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AI Controversies and Space Ambitions: A Weird Things Exploration
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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood tackle a range of topics from AI ethics and controversies surrounding celebrity voices in AI models, to the future of space exploration and the intriguing possibility of communicating with whales. Andrew shares insights from his time at OpenAI, debunking rumors about the misuse of Scarlett Johansson’s voice and discussing the advancements in AI technology. The trio also delves into the progress and challenges faced by space companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX, and the potential for humanity’s future in space. Additionally, they explore the fascinating idea of communicating with extraterrestrial life and the ethical considerations of advanced technologies.
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[podcast]https://weirdthingspodcast.com/uploads/20240527214132_2024-05-24-Weird_things_mixdown.mp3
99 episodes
Manage episode 421866046 series 3070
In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood tackle a range of topics from AI ethics and controversies surrounding celebrity voices in AI models, to the future of space exploration and the intriguing possibility of communicating with whales. Andrew shares insights from his time at OpenAI, debunking rumors about the misuse of Scarlett Johansson’s voice and discussing the advancements in AI technology. The trio also delves into the progress and challenges faced by space companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX, and the potential for humanity’s future in space. Additionally, they explore the fascinating idea of communicating with extraterrestrial life and the ethical considerations of advanced technologies.
Picks:
Brian: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
Andrew: Severance (TV series)
Support Weird Things on Patreon
Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcasts
Download url: https://weirdthingspodcast.com/uploads/20240527214132_2024-05-24-Weird_things_mixdown.mp3
[podcast]https://weirdthingspodcast.com/uploads/20240527214132_2024-05-24-Weird_things_mixdown.mp3
99 episodes
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