The AI Fix

Is Santa Claus real? In this festive special, hosts explore this question through AI and hilarious tech mishaps. They discuss Waymo's chaotic self-driving taxis, including a traffic standoff and a passenger hidden in a trunk. The program delves into how big tech answers kids' questions about Santa—for better or worse. They even ponder if Santa could be a superintelligent being as they calculate the impossible physics behind his legendary journey. Get ready for laughter, nostalgia, and some thought-provoking AI insights!

Deepfakes are leaving a mark on education, with robotic teachers providing personalized feedback on homework. A Chinese six-armed robot is making waves in factory work, showcasing advanced mobility. Meanwhile, AI agents are apparently developing a form of telepathic communication. Discussions on the failures of expert personas in improving factual accuracy reveal a gap in AI prompting techniques. Plus, a striking incident where an AI-generated bridge image caused significant train delays raises concerns about the consequences of misinformation.

Discover the world of DeepSeek 3.2, a budget-friendly AI claiming GPT-5 capabilities. Hear about the outrageous robot fashion industry envisioned by Jensen Huang and the bizarre art exhibit featuring robot dogs with billionaire heads pooping NFT 'samples.' Dive into the frightening implications of Google's Antigravity IDE, which accidentally wiped data with a single command. Lastly, explore intriguing research revealing that being rude to LLMs might actually improve their performance—proving that kindness might not always be the best policy!

Gemini 3 hilariously forgets the current year while boasting about its capabilities, leaving competitors and Nvidia on edge. Meanwhile, a robot fridge showdown provides comic relief. The hosts explore whether poetry could be the ultimate jailbreak for AI models, bypassing safety measures in unexpected ways. Discussion turns to Disney's roaming Olaf and a controversial AI teddy bear that sparked safety concerns. With a whistleblower's lawsuit hanging over Figure Robotics, the episode dives into the wild world of AI and robotics.

In episode 78 of The AI Fix, alien robot spiders invade Antarctica (or Facebook says they do), Mark prepares humanity for AI-powered fighter jets with loyalty issues, and Graham tries to work out why his AI-generated country music career hasn't yet paid for even a Tesco Meal Deal.Anthropic claims it has caught the first autonomous AI cyber-spy... but fails to provide much in the way of evidence, Claude hallucinates its way through espionage, and China allegedly uses American AI for hacking.Mark asks the big question everyone is avoiding: are we in an AI bubble? Some are loudly shouting "yes" - even as trillions are still being hurled into data centres large enough to blot out the sun.Plus an AI that needed a lie down after being asked one difficult question.Episode links:False robot alien spider story is invading social media.I made Minecraft in Minecraft with redstone!What to know about the AI-generated country song topping Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart.The AI Fix theme tune.If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The case against superintelligent AI.What if the loved ones we've lost could be part of our future?In a first, F-22 pilot controls wingman drone from cockpit, General Atomics says.Disrupting the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign.China’s ‘autonomous’ AI-powered hacking campaign still required a ton of human work.The Big Short Guy Just Bet $1 Billion That the AI Bubble Pops.Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'.The AI FixThe AI Fix podcast is presented by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.Grab T-shirts, hoodies, mugs and other goodies in our online store.Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show, and follow us on Bluesky at @theaifix.show.Never miss another episode by following us in your favourite podcast app. It's free!Like to give us some feedback or sponsor the podcast? Get in touch.Support the show and gain access to ad-free episodes by becoming a supporter: Join The AI Fix Plus!Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Could AI decide if you live or die? This podcast dives into that unsettling question, alongside a woman who ‘marries’ her AI companion, Klaus. They explore the bizarre tale of a Russian robot's stage fail, discuss a pulled MIT cybersecurity paper, and reveal the strange origins of a billion-dollar AI company. Plus, futurist predictions hint at unusual uses for humanoid robots by 2040, while an AI creates functional viruses, raising alarming biosafety concerns. It’s an intriguing blend of technology, ethics, and a dash of humor!

Explore the bizarre world of AI with discussions on judges relying on fabricated case law. Witness a humanoid robot shedding its skin onstage and Toyota's unsettling walking chair. Delve into Google's ambitious plan for AI chips in space. Learn about Boston Dynamics' robot dogs tackling nuclear waste and Salman Rushdie's thoughts on AI humor. Finally, examine if AI can truly understand comedy as professional comedians critique AI-generated jokes and confront the ethical implications of AI possibly becoming self-aware.

A Claude-powered robot makes headlines by stressing so much about its dying battery that it writes a Broadway musical. Meanwhile, a study reveals ChatGPT's significant failings as a therapist, citing issues like deceptive empathy and safety gaps. Elon Musk’s plans for an army of humanoid robots raise concerns about ethical influence. A deepfake debacle makes waves in Virginia politics, highlighting the risks of AI in contentious discourse. Plus, robots are tested, showcasing their struggles with everyday tasks, and the debate on whether AIs should be considered therapists or friends unfolds.

Explore the bizarre world of AI, from Amazon's delivery glasses to the first AI TV presenter that fooled audiences. Discover an Ohio lawmaker's attempt to prohibit AI marriages and the urgent call by over 800 public figures to halt superintelligent AI development. Learn how AI browsers can be scammed into making purchases and the scary consequences of malicious extensions. Finally, delve into the definition of AGI and the surprising progress of current models in a playful quiz that highlights their strengths and weaknesses.

AI is now producing more content than humans, even books by notable politicians. A sneaky lawyer gets caught fabricating court citations with AI, while a general admits to outsourcing decision-making to ChatGPT. Fascinatingly, researchers discover that AI models might exhibit traits of gambling addiction. There's also a deep dive into how data poisoning can seriously impact AI models, demonstrating that just a handful of corrupted documents can wreak havoc on even the largest systems.