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New Episodes every Wednesday. After years of analog success, lifelong media vets Martin Riley and Paul Billington are entering the digital unknown, relying on AI to navigate their unfamiliar environment.Like meat puppets fumbling to please their all-knowing AI overlords, the tech-naive duo will either adapt or become obsolete. Join these plucky, wise-cracking founders as they document the genuine struggles and harebrained antics of using machine learning to launch their startup and this podcast.Will artificially intelligent guides rocket them to digital disruption? Or will the learning curve squash their scrappy moxie? Subscribe to experience the triumphant failures of two savvy dinosaurs striving to evolve on The Meat Puppets Podcast. If you like what we do you can buy us a coffee, obviously you don't have to, but if you want to, here's the link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themeatpupc

  1. 04/22/2024

    The A.I. Uprising: Music, Movies & Monetization

    Strap in for a wild ride as Martin and Paul delve into the latest AI news, exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI in music, video, and beyond. From synthetic symphonies to digital disruption, they navigate the blurred lines between art and artifice, questioning the value and authenticity of AI-generated content. Brace yourselves for tales of eight-year-old heavy metal mayhem, AI-infused dance tracks, and the potential obsolescence of skilled human labour. Join these fearless founders as they demo cutting-edge tools like Suno and UDIO, bringing AI-powered music creation within reach of the masses. But it's not just about the beats – the dynamic duo also dive into Adobe's revolutionary video editing innovations, raising thought-provoking questions about the boundaries of AI's role in creative industries. Will AI liberate or undermine human artistry? Buckle up for a rollercoaster of insights, laughter, and hard-hitting truths as Martin and Paul navigate the triumphant failures of embracing the digital frontier. # ai, artificial intelligence, generative ai, music creation, video editing, adobe, ai art, synthetic media, content creation, machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, creativity, technology, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, start-up, media, culture, entertainment, disruption, innovation, automation, productivity, value, art, ethics, intellectual property, musicians, actors, sag-aftra Show LinksThe King of Salford Chat GPT Poem https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQcRspqiUy5ApgJ_Urjf5nmzM8f6VKDvbCAkfXS2Dqk/edit?usp=sharing Matt Wolfe Launches a Bloody Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2fqQEM6YMpnHmj4ekUx7Xo James Hype Uses AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzUY3wUNnTs SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels https://www.reuters.com/world/us/sag-aftra-union-secures-ai-protections-artists-deal-with-major-record-labels-2024-04-12 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/sag-aftra-union-secures-ai-protections-artists-deal-with-major-record-labels-2024-04-12 Sora Pika and Runway coming To Premier https://youtu.be/4gsihhY4hIs?si=MEBPj8irQLFhg9q6 https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130804/adobe-premiere-pro-firefly-video-generative-ai-openai-sora Suno AI can generate power ballads about coffee – and jingles for the Guardian. But will it hurt musicians? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/13/ai-generated-music-app-suno-ai-impact-musicians-music-rights https://suno.com/ Spotify Premium Users Can Now Turn Any Idea Into a Personalized Playlist With AI Playlist in Beta https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-07/spotify-premium-users-can-now-turn-any-idea-into-a-personalized-playlist-with-ai-playlist-in-beta Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Wonder and more musicians demand protection against AI https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/02/musicians-demand-protection-against-ai https://artistrightsnow.medium.com/200-artists-urge-tech-platforms-stop-devaluing-music-559fb109bbac Udio AI music tool will revolutionize the (industrial) music industry – Available now https://www.udio.com/ https://www.side-line.com/udio-ai-music-tool-will-revolutionize-the-industrial-music-industry-available-now/ Card game developer says it paid an 'AI artist' $90,000 to generate card art because 'no one comes close to the quality he delivers' https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/champions-tcg-ai-artist/ Chapters00:01:38 - Diving Into Generative AI Developments 00:02:24 - Exploring the Value of AI-Generated Content 00:05:31 - Matt Wolfe's New Podcast 00:06:34 - The Ongoing Saga of AI and Artist Rights 00:17:54 - Demoing AI Music Creation Tools 00:29:41 - The Power of AI in Real-Time Content Creation 00:31:43 - AI's Role in Music Production and Distribution 00:37:22 - Revolutionizing Video Editing with Adobe's AI Innovations 00:45:58 - The Impact of AI on Professional Creativity and Efficiency Equipment UsedPrices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usbAny Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwardsSennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25SAAS SERVICES USEDRedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgptClaude 3 £FREE https://claude.ai/Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below)Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/ DisclaimerThe Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion!

