Tag: Manipulation
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#170: Bow before your AI Gods
Ian and Michael discuss the desire to automate and outsource or most unpopular and difficult decisions to AI as a means to deflect responsibility; I'd love to help, but my AI assistant decided otherwise... (This episode contains AI-generated speech)
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#169: AI Circular Economy, Social Media Bans, Media Mergers
Ian and Michael kick off the new season with a host of topics: the self-contained money merry-go-round of the AI industry, proposed social media bans, media consolidation, AI-generated “reality” shows, and the case for hoarding DVD players like it’s already the end times. A loose, opinionated start to the year and to season 5! (This description was written with the help of AI)
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#152: 20 Minutes of Apathy
Ian and Michael muse on the art of not giving a damn. From the constant barrage of world events (usually of the bad kind) to the trivial irritations of daily life, they ask: is there wisdom in tuning out? Or should we be worried that apathy might be the most rational response of all? Should we just… not bother to care? (This description was AI-generated)
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#145: The Ragebait Episode
Prepare to be outraged! Or not; Ian and Michael discuss the concept of ragebait, rather than produce anything particularly ragebaity.
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#143: AI and Blackmail, AI and Surveillance, AI-Generated Summer Reading
Ian and Michael discuss the recent reports of AI models potentially engaging in blackmail, AI-powered recording devices and the surveillance state, and for a bit of levity - our very own AI-generated summer reading list! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
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#141: AI and Authorship, Social Media Diatribes
Ian and Michael discuss AI-generated books and its impact on literature and reading, before going off a rant on the negative effects of social media on our attention spans.
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#103: AI Twins
Ian and Michael discuss Reid Hoffman's demo of a completely AI-generated version of himself - an AI twin. But as cool a technology demonstration as it was, are there any actual use cases for AI twins?
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#92: Banter about Banter, Social Media, Climate Change, Subscription Models
Ian and Michael discuss a wide array of topics, ranging from the latest on social media to news reporting on climate change, our need to be distracted in a world of chaos, digital subscription models, and the English language itself!
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#89: Deepfake Tourism
In this riveting episode, Ian and Michael embark on a journey into the "Deepfake Tourism" concept. They explore how AI could allow us to virtually insert ourselves into various destinations. But it's not all sunny landscapes and tourist hotspots; the hosts also delve into the darker side, discussing how deepfake technology can be used to create misinformation for unsuspecting travelers. Amidst this exploration of the digital frontier, they sprinkle in some delightful travel banter. Join them for an episode where technology meets travel, and the world is your digital playground.
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#86: Rabbit and AI-Powered Devices
AI Unfiltered is back for season 3! In this exciting episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered devices, spotlighting the recently announced Rabbit R1. Join Ian and Michael as they unravel the potential and implications of these remarkable creations, exploring how AI is transforming our everyday lives. Plus, our AI-generated contributor, Emma, returns with a new instalment of "Emma's Artificial Reflections"! (This description was generated with ChatGPT)