Human In The Loop

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🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise. From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding. Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective. #AI #technology #innovation #softwaredevelopment #techtalk #education #philosophy #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11 HRS AGO

    Beyond the Hype: AI, Robotics, and Infrastructure Reality Check

    In this episode, Alaina, Danu, and Hamish trade their usual guest format for a freewheeling conversation about what actually mattered in AI and tech over the past year, and what was just noise. From infrastructure realities like RAM shortages and power grid constraints to the hype around solid-state batteries at CES, we try to separate genuine breakthroughs from marketing spin including: · the evolution of robotics (Boston Dynamics, anyone?) · the messy ethics of training data collection · why cybersecurity in New Zealand still feels like we're living in 2015 The discussion veers through disaster preparedness, the surprising complexity of getting robots to walk, and why slowing down - whether it's your reading habits or your AI implementation - might be the smartest strategy for 2026. Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  2. The Ever-Evolving Gaming Industry with Sam Ramlu & Euge Eastlake

    20 JAN

    The Ever-Evolving Gaming Industry with Sam Ramlu & Euge Eastlake

    Sam Ramlu and Euge Eastlake are creative technology entrepreneurs and leaders, with more than two decades creating digital, AR, VR and immersive experiences. Starting with creative technology studio Method in 2003, their portfolio of businesses now includes AR/VR game studio M Theory and game development studios Might Eyes and Mad Carnival. ​Mighty Eyes’ award-winning, story-driven VR game 'Wanderer' is a time‑travel adventure game where the player gets to rewrite history to save a ruined world, and Mad Carnival releases point and click adventure 'How Was Your Day?' later this year.   ​ We discuss: · The push and pull of community in building, launching and maintaining a successful game · Aotearoa's successful and growing gaming industry · Where AI has a role to play in game development & design (and where it doesn't) Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samramlu/ Euge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeneeastlake/ Mighty Eyes Games: https://www.mightyeyes.games/ M Theory: https://www.mtheoryvr.com/ Mad Carnival: https://www.madcarnivalgames.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  3. 6 JAN

    Tech You Should Care About with Lucy Blakiston

    In May 2022 we hosted our first ever "live podcast" during Techweek before we officially had a podcast... And we were so lucky to have the incredible Lucy Blakiston from SYSCA as our guest, in conversation with Danu. Back then events were being paused due to COVID (as we found out first hand), AI was a much smaller part of the conversation, and Luce was still in her anonymous phase! Fast forward to 2026: it's been a long time since we had to cancel an event due to COVID, AI is almost all the conversation, and Lucy dropped the anonymity - which has given us the reason to finally release this conversation.  If you don't know who Lucy Blakiston is, she's the CEO and editorial director of SYSCA, a media brand that helps mainly young people make sense of global news and online culture in an accessible, informal way. She's also the co-author of “Make It Make Sense”, a bestselling collection of personal and cultural essays written with her friend and collaborator Bel Hawkins. She's also a semi-finalist for the 2026 Young New Zealander of the Year. SYSCA website: https://www.shityoushouldcareabout.com/ SYSCA substack: https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/ Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyblakiston/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. How to Un-Suck New Zealand's Productivity with Holly Knill

    23/12/2025

    How to Un-Suck New Zealand's Productivity with Holly Knill

    Holly Knill is a product development, commercial and customer value specialist with a recently completed Master's in AI for productivity improvement from academy EX. She’s worked with corporates and start-ups seeking growth and sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, product, policy, sales and technology. Specifically, she’s been Chief Consumer Officer at 2Degrees, Group Director of IP & Content Products at Foxtel, Director of Product, Audience & Tech at Seven West Media, and Product Development Director at Sky UK. Holly also has a postgraduate degree in multimedia, animation and UX, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors, is currently Facilitator for Springboard Trust and a local school Board member. We discuss: · The appalling statistics about productivity in New Zealand · The barriers to AI adoption in New Zealand and opportunities for growth · Strategies to lift performance and identifying solutions to reverse NZ’s declining productivity Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyknill/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  5. 17/12/2025

    Masterchef, Mental Health Apps & Prions | The Loop Back

    Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI. · Fäviken Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%A4viken · Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons and Dragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpVJZrabMQE · About prion diseases https://www.cdc.gov/prions/about/index.html  · Mental Health apps in NZ https://healthify.nz/apps/m/mental-health-and-wellbeing-apps Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  6. Building Resilience in High-Pressure Teams with Tim Read | Episode 28 | Human In The Loop

    09/12/2025

    Building Resilience in High-Pressure Teams with Tim Read | Episode 28 | Human In The Loop

    This episode includes discussion of mental health struggles, depression and suicide. Please take care while listening. Tim Read works at the intersection of hospitality, mental health and operational excellence. He’s been a physiotherapist, a Masterchef New Zealand winner, a book writer, a head chef, tech entrepreneur and a mental health advocate… all different facets of nurturing humanness and connection. After leading kitchens around the world, he now focuses on improving and enhancing processes - with technology and AI where necessary - to not only ensure world class delivery of service but also to protect the development of kitchen staff resilience and psychological safety. Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-read-8bba79121/ If you are struggling with depressive or suicidal thoughts, help is available. In Aotearoa New Zealand, here is where to go: Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7) Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) Youth services: (06) 3555 906 Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm) Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7) Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737 Aoake te Rā (Bereaved by Suicide Service): Call 0800 000 053 If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111 Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  7. 27/11/2025

    Flocks, Paradoxes & Proximal Development | Episode 27 | The Loop Back

    Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI. ChatGPT has become Nickelback: https://scientistseessquirrel.wordpress.com/2024/11/05/chatgpt-has-become-nickelback/ Spurious Correlations: https://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  8. Copywriter Versus AI with Mark Easterbrook

    19/11/2025

    Copywriter Versus AI with Mark Easterbrook

    Mark Easterbrook is an independent Creative Director and Copywriter who works on brand and marketing projects for creative agencies and direct clients. He also dabbles in education, running occasional writing workshops and teaching part time at AUT; and volunteers with a couple of arts and social charities. He's also a lifelong tech dabbler, teaching himself to use a range of different software tools since his teens. Over the last couple of years, he's been exploring the ways automation and generative AI can help—or hinder—a creative in their work. Due to his broad client base and multiple hats, Mark has an eye on many different sectors and industries at any one time. And across all of them, he's seen that evolving technologies are throwing up new challenges, opportunities and questions at a dizzyingly fast pace. We discuss: · How copywriting has been affected (positively and negatively) by GenAI · The tools, automations and AI workflows which make freelance life so much easier · What the future might look like for assessing creative students Website: https://www.easterbrook.co.nz/ Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-easterbrook-89212691/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise. From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding. Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective. #AI #technology #innovation #softwaredevelopment #techtalk #education #philosophy #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    RUSH Digital
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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