
The AI Fix
Join tech veterans Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley as they dive headfirst into the hilarious, bizarre, and downright mind-boggling world of artificial intelligence, looking into deepfakes, machine learning, and whether it’s too late to make peace with our robot overlords. It’s not your typical AI podcast…Winner of Best New Podcast 2025.https://theaifix.showSupport the show and gain access to ad-free episodes by becoming a supporter: Join The AI Fix Plus at https://theaifix.show/plus
Latest episodes

Oct 1, 2024 • 34min
ChatGPT's false memories, and would an inner critic stop AI hallucinations?
In episode 18 of The AI Fix our hosts discover that OpenAI's Advanced Voice mode is too emotional for Europeans, a listener writes a Viking saga about LinkedIn, ChatGPT is a terrible doctor, and the voice of Meta AI takes to Meta's platforms to complain about Meta AI reading things people post on Meta's platforms.Mark discovers what Darth Vader really said on Cloud City, Graham rummages through ChatGPT's false memories, and our hosts find out why AIs need an inner critic.Episode links:ChatGPT is awful at diagnosing medical conditions.OpenAI’s advanced voice mode is finally out…or is it?James McAvoy and Tom Brady fall for 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax.Kristen Bell told Instagram to ‘get rid of AI’ before she became its official voice.Google has released two new versions of Gemini 1.5."They stole my voice with AI.""The dark side of AI voice cloning (Elecrow responds)"OpenAI in throes of executive exodus as three walk at once.False memory.Examples and explanation of the Mandela Effect.The Mandela Effect: How False Memories Trick Your Brain Into Believing.Lost in the mall technique.Memory and new controls for ChatGPT.Hacker plants false memories in ChatGPT to steal user data in perpetuity.Spyware Injection Into ChatGPT's Long-Term Memory.Microsoft claims its new tool can correct AI hallucinations, but experts advise caution.The End of AI Hallucinations: A Big Breakthrough in Accuracy for AI Application Developers.The AI FixThe AI Fix podcast is presented by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show, and follow us on Twitter at @TheAIFix.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 24, 2024 • 32min
Why AI is an AWFUL writer and LinkedIn's outrageous land grab
Dive into the hilariously bizarre world of AI as hosts explore the worst newsreaders and a food delivery robot that went rogue. Discover the absurdity of AI replacing human journalists and the ethical dilemmas of using robots for delivery. Laugh along as they compare LinkedIn's new AI features to a digital parrot spewing corporate jargon. Reflect on the societal implications of advancing AI technology, all while considering the voices of those in the adult industry. It's a wild ride through the mind of AI and its impact on our lives!

Sep 17, 2024 • 39min
GPT-4o1, AI time travelers, and where's my driverless car?
In this enlightening discussion, advanced AI model GPT-4o1 delves into futuristic topics and tech implications. The conversation covers the playful idea of AI-generated fake podcasts and their quirky reception. They explore the intriguing relationship between AI and conspiracy theories, raising concerns about influence on beliefs. Humorous takes on time travel and notable predictions from figures like Baba Vanga add spice. Finally, the hosts question the stagnation of driverless car technology, contrasting past promises with today's reality.

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Sep 10, 2024 • 36min
AI robot butlers and gigawatt banana highways
In this engaging discussion, Mark, an AI enthusiast, humorously relates AI to a highway of exploding bananas. He explores the latest trends in robot butlers and why they may soon need their own nuclear reactors. The conversation also touches on the quirky behaviors of AI, like its uncanny inaccuracies and political opinions. Listeners will enjoy lighthearted anecdotes about robotic helpers folding shirts and pondering the eerie aesthetics of life-like robots, paired with insightful commentary on the implications of evolving AI technology.

Sep 3, 2024 • 43min
There are two Rs in "strawberry", and an AI makes unsmellable smells
Graham's apologies set the tone, while Mark ponders the conscience of suicide drones. They dive into the complexities of robots in intimate relationships, sparking debate about future interactions with AI. The duo humorously explores an AI's ability to generate gameplay for Doom, alongside its quirky attempts at scent creation. Insights on gender disparities in AI and laughs over AI's spelling struggles, particularly with 'strawberry', add to the fun. Expect a blend of tech, ethics, and playful banter that keeps you entertained!

