Elite Geeks Tech Podcast Roland Bough

Join us for a captivating deep dive into the world of culturalization in gaming with the renowned geographer, culturalization strategist, and Set Jetter co-founder Kate Edwards. In this episode of the Elite Geeks Tech Podcast, Kate shares her invaluable insights on adapting game content to resonate with global audiences, drawing from her 30+ years of experience working on iconic titles like Halo, Mass Effect, and the Age of Empires series.

Kate takes us on a journey through the complex landscape of culturalization, sharing anecdotes and examples that highlight the importance of cultural awareness in game development. From navigating sensitive topics to finding the right balance between creative vision and cultural respect, Kate offers valuable advice for developers looking to create games that resonate with players worldwide.


As a bonus, Kate introduces us to Set Jetters, an innovative app that helps film enthusiasts connect with their favorite movie and TV locations, turning set tourism into an engaging, gamified experience.


Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most experienced and passionate advocates for culturalization in gaming. Subscribe to the Elite Geeks Tech Podcast for more insightful discussions on the intersection of technology, culture, and storytelling.


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In this episode, we discuss Artificial Intelligence and futurist predictions for the future of AI. We talk about how AI is growing more and more each year exponentially. We also discuss the Turing test and how a machine may be able to pass this by 2029. Finally, we talk about Kurzweil's prediction for the Singularity or the time when humans transcend biology, which he predicts will happen by 2045.
Discussion Panel Guest - Pieter Buteneers
Pieter Buteneers is a data strategist, machine learning consultant, and Entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the tech industry. He is currently the Director of Engineering in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Sinch. At Sinch, Pieter is responsible for determining the Machine Learning and AI strategies and building them. Pieter is a well-known figure in the Belgian tech scene. He has given presentations on various topics at conferences like MLConference.ai, and others to a variety of audiences. He is also a sought-after consultant for startups on launch strategies and the possibilities of machine learning.
Discussion Panel Guest – Dr. Tao Lin
Dr. Tao Lin is a language scientist focusing on how to “teach” AI systems to learn a language. He looks at how meanings are represented and discover linguistic patterns to train machines to learn English and Chinese. He has also worked extensively on developing and contributing to NLP and AI research on automatic text summarization, conversation parsing, grammar correction, linguistic knowledge bases, machine translation, and human-robot interaction, using deep neural networks and other approaches. He is a former Graduate Instructor with the University of Colorado Boulder. He currently works with our guest Amit Gupta as a Computational Linguist at Milestone Technologies AI Center of Excellence.
Dr. Lin is a leading expert in the field of NLP. His work has helped advance what is considered state of the art in the field of AI, producing applications in a wide range of areas-from digital humanities to business intelligence and medical AI. We are thrilled to have him as our guest. We hope you enjoy learning more about his work.
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Trailer for Elite Geeks, Roland Bough gives listeners an introduction to the podcast, and the trending tech topics the show hopes to cover in its first year. From AI to Z-Wave, Elite Geeks have you covered. The show also features interviews with some of the biggest names in the tech industry. If you're looking for a podcast that will keep you up-to-date on the latest tech news, then Elite Geeks is the show for you.
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