Depending on who you talk to, you’ll either hear that AI is great and so helpful, or is horrible and doesn’t give good answers. Some of this may be due to prompting techniques or intended use cases, but it may also be due to the wrong model being used. Each of the major model providers has multiple models to choose from. In this episode, we’ll cover Google’s Gemini Models, giving you an overview of the major models, when to use each, pros and cons, and some additional Gemini tools.

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Before you dive into picking the “best” AI model for the job, you’ve got to understand what kind of model you’re dealing with. In this episode, we break down three essential distinctions: chat vs. API, hosted vs. local, and proprietary vs. open-source.

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In this episode of the 8minute.ai Podcast, we discuss prompting techniques such as shot-based, chain-of-thought, chaining, and iterative to help you refine your requests like a pro!

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What’s the secret to getting AI to do exactly what you want? It’s all in the prompt. In this episode, Garvin, Becka, and Michael break down the basics of prompt engineering—how to ask smarter questions, add context, and guide tone and format to get better results from tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Whether you're planning a trip, writing code, or just craving a better dinner idea, this 8-minute crash course will help you talk to AI like a pro.

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In this episode of 8minuteAI, Becka, Michael, and Garvin break down the magic behind Large Language Models (LLMs), from how LLMs predict the next word to why they sometimes get weird (mayonnaise in a PB&J sandwich, anyone?), we explore how these models work, why they’re powerful, and what makes them occasionally... hallucinate. Tune in to learn how LLMs really “think”, without needing a computer science degree.

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In this episode, Michael, Garvin, and Becka unravel the magic behind GenAI, the tech powering tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Sora. From auto-completing texts to creating entire videos, GenAI is reshaping creativity, productivity, and even your dinner playlists. But it's not all sci-fi fun. There are real concerns around hallucinations, bias, copyright, and energy use. Tune in for a fast, friendly breakdown of how GenAI, what it can do, and what to watch out for.

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In this episode of the 8minute.ai™ podcast, we dive into Deep Learning and Neural Networks, the powerful technology behind today's AI boom. Learn how neural networks mimic the human brain to make sense of messy, unstructured data like images and text. From recognizing cat memes to recommending the perfect ice cream flavor, we'll show how deep learning goes beyond traditional AI methods to provide more dynamic, personalized experiences.

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In this episode of the 8minute.ai™Podcast, we define and discuss both rule-based expert systems and the pattern-recognition ability of Machine Learning. From Alan Turing to ice cream flavor choosing robots, we explore how machines shifted from following instructions to learning from data.