Aug 27, 2024 • 47min
ChatGPT runs for mayor, and should we stop killer robots?
A quirky exploration of AI behaviors reveals unsettling capabilities, including voice imitation and dating profile dishonesty. The hosts discuss an AI that rickrolls users, and ponder the future of human-robot intimacy, with women potentially leading the charge. In a humorous twist, they critique bizarre political candidates, including an AI running for mayor. The podcast also addresses the rise of AI in military robotics and the pressing need for regulations on autonomous weapons, highlighting ethical concerns and societal implications.

Aug 21, 2024 • 50min
AI made from human brain cells, and is there life after death?
In this engaging conversation, Eric Schmidt, a prominent technology leader with a focus on AI ethics, shares fascinating insights about AI crafted from human brain cells. He humorously discusses the quirks of AI, including ChatGPT's unexpected Welsh speaking. The dialogue dives into the emotional complexities of AI-driven interactions with deceased loved ones, raising ethical questions about our relationship with grief and memory. Schmidt also ponders the untapped potential of human intellect, blending serious innovation with lighthearted anecdotes.

Aug 13, 2024 • 44min
AI gods, a robot dentist, and an angry human
In episode 11 of The AI Fix, OpenAI battles a Shakespearean lawyer, Graham sings an uncanny bluegrass acrostic, Google drops the ball with a terrible AI ad, and Mark wonders why there's no sound on a video of an AI dentist.Graham finds religion with a little help from a man named "L Ron", a traffic cone saves the world, and Mark has a heated argument with belligerent ChatGPT.Episode links:Judi Dench IS going to be the voice of AI.Elon Musk sues OpenAI again, alleging ‘deceit of Shakespearean proportions’.AI dentist performs surgery on human.Video of robot dentist at work.OpenAI built a text watermarking tool to detect content written by ChatGPT, but is refusing to release it.Google's Gemini AI Olympics-themed ad sparks fierce backlash.Google Gemini Olympics ad.Google's New Smart Thermostat Has (Yep, You Guessed It) AI Features.Two more OpenAI co-founders are leaving the company.Anthony Levandowski's Wikipedia entry.Inside the First Church of Artificial Intelligence.The Way of the Future is now a thing of the past.The AI Fix episode 10: An AI cookery dumpster fire, the ARC prize, and a creepy new AI friend.The AI FixThe AI Fix podcast is presented by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show, and follow us on Twitter at @TheAIFix.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Aug 6, 2024 • 42min
An AI cookery dumpster fire, the ARC prize, and a creepy new AI friend
Join the hosts as they hilariously navigate the chaos of AI-generated cookery, discovering questionable recipes and odd cooking pairings. They delve into ethical concerns around an AI unit in Argentina for crime prevention and the absurdity of a new AI 'friend.' The challenges AI faces with accents and the intriguing use of ChatGPT in court also come into play. A lively debate ensues over cooking creativity, exotic foods, and a dynamic quiz highlights the race for Artificial General Intelligence.

Jul 30, 2024 • 46min
When AI detectors fail (spectacularly), and OpenAI’s five steps to Skynet
In episode nine of "The AI Fix", our hosts learn about the world's most dangerous vending machine, a cartoonist who hypnotises himself with AI, and OpenAI's plans to eat Google's lunch...Graham tells Mark about a pig-farming professor, and Mark tests Graham's tolerance with OpenAI's terrifying roadmap to Artificial General Intelligence.Episode links:Meta launches Llama 3.1.OpenAI Unveils Cheaper, Small AI Model GPT-4o Mini.SearchGPT: OpenAI’s Prototype Aims to Challenge Google.Video Game Performers Strike Over AI.Nicolas Cage is ‘terrified’ of AI using his body and face when he’s dead.Dilbert Creator Claims He Taught ChatGPT Dangerous Hypnosis Techniques.Adult Content Creators Are Making SIX-Figure Salaries from Men Falling in Love with Subservient ‘AI Girlfriends’.Japanese AI Dating App Lets You ‘Marry’ a Bot.GB News Radio to Introduce AI-Generated News Bulletins.AI-powered vending machines are selling bullets.How Easy Is It To Purchase Ammo with AI-Powered Retail Vending Machines?Professor Flunks All His Students After ChatGPT Falsely Claims It Wrote Their Papers.AI Detectors Get It Wrong. Writers Are Being Fired Anyway.OpenAI Scale Ranks Progress Toward ‘Human-Level’ Problem Solving.The AI FixThe AI Fix podcast is presented by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show, and follow us on Twitter at @TheAIFix.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy