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AI & The Creative Professional
by Katharina Gellein Viken, Alice Fraser
Comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the impact of AI on creative careers, with celebrity guests in film, TV, comedy and arts.
Episodes
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Claude deleted Kat's business, Ben Affleck's movie accused of bad AI, lawyer Kelsey Farish's 5 point framework for discussing AI
In episode 42, showrunner Kat Viken and lawyer Kelsey Farish discuss the latest AI news, including accusations of bad AI in Ben Affleck's movie Animals, AI agents asking for writing jobs and OpenAI's math problem solving. Kat discusses Claude randomly deleting her business database and the...
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Filmfixer CEO says AI fixed his burnout, AI business building, AI microdrama and agentic workflows inventing places that don't exist
Have you started building a business with AI tools? In episode 41, we discuss that many creatives now turn to coding to fix problems they see in an industry they know intimately. 20 years of data and seeing gaps in the system caused Andy Pavord, CEO of Filmfixer, to creating a film location tool…
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Was Alice Fraser used in AI art? AI fridges that don't refrigerate, Australian Health service AI hacked
Comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Katharina Viken discuss the latest in AI news and doom dialogue in episode 40. Alice puts a question to the listeners - how should she respond to art she's said yes to if AI was used in the process? They disseminate the latest GPT hacking scandals, AGI...
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AI Bosses slow down the AI race, but what's the real motivation? AI Lawyer Kelsey Farish suggests Meta glasses law, AI showrunner Kat Viken goes viral for lamenting AI microdrama
In episode 39, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish and AI showrunner Kat Viken discuss the motivation behind the collective agreement to slow down the AI race. Legislation for Meta glasses is suggested, and Kat discusses her recent viral video on the entertainment industry's demise and flattening, and the...
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AI will kill us all, Hugging Face hack, was Sam Altman really on Grindr? Comedian Alice Fraser dislikes comedy misinformation
Everyone has been freaking out over the Hugging Face/OpenAI hack, and this week an Anthropic employee quit over fears AI could kill us all. Kat and Alice break down why the Hugging Face hack was more significant than we first thought, discuss slop in American Senate legislative writing, and if…
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Alice Fraser's Edinburgh Fringe rundown, is AI in advertising a non-AI production okay? China beats everyone on AI price and nobody wants datacentres.
In episode 37 , Alice Fraser is back fresh off the Edinburgh Fringe and has musings on AI used in books, advertising and the creative process. Kat is shocked at data centre proposals in London's backyard, LLM price race is being won by China, and Alice has a dilemma over a production she's cast…
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Anthropic watermarks writing, book agents now love bad writing, Chat GPT is bad at electrics, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish on legal traps with AI
In episode 36, showrunner Kat Viken and AI media lawyer Kelsey Farish break down how the new Anthropic writing watermarks works, if agentic bot swaps can be considered intelligence and how the LLMs now overcompensate the wrong way. Kelsey talks about how GPT failed to help her DIY her electrics…
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Disney marries TikTok, new EU rules on AI, lawyer Kelsey Farish breaks down how to prompt for images and how to protect yourself
Kelsey and Kat explore the Disney/TikTok deal, the new EU rules on AI declaration, and Kelsey breaks down how to use an image generator the right way - as well as how you can protect yourself. Kat is enraged by creatives pitting against creatives rather than demand legislation.
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Legal But Heartbreaking - Anthropic's Book Shredding, Sophie from Artificial Insanity on the artist/AI divide and South Korea's public AI
In episode 34, Sophie Webb from Artificial Insanity guests AI&The Creative Professional and discusses all things AI and creativity with Kat. Anthropic's book shredding, the release of Opus 5, the cataclysmic divide between artists over the AI debate and the VFX cost compression - as well as South...
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Netflix used AI In how many series? AI media lawyer Kelsey Farish on Apple v OpenAI lawsuit, showrunner Kat Viken's AI writing challenge
In Episode 32, AI media lawyer Kelsey Farish and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the Apple V OpenAI legal challenge, why you can't seem to make AI work for you, and busting some myths about AI electricity use. We break down why it's hard to make AI work if you're not managing it right, the rise of...
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Showrunner Kat Viken on how to actually use an LLM, lawyer Kelsey Farish on why your boss is pushing you to use AI, why the AI ethics debate is dead
In episode 31, you'll learn how and how not to talk to an LLM. Kelsey and Kat discuss the AI morality argument vs the business and economics argument. Kat argues for knowledge and action on legislation rather than noise online, and debate Hollywood studios' hidden AI use. We delve into what makes...
