Last Week in AI

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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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Jul 20, 2022 • 35min

#104 - Cruise Outages, Robots for Forestry, BigScience’s BLOOM, EU AI Act

Discover the chaos in San Francisco as autonomous vehicles from Cruise malfunction and cause traffic mayhem. Innovations in the forestry industry feature robots tackling labor shortages. Explore AI advancements like Google’s Minerva for math problem-solving and a fascinating project identifying WWII faces with facial recognition. Dive into the world of AI influencers raising questions of authenticity, alongside discussions on the EU's quest to regulate AI technologies. Plus, hear about exciting open-source tools transforming accessibility in AI.
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Jul 6, 2022 • 47min

#103 - Age Checks, Theft Prevention, Minecraft, Autism, Responsible AI

Instagram is testing an AI-driven age verification tool that scans faces for safety. Retailers like Bunnings are using facial recognition tech to prevent theft. Meanwhile, autonomous vehicles are taking off with Cruise's driverless taxis hitting the streets. AI also plays a role in tax assistance and vehicle inspections. A fascinating study uses AI to detect autistic speech patterns in multiple languages. Lastly, ethical AI practices are under discussion, with moves to eliminate certain facial analysis tools to prioritize responsibility.
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Jun 26, 2022 • 43min

#102 - Nonsense Sentience, Condemning GPT-4chan, DeepFake bans, CVPR Plagiarism

Dive into the absurdity of LaMDA's supposed sentience and the widespread condemnation of GPT-4chan. Discover how AI is reshaping data center efficiencies at tech giants like Microsoft and Meta. Explore the revolutionary use of AI in addressing long COVID and the ethical concerns surrounding deepfakes, with the EU stepping in to regulate. Witness the intersection of creativity and AI as it crafts the first AI-generated magazine cover while also stirring controversies in academia with cases of plagiarism.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 40min

#101 - GPT-4chan, ’Sentient’ AI, Tesla Crash Probe, BIG-bench, DALL-E mini

Dive into the intriguing fallout from the GPT-4Chan controversy, raising questions about the ethics of AI deployment. A Google engineer's bold claim about AI sentience stirs debate, while safety concerns escalate around Tesla's Autopilot technology. Explore groundbreaking GPU-powered discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope, and the quest to decode ancient Egyptian texts. The podcast highlights the release of BIG-bench, a rigorous benchmark for language models. Lastly, enjoy a look at the bizarre creations from DALL-E mini that are captivating users.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 3min

#100 - Depression, Energy Grid, MRI, Astronomy, DALLE Logos

Discover how an AI algorithm can detect depression from voice tones! Explore AI-powered cash registers revolutionizing retail and the surge in robot orders due to labor shortages. Learn about a groundbreaking one-minute brain MRI scan and the innovative AI helping astronomers with theories about distant worlds. You'll also chuckle at funny DALL-E generated logos and the ethical debates surrounding facial recognition technology. It's a mix of science, humor, and cutting-edge tech developments!
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Jun 2, 2022 • 48min

#99 - Drone Mail Delivery, Human-Robot Teamwork, ToxiGen, Robot Companions

Dive into the latest in AI with innovations like Royal Mail's drone delivery service, set to revolutionize logistics for remote areas. Explore how Dyson is hiring hundreds for household robots and the groundbreaking algorithm aiding human-robot teamwork. Discover the significance of the ToxiGen dataset for combatting hate speech online. Marvel at a tiny robotic crab and learn about cloud AI's role in critical care predictions. Finally, contrast China's swift AI regulations with Europe's measured approach, sparking thoughts on the future of tech oversight.
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May 28, 2022 • 47min

#98 - Autonomous Boats, DeepMind’s General AI, Google’s DALLE-2, Cringe AI Novel

Explore the fascinating world of autonomous technology as a cargo ship completes a collision-free 500-mile journey. Discover innovations like Clearbot Neo, a robotic boat cleaning our harbors. Google introduces an AI tool to help prep for job interviews, while Uber Eats tests robotic food deliveries. Uncover safety advancements through AI-driven firearm detection and water safety systems. The conversation also delves into the dual nature of AI, from facial recognition controversies to cringe-worthy creative collaborations.
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May 18, 2022 • 43min

#97 - New Google AI Features, Enzyme Discovery, Clearview AI Ban, Kendric Lamar Deepfakes

This week, a major funding boost propels Hugging Face to a $2 billion valuation, becoming a key player in AI development. Google unveils exciting new features for its voice and assistant tools. Discover how machine learning is revolutionizing Formula 1 and aiding sustainable solutions for plastic waste. The podcast also tackles AI's role in healthcare and discusses the significant ban on Clearview AI's facial recognition software. Plus, delve into the ethical concerns of deepfakes and Kendrick Lamar's creative use of this technology.

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