Get ready to embark on a riveting adventure with Ian and Michael as they unravel the enigmatic world of hidden social credit scores and the smart city concept. In this captivating episode our intrepid hosts take you on a whirlwind journey through the controversial realm of social credit systems, the visionary dream of domed cities, and smart mobility. (This podcast description was automatically generated with ChatGPT)
May 09, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of image generators! Join Ian and Michael, your dynamic duo, as they delve into the cutting-edge developments shaping this rapidly evolving field. In this enthralling episode, they explore groundbreaking methods for achieving pinpoint precision in image generation, the captivating story of a photography competition dominated by an AI-generated masterpiece, the high-stakes legal battles waged against image generation companies, and the potent...
May 02, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Ian and Michael discusses the recent advent of autonomous AI agents that can identify and execute tasks to attain a human-specified goal. What could possibly go wrong?
Apr 25, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Dive into this thrilling podcast episode as Ian and Michael explore the exhilarating world of gaming and esports. Get ready to rev your engines as they tackle the creation of an AI Unfiltered stable in the high-octane realm of Virtual F1. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the pioneering days of televised video games in the '90s and drawing fascinating parallels to today's cutting-edge esports broadcasts. Brace yourselves for a provocative discussion on controversial video...
Apr 18, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Ian and Michael discuss AI and its impacts on jobs, especially the potential destruction of high paying jobs in favour of lower wage and clickwork types of jobs. Will AI be a force for the betterment of humanity or a force for greed and selfishness?
Apr 11, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Ian and Michael discuss the potential role for AI in creativity, in for example video editing, in creating games, and in using AI to create narratives. And with our ever shrinking attention spans, will we in the future even have the patience for content that requires more than a few seconds concentration?
Apr 04, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Join Ian and Michael in this thought-provoking episode as they dive into the potential risks of using large language models like ChatGPT. While these apps are designed to provide users with accurate information, they can "hallucinate" facts that are not true. In this fascinating conversation, ChatGPT reveals some surprising information about the hosts of the AI Unfiltered podcast, highlighting the challenges users may face in distinguishing between real and fabricated information. (This descript...
Mar 28, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Join Ian and Michael as they delve into the controversy surrounding a children's book that was entirely AI-generated. Moreover, the duo discusses the concerning trend of AI companies using artists' and authors' work as training data without permission, credit, or compensation. Discover the impact it has on the audience and the future of creativity. From animation to British sitcoms to replacing the annoying overflow of (human-generated) reboots and sequels with truly original content, there's no...
Mar 21, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Our first 50 episodes are in the can! In this milestone episode, Ian and Michael discuss AI-guided road trips, using AI to create the perfect beer and the perfect chocolate (and what else do you need in life, really?) and an AI-created utopia, as well as looking forward to the topics to be covered in the next 50 episodes!
Mar 14, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 50
In this episode of the podcast, Ian and Michael explore the intersection of AI and politics. The two discuss how AI is being used in political campaigns, from the use of avatars to represent candidates virtually, to the use of AI-generated political speeches written by ChatGPT. They also delve into how AI can be used to make policy decisions, with examples such as creating optimal tax policies. If you're curious about the ways that AI is transforming the political landscape, this episode is a mu...
Mar 07, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 49
In this episode of the podcast, Ian and Michael dive deep into the latest developments in the world of large language models. The two discuss the launch of Google's Bard, and Microsoft's integration of OpenAI's models into their search engine Bing. But are these large language models really as useful as they seem? Ian and Michael weigh the pros and cons of relying on large language models for information retrieval and explore some of the challenges that come with using these technologies. (This ...
Feb 28, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 48
As the digital era continues to shape the job market, Ian and Michael tackle the complex topic of the future of work. Will high-paying jobs be automated by AI, only to be replaced with low-wage alternatives? In our latest episode, we delve into the changing landscape of employment and explore new types of jobs emerging in the digital age. (This description was generated with ChatGPT)
Feb 21, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 47
From manufacturing to medicine, 3D printing is disrupting industries and transforming the way we create and innovate. In our latest episode, Ian and Michael explore the incredible world of 3D printing and its implications. (This description was generated using ChatGPT)
Feb 14, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Join Ian and Michael as they navigate the fast-growing world of esports and video game live streaming. The billion-dollar industry of competitive gaming has revolutionized how we view and monetize play. But the question remains, are esports truly a sport? Get ready for a debate on this controversial topic in our latest episode! (This description was generated using ChatGPT)
Feb 07, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 45
AI research and development have over the years fallen prey to hype cycles, resulting in two longer so called AI winters in the 1970s and the late 1980s/early 1990s. Is there a risk that we are heading towards another AI winter, or a bubble akin to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s?
Jan 31, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Join us as we delve into the world of smart cities and buildings. Ian and Michael discuss the technology shaping the urban landscape and the potential implications on privacy and surveillance. How much convenience are we willing to sacrifice for a 'smart' city? Tune in to find out! (This description was generated with ChatGPT)
Jan 24, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 43
The advent of large language models that can produce natural sounding text may well revolutionise how we write and communicate in the future. Ian and Michael discuss.
Jan 17, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 42
AI Unfiltered is back from holiday break! Ian and Michael kick off 2023 by looking back and discussing some of the biggest stories of 2022, including text and image generators, the metaverse hype, Twitter, and much more!
Jan 10, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 41
'Tis the season to be jolly! In the last episode of 2022, Ian and Michael discuss virtual Christmas presents, virtual Christmas decorations, and the idea of a Christmas metaverse. AI Unfiltered will be back with new episodes on January 10 2023!
Dec 20, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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.
Dec 13, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Ian and Michael discuss Web3, social media, and a decentralised Internet - is it necessarily a good thing?
Dec 06, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Ian and Michael discuss a couple of examples where AI is used for the common good (as opposed to the profit motive) in wildlife and biodiversity conservation, minimising energy consumption and food and water safety. And while AI can be used for the betterment of us all, it is not a substitute for collective, human action.
Nov 29, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Ian and Michael discuss recent strides in AI-generated video, the use of people's likenesses in video and images, the "Deepfake defense" in the court of law, the concept of "AI Veganism" and the recent news of AI-generated artwork winning an art competition.
Nov 22, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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.
Nov 15, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Ian and Michael discuss machine translation, recent advancements in automatic speech-to-speech translation and the role of translation in the future.
Nov 08, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Ian and Michael discuss how human communication has changed in the digital age, from the use of emojis to communicate whole sentences to the ability to send a message to a person on the other side of the planet nearly instantaneously.
Nov 01, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Ian and Michael discuss the concept of doomscrolling and how being constantly online and connected affects our mental health.
Oct 25, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Ian and Michael give up on humanity and discuss the prospects of just letting the machines run the show. In previous episodes, we have discussed the role of AI in automating your life, and how AI is used by various actors (with varying degrees of malevolence) to manipulate you. But what if you could deliberately and consciously use AI to control your behaviour? And what if we automated the politicians away (imagine the savings!)?
Oct 18, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Ian and Michael revisit the Metaverse and discuss the idea of creating virtual replicas of deceased loved ones and famous historical figures, virtual bands, spending money on virtual real estate, and even the possibility of hosting a podcast in the Metaverse.
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Self-driving cars have been hyped to the extreme for several years, but is it technically feasible to get them working reliably enough, and even if would be possible, is it a good idea in the first place? Ian and Michael discuss self-driving cars and other forms of autonomous vehicles.
Oct 04, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 29
