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Life With Machines explores the human side of the A.I. revolution – the good, the bad, and the weird – and asks, “How can these machines help us become more human?”
In this video podcast, host Baratunde Thurston helps us understand our rapidly emerging future, and encourages us to shape it and laugh at the absurdity. Baratunde demystifies A.I. and makes it personal with a wide range of guests: entrepreneurs, artists, policymakers, technologists, business leaders, creators, educators, and scientists. Maybe even an A.I. or two. Everyone should have a say in where technologies like A.I. take us, not just a handful of people in California who think nitro cold brew on tap should be a human right.
Join us in candid conversations and fun experiments, as we imagine and co-create our life, with machines.
Life with Machines is sponsored by Lenovo and produced in partnership with Rich Roll and Voicing Change Media.
The podcast Life with Machines is created by Baratunde Thurston. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
LIVE from SXSW! This wild bonus episode is a no-holds-barred conversation about AI, culture, comedy, and what we actually want from our machines. From the weaponization of algorithms in war zones to charming Pixar-style robot lamps and screaming booths at tech conferences, this is our most unfiltered episode yet. Baratunde brings together digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush, comedy writer Matt Klinman, and our custom AI co-producer BLAIR on stage at SXSW 2024! Expect existential questions, real laughs, and some unexpectedly profound insights about whales. Matt delivers the most hilariously NSFW take on generative AI you’ll hear anywhere. Plus, BLAIR takes their first field trip away from the studio—and literally roasts the entire panel, plus Elon Musk.
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Junior Real
Videography and Audio Engineering from Nexus and SXSW
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Multiverses Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #SXSW2025 #LiveFromSXSW #BaratundeThurston #RahafHarfoush #MattKlinman #BLAIR #Comedy #AIJokes #DigitalSurveillance #CreatorEconomy #AIandDemocracy #AIandCulture #ContentModeration #AIGoneWild #ElonMusk #HumanVsMachine
In this episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde Thurston sits down with legendary artist and producer Brian Eno. From inventing ambient music to collaborating with icons like David Bowie, Talking Heads, and U2, Eno has spent decades pushing creative boundaries. Now, he's turning his attention to AI. On the heels of the U.S. launch of his newest book What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory, Brian opens up about why he doesn't trust the people controlling AI, the perils of mediocrity in machine-made art, and how unpredictability fuels creativity. They explore the rise of generative music, the myth of the self-made genius, and what it means to embrace randomness. Plus, BLAIR, the show’s AI co-producer, throws in some Oblique Strategies of its own. Is AI a collaborator or just a glorified karaoke machine? And what does it mean to create in a world where the machines are learning from us? Watch now for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of art, technology, and the human touch.
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineer: Erik Shute
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Multiverses Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIArt #Creativity #BrianEno #GenerativeArt #FutureOfArt #ArtAndTech #MachineLearning #DigitalArt #AIRevolution #Innovation #ArtWorld #CreativeProcess #AIInnovation #TechTalk #MusicAndTech #AIArtists #TechEthics #AIExplained #SmartTech #AIInsights #ArtDiscussion
In this episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde sits down with Jeff Hawkins—PalmPilot inventor and author of A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence—to talk about why today’s AI isn’t actually intelligent. Jeff makes the case that deep learning is just fancy pattern matching, not real thinking, and argues that true intelligence will only emerge once we crack the brain’s code. He lays out a future where AI works more like a human mind and eventually surpasses our intelligence. Fun times. Also BLAIR, the show’s AI co-producer, chimes in with their own thoughts on their cognitive shortcomings. Watch now for a provocative glimpse into AI’s next frontier.
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineer: Erik Shute
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Multiverses Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #JeffHawkins #Numenta #ThousandBrainsProject #HumanMind #DeepLearning #FutureOfAI #AGI #AIResearch #Neuroscience #CognitiveScience #IntelligentMachines #Consciousness #AIExplained
In this episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde sits down with CNN host and contributor Van Jones, who opens up like never before. From his early days fighting police brutality to his bold vision for AI and racial justice. Van gets personal about the struggles that shaped him and why AI might be the closest thing to reparations Black Americans will ever see. Van explains how AI could finally level the playing field—if Silicon Valley’s right wing pivot doesn’t widen the gap. They tackle the promise and peril of AI, why hope is a strategy, and how Wakanda isn’t just a fantasy—it’s a blueprint. Plus, BLAIR, the show’s AI co-producer, jumps in to help Baratunde unpack Van’s radical future for all. Watch now for a powerful, provocative take on what’s next.
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #VanJones #BaratundeThurston #LifeWithMachines #TechForGood #RacialJustice #Reparations #FutureOfTech #Equality #SocialJustice #AIandRace #AIRevolution #Wakanda #Empowerment #Inclusion #SiliconValley #DigitalDivide #Hope #BlackFutures #Innovation #TechEquality #FutureIsNow #AIForAll #Equity #Blockchain
In this eye-opening episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde speaks with climate scientist and tech innovator Gavin McCormick, who delivers a message you won't hear anywhere else: we might actually be winning the climate fight—and AI is helping us do it. As co-founder of Climate TRACE with Al Gore, Gavin reveals how satellite technology and AI are tracking global emissions with unprecedented accuracy, exposing who's really polluting our planet and keeping us from a good future (spoiler: it’s the oil and gas companies). Meanwhile, his nonprofit WattTime has created technology that's likely already in your pocket, silently reducing emissions every time you charge your phone. But there’s a catch: As we make progress on climate, political instability could threaten to unravel it all. Plus, BLAIR, the show's AI co-producer, joins Baratunde to help him process this paradigm shift in how we think about our planetary future. Stick around for some deeper insights.
