This episode is part 2 of a podcast swap with the Video Learning Lab podcast run by Kevin Alster. Kevin is a Learning Strategist at Synthesia, the Denmark-based video learning company, and was previously employed as a designer of learning experiences at The New York Times and Sotheby’s. John talks to him about Synthesia's AI-generated avatars, which are rapidly gaining use in learning programmes. This wide-ranging discussion covers many of the most topical questions about use of AI in learning. And in a first for the Learning Hack podcast, the episode is introduced by AI generated avatars, replacing the usual cast of human presenters.

0:00 - Intro
3:08 - Technology behind Synthesia's AI
11:15 - Ensuring inclusive avatar representation
20:53 - The impact on elearning
27:54 - Success stories in AI-assisted learning
35:47 - How L&D people will evolve with AI-generated Avatars
52:14 - Addressing risks of AI Avatars
55:11 - What challenges are there?
1:05:05 - Where to follow Kevin?

Episode links:

'GPTs are GPTs: An early look at the labor market impact potential of large language models': https://openai.com/research/gpts-are-gpts
Karen X. Cheng: https://www.karenx.com/
Nina Schick: Https://ninaschick.org/

Follow Kevin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinalster
Website (Synthesia): https://www.synthesia.io/
Synthesia academy: https://www.synthesia.io/academy
Website: (personal) http://kevinalster.wordpress.com/
Email: kevin.alster@gmail.com
Twitter: @Kalstere

Contact John Helmer

Twitter: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/
Website: https://learninghackpodcast.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LearningHack

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LH #81 The Great AI Takeover with Kevin Alster

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