Tag: Streaming
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#96: Music in the Digital Era
The latest episode of AI Unfiltered is music to our ears! Ian and Michael discuss the recent report on the biggest Spotify artist you've never heard of, a virtually unknown Swedish artist who has amassed 15 billion streams under hundreds of different pseudonyms. And with the advent of generative AI, do we even need human song writers and artists in the future? (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
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#83: Riffing on YouTube
Having spent far too much time on YouTube, Ian and Michael dive headfirst into the digital rabbit hole in this episode titled "Riffing on YouTube." As they traverse the vast landscape of content creators, they share their personal favorites and engage in a creative brainstorming session, aiming to conjure the next viral sensation that could set the platform ablaze. Plus, a new installment of the AI Roundtable, with our fake AI-generated contributors Emma, Sarah, and Alex! (This description was generated with ChatGPT)
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#82: AI Poison, Critics, Nostalgia
Ian and Michael embark on a riveting journey through diverse topics. They kick off the discussion with a deep dive into the intriguing concept of poisoned training data as a means for artists to fight back against generative AI using their work without permission or compensation. Then, they shift gears to ponder the role of film critics in shaping our cinematic experiences. And as the episode unfolds, they explore the intoxicating allure of nostalgia, delving into the profound ways it influences our lives. Join the conversation for a thought-provoking exploration of AI, art, and the timeless appeal of the past. (This description was generated with ChatGPT)
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#81: Is Streaming Broken?
Ian and Michael take a critical look at the streaming landscape and ask the pivotal question: Is the current model for video streaming fundamentally flawed? They dive into the challenges of an oversaturated market, dwindling viewership, and the dire financial struggles faced by streaming services, leading to content removal as a cost-cutting measure. But as they navigate these complexities, they also confront the nostalgia for the bygone era of VHS tapes, ultimately pondering whether a return to the past is truly the solution (it isn't). Join the conversation for an exploration of the future of video streaming. (This description was generated with ChatGPT)
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#73: Digital Isn’t Forever
In the episode "Digital Isn't Forever," Ian and Michael take a (somewhat) thought-provoking dive into the impermanence of the digital realm. They ponder the irony that in our quest for digital convenience, we might just be creating a cosmic black hole for future historians. Join this discussion and prepare to rethink the enduring nature of our online footprints! (This description was generated with ChatGPT)
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#39: Creativity in Games, Streaming Movie Rentals, Books and Movie Adaptations
Ian and Michael discuss the role of creativity in playing videogames (such as Minecraft and No Man's Sky), as well as books and their movie adaptations.
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#35: Recommenders and Finding Online Content
Recommender systems are all around us in the digital realm. We're constantly bombarded with automatic recommendations for what to watch, what to listen to, what to read, what to buy, what to eat, or where to travel to. Chances are that's how you found this very podcast! Ian and Michael discuss recommenders and their flaws, and the difficulties both for consumers to find good online content and for creators to find an audience for their content.