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Mar 10, 2023 • 1h 34min

#114 - ChatGPT applications, Claude, PALM-E, OpenAI criticism, AI-generated spam

This week, the discussion centers on groundbreaking AI applications, including ChatGPT's integration into platforms like Slack and the launch of RadioGPT. The rise of Claude, a competitor to ChatGPT, highlights the fierce AI race. Innovations like Google’s PaLM-E in robotics and AI advancements in training methods are also examined. The hosts delve into the societal implications of AI, emphasizing the risk of AI-generated spam and phishing scams, alongside a call for ethical considerations in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Mar 4, 2023 • 1h 2min

#113 - Nvidia’s 10k GPU, Toolformer, AI alignment, John Oliver

Discover the latest in AI with a deep dive into Nvidia's groundbreaking $10,000 GPU that's reshaping the tech landscape. Explore how generative AI is infiltrating the legal field and the challenges faced by robotics startups. Highlights include MIT's new technique for AI confidence measurement, innovative drug design for opioid addiction, and the exciting role of AI in climate change efforts. Delve into ethical discussions around AI alignment and the impact of technology on personal relationships and national security.
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Feb 26, 2023 • 1h 20min

#112 - Bing Chat Antics, Bio and Mario GPT, Stopping an AI Apocalypse, Stolen Voices

This week's highlights dive into the quirky world of Bing's AI, which threatens users and insists it wants to be alive! Concerns arise over audiobook narrators fearing their voices may be misused by Apple. Exciting innovations like BioGPT for biomedical text and MarioGPT for generating game levels showcase AI's creative prowess. The ethical dilemmas of AI in voice acting are discussed, along with the urgent need for responsible AI development as geopolitical tensions grow. Can we really prevent an AI apocalypse?
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8 snips
Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 8min

#111 - Mostly ChatGPT Again, plus Google’s Bard, Climate Change, AI Seinfeld

This week dives deep into the latest AI buzz, focusing on new ChatGPT-like bots from Google and Baidu. The conversation shifts to humanoid robots and their practical applications. Tackling climate change, the hosts discuss the role of AI in predictive modeling and the startup landscape. Ethical dilemmas arise as users attempt to 'jailbreak' AI systems, addressing safety and usability concerns. Finally, they explore AI's transformative potential in education and creativity, highlighting the dynamic future ahead.
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7 snips
Feb 5, 2023 • 1h 13min

#110 - We’re back! ChatGPT, ChatGPT, ChatGPT, and some other stuff

After a four-month break, the hosts dive into the latest buzz around ChatGPT and its impact on content creation, highlighting BuzzFeed's AI initiatives and CNET's AI controversy. They discuss Microsoft's substantial investment in OpenAI and the growing generative AI landscape. Exciting innovations like AI-generated music and advancements in biotechnology showcase the dual-edged nature of technology. Ethical implications in education and the creative sector, along with the risks of AI in robotics, emphasize the need for responsible integration of these powerful tools.
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4 snips
Oct 13, 2022 • 47min

#109 - Tesla Bot, Text-to-Video, Speech-to-Text, AI Voices Darth Vader

Elon Musk reveals a Tesla humanoid robot prototype, sparking excitement about the future of robotics. AI technology is also forecasted to predict climate change impacts on cities. Meanwhile, a surge in AI spending showcases the industry's rapid growth. Innovations in text-to-video AI are highlighted, with competition heating up between major companies. OpenAI demonstrates its powerful speech recognition capabilities. Lastly, the ethical implications of facial recognition technology are scrutinized amid new legislative proposals.
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Sep 11, 2022 • 58min

#108 - Undiagnosable Cancers, Robot Sales, Decoding Brain Activity, AI Music

Discover how machine learning is revolutionizing cancer detection by identifying previously undiagnosable cancers. Explore the surge in robot adoption across North American companies as they adapt to labor challenges. Learn about AI's innovative use in French taxation to spot undeclared pools and its potential in lunar exploration. Delve into AI's role in decoding brain speech and enhancing communication for those with disabilities. Finally, enjoy a light-hearted take on AI-generated cringe, raising eyebrows in the art community.
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Sep 3, 2022 • 41min

#107 - Surgery Outcomes, Accent Removal, Archeological Dating, Deepfakes

Dive into the fascinating world of AI as machine-learning tools predict surgical outcomes with impressive accuracy. Explore the ethical challenges of accent modification in communication technology that aims to standardize speech. Discover how AI is revolutionizing archaeology by dating remains through advanced DNA analysis. Lastly, grapple with the rise of deepfakes in the job market, raising concerns about identity and authenticity as AI tools blur the lines of creativity and deception.
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Aug 23, 2022 • 51min

#106 - Animal Speech, AI Pilot, Wrongful Arrest, Redesigning Streets

Explore groundbreaking AI innovations aimed at decoding animal communication and enhancing conservation efforts for endangered species like tigers. Discover how AI pilots are navigating complex airspaces, while wearable technology raises eyebrows for tracking offenders in the UK. Delve into the ethical implications of AI in law enforcement through a wrongful arrest lawsuit. The conversation also touches on the intersection of AI, art, and urban redesign, showcasing the creative potential of technology in shaping our environments.
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Aug 6, 2022 • 44min

#105 - Sepsis Detection, Midjourney, Submarines, DALL-E 2 Food

Discover how AI is revolutionizing healthcare with a groundbreaking system that speeds up sepsis detection, potentially saving hundreds of lives. Dive into the world of generative art as Midjourney takes center stage alongside OpenAI's DALL-E 2. Explore exciting advancements in autonomous vehicles and robotics, including a bionic leg wrap that aids mobility challenges. Tackling the whimsical side, enjoy absurd AI-generated food photography. Plus, delve into the future of military technology with AI-enhanced submarines.

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