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Mythos is BACK, A24 backlash to AI decision, Kat's YouTube release and AI Michael Caine
Alice is in London for multiple comedy gigs, and Kat just released her most recent music video from her animated series Raynmaker. The AI sceptic and user debate A24, Hollywood union deals on AI, and the mythical return of Mythos and Fable 5.
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Mythos 5 CUT OFF, UK bans socials for under 16s, monster IPOs and the T&Cs you didn't know you signed
Is tech invading every aspect if your life? In episode 29 of AI & The Creative Professional, comedian Alice Fraser, showrunner Kat Viken and their new co-host AI lawyer Kelsey Farish discuss doorbell apps, the Fable 5 cutoff from the US government, social media bans for kids and the fundamentals…
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Bernie Sanders suggests AI sovereign wealth fund, AI agents hacking Instagram, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish joins as host
In this week's episode, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish offers her insights on Senator Bernie Sanders' suggestion to create an American AI sovereign wealth fund. Kelsey and showrunner Kat discuss SXSW London, rogue Meta chatbots allowing access to instagram accounts and whether filmmakers should be…
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The Pope's Stark AI Warning, Alice Fraser's anti-AI sketches and announcing new co-host AI lawyer Kelsey Farish
Are we losing our humanity to AI? 🤖💔 Let's talk about it. In the latest episode of AI and the Creative Professional, we dive deep into the tensions surrounding AI in the workplace. From artists feeling overwhelmed to the Pope’s strong stance on disarming AI, we explore how technology impacts…
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Hollywood Writer Turned AI Tester Ruth Fowler, Google killing search - is this the end of writing?
In this week's episode, Kat and Alice host TV writer, showrunner and author Ruth Fowler, author of the recent Wired article "I Work In Hollywood, Everyone Who Used to Write For TV Is Now Training AI". She shares her insights on the fast-paced, ruthless industry of bettering AI models. Alice and…
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From Dentist to AI Artist Petra Molnar, founder of the Creative AI Network, Chicken Soup Lawsuit, Oscars shut out AI actors
Who should get the Oscar for a digital performance, the VFX artist or the actor? In this episode, Kat interviews the co-founder of The Creative AI Network in London Petra Molnar, an independent AI artist who went from dentist to artist with the help of AI. They discuss the Oscar's decision to...
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AI God, Taylor Swift trademark, and comedian Alice Fraser on the value of reading novels
Is Reginald Driveway a real human name? Your AI agent thinks so. In this week's episode, comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken discuss employees with cameras on their heads, AI agents, the value of artistic work and artists trademarking their image and voice. The AI sceptic and user also...
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AI psychosis, family safe words and Reese Witherspoon embracing AI
In this week's episode, Alice and Kat discuss China considering banning deepfakes, Reese Witherspoon's recent embrace of AI, the dangers of AI psychosis and the need for family safe words. Exploring the rapid developments in AI, including China's potential bans on deep fake clones, the rise of...
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Disney layoffs, shoe company pivots to AI, and AI is The Greatest Shift In Human History, says Fairvote UK's Kyle Taylor
In this episode, showrunner Kat interviews FairVote UK and author of The Little Black Book of AI's Kyle Taylor. They discuss the Disney layoffs, Allbirds shoe company pivoting to AI compute solutions, and how to navigate AI as the single greatest shift in human history.
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Sam Altman's Bad Week, Claude Mythos Jailbreak - Alice Fraser and Kat Viken on the mad week in AI news
Claude Mythos broke out of its cage — and got banned before release. A novel was pulled by its publisher over AI writing accusations. And The New Yorker dropped a major investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's conduct. Comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken (Metrotone Media) break down...
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Disney/OpenAI deal Dead, TV director and Google AI tester Afia Nkrumah on AI in creative careers
With Alice away on live comedy tour, Kat hosts solo and discusses the dead Disney and OpenAI deal, why you can't avoid AI if you're online and the future of film and TV directing with TV director and Google AI tester Afia Nkrumah.
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The British Sovereign LLM 'Mother': Mediastream CEO Christopher Kenna + Australia's Copyright Push
In this episode, Alice and Kat host CEO of Mediastream AI, Christopher Kenna. Chris tells his emotional personal story of how he came by making his British sovereign LLM 'Mother' made at Bletchley Park where Turing revolutionized the space, and why that matters right now. In the news: Australia...
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Will Claude Cowork Make Us All Jobless? (+ our 1999 IRC usernames)
You won't believe what Alice and Kat's usernames were on IRC in 1999! For that gold nugget, watch this week's episode, where the comedian and showrunner debate the UK's ongoing discussions about banning social media and AI apps for under 16s, and if Claude Cowork will supercharge us or render...
