Tech Seeking Human

Dave Anderson

A podcast about the exponential growth of software, technology and AI and the impact it has on humanity with Dave Anderson. Is technology good or bad? Is it helping us or making us worse? What do we need to do to make our society, our parenting, are children aware of it's opportunity and it's shortcomings? They’re the questions some of the smartest people on earth are asking. And the truth is, nobody really knows for sure. A journey of curiosity, discovery, and occasional terror, as we search for answers with scientists, authors, TED talkers, and the brightest minds in tech. Hosted by Aussie tech evangelist Dave Anderson, we’ll dive deep into the myths, realities, and possibilities. Answer your deepest, darkest questions. Blow your mind with surprising and incredible discoveries. And unpack one of the most important, most controversial, most terrifying, and least-understood technologies.

  1. Transforming Outdated City Systems with BrightAI - SmartThings Founder Alex Hawkinson

    3月13日

    Transforming Outdated City Systems with BrightAI - SmartThings Founder Alex Hawkinson

    In this episode we sit down with Alex Hawkinson, the visionary founder of SmartThings and CEO of Bright AI. Alex takes us on a journey from revolutionizing home automation to tackling the world's most outdated infrastructure. Discover how AI, IoT, and real-time automation are transforming our cities, utilities, and industries, and why blue-collar workers are the biggest beneficiaries of this technological revolution. Learn how Bright AI is turning outdated systems into intelligent networks that save money, protect the environment, and improve lives. If you’re passionate about the future of technology and its potential to solve real-world problems, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: From Smart Homes to Smart Cities: How Alex Hawkinson's experience with SmartThings laid the groundwork for Bright AI. The Problem with Aging Infrastructure: Why our water, energy, and other critical systems are in dire need of modernization. The Power of Physical AI: How IoT, AI, and real-time automation are revolutionizing infrastructure. Autonomous Inspection and Maintenance: How robots and AI are inspecting and repairing pipelines and other critical systems. Augmenting Human Workers: How wearables and AI co-pilots are empowering blue-collar workers. The Economic and Environmental Impact: How these technologies are driving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. The Future of Infrastructure: How Bright AI's platform is enabling the creation of a "physical graph" of intelligent systems. The Potential of Edge AI and Sensors: How devices can learn and adapt to their environments, leading to new and unexpected use cases.

    1 小時 23 分鐘
  2. Using Voice AI to Detect Mental Health Disorders - David Liu

    2024/08/23

    Using Voice AI to Detect Mental Health Disorders - David Liu

    In this podcast episode Dave Anderson is joined by David Lowe, the CEO of Sonde Health, a company that has developed an AI technology to detect early indications of mental health disorders through analyzing the sound of a person's voice. The conversation explores the potential benefits of using voice AI to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. They discuss the importance of early detection and intervention, the privacy concerns surrounding voice data, and the goal of improving mental health and productivity in the workplace. The episode highlights the need for increased awareness and understanding of mental health and the potential of AI technology in this field. Takeaways Voice AI technology can analyze the sound of a person's voice to detect early indications of mental health disorders.Early detection and intervention can lead to better outcomes and improved mental health.Privacy concerns surrounding voice data need to be addressed and transparency is crucial.Improving mental health can have a positive impact on workplace productivity. Sound Bites "What if a voice technology could work out whether or not someone had early indication of anxiety, depression, or some form of mental stress? Would you want to know?""We are able to measure the biomarkers, these signals that are coming from a specific data source. And in this case, it's your voice.""No machine can tell you that. You need clinicians. In fact, you need several clinicians to be able to make that determination over time."

    38 分鐘

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A podcast about the exponential growth of software, technology and AI and the impact it has on humanity with Dave Anderson. Is technology good or bad? Is it helping us or making us worse? What do we need to do to make our society, our parenting, are children aware of it's opportunity and it's shortcomings? They’re the questions some of the smartest people on earth are asking. And the truth is, nobody really knows for sure. A journey of curiosity, discovery, and occasional terror, as we search for answers with scientists, authors, TED talkers, and the brightest minds in tech. Hosted by Aussie tech evangelist Dave Anderson, we’ll dive deep into the myths, realities, and possibilities. Answer your deepest, darkest questions. Blow your mind with surprising and incredible discoveries. And unpack one of the most important, most controversial, most terrifying, and least-understood technologies.