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Blockbusters & Algorithms

by Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade

Join Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade as he explains AI through movies, from Terminator to MEGAN. Given their accessibility, many people understand AI through movies rather than books, papers, or the experts. Akin will debunk exaggerations, address what AI can do, and explain key terms. This podcast bridges the gap with insights drawn from movies, music, and pop culture. Subscribe for a better understanding of AI without missing a beat.

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  1. EP6 - Commodifying Childbirth: What 'The Pod Generation (2023) teaches us

    In this long overdue episode, I consider the movie 'The Pod Generation (2023), which explores the impact of AI on reproduction in the 22nd century. The discussion touches on the following points; the disagreements future feminists might have on the use of AI-assisted reproductive technology,...

  2. EP5: Robots (2023): Robot Doubles, Reinforcement, and the Future of Human Jobs

    In this episode, we dive deep into Robots (2023) - a sci-fi rom-com set in a near-future America where humans use robot doubles to scam love and wealth. But beneath the laughs and chaos, the movie reveals important questions about autonomy, machine learning, and the future of work. What You'll...

  3. EP4 - Robots (2023): AI Companionship, Data Privacy, and the Ethics of Robot Doubles

    Get ready for a deep dive into 'Robots' (2023)! We're back after a brief hiatus (apologies!) and jumping straight into this thought-provoking film about robot doubles and human (mis)behaviour. This episode examines key themes including: AI and Human Relationships: Exploring the subservient nature...

  4. EP3 - Unravelling M3GAN (The Building Blocks of M3GAN's AI)

    In this episode, we explore the building blocks of M3GAN's AI, delving into the technical aspects of its speech and language processing capabilities. We also discuss the theoretical concept of emotional AI and how M3GAN's evolution from a neutral to a psychotic state highlights the challenges and...

  5. EP2 - Unravelling M3GAN (Real-world AI vs. M3GAN's AI)

    In Episode 1, we peeled back the layers of M3GAN. In Episode 2, we go further to separate fact from fiction. We'll explore the real-world applications of AI compared to M3GAN's murderous capabilities. We'll discuss real-world AI accidents and debunk the Hollywood myth of killer robots (for now!)....

  6. EP1 - Unravelling M3GAN (Movie Synopsis and Setting the Stage)

    This episode lays the foundation for a series of episodes diving into the horror film M3GAN (2023). We meet Cady, a young girl who loses her parents and is left in the care of her overwhelmed aunt, Gemma. Gemma is a brilliant robotics engineer and sees a solution in her latest project, M3GAN, a...

  7. The Intro

    Here I set out why I started Blockbusters & Algorithms podcast, the knowledge gap it seeks to fill, some of the topics and movies to expect, and how the podcast will generally flow

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade as he explains AI through movies, from Terminator to MEGAN. Given their accessibility, many people understand AI through movies rather than books, papers, or the experts. Akin will debunk exaggerations, address what AI can do, and explain key terms. This podcast bridges the gap with insights drawn from movies, music, and pop culture. Subscribe for a better understanding of AI without missing a beat.

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Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade

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Join Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade as he explains AI through movies, from Terminator to MEGAN. Given their accessibility, many people understand AI through movies rather than books, papers, or the experts. Akin will debunk exaggerations, address what AI can do, and explain key terms. This podcast bridges...

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Blockbusters & Algorithms has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Blockbusters & Algorithms is created and hosted by Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade.
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