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Apr 19, 2024 • 5min

What If Your AI Girlfriend Hated You?

A mobile app called AngryGF simulates scenarios with an angry AI girlfriend to help users improve communication skills. The app uses a robot woman to coach men based on personal experiences. OpenAI's GPT-4 is integrated for the app's creation with the goal of enhancing communication.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 11min

How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright

Author Elisa Shupe discusses her journey in pushing the limits of AI copyright, initially facing rejection but eventually succeeding with a new perspective. The podcast dives into the challenges of copyrighting AI-generated content and the legal battle for securing copyright for AI-created novels. It explores the complexities of copyright protection in the age of AI, raising questions about authorship and the hurdles in obtaining copyright for AI-generated works.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 6min

Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government

Google employees protest against the $1.2 billion cloud contract with Israel's government, citing human rights violations. The activists demand cancellation of Project Nimbus. Additionally, Google workers protest Pentagon contract involving AI-powered drone footage analysis, expressing concerns about censorship and unethical technology applications.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 5min

It Takes Guts, Not College, to Fix Wind Turbines for a Living

Discover the exciting life of a wind turbine repair technician, from training to adapting to changing equipment designs for safety and efficiency.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 10min

Bird Flu Is Spreading in Alarming New Ways

Experts discuss the alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu, including cases in cattle and its potential to evolve for human transmission. They highlight the need for vigilance, improved surveillance, and advancements in vaccines. The financial challenges of compensating farmers for livestock losses and the potential of AI technologies in preventing outbreaks are also discussed.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 11min

Eric Schmidt Warned Against China’s AI Industry. Emails Show He Also Sought Connections to It

Eric Schmidt, transparency advocates question his ties to Chinese AI companies. The podcast delves into his conflicting statements against China's AI industry while pursuing personal connections to it. Uncovered emails disclose his financial interests in Chinese tech firms specializing in AI, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 8min

Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation

European Court of Human Rights rules that Switzerland failed to protect citizens from climate change, setting a precedent for future cases. Landmark decision sheds light on the link between human rights and environmental issues, with global implications for climate-related legal actions.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 6min

Students Are Likely Writing Millions of Papers With AI

AI-generated content in student papers detected by Turnitin. Challenges of detecting AI-written content in academic settings. Exploring impact and considerations of AI detection software in schools.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 8min

How I Became a Python Programmer—and Fell Out of Love With the Machine

A programmer's journey from suspicion of abstractions to deep dive into the technical stack, learning Python while managing a job, and exploring the boundless potential of Python programming at different abstraction levels.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 11min

A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC’s Attention. Do His Claims Add Up?

Former TikTok employee Zen Goziker raises alarms about potential data flow to China, leading to Congressional scrutiny. Allegations of influencing Congress and dubious claims lacking evidence. Lawsuits and controversies surrounding TikTok and US government agencies explored.

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