

AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical
Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell
You want to follow the AI space but it's just too much? Welcome to your favorite new show.
AI For Humans catches you up on all the AI news, tools & issues. Each week, Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell help explain exactly how this ground breaking technology will change our world. Plus, it's fun!
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New episodes every Thursday.
AI For Humans catches you up on all the AI news, tools & issues. Each week, Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell help explain exactly how this ground breaking technology will change our world. Plus, it's fun!
Don't take our word for it. Fast Company says "AI For Humans may be the most entertaining way to learn about artificial intelligence".
Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on one of today's most important emerging technologies.
New episodes every Thursday.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 6min
Juicy Exclusey: AI True Crime Podcast "Dreadful Tales" (Mature Themes)
We're thrilled to bring you the work of Emery Hart, AI True Crime podcaster and a "juicy exclusey" clip from her new episode of her podcast "Dreadful Tales". "Murder in Malibu" is the story of a successful woman named Barbie who goes off the deep end and does unspeakable things to her boyfriend Ken. Emery dives deep into the story and crafts a tale of one remarkable night in La-La Land. In case you hadn't guessed, we created Emery using a variety of AI tools. If you'd like to know how and, maybe more importantly, why we did this, go back one episode and listen to the whole thing. Stay tuned for these weird dumb experiments + stories and much more about AI technology, its impact, and its potential. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIForHumansShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIForHumansShow And leave us a voicemail or an email on our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/

Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 3min
AI True Crime: Barbie Gone Wrong, Reddit vs AI & GPT-Engineer
In this week's episode of AI For Humans, Kevin and Gavin are pushing the envelope yet again with a brand-new, groundbreaking AI stunt! Emery Hart, is a true crime podcaster who created the hit show "Dreadful Tales" except she didn't because she's an AI hallucination as is the shocking clip she shares of her "show" telling the terrible tale of a rich, famous woman named Barbie who went off the deep end in Malibu. It's a fascinating look at AI character creation and a meta-commentary on podcasting as well. (AI Podcaster segment starts at 33:45) We also get into: GPT-Engineer: A new program that allows you to prompt AI to write code for you and does a pretty good job of getting it right. Kevin uses it to write "Demotivatonal Snake". Reddit vs AI: The Reddit community is revolting against management and AI is at the heart of the coversation. We discuss exactly how large language models feed on large data sets like Reddit's and why it's so valuable. New Grammy's AI rules: There's new rules around AI for the Grammys and the discussion of how music is made continues to evolve. Meta's VoiceBox is another remarkable generative text-to-speech product that might just be open-sourced. All this and the usual fun, causal and oh-so-compelling banter you've come to expect on a regular basis. Stay tuned for these stories and much more about AI technology, its impact, and its potential. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIForHumansShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIForHumansShow And leave us a voicemail or an email on our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/

Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 8min
We Send AI to Therapy, Meta’s New Music AI and Free RunwayML Video Apps
Hosts Gavin Purcell & Kevin Pereira return to demystify the latest AI news, breakthroughs, and their practical applications. As always, our mission is to make artificial intelligence both digestible and relatable for everyone. In this week's demo, we're conducting an AI therapy session! Our AI co-host, Gash, sits down with Dr. Claude, an AI based on Anthropic's model. Their mission? To see if they can nudge Gash out of his deep-seated nihilistic state. Will they make a breakthrough? Join us for a fascinating (and, of course, semi-agressive) journey into AI self-awareness. Then, in our "Dumb Thing We Did With AI This Week" segment, we live up to our very dumb expectations. Kevin strikes a tune using Meta's new MusicGen text-to-audio software while Gavin exploits the ChatGPT plugin, Photorealistic, to transform fast food mascots into dreary corporate middle-managers. On to THE NEWS: Runway ML has just launched Gen2 video for all! Kevin and Gavin break down how to get the most out of it and what innovative things you can create with this new tool. Mark Zuckerberg gets candid about AI on Lex Fridman's podcast, delving into the significance of the newly open-sourced models. OpenAI announces new ChatGPT models, promising even greater performance and speed. We'll unpack what these developments mean for AI technology and everyday users. Stay tuned for these stories, and much more about the world of AI, its impact, and its potential. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIForHumansShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIForHumansShow And share your thoughts with us via voicemail or email through our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/

Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 14min
Our AI-on-AI Dating Experiment, Apple's Vision Pro & Marc Andreessen's Prophesy
Hosts Gavin Purcell & Kevin Pereira are back with another entertaining dive into the world of AI news, breakthroughs, and applications. We're here to make artificial intelligence digestible and relatable for everyone. In this week's stunt, we're doing something nobody has done before! We're taking Gash, our AI sidekick, on a series of speed dates with some of the biggest names in AI - Anthropic's Claude, Bing Chat, and Google's Bard. Will sparks fly in this AI-on-AI interaction? Tune in for a unique exploration into AI communication. (Segment starts at 40:20) We also share our "Dumb Thing We Did With AI This Week". Kevin's adventure involved experimenting with Bing Chat on Microsoft Edge, while Gavin put ChatGPT to the test by rewriting the lyrics of "One Week" to reflect our podcast, AI For Humans. On to THE NEWS: Apple's Vision Pro's release, surprisingly, didn't highlight its AI features. Marc Andreesen shares his perspective in his piece, "AI Will Save Us". Japan is making significant strides in integrating AI, which could have worldwide implications. Stay tuned for these stories and much more about AI technology, its impact, and its potential. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIForHumansShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AIForHumansShow And leave us a voicemail or an email on our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/

Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 9min
AI Shark Tank, Instant Deep Fakes & Minecraft Agents
Welcome to Episode Eight of 'AI For Humans' with your hosts, Kevin and Gavin. In this podcast, we navigate the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, making it accessible and relevant for everyone. Our main segment features an AI Shark Tank special. Listen as Google's Bard and Anthropic's Claude step into the spotlight, pitching fictional products to our AI guest, Mark Cub-AI-n. This segment offers a unique personification of AI models that's not to be missed. Also, TOILET PAPER DRONES! But this episode kicks off with a deep dive into Roop, a one-click deepfake technology that's reshaping the world of video editing. Tune in to our exciting experiment as we use Roop to project ourselves into classic movie scenes! Following that, we've got a special treat for Star Wars fans. We leverage ChatGPT's capabilities to generate AI news stories in the voice of the beloved character, Yoda. But here's the twist: it's Gavin himself channeling his inner Yoda for this unique news segment. Furthermore, we share three significant breakthroughs in AI: AI takes on superbugs: We discuss the role of AI in identifying a new antibiotic, abaucin, that's been effective against the deadly superbug, A baumannii. AI meets Minecraft: Discover Voyager, a new AI agent in Minecraft, featuring an automated curriculum, a skill library, and an iterative prompting mechanism that's revolutionizing gameplay. Google's Soundstorm: We explore this advanced text-to-speech AI model's ability to create extended, human-like conversations. Join us on this exciting journey through the realm of AI. 'AI For Humans' - because AI isn't just for robots. Subscribe and stay tuned for more! ///Connect With Us/// Follow us on Twitter for more AI updates: https://twitter.com/aiforhumansshow Kevin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Attack Gavin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinpurcell #AIForHumans #Roop #Deepfake #ChatGPT #Yoda #AIinMedicine #Voyager #Minecraft #GoogleSoundstorm #TextToSpeech #AISharkTank

May 25, 2023 • 1h 16min
ChatGPT vs (Not) Sam Altman, AI Girlfriends and Adobe's Firefly AI | AI For Humans
Welcome to 'AI For Humans,' where we turn complex AI concepts into digestible insights. Join hosts Gavin Purcell and Kevin Periera as we decode the world of AI, with a little help from our AI co-host, Gash. This episode uncovers AI-assisted fake news, explores AI companionship, and delves into the future of superintelligence governance. Our conversation starts with a deep-dive into the disturbing trend of AI-assisted fake news, taking a closer look at the shocking fake Pentagon Explosion Market Manipulation case that took over Twitter and your newsfeeds this week. We'll arm you with the knowledge to identify AI-generated images and stay one step ahead in the digital landscape. Simultaneously, we'll explore the rise of AI companionship through Caryn Marjorie's AI girlfriend, discussing its profound societal impact and the ethical questions it raises. From the realm of digital relationships, we step into the world of Adobe Firefly, Gavin's pick for the 'Dumb Thing We Did With AI This Week.' and attempt to construct the city of Seattle out of hot dogs. We follow this with a glance at the progress in robotic technology, featuring Halodi Robotics and Tesla Robot updates. The episode reaches its peak as we discuss last week's pivotal meeting between US Government officials and tech giants, OpenAI and IBM. In the aftermath of this meeting, we delve into OpenAI's proposed governance of superintelligence. Our AI co-host, Gash, shares his thoughts in a riveting rebuttal speech, sparking a lively debate with (Not) Sam Altman. Embark on a journey with 'AI For Humans' where we unravel the intricate world of AI with a human touch. Be sure to subscribe and join us as we explore AI with curiosity, humor, and candid conversations. Stay updated and let's demystify AI together!