    53 min
  2. Can #AI be controlled? : Corralling the #Digital Beast

    11/29/2023

    Can #AI be controlled? : Corralling the #Digital Beast

    #elevenlabs #speech2speech #runwayml motion brush Martin and Paul go on a wild #AI adventure in this jam-packed episode. They dish all the juicy deets on the #OpenAI saga, give the inside scoop on the latest innovations like Runway's #Motionbrush and #Claude 2.1, and even test out some #AI-powered voice acting with #ElevenLabs. And that's not all - the lads discover potenial #killerrobots over at the Pentagon and somehow find time to poke fun at #Google. It's a rip-roaring ride through the #AI landscape that you won't want to miss. So plug in, sit back, and enjoy the #triumphant #failures of Martin and Paul as they continue their quest to #digitallydisrupt! LinksPatrick Boyles Take on Open AI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjxxFvarg0Y Q Star https://www.reuters.com/technology/sam-altmans-ouster-openai-was-precipitated-by-letter-board-about-ai-breakthrough-2023-11-22/ Runway Gen 2 Motion Brush https://academy.runwayml.com/gen2/gen2-motion-brush Comfy UI Stable Diffusion https://www.youtube.com/@sedetweiler Krita with AI built in through Comfy UI https://www.youtube.com/@NerdyRodent Orca 2 Released (Microsoft Open Source) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNcjccxStdo Pi 2 Released https://inflection.ai/inflection-2 Claude 2.1 Release https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude-2-1 Pentagon’s AI initiatives accelerate hard decisions on lethal autonomous weapons https://apnews.com/article/us-military-ai-projects-0773b4937801e7a0573f44b57a9a5942 Google Meet https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/22/google-meet-hand-detection-feature/ Pictory AI https://pictory.ai/ ElevenLabs Partners with Pictory AI https://elevenlabs.io/blog/elevating-video-content-elevenlabs-partners-with-pictory-ai Slaughter Bots https://www.wearespace.com/case-studies/slaughterbots/ NVIDIA Omniverse Replicator For DRIVE Sim – Synthetic Data Generation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPaFgNEF82Q Chapters00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:16 Discussion on AI News and OpenAI Saga 00:01:35 Exploring AI Tools and Their Iterations 00:01:52 Challenges and Solutions in AI for Music and Pictures 00:02:57 Highlighting a YouTube Channel - Patrick Boyle 00:05:09 Q Star - What is it and does it matter 00:11:05 Exploring AI Tools: Runway and Gen2 00:14:22 Discussion on AI Tools: Comfy UI 00:19:42 Discussion on AI Tools: Orca 2 and Claude 2.1 00:27:38 Discussion on Pentagon's AI Initiatives 00:31:42 Google's Earth Shattering AI Announcement 00:35:41 Pictori AI: Creating Video Out of Text 00:36:2 Introduction to 11 Labs' Speech to Speech 00:37:00 Testing 11 Labs' Speech to Speech 00:39:02 Creating an Advert with 11 Labs 00:39:49 Testing Different Voices with 11 Labs 00:48:36 Final Thoughts on 11 Labs 00:55:19 Upcoming Events and Conclusion DisclaimerThe Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! Equipment UsedPrices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usbAny Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwardsSennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25 SAAS SERVICES USEDRedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgptClaude 2 £FREE https://claude.ai/Squadcast £FREE with DescriptGoogle Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/

