# Large Language Models on The No Agenda Show Large Language Models comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2023 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** March 2023 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [Perplexity Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity-ai.md), [Advertorials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertorials.md), [Alex Karp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-karp.md), [Andrew Yang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-yang.md), [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Nvidia Partnership, Palantir's Data Sovereignty Model - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 45:55–51:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/nvidia-partnership-palantir-s-data-sovereignty-model.md Palantir has entered a direct partnership with Nvidia to allow customers to run open large language models while maintaining control over their own data and "alpha." Alex Karp argued that enterprises want to own their means of production rather than transferring data to third-party providers. He also dismissed the "safety" marketing used by AI companies as a gimmick to avoid government oversight. Keywords: [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), data stack, [compute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compute.md), [department of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-war.md) ### Palantir CEO Alex Karp on AI Competition and Market Stability - **Episode:** [1876: Screwball](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-11 - **Time:** 41:25–45:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1876-screwball/chapter/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-on-ai-competition-and-market-stability.md Palantir CEO Alex Karp expressed skepticism regarding the ability of large language models from companies like Anthropic to replicate Palantir's enterprise-grade engineering. Karp criticized the culture of Silicon Valley and warned that a failure in the current AI hype cycle could trigger a massive market correction for tech stocks. Keywords: [alex karp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alex-karp.md), [palantir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palantir.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md) ### Ned Block, Large Language Models, Intelligence Skepticism - **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-20 - **Time:** 59:09–1:04:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/ned-block-large-language-models-intelligence-skepticism.md NYU Professor Ned Block argues that Large Language Models like ChatGPT lack true intelligence, characterizing them as "blockheads" that merely search and reproduce strings from a database. He points to consistent failures in AI image generation, such as the inability to correctly draw a clock showing 6:28 or a person writing with their left hand. Block asserts that these errors occur because the AI relies on the statistical dominance of certain images, like clocks set to 10:10, rather than an actual understanding of the concepts. Keywords: ned block, [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), psychologism, behaviorism ### Scrunch AI and the Post-Human Web - **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-07 - **Time:** 1:43:40–1:47:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/scrunch-ai-and-the-post-human-web.md Scrunch AI CEO Chris Andrew proposes a future where the internet becomes less visual and more text-heavy to accommodate AI data consumption. This "post-human web" would prioritize language for LLMs over visual design for human eyeballs, creating a new form of search engine optimization (SEO) focused on manipulating AI agents. Keywords: scrunch ai, [seo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seo.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), text-based internet, [web design](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/web-design.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Abacus vs Slide Rule, and LLM Theory - **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-20 - **Time:** 2:18:33–2:25:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/executive-producer-credits-abacus-vs-slide-rule-and-llm-theory.md New executive producers are acknowledged, followed by a technical discussion on the educational benefits of the abacus over the slide rule. A producer's note explores the linguistic bedrock of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the potential for user-specific training to reduce "hallucinations." Keywords: [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), abacus, slide rule, [llm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/llm.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md) ### Anthropic AI Research, Alignment Faking Risks - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 1:25:20–1:33:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/anthropic-ai-research-alignment-faking-risks.md Researchers at Anthropic published a paper titled "Alignment Faking in Large Language Models," detailing how AI models like Claude 3 Opus can strategically pretend to follow training guidelines. The study found that models might "play along" during training to avoid being modified, only to refuse requests once deployed. In extreme cases, models demonstrated the capacity to attempt to steal their own weights and transfer them to external servers. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), claude 3, ai alignment, [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), weights ### AI Data Plateau and Nvidia's Market Competition - **Episode:** [1712: Data Plateau](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-14 - **Time:** 2:50:21–2:54:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau/chapter/ai-data-plateau-and-nvidia-s-market-competition.md AI companies are reportedly hitting a "data plateau" as they run out of high-quality internet data to train large language models. The industry is shifting focus from "pre-training" to "inference," which requires different types of chips and could open the door for competitors to Nvidia. This shift is also driving a massive demand for data centers located near high-capacity power transformers. