Mark and Shashank

The Generative AI Meetup Podcast

Hosted by Mark and Shashank, software engineers and organizers in Silicon Valley. Get their grounded perspective each week as they explore the generative AI landscape through news analysis, tech discussions, hands-on experiments, and clear explanations. Dive into the latest language models, AI agent capabilities, and RAG techniques. Understand the hardware race, key research, startup trends, benchmarks, and the real-world impact of AI across industries like healthcare, robotics, and creative work. We also test AI limits, explain core concepts, discuss ethics, and interview builders shaping the...

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Mark and Shashank

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Can you trust LLM Leaderboards? 17.03.2025

This conversation delves into the latest developments in AI, particularly focusing on Google's Gemma models and their capabilities. The discussion covers the differences between various types of language models, the significance of multimodal inputs, and the training techniques employed in AI models. The hosts also explore the implications of open-source versus proprietary models, the hardware req...

Can AI uncook an egg? 10.03.2025

In this conversation, Mark and Shashank discuss the latest advancements in AI, particularly focusing on China's lead in developing agentic models like Manus. They explore the capabilities of Manus, its performance on the Gaia benchmark, and the implications of AI in various sectors, including software development and customer service. The discussion also delves into the philosophical aspects of AI...

Vibe Coding, Claude 3.7, GPT 4.5, and Alexa+ 01.03.2025

Mark's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqLp0T6WBwxmuJdmo4mUW5A Databricks Events: https://lu.ma/okxq0bt1 https://lu.ma/n7p3gdx0     In this episode of The Generative AI Meetup Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI coding assistants and their real-world applications. Our hosts explore the capabilities of Cursor, Claude 3.7, and other frontier models, discussing how these tools...

The Path to AGI: Grok 3, Quantum Breakthroughs, and Humanoid Robots 27.02.2025

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup   https://www.anthropic.com/news/the-anthropic-economic-index https://x.com/xai/status/1891699715298730482 - Grok 3 http://x.com/karpathy/status/1891720635363254772 https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorana_fermion https://www.you...

The $6 Reasoning Model: Breaking Down Stanford's S1 Paper 19.02.2025

Podcast: https://podcast.genaimeetup.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup In this episode, we explore Stanford's groundbreaking S1 paper, which introduces a technique to transform any language model into a reasoning model for just $6 in computation costs. We dive deep into the implications of this research, discussing budget forcing techniques, the true costs of AI development...

Elon's $100B OpenAI Takeover Bid 16.02.2025

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup   • The dramatic $97.4B bid by Elon Musk to acquire OpenAI and the complex nonprofit/for-profit structure debate • Analysis of OpenAI's true market value and competition in the AI space • ASML's groundbreaking sub-2nm chip manufacturing technology • Intel's challenges and the future of US semiconductor manufacturing • The fascinating history of...

A deep dive into DeepSeek R1 - What YOU Need to Know 01.02.2025

🔥 NVIDIA's Stock Crash & The DeepSeek Revolution: What You Need to Know In this episode, we dive deep into the recent NVIDIA stock crash and how DeepSeek, a groundbreaking AI model from a Chinese hedge fund, is disrupting the entire AI industry. We break down: • Why DeepSeek R1's achievements are sending shockwaves through the tech world • How they achieved similar results to OpenAI at 1/1000...

Meet Dobby: Sentient's 85 million dollar AI That REFUSES To Play Nice! 26.01.2025

🔥 EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Sentient AI's Revolutionary Dobby Model Join us for an unprecedented interview with the secretive Sentient AI team, who've raised an astounding $85M in seed funding. Get the inside scoop on their groundbreaking AI model Dobby - the world's first truly community-owned and aligned AI assistant. In this special episode: • Meet the minds behind Sentient's business developme...

Bring on the AI doctors and Baby Robots 22.01.2025

Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/gen-ai/events/305158672 deep seek: https://chat.deepseek.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcast.genaimeetup.com/ In this week's episode, Mark and Shashank dive into the latest announcements from NVIDIA at CES 2025, including the groundbreaking RTX 50 series GPUs and the emergence of tiny, single-user supercomputers. They explore the implications of TSMC...

Broke AI Startup Beats OpenAI? | The Deepseek Revolution 12.01.2025

Links: Sentient AI Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/gen-ai/events/305158672/ Deepseek: https://www.deepseek.com/ Nvidia CES Announcement: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ces-2025-jensen-huang/ Simulated Snake/Worm neural network video: https://youtu.be/dqL66xD2b2s?si=iI3XeEC2yCYjNIq5 In this episode, recorded during a road trip to Tahoe, hosts Mark and Shashank dive deep into the latest AI breakthroug...

Will AI Kill the Stock Market or Save It? 05.01.2025

Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es03jKOsJpE Arc Prize: https://arcprize.org/blog/oai-o3-pub-breakthrough https://deepmind.google/technologies/veo/veo-2/ Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora-is-here/ New video models pika2: https://pikartai.com/login/ - takes awhile to generate. A few minutes sora veo2 https://www.deepseek.com/   In this episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, Ma...

Time to Become a Plumber - future proof your career! 08.12.2024

In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into OpenAI's latest announcement, the $200/month GPT Pro model, and explore its capabilities, like self-reflection and handling complex reasoning tasks. They discuss how this new tier might impact researchers, developers, and knowledge workers, and compare it with advancements from Google, Amazon, and the open-source community. The conversation spans cuttin...

