EP 76 : Ilya's New ASI Path, Microsoft vs OpenAI, Stanford's Obesity AI, Llama 4 & More! AI News Today

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Tune in to AI Brief Episode 76 with Ameen and Lia for today's crucial AI updates! We dive into former OpenAI scientist Ilya Sutskever's Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) and his potentially revolutionary "different path to ASI" with a staggering $30B valuation. Discover why Microsoft is developing its MAI models to rival OpenAI and Anthropic, aiming to power their Copilot suite and reduce reliance. Learn about Stanford AI's obesity treatment breakthrough using the natural molecule BRP, identified by AI and matching Ozempic's weight loss but with fewer side effects. Get the latest on Meta's Llama 4, which could fuse voice and agents, impacting businesses on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. We also unpack the buzz around Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its potential to enhance LLM interaction with third-party apps. Plus, catch up on everything else in AI today, from Reflection AI's $130M funding for autonomous coding systems to the newest trending AI tools like Mistral OCR and Manus AI. Don't miss this essential briefing on the latest AI news and innovations!

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