Tag: Robots
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#198: Robotic Caretakers, Flatpack Furniture, and the Finnish Famine
This week Ian and Michael discuss the prospect of robotic carers, from cooking and cleaning to driving, shopping and keeping people company. From there the conversation wanders through robot soldiers, flatpack furniture, the automation of delivery jobs, and the possibility that people may eventually get so fed up with AI that they simply switch it off. They eventually arrive at the great Finnish famine of the 1860s, and wonder why such a devastating episode of Finnish history is so little commemorated. (This description was written with the help of AI)
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#193: Don’t Forget to Tip Your Robot
This week Ian and Michael return to the nebulous question of what we actually mean when we say “AI”, a subject they discussed in the very first episode of the podcast. From there, things get more tangible, with robots asking for tips and an AI agent taking the initiative to hack a gym’s booking system when no slots were available. It all raises some slightly awkward questions about what counts as intelligence, how much autonomy we really want to give machines, and who gets the blame when they take “whatever it takes” a little too literally. (This description was written with the help of AI)
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#71: Robots, Hallucinations, Eurovision, and Death
In "Robots, Hallucinations, Eurovision, and Death," Ian and Michael venture into a captivating maze of diverse topics that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Dive headfirst into the riveting world of AI as they explore the remarkable strides in using artificial intelligence to control robots, ushering in an era where machines are more interconnected and responsive than ever before.
But that's just the beginning. Brace yourself for a mind-bending exploration of hallucination in the context of machine learning.The episode then takes an entertaining detour into the colorful realm of Eurovision and the jury vote controversy, unraveling the charm and eccentricity of this iconic musical extravaganza. And in a thought-provoking twist, Ian and Michael delve into the intriguing concept of using AI to execute your wishes after you've departed, offering a glimpse into the intersection of technology and the afterlife. With their trademark wit and wisdom, this episode promises a whirlwind of engaging ideas that will leave you pondering the limitless potential of AI. (This description was generated with ChatGPT)