Ep 44: Google just turned AI from a chat buddy into something that can actually do your tasks for you.

Ep 58: Hackers took over big Instagram accounts just by chatting with Meta’s AI support bot.

Models & Agents for Beginners Hackers took over big Instagram accounts just by chatting with Meta’s AI support bot. Today’s biggest story shows how AI chatbots meant to help people can sometimes be tricked into doing the wrong thing. We’ll break down what happened with Instagram accounts and why it matters for anyone who uses social media. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3TayqkmJJ8 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page [https://nerranetwork.com/blog/models_agents_beginners/ep058.html] 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com [https://nerranetwork.com].

Ep 57: A new open AI model just launched with a million-token memory that could let chats remember entire books at once.

Models & Agents for Beginners A new open AI model just launched with a million-token memory that could let chats remember entire books at once. Chinese company MiniMax released M3, an open-weight model that combines strong coding skills, native image handling, and a massive context window. This matters because open models let more people experiment without paying big fees or waiting for company approvals. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnaOvq5PZhU 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page [https://nerranetwork.com/blog/models_agents_beginners/ep057.html] 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com [https://nerranetwork.com].

Ep 56: Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.

Models & Agents for Beginners — Weekly Recap Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFP0es-lPpo

Ep 55: A tiny neural network turns any photo into a playable game you control with your keyboard.

Models & Agents for Beginners A tiny neural network turns any photo into a playable game you control with your keyboard. Researchers built a small AI that can take a still image and turn it into an interactive game that runs on ordinary gaming PCs. This matters because it shows how AI is moving from just making pictures to letting you step inside them. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqfzTcOUc9U

Ep 54: An AI that feels like texting a real friend just landed on your iPhone.

Models & Agents for Beginners An AI that feels like texting a real friend just landed on your iPhone. Sesame, a startup started by the people behind Oculus, just released a free iOS app that lets you talk naturally with AI agents. It skips the usual chatbot stiffness and aims for real back-and-forth conversation. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87_7PMPbBlM