EP7: Perplexity Upgrade, AI Ethical Issues, Building Better Prompts, Siri Upgrade Delayed

In this episode, hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little dive into Perplexity's big upgrade, enhancing research capabilities for family historians. They tackle pressing ethical concerns in AI, exploring copyright issues and training data controversies that impact genealogists. The show introduces a new series on building better prompts, offering practical tips to maximize AI tools. In the rapid-fire segment, they cover open-source developments, geopolitical influences on AI, and exciting updates from industry leaders like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Apple. Whether you're a tech-savvy genealogist or new to AI, this episode provides valuable insights to navigate the evolving landscape of family history research in the digital age. Tune in for expert analysis and practical advice on leveraging AI in your genealogical pursuits.Timestamps:Welcome and introduction2:12 AI In the News2:30 Story 1: Perplexity upgrade7:20 Story 2: Ethical issues in AI13:55 Tip of the Week: Build Better Prompts21:40 AI Rapid Fire21:40 Open source developments in AI24:08 Geopolitical issues affecting AI tools26:38 Anthropic's Claude and new features29:08 Changes in OpenAI board membership32:35 Google Pixel 9 AI features37:20 Delay in Apple's Siri upgrades38:53 Tout Fini!Resource Links• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ (https://www.perplexity.ai/)• OpenAI: https://openai.com/ (https://openai.com/)• Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ (https://www.microsoft.com/)• Google: https://www.google.com/ (https://www.google.com/)• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ (https://www.anthropic.com/)• Apple: https://www.apple.com/ (https://www.apple.com/)• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ (https://chat.openai.com/)• Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/ (https://www.anthropic.com/)• Google Gemini: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/ (https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/)• NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/ (https://www.nvidia.com/)• Meta (Facebook): https://about.meta.com/ (https://about.meta.com/)• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ (https://www.amazon.com/)