This episode we look at the current state of AI, since the release of ChatGPT 3.5 late in 2022.  We also discuss ChatGPT being able to see and hear and the implications of that.  We also discuss the coming celebrity AI chatbot companions and assitants.  Lastly, we discuss the technology that could impact truck drivers, customer service representatives, and computer programmers in the short term. 

 

Scientists Inadvertently Contribute to Rising Ocean Temps by Paul Voosen

An AI Tries to Destroy Humanity by Maggie Harrison

Independent Article on Creation of OpenAI Device by Anthony Cuthbertson

NYT: ChatGPT Can Now See and Talk by Kevin Roose

BBC Article on Shock AI Images Impacting Kids in Southern Spain by Guy Hedgecoe

AI Creates New Coca Cola Flavor - by Kaitlyn Tiffany

Atlantic Article on AI Killing "Learn to Code" by Maria Korducki

Yahoo Article on Pepsi Using Tesla Semis by Jeremiah Budin

Washington Post Article on Customer Service Reps Being Replaced by AI by Pranshu Verma

Forbes: Voice Actors Fight for Their Livelihood by Rashi Shrivastava

Futurism: Facebook Paying Celebrities Millions to Turn Them Into Chatbots by Victor Tangermann