Podcast Episodes

Exposing the Prejudices Inside Artificial Intelligence

Season 3 Episode 2

Today's episode unpacks the complex issue of bias in artificial intelligence. We explore how bias emerges through training data, algorithms, and huma…

2 years, 4 months ago

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AI with Chinese Characteristics: Will China's Authoritarian Model Triumph in the Technological Revolution?

Season 3 Episode 1

China aims for global supremacy in artificial intelligence by 2030. Its strategy involves massive funding, concentrated talent, and tight state contr…

2 years, 4 months ago

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When Bots Babble: Exploring the 4 Types of Hallucinations Generated by ChatGPT & Co

Season 2 Episode 27

Today on A Beginner's Guide to AI, we explore the phenomenon of hallucinations in large language models like ChatGPT and GPT4. These advanced AIs can…

2 years, 4 months ago

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AI: Hollywood's New Imagination Engine

Season 2 Episode 26

This episode explores how AI may transform film and TV production, from writing tools to visual effects. While promising more efficiency and new crea…

2 years, 5 months ago

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How Deepfakes Could Undermine Voters in 2024 Presidential Election

Season 2 Episode 25

This episode explored the alarming implications of exponentially advancing deepfake technology and its potential to unfairly manipulate voters in the…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Smile, You're on Camera! The Rise of Facial Recognition AI Tech

Season 2 Episode 24

Today we explore the rise of facial recognition systems and the privacy debates surrounding this AI capability. We learned how the tech identifies pe…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Galactica and the Ghost in the Machine - AI Lessons from a Sci-Fi Classic

Season 2 Episode 23

In this episode, we explored the AI themes in Battlestar Galactica through the humanoid Cylons. Originally created as robotic slaves, the Cylons evol…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Could You Fall for a Robot? The Psychology of Loving Chatbots

Season 2 Episode 22

Recent headlines have explored the phenomenon of people developing real feelings for AI chatbots. This episode delves into the psychological drivers …

2 years, 5 months ago

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Open Sourcing AI: Accelerating Progress or Opening Pandora's Box?

Season 2 Episode 21

Today we explored the rise of open source artificial intelligence. Unlike closed models dominated by Big Tech firms, open source AI is transparent an…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Be Polite to ChatGPT and Siri!

Season 2 Episode 20

Today we explore the emerging etiquette around interacting with AI assistants and chatbots. Being polite and conversational with AI not only shows re…

2 years, 5 months ago

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