Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody

Matt Cartwright & Jimmy Rhodes
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Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody

Welcome to Preparing for AI.  The AI podcast for everybody. We explore the human and social impacts of AI, including the effect of AI on jobs, safe development of AI, and where AI overlaps with sustainability. We dig deep into the barriers to change, the backlash that’s coming and put forward ideas for solutions and actions which individuals, organisations and society can take, and how you as an individual can get ready for what’s coming next !

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    GPT VOICE, POCKET AI's & NOBEL PRIZE: Matt & Jimmy debate their favourite AI Stories from September & October 2024

    Send us a textWhat happens when AI evolves beyond our screens and into our voices? Join us as we unravel the dynamic world of AI, starting with a humorous chronicle of our recording adventures across time zones, complete with a Scarlett Johansson voiceover mishap. From ChatGPT's new voice capabilities to CerebrusAI's cutting-edge neural processing units, we dissect the advancements setting the stage for a future where human-like interactions with technology are just a voice command away. But ...

    1h 27m

  2. OCT 16

    (DARK ROOM) ROBOTIC RHYTHMS: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Music Production with Anth Gaskill

    Send us a textJoin us on an exciting journey through the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and music production with our special guest, Anth Gaskill. As a chartered engineer and seasoned music producer, Anthony offers invaluable insights into how AI tools like Suno and Ditto are making music creation more accessible to artists of all levels. Discover how AI-generated compositions are not just a futuristic fantasy but a present-day reality, shaping the way music is produced and e...

    1h 23m

  3. OCT 10

    STEALER OF SOULS: Can Notebook LM really replace podcasts?

    Send us a textCan AI truly capture the essence of a podcast, or are we sacrificing the soul of storytelling for convenience? In a very special (and shorter than usual) episode we put Google's LM Notebook to the test, an AI tool that promises to transform text and audio into engaging podcast episodes. By feeding it the transcripts of our popular episodes "Energy and AI" and "Artificial Appetite," we created condensed AI generated podcast coversation. So you can get to see firsthand if AI...

    32 min

  4. OCT 5

    SHOCKING AI INCIDENTS: From wrongful convictions to self-driving accidents

    Send us a textDiscover the unsettling truth behind artificial intelligence and its real-world implications with hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright. What if AI-driven vehicles aren't as safe as we've been led to believe? Through harrowing examples like the Uber self-driving car fatality and the Tesla crash involving a police officer, we unravel the complex challenges of integrating AI with human drivers. We also spotlight the pitfalls of automated decision-making in sensitive areas, exempl...

    47 min

  5. SEP 25

    ARTIFICIAL APPETITE: Is our AI powered future being forced on us?

    Send us a textOn this episode of "Preparing for AI," hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright tackle the complex relationship between AI and society, pondering whether AI is a tool we genuinely desire or something that's being imposed upon us. Can't we just sit and read a newspaper or a good book? Does anybody other than rent seeking corporations actually gain from AI generated music, film and content? From job displacement and generational differences in media consumption to the potential for ...

    1h 21m

  6. SEP 18

    USELESS EATERS: Are alternative social models bound to fail?

    Send us a textIs our current economic model sustainable in an AI-driven future? We kick off with an ambitious exploration of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its profound implications. From dispelling myths about UBI to debunking its criticisms, we navigate through the transformative potential of providing an unconditional regular sum of money to all citizens. Real-world examples from the UK and Finland give us a glimpse into how UBI could operate, but is it really compatible with the real wo...

    1h 2m

  7. SEP 4

    TONGUE SCANS, AI GAMING, & KILL SWITCHES: Matt & Jimmy debate their favourite AI stories from August 2024

    Send us a textEver wondered how AI is revolutionizing the gaming world? Discover the cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping video games, from AI-generated characters and narratives to groundbreaking technologies like text-to-speech. We'll explore the fascinating mod for Skyrim that breathes new life into in-game interactions through large language models. Get ready to see how the future of gaming may evolve with these technological marvels and whether AI will complement or compete with v...

    1h 10m

  8. AUG 24

    THE SECRET AI TAKEOVER: The terrifying reality, are you already a digital slave?

    Send us a textCan today's search engines do more harm than good? With Google's RankBrain, BERT, and the new Search Generative Experience (SGE), we investigate whether these AI advancements truly enhance our search experiences or if they add to the clutter. Discover a comparison with Perplexity, a search engine that promises more intuitive results, and hear our take on how these changes impact everyday users, content creators, and businesses heavily reliant on search engine optimization.What h...

    1h 27m
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Welcome to Preparing for AI.  The AI podcast for everybody. We explore the human and social impacts of AI, including the effect of AI on jobs, safe development of AI, and where AI overlaps with sustainability. We dig deep into the barriers to change, the backlash that’s coming and put forward ideas for solutions and actions which individuals, organisations and society can take, and how you as an individual can get ready for what’s coming next !

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