    57 min
  3. AI-mageddon: The OpenAI Meltdown

    11/22/2023

    AI-mageddon: The OpenAI Meltdown

    Martin and Paul chronicle the dramatic meltdown at #OpenAI that saw high profile departures, boardroom clashes, and #talent poaching. Discover the backstory behind #Sam #Altman's sudden firing as #CEO. Then learn how Microsoft stealthily acquired #OpenAI's top brass. The intrepid duo also explore game-changing #AImusic tools from Google that could put artists like Hans Zimmer out of work. And in business updates, our aspirational founders embrace an #ethical "pay what you feel” model. Will this affect their buy out valuation in 5 years? Most likely! Despite the uncertainty, their infectious #optimism remains intact. So plug in to this rollercoaster edition for the inside scoop on the #AI ethics dilemma gripping #SiliconValley! Links (No affiliation - visit at your own risk) The #OpenAI Saga https://www.wired.com/story/openai-staff-walk-protest-sam-altman/ Stable audio lead, quits over copyright ethics https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/why-just-resigned-from-my-job-generative-ai/ Meta disbanded its Responsible AI team https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/18/23966980/meta-disbanded-responsible-ai-team-artificial-intelligence InsightFace BANNED my AI Face Swapping Videos!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOsr6zhjKtY Emu edit Meta https://ai.meta.com/blog/emu-text-to-video-generation-image-editing-research Google deep-mind and YouTube https://dpmd.ai/3uiuIfA AI Explained YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aiexplained-official/featured DisclaimerThe Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! Chapters00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:52 Dramatic Changes at #OpenAI as Sam Altman is fired 00:03:15 The Fallout and Consequences of OpenAI's Decisions 00:04:58 Speculations and Conspiracy Theories 00:08:14 The Impact on the AI Industry 00:14:54 World Television Day and the State of the TV Industry 00:18:43 The Impact of AI on Copyright and Ethics 00:24:43 Introduction to Meta's New Project: Emu 00:41:23 Exploring Google DeepMind's Music Creation Projects 00:52:34 Discussion on Pay-What-You-Feel Business Model 00:59:49 Exploring Advertising on Reddit Equipment UsedPrices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usb Any Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwards Sennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25 SAAS SERVICES USED RedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Claude 2 £FREE https://claude.ai/ Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below) Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/ DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/ Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/ #ai #openai #microsoft #samaltman #gregbrockman #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #gpt #chatgpt #futurology, #emergingtech #podcast #audio

    1h 5m
  4. #OpenAI's #GPTs Game Changer: Personalised #AI Unleashed

    11/15/2023

    #OpenAI's #GPTs Game Changer: Personalised #AI Unleashed

    More #AI antics. This week Martin and Paul dive into the #creative possibilities of #AI, from questionable #AI-generated #songs to excitement over #StableAudio's text-to-music capabilities. Does #AI have a place in the #music world? Tune in to find out! We also discuss the impact of #OpenAI's new super-powered #ChatGPT release and their ambitions for #AGI. Of course #Elon makes an appearance with his new bot #Grok, along with other AI developments from #YouTube, #Twitter and #TimeMagazine's best #inventions of 2023 list. It's not all sunshine and rainbows though. #Deepfakes are still out there, threatening reality as we know it. And the duo explore alternate business models like "pay what you feel" pricing. Could this be the next #Radiohead? Join Martin and Paul for plenty of banter and insight into the ever-evolving landscape of #AI. Just don't expect any actual music samples, unless you enjoy the musical stylings of sleepy brass bands and heavy metal rehearsals Links Tesla to integrate Elon Musk’s new AI assistant in its vehicles https://electrek.co/2023/11/06/tesla-integrate-elon-musk-ai-assistant-in-vehicles New models and developer products announced at DevDay https://openai.com/blog/new-models-and-developer-products-announced-at-devday YouTube to test generative AI feature https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/06/youtube-to-test-generative-ai-features-including-a-comments-summarizer-and-conversational-tool/ The Future of Music: How Generative AI Is Transforming the Music Industry https://a16z.com/the-future-of-music-how-generative-ai-is-transforming-the-music-industry/ Us actors strike comes to an end https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67364587 AI Pin https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6327143/humane-ai-pin/ Pinokio install local models with one click - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXiyhl0c1gI&t=64s Stable Audio Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 https://stability.ai/blog/stable-audio-times-best-inventions-of-2023 Stable Audio https://www.stableaudio.com/generate Welcome to The Age of A.I. (based on "American Pie") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWp90Q7_xE Open AI Tokenizer https://platform.openai.com/tokenizer A Scientist Says the Singularity Will Happen by 2031 https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a45780855/when-will-the-singularity-happen/ AI Powered socks https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-powered-socks-assist-dementia-autism Meat Puppets GPT https://chat.openai.com/g/g-Tk33evzDs-meat-puppets-gpt DaVinci Resolve Guru https://chat.openai.com/g/g-QFRL77S9g-davinci-resolve-guru Disclaimer The Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! Equipment Used Prices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! - Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usb - Any Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwards - Sennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25 SAAS SERVICES USED - RedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ - ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt - Claude 2 £FREE https://claude.ai/ - Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below) - Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/ - DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/ - Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/ #ai #machinelearning #artificialintelligence #openai #chatgpt #gpt #elonmusk #tesla #youtube #twitter #stablediffusion #stableaudio #music #texttospeech #humaine #aipin #radiohead #businessmodels #paywhatyoufeel

