Better Offline Radio Better Offline: Gare Davis, Victoria Song, Allison Morrow
Jul 2, 2025
Victoria Song, Lead AI reporter at The Verge, dives into the quirks and disappointments of AI, especially in health tech. Allison Morrow, a CNN journalist, shares insights on business trends and the looming threats AI poses to entry-level journalism jobs. Gare Davis, a podcaster from Cool Zone Media, discusses the growing skepticism towards tech culture and the neo-Luddite movement emerging among younger generations. Together, they tackle the intersection of AI, business, and societal implications, painting a vivid picture of our tech-driven future.
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Deepfake Wedding Emotion
- Victoria Song used AI to deepfake her parents at her wedding, resulting in a strangely emotional experience.
- The AI-generated video looked nothing like her dad, yet stirred deep feelings of longing and grief.
AI-Assisted Graduation
- A UCLA graduate used AI successfully to complete his degree, showcasing AI's potential to assist in education.
- Despite the achievement, this casts doubt on the depth of understanding AI-augmented students gain.
Skepticism Toward AI Fitness Advice
- Current AI fitness apps fail to provide meaningful, actionable health insights despite abundant data.
- Users should critically evaluate AI summaries instead of relying on generic or obvious feedback.