Stanford's SEQUOIA, Global AI Investments, and EU's AI Act

Michelle begins with a welcome and an overview of the top AI stories of the day. The episode moves into a roundup of AI policy news and headlines, setting the stage for a deeper dive into recent advancements. Michelle discusses Stanford's SEQUOIA project, highlighting its potential impact on AI research. The focus then shifts to global AI investments, with a particular emphasis on developments in Poland. In the retail sector, Michelle explores Walmart's innovative AI strategy for Black Friday. The episode also examines the European Union's AI Act, providing insights into its legislative implications. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of the covered topics. (0:00) Welcome and Top Stories Overview (2:52) AI Policy News and Headlines Roundup (4:01) Advancements: Stanford's SEQUOIA (6:28) Global AI Investments: Focus on Poland (9:39) Retail AI: Walmart's Black Friday Strategy (12:12) Legislation: European Union's AI Act (14:38) Episode Wrap-Up