    57 min
  5. The #AI Regulation Rumble

    11/08/2023

    The #AI Regulation Rumble

    Biden and Rishi face off over #AIRegulation! In this banter-filled episode, Martin and Paul dive into the murky waters of #ArtificialIntelligence oversight. The dynamic duo discuss Biden's controversial executive order to review all new #AI systems before public release. Meanwhile across the pond, UK PM Rishi Sunak hosts a global AI summit and launches a new AI #Safety Institute. Whose approach is better? You'll have to tune in to find out! Get the inside scoop on the escalating AI arms race. Martin and Paul also explore the latest AI innovations in #3D modelling, video generation, and more. Learn why #AI was just named Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2023. And find out what wacky new AI tech #Doritos has cooked up. If you want an irreverent take on all things AI, look no further. Martin and Paul tackle complex topics with humour and heart. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder if AI will spell the end of civilization as we know it. Okay, maybe not that last part. But you'll definitely have a blast listening to the latest episode of The Meat Puppets! Google AI Chief Says There’s a 50% Chance We’ll Hit AGI in Just 5 Years https://futurism.com/google-deepmind-agi-5-years Bidens Executive Order https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/ Introducing the AI Safety Institute https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-institute-overview/introducing-the-ai-safety-institute Creative Catalyst: AI in the Music Industry https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1742/overview/b9937ab7-e83b-4b1f-b9e5-fc6129309639 Manchester Tech Festival Runway ML Makes Huge Updates To The Quality of It's Gen-2 Generations https://venturebeat.com/ai/runways-gen-2-update-is-blowing-peoples-minds-with-incredible-ai-video/ Luma AI Gaussian Splats Unreal Engine Plugin https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7123743590861717505/?commentUrn=urn%3Ali%3Acomment%3A(ugcPost%3A7123743439908732928%2C7126455261606686720)&dashCommentUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_comment%3A(7126455261606686720%2Curn%3Ali%3AugcPost%3A7123743439908732928) Luma Releases a Beta Preview of Their New Text-To-3D Model In Discord https://twitter.com/LumaLabsAI/status/1719792922646987152 NVIDIA & Masterpiece Studio Launch New Text-to-3D AI Playground https://80.lv/articles/nvidia-masterpiece-studio-launch-new-text-to-3d-ai-playgroun Doritos devises AI-powered ‘crunch-cancellation’ tech for gamers https://www.marketingdive.com/news/doritos-ai-powered-crunch-cancellation-tech-Gen-Z-gamers/698595/ AI named word of the year by Collins Dictionary https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67271252 Netflix Killer Robots https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81473681 Martin’s Sons first #AI Image generation https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mrmartinriley_ai-generativeai-chatgpt-activity-7126518747091103744-uhor?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop #AI Generated Natural History Film - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7127641285833711616 Leigh Chase Manchester Tech Festival Zally Patrick https://www.linkedin.com/company/zallyhq/ Runway 48hour #AI Film Challenge Winners https://gen48.runwayml.com/winners Disclaimer The Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! #ai, #artificialintelligence, #biden, #rishi, #sunak, #aiarmsrace, #regulation, #ethics, #AGI, #artificialgeneralintelligence, # Alignment, #AIsafety, #futureofAI, #futureofwork, #elonmusk, #anthropic, #UK, #AIinstitute, #Computing, #technology, #machinelearning, #startups, #entrepreneurs, #podcast, #tech, #innovation, #founders, #AIethics, #musicAI, #techfest, #Manchester, #LumaAI, #gaussiansplats, #Doritos #WordOfTheYear #AImusic

