The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

Episode 39: How are AI video tools revolutionizing content creation? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Tim Simmons (https://x.com/theomediaai), founder of Theoretically Media, to delve into the latest advancements in AI video tools. This episode ranks 13 of the most popular AI video tools of Q4 2024, discussing their features, strengths, and weaknesses. They explore the capabilities of tools like Sora, Runway, and Adobe Firefly, and predict future developments in AI integration. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of AI video generation and its impact on content creation. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Pika struggles with customization; requires frequent rerolls. (06:49) Veyo ranks S tier for generating videos. (13:51) Leaving Sora in category S, discussing Turbo. (20:21) You write scripts; creators adapt them independently. (25:40) Prompts reinforce ideas, rerun if needed. (26:51) InVideo generates videos from concepts automatically. (33:28) Integrating new technology requires complex adaptation. (40:50) Runway: Advanced camera controls, fast image-to-video. (45:58) Adobe's generative tools: Occasional use, specific purposes. (48:08) Firefly and Gen Phil integrate into Adobe. (57:19) AI models continually improve, likely accelerating progress. (59:09) Focus on storytelling, not just technical details. — Mentions: Tim Simmons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoreticallymedia/ Theoretically Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TheoreticallyMedia Pika: https://pika.art/ Sora AI: https://sora.com/ Runway AI: https://runwayml.com/ Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ Minimax: https://haylouai.com/minimax Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/ Cling: https://cling.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 38: How revolutionary is the latest in AI voice technology? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into this topic with Ammaar Reshi (https://x.com/ammaar), head of design at ElevenLabs and AI enthusiast who has made waves with his innovative AI projects. In this episode, Ammaar takes us through the cutting-edge features of ElevenLabs, a platform revolutionizing content creation with AI-driven voice technology. From monetizing pre-recorded voices to producing multilingual content, and even generating music, explore how ElevenLabs is transforming how we create and consume audio content. They also delve into Ammaar’s background, discussing his transition from viral AI art to leading design at ElevenLabs, and the exciting developments on the horizon for AI in audio. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Discussing AI business tool with ElevenLabs. (05:28) Co-founders initiated dubbing innovation for accessibility. (07:52) Exploring ElevenLabs features, including iPhone app. (10:47) Stability affects voice similarity and style. (13:49) Browse library of diverse platform voice actors. (17:37) Using ElevenLabs for quick sound effects. (20:21) Anyone can build simple conversational AI agents. (25:20) Mobile app empowers indie authors for self-publishing. (31:40) GenFM: Realistic voices, 32 languages, mobile experience. (34:25) Follow Amar on X for AI app insights. — Mentions: Ammaar Reshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammaarsreshi/ ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io/ NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 37: Could Google’s new AI, Project Astra, revolutionize the way we interact with technology? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Bibo Xu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibo-xu-23b3585/), a key player in the development of Astra, along with insights from Greg Wayne, a lead researcher. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive deep into their first-hand experiences with Project Astra in London. They discuss the groundbreaking capabilities of Astra, including multimodal conversations, advanced personalization, and potential to perform complex tasks. They also touch on the progress of Gemini models, Google's approach to data privacy and security, and the fierce competition in the AI industry. Tune in to hear how Astra could redefine digital assistants and the implications this has for the future. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Google DeepMind's Project Astra: Multimodal AI Assistant. (03:28) Visited DeepMind in London; experienced glowing presentations. (06:45) Provides information on nearby attractions and objects. (11:42) Launch timing uncertain; testing and satisfaction pending. (12:43) Interviewed Project Astra leads on features, privacy. (17:00) Metacognition requires experiential learning for accuracy. (20:47) Astra enhances native audio; untapped potential remains. (24:18) Astra stores and utilizes user data effectively. (27:41) Astra aims to improve through trusted testers. (29:20) Google's innovations are mind-blowing and groundbreaking. (34:30) Exciting tech, but monetization remains a challenge. (35:48) Researchers excited; focus not on monetization yet. — Mentions: Bibo Xu: https://x.com/biboxu Greg Wayne: https://www.innovatorsunder35.com/the-list/gregory-wayne/ Project Astra: https://deepmind.google/technologies/project-astra/ Google Deep Mind: https://deepmind.google/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 36: What happens when AI technology leaks, and who benefits the most? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss OpenAI's recent leak involving their video generation model Sora. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the implications of the Sora leak, how it affected OpenAI, and what it means for the future of AI video generation. They also explore the resulting industry reactions, the complexity of maintaining NDAs, and how AI companies like Anthropic are releasing innovative features to stay competitive. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Artists frustrated over restricted video sharing rights. (04:12) Creators lost access to flawed Sora tool. (06:31) Anthropic's Model Context Protocol connects AI data. (09:32) Adjust style: Remove emojis, reduce casualness. (14:32) AI update improves V0 website cloning accuracy significantly. (15:56) Founder admires design, improves AI-generated code backend. (21:35) Gig work rise over traditional careers anticipated. (24:07) He wanted X to be WeChat-like. (25:48) Standalone app for funny AI art success. — Mentions: OpenAI’s Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora/ v0: https://v0.dev/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Model Context Protocol: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano