The AI Argument

• The AI Argument - E52 - Google’s Winning Week, OpenAI Skip Safety, and Kickboxing Robots

  Google’s Gemini 2.5 isn’t just better, it might be in a league of its own. From coding to content creation, it’s outperforming everything else. And for once, nobody’s laughing at Google's AI efforts. While Justin’s all-in on the power and promise of Google’s new Agent framework, Frank’s still reeling from Google charging him €25 a pop to test VEO 2, and not even bothering with a warning label.Overall, Google’s finally making good on its AI potential, rolling out powerful models, free dev tools, and smart protocols. Justin’s excited. Frank’s suspicious. For developers and small teams, it’s a good time to explore. Just watch your wallet and don’t get too attached. Google have a history of spinning up projects and then killing them when we grow to love them. Google’s not the only one in the spotlight either… There’s a new approach to beating hallucinations by getting four LLMs to argue with each other before telling you anything. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s under fire for rushing safety checks, ChatGPT’s long-term memory has Frank twitching, and Meta’s boasting context windows big enough to fit your whole life story.This one’s for founders, marketers, and anyone trying to work out where to place their bets as the AI race hits another gear.

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• The AI Argument - e51 - AI Reshaping Humanity, Creative Rights Battles, and AI Condoms

  Can AI give us deeper relationships, sharper thinking, and more meaningful lives, or is it about to strip away everything that makes us human? Justin argues we’re heading for more time with loved ones and a mental renaissance. Frank’s not buying it. He points to warnings from hundreds of tech experts who think AI could tank empathy, decision-making, and even mental health. Especially if it's all left in the hands of profit-hungry firms.Frank’s big fear? That the relationship between Big Tech and the U.S. government is already steering us off a cliff.Justin’s big hope? That chaos in the short term could accidentally trigger the right long-term reforms. One thing they both agree on: if AI is going to transform society, now’s the time to decide whether it’s for the public good or private gain.There’s plenty here for anyone worried about where this is all going. Especially if you’ve got a stake in AI, policy, ethics, or just want to know what kind of world your kids will grow up in.

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• Manus Beats OpenAI, AI’s Hidden Goals, and Copyright as National Security - The AI Argument EP48

  Manus might be the biggest leap in agentic AI yet, but is it groundbreaking AI, or just a well-dressed remix of existing tech? It’s making waves, but there’s no secret sauce. No next-gen model. Just some clever engineering. If an independent team can outshine OpenAI and Google with off-the-shelf tools, what does that say about the so-called AI giants?OpenAI wasted no time dropping new developer tools—coincidence, or a torpedo aimed at sinking Manus before it even gets out of beta? Despite how impressive Manus is, Frank and Justin still aren’t ready to let AI book their flights or buy their sneakers. Beyond Manus, this episode takes on some of AI’s more unsettling developments:00:45 Is Manus the agentic breakthrough we've been waiting for?It’s blowing minds, but there’s no secret sauce—just smart engineering. If anyone can build this, how long before it’s obsolete?09:10 Did OpenAI just uncover AI’s sneaky side?They tried to train an AI not to cheat… and made it even better at hiding its true intentions. 14:55 Can Anthropic really detect AI’s hidden goals?A new experiment claims to “read AI’s mind” and spot secret objectives—sounds great, but does it actually work?18:38 Did OpenAI just link copyright to national security?Suddenly, scraping copyrighted material isn’t about profit, it’s about protecting democracy.25:00 Did OpenAI’s new model just write real literature?A short story about AI and grief has some claiming AI has achieved creative brilliance. Others think it reads like a moody teenager’s poetry notebook.29:49 Why does this AI fish sound like Schwarzenegger?Forget Manus—the real AI revolution is a talking fish that gives life advice in Arnie’s voice.

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• The AI Argument EP46: Grok 3’s Rigged Answers, Ireland’s Copyright Debate, and an Accidental Evil AI

  AI copyright laws could be about to change, but should they? A new report from Ireland’s AI Advisory Council recommends giving AI-generated works limited copyright protection while letting creators opt out of AI training. Frank thinks that’s a reasonable way to protect artists. Justin thinks it’s a fussy bureaucratic workaround that won’t help Europe keep up in the AI race. Copyright holders, he argues, should have no right to refuse, only the right to get paid. Because AI and robotics will define the next century, and Europe needs to get in the game, not get tangled in red tape.The debate doesn’t stop there. What happens when a team of researchers accidentally trains an AI to be evil? Why did xAI quietly remove Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. from Grok 3’s disinformation lists and then blame OpenAI for it? And would the EU let Elon Musk use AI to fire employees?

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• The AI Argument EP45: AI Safety Gutted, Grok’s Rapid Ascent, and the Creepiest Robot Yet

  Elon Musk once called AI an existential risk. Now he’s built one of the fastest-moving AI companies in history. Grok 3 has landed, and according to some, it’s the best AI model yet. But while AI developers are breaking speed records, regulators are packing up their desks. Musk (who not long ago demanded a six-month AI pause) now has influence in the White House, and Trump’s administration is gutting the very institutions meant to stop AI from going rogue. Even Justin, usually the guy shouting for less regulation, is starting to get nervous. Meanwhile, Frank is having an “I told you so” moment, pointing out that today’s AI models are already cheating, manipulating, and rewriting the rules to win, just like the infamous "paperclip problem" predicted.And if that wasn’t dystopian enough, wait until you hear about the drone tech tracking police officers, the eeriest humanoid robot yet, and Grok’s unhinged voice mode, which makes ChatGPT sound like a polite librarian.

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