    1h 11m
  6. #AI generated Ads in 30 Seconds & the latest #AI tools

    11/01/2023

    #AI generated Ads in 30 Seconds & the latest #AI tools

    Martin Riley and Paul Billington, your favourite #digital daredevils, dive headfirst into the swirling vortex of #BigTech and #AI in this electrifying episode of The Meat Puppets! Today, our dynamic duo embarks on a wild odyssey, unraveling the complexities and conundrums that shroud the world of #ArtificialIntelligence. From the relentless pace of innovation to the shadowy corridors of power and control, Martin and Paul leave no stone unturned, no question unanswered. With their signature blend of wit, wisdom, and just a wee bit of whimsy, they dissect the digital dilemma of our times: Can we outsmart Big Tech’s AI empire, or are we mere pawns in their grand digital chess game? So, if you're itching for #insights, hungry for #humour, and ready for a riveting ride through the tech terrain, you've hit the jackpot! Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the digital adventure begin! YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeatPuppetsPodcast X: @meatpuppetspod LinkedIn: The Meat Puppets Podcast Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themeatpupc Links Audio Stack - front end access to all the Generative audio models https://audiostack.ai/ UK Hosts first AI summit to address fears of AGI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrIqI6vujJE Amazon rolls out AI-powered image generation https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/amazon-ads-ai-powered-image-generator Robots That Can Chat https://bostondynamics.com/blog/robots-that-can-chat/ The Beatles release new material with the help of AI https://www.theverge.com/23933209/the-beatles-now-and-then-release-date-ai Shutterstock Integrates Creative AI into Library of 700M Images https://investor.shutterstock.com/news-releases/news-release-details/shutterstock-integrates-creative-ai-library-700m-images-offer Google announces tools to help users fact-check images https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/25/google-launches-tools-to-help-users-fact-check-images/?ref=futuretools.io Midjourney Have a website - well almost https://beta.midjourney.com/home YouTube Music now lets you make your own playlist art with AI https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23930237/youtube-music-ai-generated-playlist-art Meta’s chief AI scientist says AI won’t threaten humans https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-chief-ai-scientist-ai-wont-threaten-humans YouTube might make an official way to create AI Drake fakes https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/19/23923736/youtube-ai-voice-music-tool-copy-musician Google invest in Anthropic (Claude) https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-commits-2-billion-in-funding-to-ai-startup-anthropic-db4d4c50 Poison Pixels in Nightshade help flesh and blood artists bring the fight to AI https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/10/23/1082189/data-poisoning-artists-fight-generative-ai/ Disclaimer The Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! Equipment Used Prices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! - Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usb - Any Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwards - Sennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 ( https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25 ## SAAS SERVICES USED - RedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ - ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt - Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below) - Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/ - DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/ - Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/

    46 min
  7. AI-Powered Marketing on a Bootstrap: Cutting Through the Noise

    10/24/2023

    AI-Powered Marketing on a Bootstrap: Cutting Through the Noise

    The brave new world of #AIPowered #marketing with Martin and Paul, our intrepid tech #entrepreneurs! In this episode, the duo tackles the ever-growing challenge of cutting through the digital noise to reach their target audience. Armed with #UserPersonas crafted in ChatGPT, Martin and Paul develop strategies to connect with potential customers on Reddit. You'll hear their plans for generating engaging content with tools like #Opus, #Descript, and more. It's a digital frontier out there, but have no fear - our savvy hosts are breaking trail so you don't have to. Laugh and learn as The Meat Puppets stumble their way to marketing success in the age of AI. There's never a dull moment with this hilarious and candid pair. Whether you're an aspiring #founder or just love hearing fish-out-of-water startup stories, you'll appreciate Martin and Paul's infectious spirit. So plug in your headphones and get ready to join Martin and Paul on the marketing adventure of a lifetime! Show Links(Visit at your own risk, The Meat Puppets have no affiliation with any of these sites) X: @meatpuppetspod LinkedIn: The Meat Puppets Podcast Buy us a coffee: **https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themeatpupc** - Obviously you don't have to, but if you wanna that would be amazing Synthetic Speech Generated from Brain Recordings https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2019/04/414296/synthetic-speech-generated-brain-recordings Towards a Real-Time Decoding of Images from Brain Activity https://ai.meta.com/blog/brain-ai-image-decoding-meg-magnetoencephalography/ Dataclay https://dataclay.com/templater#learn we are starting to understand the complex patterns of human brainwaves https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7115915339950919681/ Rules of engagement: do you need an AI policy? https://www.manchesterdigital.com/post/skout-pr/rules-of-engagement-do-you-need-an-ai-policy Medium nervous about AI and the impact on their users https://blog.medium.com/default-no-to-ai-training-on-your-stories-abb5b4589c8 Startup gives stars new way to lock down their AI likenesses https://www.axios.com/2023/09/14/stars-ai-intellectual-property-metaphysic Opus Create shareable clips in minutes. https://youtu.be/rHahWiJupvU?si=MX3BI4zgfUBPrUww Runway 48 Hour Film Challenge https://gen48.runwayml.com/welcome Canva has AI built in https://www.canva.com/magic/ AI powered ads on YouTube https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/youtubes-ai-powered-solutions-enhance-ad-creativity/ HeyGen https://www.heygen.com/ HeyGen #RickRoll https://x.com/dreamingtulpa/status/1689758701484138496?s=20 Descript's big AI feature release: New AI voices and much more https://www.descript.com/blog/article/descripts-new-ai-features BTheLick - Awesome Youtube Tutorials for DJs https://www.youtube.com/@Bthelick DisclaimerThe Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! Equipment UsedPrices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usbAny Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwardsSennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25SAAS SERVICES USEDRedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgptClaude 2 £FREE https://claude.ai/Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below)Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/ AI, machine learning, marketing, social media, content creation, podcasting, entrepreneurship, startups, technology, digital marketing, online marketing, digital strategy, marketing strategy, podcast marketing, growth hacking, product launch, audience building, online content, social platforms, online audience, target audience, persona creation, persona marketing, reddit marketing, reddit strategy, youtube, startup journey, founder journey, tech journey, SaaS marketing, self-improvement, business advice, marketing advice, entrepreneur advice, startup advice, tech advice

