Tech, Marry, Kill

Aya Jaff, Jessica Burbank

Tech, Marry, Kill is a fast-paced video podcast about the forces shaping technology and society. From AI to Big Tech power plays, we debate what deserves our commitment and what should be left behind.

Episodes

  1. MAR 25

    World Models, Surveillance Glasses, and AI Warfare Ethics | # 2

    In this episode of Tech, Marry, Kill, hosts Aya and Jessica dive into the week's most pressing tech stories and their broader implications. From billion-dollar AI startups to surveillance concerns and the ethics of AI in warfare, this episode unpacks the power dynamics shaping our world.Key Takeaways: World Models: The next big AI buzzword? AMI Labs aims to create AI systems that learn from physical reality rather than just language. Surveillance Glasses: Meta's smart glasses raise serious ethical concerns about privacy and the exploitation of data workers. Digital Sovereignty: Switzerland's fight for independence from U.S. tech highlights the importance of controlling digital infrastructure. AI in Warfare: The Anthropic-Pentagon dispute underscores the growing influence of tech companies in military decision-making. Chapters: (00:00:00) Welcome to Tech, Marry, Kill! (00:01:35) AMI Labs and the Billion Dollar Startup (00:09:59) Meta's Smart Glasses: Surveillance Concerns (00:17:47) Switzerland vs. US Digital Sovereignty (00:24:22) Anthropic vs. OpenAI: AI Warfare Ethics (00:56:13) Tech, Marry, Kill: This Week’s Picks Where to find us: https://www.instagram.com/kaburbank/  https://www.instagram.com/ayajaff/  Let us know your thoughts! What topics do you want Aya and Jessica to cover next? Have a crazy tech story? Share it anonymously via Signal at kaburbank.77 or message us on Instagram. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and share this episode.

    58 min
  2. MAR 25

    From QuitGPT to Military AI - The Dark Side of Tech? | # 1

    In the first-ever episode of Tech, Marry, Kill, Aya Jaff and Jessica Burbank dive headfirst into the murky waters of AI, Big Tech, and the moral dilemmas of innovation. From the Pentagon's AI deals to the QuitGPT movement, they unpack the forces shaping technology and question what deserves our love, what deserves a hard pass, and what should be killed off entirelyKey Takeaways for Listeners The AI Ethics Minefield: The QuitGPT movement highlights growing distrust in AI, but is there really such a thing as an "ethical" tech company? Military AI Is Here: AI’s role in the military raises chilling questions about accountability and morality in warfare. Tech’s Superman Complex: From sci-fi-inspired startup culture to the cult of Silicon Valley, tech leaders often view themselves as heroes – but at what cost? Big Tech’s Broken Promises: Companies like Google and OpenAI have quietly abandoned their “do no harm” principles, leaving us to navigate a world increasingly shaped by their unchecked power. Chapters: (00:00:00) Welcome to Tech, Marry, Kill! (00:03:58) The QuitGPT Movement (00:10:53) OpenAI vs. Claude: Who’s Worse? (00:25:24) Military AI: A Step Too Far? (00:43:12) Escaping the Cult of Silicon Valley (00:54:12) Tech, Marry, Kill: This Week’s Picks (01:00:00) AI, Humor, and the Zaddyfication of Tech Bros Where to find us: https://www.instagram.com/kaburbank/  https://www.instagram.com/ayajaff/  Let us know your thoughts! What topics do you want Aya and Jessica to cover next? Have a crazy tech story? Share it anonymously via Signal at kaburbank.77 or message us on Instagram. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and share this episode.

    1h 3m

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Tech, Marry, Kill is a fast-paced video podcast about the forces shaping technology and society. From AI to Big Tech power plays, we debate what deserves our commitment and what should be left behind.