In this first episode of the AI Ascent Podcast, we discuss topics such as the gap between Open-Source LLMs and Proprietary Models, AGI, autonomous agents, AI consulting, and groundbreaking AI technologies like Sparsey. We'll discuss how these AI models echo the functioning of the human brain and their implications for industries like gaming. Get insights on brain implants, regulatory prospects for AI, and perspectives on the controversial open letter to halt AI development. Codie Peterson is available for consulting and can be contacted here: Email: Codie@asteres-technologies.com Web: Asteres-technologies.com Rinkus's research website on Sparsey can be found here: http://sparsey.com/multiscale_hierarchical_SDR_trace_Weizmann.html