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A Beginner's Guide to AI

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Jun 15, 2024 • 16min

When Seeing Isn't Believing: Safeguarding Democracy in the Era of AI-Generated Content

In this captivating episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," Professor GePhardT dives into the fascinating and concerning world of deepfakes and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) as the 2024 US presidential elections approach. Through relatable analogies and real-world case studies, the episode explores how these AI technologies can create convincingly realistic fake content and the potential implications for politics and democracy. Professor GePhardT breaks down complex concepts into easily digestible pieces, explaining how deepfakes are created using deep learning algorithms and how GANs work through an adversarial process to generate increasingly convincing fakes. The episode also features an engaging interactive element, inviting listeners to reflect on how they would verify the authenticity of a controversial video before sharing or forming an opinion. As the race to the White House heats up, this episode serves as a timely and important resource for anyone looking to stay informed and navigate the age of AI-generated content. Join Professor GePhardT in unraveling the mysteries of deepfakes and GANs, and discover the critical role of staying vigilant in an era where seeing isn't always believing. Links mentioned in the podcast: The MIT Media Lab's "Detect DeepFakes" project, which offers a tool to analyze videos for potential deepfake indicators: https://www.gen-ai.witness.org The "Witness" organization's "Prepare, Don't Panic" guide to dealing with deepfakes and other synthetic media: https://www.witness.org/prepare-dont-panic/ Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin This podcast was generated with the help of Claude 3 and Mistral. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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Jun 12, 2024 • 13min

How AI Will Impact The Workplace

Some thoughts on how quickly things will change, what things will change and where we - as humans - will still excell. Some thoughts from a consultancy Dietmar had with a client - Prof. GePharT will be back in the next episode! Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads
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Jun 10, 2024 • 16min

Unlocking the Senses: How Perception AI Sees and Understands the World

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive deep into the fascinating world of Perception AI. Discover how machines acquire, process, and interpret sensory data to understand their surroundings, much like humans do. We use the analogy of baking a cake to simplify these complex processes and explore a real-world case study on autonomous vehicles, highlighting how companies like Waymo and Tesla use Perception AI to navigate safely and efficiently. Learn about the transformative potential of Perception AI across various industries and get hands-on with an interactive task to apply what you've learned. Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin This podcast is generated with the help of ChatGPT and Mistral. We do fact-check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads"
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Jun 7, 2024 • 19min

The Beneficial AI Movement: How Ethical AI is Shaping Our Tomorrow

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," Professor GePhardT delves into the Beneficial AI Movement, a global initiative dedicated to ensuring that artificial intelligence systems are developed and deployed in ways that are safe, ethical, and beneficial for all humanity. Listeners will gain insights into the core principles of this movement—transparency, fairness, safety, accountability, and inclusivity—and understand their importance through relatable analogies and real-world examples. The episode features a deep dive into the challenges faced by IBM Watson for Oncology, highlighting the lessons learned about the need for high-quality data and robust testing. Additionally, listeners are encouraged to reflect on how AI can be ethically used in their communities and to explore further readings on AI ethics. Join us for an enlightening discussion that emphasizes the human-centric design and long-term societal impacts of AI, ensuring a future where technology serves as a powerful tool for human progress. Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin This podcast is generated with the help of ChatGPT and Mistral. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 15min

Unlocking AI's Potential: How Retrieval-Augmented Generation Bridges Knowledge Gaps

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI", Professor GePhardT delves into the fascinating world of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Discover how this cutting-edge technique enhances AI's ability to generate accurate and contextually relevant responses by combining the strengths of retrieval-based and generative models. From a simple cake-baking example to a hypothetical medical case study, learn how RAG leverages real-time data to provide the most current and precise information. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of RAG and its implications for various industries. Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin This podcast is generated with the help of ChatGPT and Claude 3. We do fact-check with human eyes but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads"
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May 31, 2024 • 21min

Can Robots Feel? Exploring AI Emotionality with Marvin from Hitchhiker's Guide

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," we explore the intriguing world of AI emotionality and consciousness through the lens of Marvin, the depressed robot from "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Marvin's unique personality challenges our traditional views on AI, prompting deep discussions about the nature of emotions in machines, the ethical implications of creating sentient AI, and the complexities of AI consciousness. Join Professor GePhardT as we break down these concepts with a relatable cake analogy and delve into a real-world case study featuring Sony's AIBO robot dog. Discover how AI can simulate emotional responses and learn about the ethical considerations that come with it. This episode is packed with insights that will deepen your understanding of AI emotionality and the future of intelligent machines. Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT and Mistral. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads"
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May 28, 2024 • 30min

How Bad AI-Generated Code Can Ruin Your Day: Conversation with Matt van Itallie of SEMA Software

AI can generate software, but is that always a good thing? Join us today as we dive into the challenges and opportunities of AI-generated code in an insightful interview with Matt van Itallie, CEO of SEMA Software. His company specializes in checking AI-generated code to enhance software security. Matt also shares his perspective on how AI is revolutionizing software development. This is the second episode in our interview series. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Missing Prof. GePhardT? He'll be back soon 🦾 Further reading on this episode: https://www.semasoftware.com/blog https://www.semasoftware.com/codebase-health-calculator https://www.linkedin.com/in/mvi/ This is the second episode in the interview series, let me know how you like it. You miss Prof. GePhardT? He'll be back soon 🦾 Want more AI Infos for Beginners? 📧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin Music credit: "Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads"
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May 25, 2024 • 19min

AI Companions: Love and Friendship in the Digital Age

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," Professor GePhardT delves into the fascinating world of AI companions. We explore how these digital friends, assistants, and partners are transforming human interactions and relationships. The episode covers the mechanics of AI companions, using relatable analogies and real-world examples like Replika to illustrate their impact. Listeners will learn about the benefits and ethical considerations of AI companions, including privacy, emotional dependency, and the potential for AI to replace human connections. Join us as we uncover the nuances of AI companionship, from data collection and training to natural language processing and continuous learning. Don’t miss the interactive segment, which encourages listeners to engage with AI companions and read insightful literature on the subject. Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin This podcast was generated with the help of ChatGPT and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads"
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May 21, 2024 • 9min

First World Problem? Some Thoughts About AI and its Effects on Third World Countries

Today, Prof. GePhardT takes a day off to let me talk about a think that really got me thinking: if AI changes so much in our priviledged world - Germany, USA, UK, you name it - how much stronger will the effect be on countries not so well off, like the typical African country? Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin Music credit: "Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads"
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May 18, 2024 • 22min

Football’s Future: The AI Innovations Shaping this Beautiful Game

In this episode of "A Beginner's Guide to AI," host Professor GePhardT delves into the transformative role of AI in football. Discover how AI technologies, from player tracking to tactical analysis, are revolutionizing the sport. Learn about Liverpool FC's groundbreaking use of AI for match strategy, player performance, and injury prevention, illustrated with real-world examples. This episode provides a comprehensive understanding of AI’s impact on football, making it a must-listen for both tech enthusiasts and football fans. This podcast is generated with the help of ChatGPT and Claude 3. We do fact check with human eyes, but there still might be hallucinations in the output. Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

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