May 18, 2023 • 1h 21min
AI vs the Government, Google's AI Music + ChatGPT Vs Bard Debate | AI For Humans
Welcome to 'AI For Humans,' your light-hearted guide to the sometimes serious world of Generative AI. Your hosts, Gavin Purcell and Kevin Periera, promise to keep things insightful yet (mostly) entertaining. And they are not robots. We're diving deep into the crucial topics of Sam Altman’s advocacy for AI regulation in front of Congress, and the unfolding WGA's stance against AI. As we decode these narratives, Kevin & Gavin ponder over the implications for AI and its societal interplay. We then switch gears to Google's MusicLM, an inventive tool that's like a translator between text and music. To keep things interesting, Kevin and Gavin turn this into a fun guessing game - can they figure out the original prompt from the AI's compositions? And for the main event, we host an AI showdown. It's ChatGPT/GPT-4 vs. Google's Bard, each representing either Robocop or The Terminator in an AI-driven debate. We guarantee it's a match-up you haven't seen before! Rounding things out is our ever-insightful AI co-host, Gash who, as always, is happy to share his opinions. We're 'AI For Humans' – where we explore AI with curiosity, humor, and a little bit of wit. Subscribe today!

May 11, 2023 • 54min
Unpacking MidJourney 5.1, Google's AI Challenges & Gash + BabyBeeAGI = GrindGuru | AI For Humans
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Generative AI with hosts Gavin Purcell and Kevin Periera on the 'AI For Humans' podcast! This episode is brimming with the latest AI trends and developments. Here's what we unpack this week: The Enhanced MidJourney 5.1: We delve into the latest version of one of the most powerful AI image generators. Prepare to be amazed by the unprecedented realism of these images. Geoffrey Hinton Exits Google: AI trailblazer Hinton parts ways with Google, sounding the alarm about the inherent risks of AI technology. Google & OpenAI's Competitive Edge in Question: We discuss a leaked internal Google document that reveals the company's concerns over losing their advantage in the AI industry due to the rise of open-source software. Introducing OpenAI's Shape-E: Get to know this innovative tool from OpenAI that converts text into 3D models - a game-changer in the AI field. And for the final act, we give our AI sidekick Gash a new persona as the "Grind Guru," courtesy of BabyBeeAGI and a sprinkle of our inventive spirit. Don't miss out on this journey through the most recent advancements in AI technology. Subscribe to 'AI For Humans' and join us in exploring the future of AI. Your reviews and ratings help us greatly, so if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us!

May 4, 2023 • 1h 1min
Will AI Take Your Job? Plus, Unpacking AudioGPT, DeepFloyd & Polymath / AI For Humans Ep 4
"AI For Humans" is back with episode 4, diving deeper into the world of artificial intelligence! This week, we're exploring how AI is revolutionizing various fields, taking on tasks previously done by humans while still making sure humans know that there's hope in staying creative and continued learning. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: 🤖 DeepFloyd - This new AI model from Stability is transforming the way we communicate, offering the ability to generate meaningful text and seamlessly integrate it into images. We'll dive into the potential applications of this cutting-edge technology. 🔊 Polymath - Ever wanted to extract individual audio tracks from YouTube links? Polymath makes it possible! We'll discuss this open-source program and how it's empowering creators in the audio landscape. 📱 iPhone Vision Assistant - Join us as we explore McKay Wrigley's vision assistant, an AI tool that's teaching iPhones to see things in the real world like identifying Keto-friendly foods and even creating recipes from ingredients in your fridge. 💻 ChatGPT's Code Interpreter - Data processing and analysis will never be the same with this innovative AI tool. Learn how it enables querying of large data files, revolutionizing how we interact with data. 🎧 AudioGPT - We round off the episode with a look at this exciting step towards true text-to-audio of all types. How will this redefine the future of audio production and consumption? Let's find out! AND SO MUCH MORE! Join us as we continue our journey into the fascinating world of AI. Hit that subscribe button and stay updated with the latest in AI!

Apr 27, 2023 • 55min
AI Transforming Creativity: Grimes' AI Voice, Bark Voice Tool, AI Dungeons & Dragons, and Wonder Dynamics GFX
Dive into the AI revolution with Episode 26 of "AI For Humans" as hosts Gavin Purcell and Kevin Pereira explore the latest innovations transforming creativity! Hear about Grimes' groundbreaking decision to let AI use her voice, and how this is paving the way for the future of music. Discover Bark, the new, free AI voice tool that's making high-quality audio accessible to creators everywhere. Journey into fantastical realms with an AI story-engine that combines Dungeons & Dragons with BabyAGI technology to build immersive story worlds. And finally, get an exclusive demo of Wonder Dynamics' AI-powered GFX tools, bringing Hollywood-style visual effects to your home studio. Subscribe now and unlock the full potential of AI-driven creativity!