In episode 4 of the Crossover Connections Podcast, Jack and Amanda discuss the latest issues in Science, Technology and Education, this week through the lens of all the new headlines surrounding diabetes treatment and prevention

Chapters:

(2:32) Our apology to bats

(6:17) Nightmarish crochet patterns generated by Chat GPT

(8:45) The alarming parallels between Black mirror and AI dating services .

(12:02) Eli Lilly caps insulin prices

(17:49) Blood glucose monitoring Apple Watches

(25:05) Artificial Sweetener Erythritol linked to stroke and heart attack

Show Notes:

* Why do Bats have so many viruses?

* Chat GPT and nightmarish Crochet patterns

* Replika users fall in love with AI

* Insulin Costs capped in US

* Diabetes drug Fiasp about to be taken off PBS

* Apple makes major progress on no-prick blood glucose tracking for its watch

* Erythritol linked to higher risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease

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