I’ve Launched A Podcast
It’s on Spotify (and some on Youtube). And… It’s AI-generated.
If you’re following the news and Twitter (btw, follow me on Twitter), you probably know that there is constantly a lot happening in the AI space.
New, often groundbreaking, AI tools emerge every day.
In fact the last few weeks have been a wild ride, at least for me, a content creator.
One of the recent ones absolutely blew me away: NotebookLM by Google.
You provide it with sources (PDFs, links, or pasted text), click a button, and it will give you a realistic sounding podcast with two speakers discussing the topic.
AI Made A Podcast About Me 😳
One of the first experiments with podcasting actually landed on Youtube first. In this episode AI is discussing me, haha.
I’ve enjoyed listening to it so much that I’ve made a whole series of other episodes, discussing AI topics.
The list of episodes is below.
But back to Spotify.
Just look at this:
I’ve never published anything on Spotify before.
This is my debut, so to say.
So yeah, exciting times.
If you want to check out the podcast, here are the episodes (so far):
Can AI Make Art? Implications Of Generative AI
This is my very first podcast episode — it’s about AI art.
Episode Description: In this episode we will be talking about AI art and its legitimacy, and we’ll look at questions such as:
- Can AI make art?
- Is AI art = theft?
- Is AI art copyrighted?
- Is AI art bad?
- Will AI make artists obsolete?
Papers that I’ve used for this discussion:
- Elzė Sigutė Mikalonytė/Markus Kneer, “Exploring the Role of Intention in Art Through AI ‘Artists’”
- Jon McCormack, “Navigating the Value and Purpose of Digital Art”
- Dominic McIver Lopes, “Being for Beauty: Aesthetic Agents and the Order of Art”
- Walter Benjamin, “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction”
- Marshall McLuhan, “Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man”
- Jean Baudrillard, “Simulacra and Simulation”
AI & Engineering: What’s Gonna Happen?
Episode 2 of my Swetlana AI podcast.
Episode Description: This podcast explores the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the German engineering sector, focusing specifically on the perspectives and experiences of engineers.
Key questions addressed in the podcast include:
● How do engineers in various roles and industries define AI?
● What are their experiences with existing AI applications?
● What are the potential benefits and challenges of AI integration from an employee’s point of view?
● What are the ethical considerations and responsibility questions surrounding AI in engineering?
● How can AI tools be designed and implemented in a human-centered way that empowers and supports engineers?
● What skills and knowledge do engineers need to effectively collaborate with AI systems?
● What are the practical implications of AI for the future of engineering jobs and career paths?
The research paper we’re discussing:
“Evaluation of the use of AI technologies in German engineering: insights from the employee perspective”
by Amelie Tihlarik
Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44282-024-00051-x
What Is “Founder Mode”?
Episode Description: In this episode we’re discussing the concept of “founder mode,” a management style where a company’s founder maintains a hands-on approach at all levels, often involving direct oversight of teams and decision-making.
This style is contrasted with “manager mode,” which prioritises delegation and empowers teams to take ownership of their work. While some argue that “founder mode” fosters innovation and success, others contend that it can lead to micromanagement, burnout, and a toxic work environment.
The articles we’re looking at explore the nuances of each approach, highlighting both the potential benefits and drawbacks, while discussing whether “founder mode” is a viable strategy for scaling companies.
“Attention Is All You Need”: Basics Of The Transformer Architecture In AI
Episode Description: “Attention Is All You Need” (by Vaswani et al.) is an academic paper published at the 2017 Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) conference.
It’s one of the most important papers on the topic of AI, because it has introduced a groundbreaking architecture in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning.
In this episode we are discussing the key points of the paper.
The key idea of this paper was the novel use of self-attention mechanisms, which allowed models to process sequences of data (like sentences) in parallel, unlike previous architectures (such as RNNs and LSTMs) that processed data sequentially.
Artists Against Generative AI: Protecting Human Creativity in the Age of Algorithms
Episode Description :In this episode, we dive into the escalating conflict between traditional artists and the rapidly advancing world of AI-generated art.
