Meta Replacing Creators? + Sam Altman’s Mistake & 3 Big AI Updates
Mar 17, 2026 · 1h 27m
Summary
Hosts Matt Wolfe and Joe Feer explore new visual AI features from OpenAI, Claude, and Perplexity. They demonstrate how to generate interactive diagrams and flowcharts using specific prompts to visualize complex topics like computer architecture. The episode highlights the potential for these tools to create engaging, explorable content directly within chat interfaces.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Next Wave Podcast and AI visual tools
Demonstrating ChatGPT's visual explainer capabilities
Comparing Perplexity and Claude for interactive diagrams
Creating a timeline of AI company Pentagon deals
Explaining computer architecture layers with AI visuals
Using AI for image editing and thumbnail creation
Generating infographics and discussing AI limitations
Sam Altman's AI meter concept and local AI models
The future of intelligence, intuition, and human value
Meta's acquisition of Maltbook and AI agent ecosystems
Humanoid robots cleaning rooms and future automation
Critique of AI companions and episode wrap-up
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