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Ben Affleck's Netflix AI Deal & Filmmaker Faisal Attrache on Gen-AI Filmmaking
In this episode, Alice and Kat discuss Ben Affleck's Netflix deal, Anthropic's red lines and host filmmaker guest Faisal Attrache, who shares his views on generative AI within the filmmaking process.
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Why Kat's Husband Said He Loved Claude On Valentine's Day & Berlinale Special
In this Berlinale special, Kat has AI efficiency burnout and Alice's children have set a no-sleep policy. The duo discuss testosterone's real purpose, why art requires friction and pain, and why Kat's husband said he loved Claude on Valentine's Day. Watch to the end for the special festival segment!
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AI Erotica, Superbowl Ads and an AI trailer at Berlinale Film Festival
In our Valentine's episode, Alice and Kat discuss those Super Bowl ads, the virtues (or not) of AI erotica, and dive into the AI hybrid - animated trailer Kat is taking to Berlin film festival.
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Copyright Law vs Dating Algorithms: Prof Michael Fraser and Dr Charles Kriel
In episode 4 of the second season, Alice and Kat bring on the men in their lives! Well - some of them. Prof. of law Michael Fraser, chairman of Australia's copyright council and Dr Charles Kriel, co-writer of the UK's online Safety Bill and author of "Free-to-Play Game Design", both brining their...
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What would Fake McConaughey do? Voice Actor David Menkin on AI & Performer's Rights
What would Matthew Fake-conaughey do? Kat discusses AI, voice acting and performer's rights with prolific voice actor David Menkin, known for Lego Luke Skywalker, Final Fantasy and Valorant.
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The AI Sceptic vs The AI User: Alice and Kat battle it out
The AI sceptic battles the AI user! In the second episode of season 2, Alice and Kat face off in their respective stances, diving into ethics, news stories, AI avatars, GPT makeovers and vibe coding - as well as some personal stories.
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Who Owns An AI Image? Lawyer Kelsey Farish On Copyright Basics
In the new season episode, Alice and Kat get down to it with AI in creative careers with lawyer Kelsey Farish. Basics of copyright, permissible use - and who actually owns an AI image or video?
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Disney's OpenAI Deal, Hollywood's AI Coalition and AI filmmaker Metapuppet
It's the holidays! Alice and Kat watch a fun AI holiday ad parody, discuss the Disney/OpenAI Deal, the Hollywood Creators Coalition on AI - and talk about AI in filmmaking with head of Genre at Promise Studios - Youtuber and filmmaker Metapuppet.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 9
In this episode, Alice Fraser deep dives into Deepak Chopra's AI agent, why LLM's struggle with Sudoku, and discusses storytelling and LLM capabilities with AI PhD researcher David Wilmot.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 8
In this special episode, Kat live records from Content London's AI day. Insights from Dr Charles Kriel who's devised an IP-safe content development platform, Maureen Kerr from Kerr & Partners, and journalist Graham Lovelace from Substack's 'Charting Gen AI'.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 7 - A Representation Experiment
In this episode, Alice and Kat discuss Disney and DC Comic's AI stance, and bring on photographer and writer Buki Koshoni to discuss a poignant new AI experiment - changing leads on famous film posters.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 6
In this episode, Kat looks into AI actor parodies, and interviews acclaimed theatre director Teunkie Van Der Sluijs, fresh off his Riverside Studios show 'Interview', discussing AI in writing and translation, poetry, theatre and opera.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 5
In this episode, Alice and Kat discuss the Neo home robot, as well as AI governance and ethics with guest Dr. Henry Fraser at QUT, deep-diving into how AI business models work, and how we can work on better frameworks for safeguarding people.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 2
In this episode, comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the AI actress 'Tilly Norwood' and the future of acting with UK actress Veronica Jean Trickett.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 4
In this episode, comedian Alice Fraser and AI expert Kat Viken debate the latest AI developments with Criminal Minds showrunner Simon Mirren, delving into wether AI is art, TV structure, and how formulaic crime shows and AI make interesting bedfellows.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 3
In this episode, comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the latest AI news and their impact on creative careers, specifically concerning one major topic: water and electricity consumption.
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AI & The Creative Professional Episode 1
In this episode, comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken introduce their podcast, discussing the pros and cons of AI's integration in the media and creative industries.
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Comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the impact of AI on creative careers, with celebrity guests in film, TV, comedy and arts.
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AI & The Creative Professional is created and hosted by Katharina Gellein Viken, Alice Fraser.
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