The Macro AI Podcast: Scaling the Future: The Latest in Large Language Models
Join hosts Gary and Scott on The Macro AI Podcast as they dive into the cutting-edge world of large language models (LLMs) for business leaders aiming to transform their organizations and compete globally. In this episode, we unpack the latest advancements in AI, focusing on parameter counts—a key benchmark for model capacity—and explore how top LLMs like ChatGPT 4.0, Claude 3.7, Grok 3, Llama 3.1 405B, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Mistral Large 2 are driving innovation.
Discover what each model excels at: ChatGPT 4.0 (200B parameters) offers versatile multimodal capabilities for customer service and analytics; Claude 3.7 (400B) ensures safety for regulated sectors like healthcare; Grok 3 (2.7T) powers R&D in pharmaceuticals; Llama 3.1 405B (405B) enables customizable, open-source solutions for logistics; Gemini 2.5 Pro (~200–400B) integrates vision and audio for retail; and Mistral Large 2 (123B) delivers cost-effective, GDPR-compliant processing.
In a technical deep dive, Gary and Scott explain transformer architectures, Mixture-of-Experts designs, and training techniques like RLHF, balancing insights for tech leads and executives. Looking ahead, we explore speculative giants like China’s BaGuaLu (174T parameters, unverified) and ByteDance’s 5T-parameter model with novel “di-reasoning,” hinting at future breakthroughs in strategic planning and scientific discovery.
With practical advice for leading in the AI era—aligning AI with business goals, budgeting for infrastructure, and fostering AI literacy—this episode equips leaders to harness LLMs for competitive advantage. Tune in for actionable insights and a glimpse into AI’s transformative future!
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Gary Sloper
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsloper/
Scott Bryan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjbryan/
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