Why Intel Just Won’t Die: The Zombie of the Chip Wars 17.11.2024

In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into the transformative world of AI-generated music with tools like Suno and Oudio, exploring their implications for the music industry and creativity. They debate the strengths and weaknesses of leading generative AI models, including Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's GPT, and Elon Musk's ambitious X.AI. The duo also discusses the critical role of hardware in AI...

World’s Fastest AI Inference: A Conversation with SambaNova’s Innovators 25.10.2024

This week, Shashank and Mark sit down with SambaNova Systems, a leading AI chip startup competing with tech giants like Nvidia and Cerebras. Joined by SambaNova's Director of Machine Learning, Urmish, and founding team member Raghu, they explore how SambaNova's reconfigurable data flow architecture is changing the game in AI inference and training. They discuss the company’s unique hardware, fast...

Why you should sell your Nvidia stock right now! #notfinancialadvice 20.10.2024

In this week's episode, Shashank and Mark dive deep into Nvidia's current dominance in the AI hardware space and the potential challengers on the horizon. As companies like AMD, Cerebras, and SambaNova work to chip away at Nvidia’s massive lead, is it time to reconsider your portfolio? Plus, we explore cutting-edge applications of generative AI in DNA analysis, gene therapy, and how AI agents coul...

You NEED to learn this if you want a career in AI 12.10.2024

In this episode, Mark and Shashank sit down with Greg and Chris, co-founders of AI Maker Space, at a hackathon in Palo Alto at the offices of 500 startups. They discuss the mission of AI Maker Space to build a community for developing and deploying large language model applications. The conversation covers topics such as the use of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) versus fine-tuning, the role...

ChatGPT Finds Its Voice While Meta Reimagines Reality—Are You Ready? 04.10.2024

In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into OpenAI's latest updates from their Dev Day, including the new advanced voice mode for ChatGPT and the real-time API for developers. They share their hands-on experiences with the enhanced voice features, discussing improvements in emotion, speed, and interaction. The conversation also explores Meta's recent AR/VR announcements, particularly the Orion gl...

The Most outstanding Electrical Engineering Student in the USA | Lonnie Chrisman 15.09.2024

In this episode Mark and Shashank delve into the intricacies of AI-driven decision systems with Lonnie Chrisman, CTO of Lumina Decision Systems. They explore the innovative product Analytica and its new AI extension, Assista, designed to enhance decision-making processes. Chrisman, an industry veteran, shares his journey from being the top electrical engineering student to spearheading technology...

Don't Die with AI | Interview with Alex Zhavoronkov at the Don't Die Summit 13.09.2024

This week's episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosted by Mark and Shashank, dives into the riveting discussions from the recent Don't Die Summit. The duo shares their firsthand experiences, including an interview with Alex Zhavoronkov, CEO of Insilico, who discusses the groundbreaking generative AI model, Presses GPT, aimed at extending human healthspan. Also featured are insights into t...

AI at the speed of thought 06.09.2024

In this week’s episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, join hosts Mark and Shashank as they delve into the groundbreaking developments from Cerebras. Discover how their new inference solution is setting new benchmarks for speed and efficiency in AI model responses. The episode features insights into the technology behind these advancements and explores potential impacts on various industries....

Interview with Jeff Cooper - The Future of Health Monitoring Sensors 26.08.2024

In this episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast we dive into the world of wearables and fitness trackers. We have an in depth interview with Jeff Cooper, a seasoned professional with experience at Nokia, Samsung, Javelin missile, and currently working on his own gym simulator. The conversation explores the potential downsides of wearable technology, particularly the pressure to constantly trac...

If you plant a steak in the ground will it grow? 09.08.2024

This week on the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Mark and Shashank dive into the latest developments at OpenAI, including the dramatic changes in leadership and potential shifts in company ethics. We also tease the mysterious Project Strawberry and its potential impact on AI. Tune in to hear our insights on where OpenAI stands now and what the future might hold in this evolving landscape of ge...

How Long Until the Dyson Sphere? Exploring the Future of AI 02.08.2024

Welcome back to the Generative AI Meetup Podcast! After a brief hiatus, hosts Mark and Shashank return with fresh insights from a recent event held in a historic Silicon Valley location. This episode delves into the role of AI agents in transforming workflows and enhancing various business processes. The discussion kicks off with highlights from the meetup, attended by over 100 enthusiasts and pro...

For the love of spreadsheets! 19.07.2024

In this week’s episode of the Generative AI Meetup Podcast, hosts Mark and Shashank dive into the latest advancements in generative AI. They kick off with a detailed exploration of Mistral Nemo, a new AI model that has set a benchmark with its unprecedented 128K context window. The discussion then shifts to an intriguing development at Microsoft, where a specialized LLM is being designed for optim...

Are AI Agents the key to AGI? 12.07.2024

In this episode, Mark and Shashank dive into the intriguing world of AI agents. The duo unpacks the fundamental concepts of what AI agents are and how they function within workflows. They explore why these agents are garnering attention as the next big thing in the AI landscape. The episode also offers insights into practical applications and potential advancements that AI agents could enable. Joi...

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