No Dumb Questions 199 - "Learn to CODE," they said. NOW WHAT?!
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Feb 19, 2025 The podcast dives into the quirks of sound recording and voice modification, adding a fun pop culture twist. It humorously explores AI's ethical dilemmas, particularly in voice ownership and authenticity. The speakers tackle challenges in audio content creation and forecast the transformative future of coding with AI, addressing job implications. They also discuss amusing tech innovations like a poop-tracking device and the automation potential of AI in business. The impact of AI on creativity and quality in writing raises intriguing ethical questions.
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Destin's Voice Cloned
- Destin's voice was cloned and used in a YouTube video about the F-15 X-Eagle 2.
- The AI-generated voice sounded like Destin, but the delivery was boring and lacked a soul.
Uncanny Valley in Cloned Voices
- The cloned voice jumped unnaturally between sentences, highlighting the uncanny valley effect.
- Something almost human can be more disturbing than something not trying to be human at all.
Scarlett Johansson's Voice Used Without Permission
- OpenAI used Scarlett Johansson's voice without permission after she declined.
- She considered legal action, raising questions about voice ownership.