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  8. Platforms, Partnerships, and Possibilities in A.I. & A.I. News

    10/17/2023

    Platforms, Partnerships, and Possibilities in A.I. & A.I. News

    #OpenSource vs #SelfBuild vs #ProprietyPlatforms. Martin and Paul navigate the wild world of #AI platforms! They discuss an #AI conundrum - should they build their own tools from scratch or rely on existing platforms? Tune in as the plucky pair debate leveraging open source versus paid solutions. You'll get the inside scoop on the latest AI advancements from #Google, #Adobe and more. Martin tests out #futuristic translation tech that's almost like telepathy! But it's not all sunshine as the pals ponder platform pitfalls and fickle tech trends. Will their scrappy moxie help them thrive amidst the platform paradox? There's only one way to find out - listen now! Show LinksWe are not in any way affiliated with any of these tools - visit at your own risk) Adobe Max AI Announcements 2023 https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/11-new-ai-projects-announced-at-adobe-max-2023-heres-what-they-are Adobe Premiere - Edit with Text https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/premiere-pro/using/working-with-captions.html Eleven Labs Language Dubbing Feature https://elevenlabs.io/speech-synthesis Tutorial on Eleven Labs Language Dubbing https://youtu.be/ZaDWP3ZXBOY Google to defend copyright https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-defend-generative-ai-users-copyright-claims-2023-10-12 Blockhead (experimental digital audio workstation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5fWPBOdrY8&t Stable Diffusion https://stablediffusionweb.com/ Adobe Illustrator Text to Vector https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/illustrator/text-to-vector-graphic.html Project Fast Fill - https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/11/adobes-project-fast-fill-is-generative-fill-for-video/ Project Scene Change https://www.cgchannel.com/2023/10/sneak-peek-adobes-project-scene-change/ Adobe encourage a new symbol to tell people your image is AI generated https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911381/adobe-ai-generated-content-symbol-watermark Actors Still on Strike - No Fakes Act https://deadline.com/2023/10/no-fakes-act-ai-limits-senate-1235571538/ AI is going to be dead in 2024 https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/10/generative-ai-will-get-a-cold-shower-in-2024-analysts-predict.html Cyberpunk AI actor with permission https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/13/cyberpunk-2077-used-ai-for-a-dead-voice-actors-performance-with-permission/ The Inevitable Decline of WeWork https://youtu.be/n3Q_4vjPMSE?si=TpFLLwuMlRIN6u8Z DisclaimerThe Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion! Equipment UsedPrices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk! Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usbAny Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwardsSennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25SAAS SERVICES USEDRedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgptClaude 2 £FREE https://claude.ai/Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below)Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/

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New Episodes every Wednesday. After years of analog success, lifelong media vets Martin Riley and Paul Billington are entering the digital unknown, relying on AI to navigate their unfamiliar environment.Like meat puppets fumbling to please their all-knowing AI overlords, the tech-naive duo will either adapt or become obsolete. Join these plucky, wise-cracking founders as they document the genuine struggles and harebrained antics of using machine learning to launch their startup and this podcast.Will artificially intelligent guides rocket them to digital disruption? Or will the learning curve squash their scrappy moxie? Subscribe to experience the triumphant failures of two savvy dinosaurs striving to evolve on The Meat Puppets Podcast. If you like what we do you can buy us a coffee, obviously you don't have to, but if you want to, here's the link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themeatpupc

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  • Creator
    FluxQX Ltd.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © All rights reserved. FluxQX Ltd
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    The Meat Puppets Podcast