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Intelligent Machines (Audio)

The 21st Century began with the rise of the Internet and social media. The next decade will mark the rise of the Intelligent Machines. AI will inhabit all our devices from cars and appliances to smart phones and robots. The Intelligent Machines podcast explores the most exciting revolution humanity has ever seen, filled with promise and peril. More than ever we need to understand what these new devices will bring to our lives and how to make best use of them as the 21st century unfolds. On this show you'll meet the AI pioneers, inventors, and innovators who are about to disrupt every aspect of modern life. You'll learn what's real and what's hype, and you'll come away with a deep understanding of the intelligent future that awaits us all. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Wednesday.

Episodes

TWiG 770: Giggle Pants and Chortle Skorts - Google AI Answers, ICQ, Private Jet Tracking

29 May 2024

2h 31m

This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the impact of ad blockers on the news industry, the different communities and norms on social media platforms, the potential effects of the Internet and social media on mental health, the declining viewership of traditional cable news networks, the influence of s...

TWiG 761: Exploring the World of Stretch Pants - Collective AI, Vinyl Sales

27 Mar 2024

2h 36m

AI processed

This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics including the New York Times bestseller list, vinyl records outselling CDs, AI in journalism, the potential and limitations of AI in various industries, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), AI search tools, Elon Musk's stance on government surveillance, unconvent...

TWiG 760: The Ground State of a Molecule - Slorg & Slerf, nVidia Event, Google Health

20 Mar 2024

2h 40m

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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the challenges faced by the Solana-based meme coin Slurf, the emergence of the job title Large Language Model Ops Engineer (LEMOPs), the potential sentences for individuals involved in white-collar crimes, the ongoing debate over copyright and fair use in news and...

TWiG 759: The Posters Will Rise - TikTok Ban, Changing Expectations for AI

13 Mar 2024

2h 12m

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This podcast episode analyzes the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society. It discusses the hype surrounding generative AI, explores its limitations and challenges, and examines the regulatory landscape, particularly the EU's AI Act. The episode also highlights concerns about questionabl...

TWiG 758: The Righte to Hoose - OpenAI vs. Musk, Spain Boots Worldcoin Orbs

06 Mar 2024

2h 19m

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This podcast episode delves into a range of topics, including the history of Elon Musk's involvement with OpenAI and the potential risks and benefits of artificial intelligence; recent investigations into Life House and the concerns raised about its financial management and technological prowess; the outage of Facebook...