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May 2024
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Why Google Search Isn’t Going Anywhere A...

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Episode 8: Is Google's dominance in search engines at risk with the rise of generative AI models? Hosts Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into this topic with guest Bilawal Sidhu (https://x.com/bilawalsidhu), a host of The TED AI Show and a former Google employee experienced in AR/VR projects and creating 3D maps for Google Maps.

In this episode, Bilawal explores the potential challenges facing Google's search engine supremacy due to advancements in generative AI models and discusses the implications for the future of search engines and advertising. He dives into the impact of AI-generated content on search results and the need for a nuanced approach in navigating the evolving landscape of digital information.


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) Decade in tech, six years at Google.
  • (03:17) Time at Google as a product manager .
  • (06:27) Discussion about impact of TikTok and YouTube.
  • (12:28) Models need to be anchored in real knowledge.
  • (18:23) Testing GPT-2 in the wild with users.
  • (19:37) AI expectations not met yet.
  • (23:29) Spatial intelligence for machines and photogrammetry summary.
  • (26:02) Implicit representations enable flexible, accurate rendering techniques.
  • (32:08) Nvidia's Earth 2 initiative predicts real-world weather.
  • (34:41) Training AI by creating virtual reality scenarios.
  • (36:33) Exciting Ted show explores impact of AI technology.
  • (40:15) Editorial perspective in Ted show seeks balanced, nuanced viewpoints.
  • (45:12) Delay regulations to accelerate technological advancement impactfully.
  • (47:18) Regulations should sunset, engage with China's perspective.


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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow


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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

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