Revving Up Tech: From Google I/O to Formula SAE | AwesomeCast 686

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast
Sorg, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs…
Formula SAE International Combustion (IC) Event:
Coverage of the internal combustion event, with plans for a future exclusive electric vehicle (EV) event.
Mention of the involvement of students and volunteers in designing, building, and raising funds for their vehicles.
Highlights of the endurance race and the high participation rate compared to previous years.
Notable performance by the Brazilian team, securing first place in design and a top-five overall finish.
Google I/O Highlights:
Discussion on Project Astra, an early version of Google’s universal assistant powered by DeepMind AI.
Demonstration of the assistant’s ability to recognize and interact with objects in real-time using a smartphone camera.
AI advancements in identifying objects and providing contextual information.
Concerns about AI integration in search results and its impact on web traffic and information accuracy.
OpenAI GPT-4.0 Update:
Introduction of GPT-4.0 (omni), capable of handling text, audio, and image inputs and outputs.
Practical applications and improvements in AI interactions.
Potential collaboration between OpenAI and Apple for integrating AI functionalities into iOS.
Google Glass and Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses:
Comparison of Google’s updated glasses with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Features include built-in cameras and voice assistants.
Emphasis on the seamless integration of AI and smart glasses for enhanced user experiences.
Microsoft Co-Pilot:
Explanation of Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, integrating AI into enterprise solutions.
Benefits of having AI manage and process data locally on devices.
Importance of maintaining data privacy and security in enterprise environments.
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This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast

Sorg, Chilla and Dave Podnar are here and some of them have sore legs…

Formula SAE International Combustion (IC) Event:

Coverage of the internal combustion event, with plans for a future exclusive electric vehicle (EV) event.

Mention of the involvement of students and volunteers in designing, building, and raising funds for their vehicles.

Highlights of the endurance race and the high participation rate compared to previous years.

Notable performance by the Brazilian team, securing first place in design and a top-five overall finish.

Google I/O Highlights:

Discussion on Project Astra, an early version of Google’s universal assistant powered by DeepMind AI.

Demonstration of the assistant’s ability to recognize and interact with objects in real-time using a smartphone camera.

AI advancements in identifying objects and providing contextual information.

Concerns about AI integration in search results and its impact on web traffic and information accuracy.

OpenAI GPT-4.0 Update:

Introduction of GPT-4.0 (omni), capable of handling text, audio, and image inputs and outputs.

Practical applications and improvements in AI interactions.

Potential collaboration between OpenAI and Apple for integrating AI functionalities into iOS.

Google Glass and Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses:

Comparison of Google’s updated glasses with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses.

Features include built-in cameras and voice assistants.

Emphasis on the seamless integration of AI and smart glasses for enhanced user experiences.

Microsoft Co-Pilot:

Explanation of Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, integrating AI into enterprise solutions.

Benefits of having AI manage and process data locally on devices.

Importance of maintaining data privacy and security in enterprise environments.

Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com

Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com

Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

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