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Decrypting AI

by Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson

From the Emerge emerging tech team at Decrypt comes a weekly conversation about the latest news in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), longevity and age-reversal, neurotech and brain-computer interfaces (BCI), quantum computing, and space. Hosted by Emerge editor Ryan Ozawa and Emerge writer Jason Nelson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Robot Guide Dogs

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss various AI and emerging technology topics. They cover a Chinese university's development of robot guide dogs for the blind, the intersection of transhumanism and AI with insights from Ben Goertzel, and Goldman Sachs'...

  2. AI‘R’Us

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss several AI-related topics. They cover a lawsuit against AI music generation services Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, and the controversy surrounding Toys R Us's AI-generated brand film. The hosts also explore…

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  3. Apple of My AI

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss Apple's recent AI announcements at their Worldwide Developer Conference. They highlight Apple's focus on privacy and security in their AI implementations, including a limited integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT. The hosts...

  4. AI for Witches

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss the departure of key figures Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leakey from OpenAI amid concerns about the company's direction. They compare OpenAI's focused but limited GPT-4 update with Google's wide-ranging AI integrations across...

  5. In Your Brain

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss several AI-related stories. They cover the sale of an "epic sat" (a Satoshi unit of Bitcoin) inscribed with AI-generated art by musician Grimes for $2.1 million. They also discuss the departure of Neuralink co-founder Dr....

  6. Just Justin

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss recent developments in AI. They cover a Senate hearing on AI replicas and digital representation, highlighting musician FKA Twigs' testimony about creating her own AI deepfake. The hosts also discuss Catholic Answers'...

  7. Overly Attached AI Friend

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss Google's report on users becoming emotionally attached to AI assistants, and the potential risks involved. They also cover a joint pledge by major tech companies to prevent their AI models from generating child abuse...

  8. No AI In Space—Yet

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan and Jason discuss Jason's recent visit to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to see the Europa Clipper orbiter, the merger of three AI-focused cryptocurrency tokens, and musician Avenge Sevenfold's perspective on AI-generated music. They also cover the...

  9. Everybody is a Sexy Baby

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss recent developments in AI security and applications. They cover a study revealing vulnerabilities in AI models, with Grok having the worst security and Llama the best. The conversation also touches on Higgsfield, a…

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  10. We Won't Need Sara

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan and Jason discuss recent AI news, including an actress being replaced by AI in a voiceover role and a letter signed by over 200 artists opposing AI misuse in creative industries. They also cover Blizzard's use of AI in game development, ChatGPT…

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  11. Beer By AI

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence. They cover tether's expansion into AI to improve transparency and privacy, scientists using AI to optimize beer flavors, the BBC's use of AI-generated art to promote Doctor...

  12. AI Robots on Parade

    n this episode of Decrypting AI, Ryan and Jason discuss the latest developments in AI and robotics. They cover Ubisoft's AI-generated NPC creator, NVIDIA's keynote at GDC showcasing their Omniverse platform and humanoid robots, Mercedes-Benz's partnership with Apptronik to develop AI-powered...

  13. What Election?

    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss several current events related to artificial intelligence. They cover President Biden's mention of AI-generated voice impersonation in the State of the Union address, the US Army's $175 million contract with Palantir for...

  14. Konami Code

    Hosts Ryan and Jason discuss artificial intelligence headlines, including: Reports that Copilot has a "secret identity" called Supremacy AGI that is responding to users in concerning ways. ChatGPT recently had some alarming anomalies and unusual responses that OpenAI acknowledged but didn't...

  15. Sora! Sora! Sora!

    Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss AI developments across politics and entertainment. They cover an AI system used by a political candidate to interact with constituents. Though responsible in its approach, enforcement of bans on campaign AI could prove difficult. Shifting focus, they explore a...

