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9 snips
Jul 30, 2024 • 32min

will.i.am on AI – and the future of creativity (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)

will.i.am, a 7-time Grammy-winning artist and tech innovator, dives deep into the fusion of technology and creativity. He discusses his groundbreaking projects, like streaming from Mars and hosting a radio show with an AI co-host. The conversation reveals his views on the role of AI in artistic expression, questioning originality and innovation. Together with Adam Grant, he explores how AI impacts human connection and music creation while reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of creativity.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 34min

Will AI replace me? with AJ. Jacobs (from Fixable)

AJ. Jacobs, a journalist and author, discusses AI's impact on creativity and job security. He explores the potential for collaboration with AI in writing. The guests emphasize adapting to AI as a resource and maintaining a positive outlook amidst technological advancements.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 18min

The AI-powered tools supercharging your imagination

Discover how AI is transforming creativity and imagination with powerful tools like 3D scans. Hear about the fusion of reality and imagination, AI advancements revolutionizing creativity, and the connection between physical and digital worlds. Dive into the impact of AI on the future of work and society.
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136 snips
Jul 9, 2024 • 39min

Is AI just all hype? w/ Gary Marcus

AI skeptic Gary Marcus discusses the dangers of being distracted by generative AI hype, emphasizing the need for a thoughtful approach to AI development. The podcast explores discrepancies between AI capabilities and limitations, risks associated with AI progress, and challenges in industries like medicine and robotics.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 30min

Will AI “eat software” — and what’ll happen to coders? w/ GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

GitHub Founder & CEO, Thomas Dohmke, discusses how AI is reshaping software development, making coding more accessible. They explore AI's impact on creativity, the evolution of software community, and the future role of coders in a world with advanced AI technology.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 40min

AI therapy is here. What does it mean for you? w/ Dr. Alison Darcy and Brian Chandler

Dr. Alison Darcy and Brian Chandler discuss how chatbots like Woebot can improve mental health by offering accessible and engaging emotional support. They explore the role of AI in therapy, emphasizing transparency and the importance of empathy in interactions. The podcast highlights the potential of AI therapy in transforming mental health care and shares a personal journey of using the Wobot app for mindfulness and anxiety management.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 30min

Your next best friend may be 100% AI w/ Purnendu Mukherjee

Purnendu Mukherjee, CEO of Convai, discusses the evolution of AI NPCs in gaming and the potential impact of lifelike AI characters in both gaming and non-gaming scenarios. The conversation explores the authoring of AI-powered NPC experiences and the advancements in AI technology to create more human-like interactions.
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41 snips
Jun 11, 2024 • 34min

Why we can't fix bias with more AI w/ Patrick Lin

Tech ethicist Patrick Lin discusses the hidden biases in AI, from inaccurate images to life-and-death decisions. He explores Google's Gemini, the complexity of AI ethics, various manifestations of bias in AI, cultural contexts in addressing bias, and the need for societal work and human labor to tackle bias effectively.
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7 snips
Jun 4, 2024 • 31min

AI may take jobs – but not our creativity w/ artist Claire Silver

Anonymous AI collaborative artist, Claire Silver, discusses how AI has revolutionized her mixed media practice and why she believes AI will be a part of human creativity. They delve into the impact of AI on traditional art practices, the evolving role of AI in creative processes, and the symbiotic relationship between AI and traditional artists in artistic expression.
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100 snips
May 28, 2024 • 40min

What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner

Former OpenAI board member and AI policy expert, Helen Toner, discusses internal conflicts at OpenAI, deceptive practices, regulating AI in surveillance technologies, combating AI-driven voice and video scams, and the complexities of regulating AI technology and policymaking.

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