In episode 20 of The AI Fix, Mark asks an AI to make a very important decision, the Nobel academy finds a bandwagon, Graham gets a new nickname, a pair of robots prove that AI can't do humour, and our hosts find out why emotional support insects haven't taken off.

Graham introduces Mark to Optimus, the robot that can't be trusted to fold a t-shirt, and Mark introduces Graham to an AI Fix super fan.

Episode links:

• Nobel physics prize awarded to 'godfather of AI' who warned the technology could end humanity.
• AI robots get into quarrel.
• Google DeepMind scientists and biochemist win Nobel chemistry prize.
• Ring adds AI search to let you easily scan video footage - but with mixed results.
• One in 10 Americans turning to AI for emotional support.
• Elon Musk Posts Video of Optimus Robot, Gets Busted for Fakery.
• Tesla Optimus robot plays Rock Paper Scissors.
• Elon Musk unveils plan for 'Tesla Bot' with man dancing in a bodysuit.
• Elon Musk Announces "Optimus Robot".
• Robert Scoble interrogates Optimus robot.
• Elon Musk’s Beer-Pouring Optimus Robots Are Not Autonomous.
• Castmagic.

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