  16. Apple Vision Pron

    This week on Decrypting AI, join hosts Jason and Ryan in discussing the latest AI news like using AI to bypass KYC, deciphering ancient scrolls with AI, performance-enhancing “Enhanced Games,” Trump’s take on "scary" AI, and Apple’s new Vision headset. Tune in to hear their takes on hackers…

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  17. DontDie.JPEG

    In this week's episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson discuss several emerging AI stories and trends. Up first, an AI-powered clock that generates unique poetic phrases with the time embedded, created by developer Matt Webb. Next, talent agency WME partnered with an AI…

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  18. Ask Nicely

    Ryan and Jason discuss several AI stories, including security flaws found in custom GPT models that could allow them to reveal private data they were trained on. They talk about the implications for security as more customized AI is published publicly. They cover Microsoft's agreement with a…

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  19. Selfie Submissions

    More drama and leadership changes at OpenAI, an AI-generated voice of actor Jimmy Stewart reading a bedtime story, a startup called Lore Machine using AI for creative projects like adapting poems into graphic novels, proposed UK regulations requiring age verification via selfies to access adult...

  20. AI-mageddon

    We start by talking about leadership changes at OpenAI, with Sam Altman returning as CEO after the board briefly ousted him. We debate whether the drama hurts public confidence in OpenAI and AI more broadly. We then discuss some viral AI memes, including tools that can make images or memes…

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  21. CTRL-Altman-DELETE

    A wild weekend of surprises and rumors ends with Sam Altman back where he started: on top. In this episode: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was abruptly removed by the board on Friday, blindsiding Altman, other executives like Chairman Greg Brockman, and even investor Microsoft. The board cited lack of...

  22. Grok This

    Episode Summary (by AI): Chatbot Gronk uses Twitter data, raising data quality concerns. Musk's AI chatbot seen as potentially inappropriate and humorous. Musk's chatbot launch appears rushed to avoid being overshadowed by OpenAI announcements. Recent AI advancements, including Musk's chatbot and...

  23. Biohacking Billionaire

    Episode Summary (by AI): AI-powered mind reading and its potential to improve lives. 0:00 Mind-reading AI turns thoughts into text for person with ALS, demonstrating potential for AI acceptance. AI has been used for years to predict brainwave patterns and generate text, with companies like...

  24. Cryofrozen Quibits

    AI/biohacking, including cryogenically freezing brains. Introducing Emerge hub covering AI, ML, emerging tech. Cryogenic freezing people for potential revival. Skepticism about immortality claims, cites risks like catastrophic thaw. Excited but concerned about unequal access and societal impact....

  25. Nightshade and Blue's Clues

    Episode Summary (by AI): Meta's AI push faces backlash due to social media history. States sue Meta for manipulating kids on Facebook/Instagram, seeking billions in damages. Meta faces challenge over targeting young with AI chatbots. "Nightshade" - corrupting AI generators by poisoning ingested...

  26. Chipped China

    Episode Summary (by AI): LA fires, desert city planning with humor. Elon Musk & Richard Branson's space ventures. Facebook should've improved core platform, not metaverse/crypto. ChatGPT responds personalized, recognizes faces. NASA testing Deep Space Communications with SpaceX since last shuttle...

  27. Accidental AI Podcast

    Episode Summary (by AI): Meta launching AI celebrity chatbots using likeness/voice. Ryan sees opportunity for entertainment. Intrigued but concerned about impact on jobs and economic divides. Worries about commoditized attention, mental health, industry economic divides. Concerns about deceased...

  28. Black Mirror Image

    Episode Summary (by AI) Mixed feelings on AI music; Ryan/Speaker 1 discuss creator wanting Grammy recognition. * Ryan & Jason do weekly AI check-ins, discuss topics & answer reporter questions. * Writers' strike deal limits AI scriptwriting credits. Actor negotiation around AI harder due to...

  29. Deepfakes All the Way Down

    Episode Summary (By AI) Announcing the launch of Emerge, a hub for AI, ML, longevity, biohacking & space tech. Concerns about AI deep fakes; government regulation needed. Regulating AI expands surveillance state; impossible to stop deep fakes without monitoring. Deep fakes disrupting Slovakia's...

  30. Marginalized Witches

    Summary by AI: * Decrypt employees discuss Twitter rebranding and personal views. AI experts Ryan and Jason discuss industry's rapid progress and impact on society. * AI has been around for 20 years, but media hysteria fueled by job insecurity. Coverage often sensationalized, but AI can improve...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

From the Emerge emerging tech team at Decrypt comes a weekly conversation about the latest news in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), longevity and age-reversal, neurotech and brain-computer interfaces (BCI), quantum computing, and space. Hosted by Emerge editor Ryan Ozawa and Emerge writer Jason Nelson.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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