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EP 98 : Amazon's Nova Act AI Takes on OpenAI & Anthropic, Plus Runway Gen-4 Video & Brain-to-Speech
02 Apr 2025
Today, we dive into the exciting world of AI, starting with Amazon's groundbreaking Nova Act AI browser agent that's reportedly outperforming rivals from OpenAI and Anthropic. We explore how this could become a mainstream moment with its integration into the upcoming Alexa+ revamp. Next, we cover Runway's new Gen-4 video model, highlighting its increased consistency and potential for professional cinematic workflows and generative visual effects. We also discuss a fascinating breakthrough in AI turning brain signals into instant speech from researchers at UC Berkeley and UCSF, a major leap for brain-computer interfaces. Plus, we touch on Google's Isomorphic Labs raising $600M for AI drug discovery and OpenAI's plans for its first open-source LLM in years. Finally, we'll run through other key AI news, including updates from Manus, Luma Labs, Apple, Zhipu AI, and Microsoft, and give you a rundown of today's trending AI tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro and ElevenLabs RAG. Tune in for all the details on these cutting-edge AI developments!
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