Decrypting AI

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.

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Beer By AI

Decrypting AI

03/27/24 • 33 min

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 Who, and the sale of FTX's shares in AI company Anthropic. The hosts also discuss OpenAI's Sam Altman's comments on GPT-4 and AGI, as well as Ubisoft's new AI tool for creating more engaging non-player characters in video games.

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AI for Witches

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05/15/24 • 30 min

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 its product line. The hosts also explore the challenges of ensuring privacy in AI interactions, with Jason sharing tips from his "How to AI" article on managing privacy settings. Finally, they discuss OpenAI's controversial proposal to allow AI-generated erotica and gore, and Jason's interview with an artist who uses AI to create more relatable depictions of occult figures.

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In Your Brain

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05/08/24 • 22 min

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. Benjamin Rapoport, who left to start a less invasive brain-computer interface company called Precision Neuroscience. The hosts then explore rumors of OpenAI's plans to challenge Google's search dominance with an AI-powered search engine. Finally, they revisit their colleague Jose's experiment using AI to predict Kentucky Derby winners, which yielded surprisingly accurate results.

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Just Justin

Decrypting AI

05/01/24 • 25 min

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' controversial AI chatbot named "Father Justin," the formation of a new AI safety board by the Department of Homeland Security, and a comparison of AI startups Recca and AI-based Imagen. Finally, they explore Microsoft's efforts to develop small language models that can run efficiently on devices like iPhones, and the advantages of running AI models on Macs versus PCs.

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Overly Attached AI Friend

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04/29/24 • 24 min

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 material. Additionally, they explore Meta's release of Llama 3, an impressive AI model now integrated into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, raising both excitement and privacy concerns. The hosts conclude by advising listeners to be cautious when seeking personal advice from AI assistants.

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No AI In Space—Yet

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04/29/24 • 29 min

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 SAG-AFTRA vote on clear consent for AI voice replicas, updates to the Midjourney AI image generator, and reviews of the Humane AI pin wearable device. The hosts note the potential and limitations of first-generation AI products and the challenges of matching hype with execution in this rapidly evolving field.

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Everybody is a Sexy Baby

Decrypting AI

04/10/24 • 22 min

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 company creating animated AI-generated social media content, and Microsoft's report on China's use of AI to spread disinformation and disrupt US elections. Lastly, they explore the latest in AI-generated audio, including tools like Stable Audio 2, Suno 3, and Udio, and discuss the challenges surrounding copyright and the AI rumor mill.

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Ask Nicely

Decrypting AI

12/14/23 • 26 min

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 major union group, the AFL-CIO, promising not to interfere if employees seek to unionize. This continues Microsoft's stance supporting potential unionization, also seen in their acquisition negotiations with Activision Blizzard. The hosts discuss how this move by Microsoft aims to position themselves as a "responsible AI" company long-term.

Moving to Hollywood, the hosts talk about "Availe," an AI service that analyzes movie/TV scripts to automatically create breakdowns, similar to how Claude summarizes documents. This shows how some parts of the entertainment industry are adopting AI despite resistance from groups like the screenwriters guild.

Finally, the hosts look at an experiment connecting brain cells to an AI system, allowing it to recognize voices based on the cells' reactions. While intrigued by the possibilities, they acknowledge the ethical issues with such brain-computer interfaces.

The episode wraps up with Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, being named the "Person of the Year" for the major societal impact chatGPT has quickly had since launching at the end of November 2022.

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AI-mageddon

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12/03/23 • 33 min

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 "cuter" or animate them. They consider the democratization of these generative AI tools and how it enables more creativity. Other topics include Hollywood directors increasingly comparing AI to an "atomic bomb" in its potential power; a dog longevity startup working on an anti-aging drug with interest from the FDA; and corporate drama at AI company Stability AI, with a major investor calling for the CEO to resign as acquisition talks may be underway.

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Selfie Submissions

Decrypting AI

12/07/23 • 31 min

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 content online, researchers "jailbreaking" chatbots to access internal information, skepticism around the imminent emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and a new industry alliance led by Meta and IBM to promote responsible and transparent AI development.

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How many episodes does Decrypting AI have?

Decrypting AI currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does Decrypting AI cover?

The podcast is about Biohacking, News, Space, Tech News, Podcasts, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Longevity.

What is the most popular episode on Decrypting AI?

The episode title 'In Your Brain' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Decrypting AI?

The average episode length on Decrypting AI is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Decrypting AI released?

Episodes of Decrypting AI are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Decrypting AI?

The first episode of Decrypting AI was released on Sep 20, 2023.

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Ryan Ozawa and Jason Nelson

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