We’ll explore key developments, including the rise of the “Artists Against AI” Facebook group, which advocates for preserving human creativity in the face of AI’s expansion.
We’ll also discuss OpenAI’s latest creation, DALL-E 3, and its developers’ efforts to address copyright concerns.
We’ll cover a class-action lawsuit filed by artists against AI companies for copyright violations, and an open letter signed by major musicians like Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj, demanding protection from AI’s potential misuse.
Additionally, we’ll look at how artists are fighting back with tools designed to disrupt AI systems and the “Human Intelligence” art movement, which promotes badges distinguishing human-created work. Join us as we unpack the growing tension between artists and artificial intelligence.
How Does AI Make Music?
Episode Description: In this episode we’re exploring the growing use of AI in music generation, highlighting its potential and limitations.
Here are the sources we’re discussing:
One source explains the technical details of diffusion models used in platforms like MusicLM and Stable Audio, showcasing how they learn to generate music based on textual prompts and melodic input.
Another article discusses the Grammys’ stance on AI-generated music, stating that songs written by humans using AI tools are eligible for awards, but AI-generated music itself is not.
The final source tells the story of Randy Travis’s use of AI to recreate his voice after a stroke, emphasizing the ethical implications of AI in music and the potential for artists to regain control over their work.
AI & The Future Of Work: How Will AI Affect Global Economy?
Episode Description: In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of AI on global economies and the future of work.
From boosting productivity to creating new jobs, AI promises economic growth, yet it also presents challenges, such as job displacement and ethical concerns.
We’ll break down how AI could contribute trillions to the global economy by 2030, impact job markets across advanced and emerging economies, and revolutionize industries. We’ll also dive into strategies for workforce adaptation, the importance of reskilling, and how businesses and policymakers can prepare for the AI revolution.
Tune in to discover how AI will shape the global economy and what that means for your future!
Here’s a little breakdown of this episode’s content:
AI is poised to significantly reshape global economies and the future of work. While its ability to boost productivity and economic growth is undeniable, it also presents challenges, particularly concerning job displacement and the need for workforce adaptation.
AI’s impact on the global economy will be substantial, with projections indicating it could contribute trillions of dollars annually. One study estimates a potential contribution of $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, driven by both increased productivity and consumption-side effects. Another analysis suggests generative AI alone could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually across various use cases.
AI will impact jobs in two main ways: by replacing some jobs and complementing others. Research suggests that about 40% of global employment is exposed to AI’s influence. This impact will be felt across both advanced economies and emerging markets, though the nature and extent of this impact will vary.
Advanced economies, with their concentration of high-skilled jobs, face a higher proportion of jobs that AI could potentially impact — around 60%. However, they are also better positioned to benefit from AI’s potential to enhance productivity.
Emerging markets and developing economies are less exposed in the near term, with AI likely affecting 40% and 26% of jobs respectively. However, these economies may face challenges in harnessing AI’s full potential due to limitations in infrastructure and skilled workforces. This disparity in AI adoption could exacerbate existing inequalities between nations.
AI’s impact will not be uniform across all job types. Historically, automation has mainly affected routine tasks, but AI’s capacity to perform non-routine, cognitive tasks expands its potential impact to higher-skilled jobs as well.
This shift in the nature of work will require significant workforce adaptation. Reskilling and upskilling will be crucial for workers to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Those who can harness AI’s capabilities are likely to see increased productivity and wages, while those who cannot may face job displacement or stagnant wages. This could exacerbate income inequality within countries.
The increasing importance of data in an AI-driven economy is also highlighted, with one study referring to data as “the new oil”. Firms that adopt AI and leverage data effectively are expected to see productivity gains, potentially leading to a shift in the labour-capital income share.
ChatGPT & Lawyers: A History Of Fails And Wins
Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into two fascinating case studies on the use of AI in the legal industry.
We’re looking at a comprehensive guide for legal professionals on harnessing the power of ChatGPT for tasks like case law analysis, statutory interpretation, and legislative history research.
We’ll also examine the ethical concerns surrounding AI in law — privacy issues, biases, and the need for transparency.
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