monetization Strategies for AI Companies
09:06 AI Predicting Human Behavior: Research Insights
09:56 Conclusion and Farewell