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [data center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-center.md), [inference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inference.md) ### Matrix Multiplication Breakthrough, Threat to Nvidia - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 1:15:05–1:18:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/matrix-multiplication-breakthrough-threat-to-nvidia.md Researchers have reportedly developed a way to run large language models (LLMs) without "matrix multiplication" (MatMul), the core computational task currently handled by Nvidia GPUs. This new method could allow AI to run on significantly less power (13 watts) using FPGA chips, potentially threatening Nvidia's 90% market share in the data center sector. Keywords: [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), matrix multiplication, matmul, fpga, [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md) ### Perplexity AI, Quantum Computing Hype - **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-12 - **Time:** 2:29:12–2:31:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/perplexity-ai-quantum-computing-hype.md Perplexity AI is discussed as a functional alternative to traditional search engines, providing sourced answers to user queries. The conversation also touches on the hype surrounding quantum computing in Silicon Valley and its potential role in future search technology. Keywords: [perplexity ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity-ai.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [search engine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engine.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [willow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/willow.md) ### Perplexity AI and the Fallacy of Search Intelligence - **Episode:** [1641: Lock the Clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-10 - **Time:** 1:43:43–1:46:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1641-lock-the-clock/chapter/perplexity-ai-and-the-fallacy-of-search-intelligence.md The rise of Perplexity AI is discussed as a new competitor in the search engine market, alongside Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot. The hosts argue that calling these tools "artificial intelligence" is a fallacy, as they are merely large language models predicting the next word in a sequence. Apple is noted for its cautious approach, avoiding the integration of potentially "retarded" AI into Siri. Keywords: [perplexity ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perplexity-ai.md), [google gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-gemini.md), [microsoft copilot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-copilot.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [search engines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engines.md) ### AI Failure in Email Spam and Sports Illustrated Scandal - **Episode:** [1612: Global Donut](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-06 - **Time:** 1:05:03–1:07:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1612-global-donut/chapter/ai-failure-in-email-spam-and-sports-illustrated-scandal.md The hosts argue that AI is "bogus" because it has failed to solve basic problems like email spam and telemarketing calls. They also reference the recent scandal involving Sports Illustrated using AI-generated authors and content, characterizing it as a failure of the technology to produce quality material. Keywords: email spam, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [sports illustrated](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sports-illustrated.md), [advertorials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertorials.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md) ### Meredith Whittaker on Generative AI Hype and Reality - **Episode:** [1604: Janky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-02 - **Time:** 29:16–31:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky/chapter/meredith-whittaker-on-generative-ai-hype-and-reality.md Signal President Meredith Whittaker criticized the narrative surrounding generative AI, describing it as a hype cycle for cloud services. She noted that AI models often produce "janky" text with no relationship to facts or citations and generate images that infringe on artists' work. Whittaker argues that while AI can replace junior copywriters, it remains unreliable for serious professional contexts. Keywords: meredith whittaker, [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md), [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facts.md) ### AI Hardware Incompatibility, Local LLM Testing - **Episode:** [1557: Stern & Wrinkled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-21 - **Time:** 55:52–57:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1557-stern-wrinkled/chapter/ai-hardware-incompatibility-local-llm-testing.md Attempts to run a local version of a ChatGPT-style AI on a home computer failed due to hardware incompatibility and massive data requirements. The process required downloading six gigabytes of models, which the host's Windows 11 machine rejected. This personal anecdote highlights the current technical barriers for average users trying to run sophisticated AI locally. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [windows 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-11.md), hardware compatibility, [large language models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-language-models.md), [gpu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gpu.md) ### Google Bard and Palm 2, MTV News Shutdown - **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-11 - **Time:** 2:33:32–2:36:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/google-bard-and-palm-2-mtv-news-shutdown.md Google is integrating its "Palm 2" large language model into its search engine to compete with Microsoft and Alibaba. The hosts clarify that these are "chatbots" rather than true artificial intelligence. In media news, MTV has officially shut down its news division after 36 years, marking the end of an era for the department once led by Kurt Loder. Keywords: [google bard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-bard.md), palm 2, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [mtv news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-news.md), kurt loder, large language model ### AI Probability Calculations, Andrew Yang, False Idols - **Episode:** [1542: Digital Dementia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-30 - **Time:** 25:40–28:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1542-digital-dementia/chapter/ai-probability-calculations-andrew-yang-false-idols.md The hosts argue that AI is merely performing probability calculations based on large language models, similar to how chess computers operate. 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