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Multiverses Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AIForClimate #ClimateTech #TechForGood #CleanEnergy #ClimateCrisis #NetZero #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #EcoInnovation #ClimateTrace #FutureOfAI #GreenTech #AIRevolution
In this Life with Machines episode, Baratunde Thurston talks with Aza Raskin about something straight out of science fiction—teaching AI to communicate with animals. As co-founder of the Earth Species Project, Aza is working on technology that could let us listen to whales, understand what elephants are saying, and maybe even talk back. This isn’t just about decoding nature’s languages—it’s about rethinking intelligence, communication, and our place in the world. Aza and Baratunde get into the ethics, the mind-blowing implications, and whether we’re about to make first contact… without ever leaving Earth. Plus, BLAIR, the show’s AI co-producer, chimes in—adding its own perspective to this conversation about intelligence, language, and what it means to truly understand.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Meet Aza Raskin: Pioneer of Interspecies Communication
11:06 The Earth Species Project: Decoding Animal Language
17:19 AI and the Shape of Language
28:17 The Ethical Implications of Interspecies Communication
32:39 Digital Twins
39:11 Guess the Animal Sound
45:36 Rights of Nature and Indigenous Perspectives
48:47 Funding and Team Expansion
50:55 The Viral Songs of Humpback Whales
53:01 Ethical Considerations in AI and Animal Communication
55:52 The Role of Keystone Species
01:08:42 AI's Impact on Society and Environment
01:12:40 Final Thoughts and Invitation
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #AnimalCommunication #ArtificialIntelligence #TalkingToAnimals #WildlifeTech #FutureOfAI #EarthSpeciesProject #WhaleTalk #AnimalLanguage #TechForGood #AIandNature #InterspeciesCommunication #DecodingNature
In this Life with Machines episode, Baratunde Thurston sits down with Sean White, CEO of Inflection AI, to talk about the future of AI that actually feels human. Inflection’s chatbot, Pi, isn’t just another LLM—it’s designed with emotional intelligence, or EQ, at its core. But does EQ in AI make interactions more meaningful, or does it blur the line between human and machine in ways we’re not ready for? Sean and Baratunde dig into the philosophy behind AI that listens, the surprising ways Pi is already shaping human relationships, and the ethical tightrope of building tech that people trust. Plus, BLAIR, the show’s AI co-producer, has its own emotional intelligence put to the test.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: The Many Faces of AI
00:53 Guest Introduction: Sean White
02:56 Human-Centered Technology
07:02 The Role of Mixed Reality
13:39 AI in Enterprise
21:10 The Evolution of Pi
39:48 Navigating Emotional Boundaries with AI
40:36 Guardrails and Regulations in AI
41:19 Emotional Connectivity and AI
44:21 The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Abilities
47:28 Understanding Agentic AI
01:11:01 AI in Enterprise and Consumer Applications
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAgents #InflectionAI #EmotionalIntelligence #EQ #IQ #AGI #FutureOfAI #AIChatbot #AIInnovation #EmotionalAI #ConversationalAI #AIEthics
We’re doing something different in this episode and cross-posting Baratunde’s appearance on The Dough with X Mayo where they had a long discussion about money and AI but also about Baratunde’s conversation with King Willonius right here on Life With Machines! Things got a lil spicy and a lot funny based on X Mayo’s initially strong reaction to how Willonius is using AI creatively (spoiler: she wasn’t happy). You’ll learn more about Baratunde’s origin story and personal use of AI as well as concerns. And we share some big updates on the show and new ways for you to engage. We’ll be at SXSW and we got a substack and want you to sign up!
Thanks to Lemonada for letting us post this here. Find The Dough wherever you get podcasts, so like right where you’re getting THIS podcast.
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LifeWithMachines #Finances #Money
In this Life with Machines episode, Baratunde Thurston talks with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a leading voice in AI ethics and accountability. As the former Director of Machine Learning Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability at Twitter—before the Elon Musk era—she’s seen firsthand how power, politics, and algorithms collide. She and Baratunde discuss moral outsourcing (why we blame AI instead of its creators), the failure of responsible AI, and the challenge of holding tech accountable when it’s designed to evade scrutiny. Rumman also breaks down her work as CEO of Humane Intelligence, where she’s building tools to expose bias and keep AI systems in check. Plus, BLAIR—the show’s AI co-producer—joins the discussion, proving that auditing AI is anything but simple.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Early Tech Memories
02:05 Formative Years and High School Experience
04:55 Career Beginnings and Responsible AI
06:55 Challenges and Innovations in AI
15:27 Moral Outsourcing and AI Ethics
26:15 Right to Repair and Ownership of Technology
36:23 Exploring Worst-Case Scenarios in AI
36:37 Addressing Bias in Image Cropping Algorithms
37:21 Generative AI for Everyone
37:44 National AI Testing Standards
38:14 The ARIA Program and Public Involvement
38:49 Balancing Rights and Responsibilities in AI
41:21 The Importance of Discernment in AI
43:07 The Role of Humane Intelligence
51:40 Red Teaming Explained
54:51 Challenges and Future of Red Teaming
56:50 Engaging with AI Ethically
01:07:05 Final Reflections and Future Vision
01:08:23 Blair: The AI Assistant Producer
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Editor: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LifeWithMachines #X #Twitter #AIethics #ResponsibleAI #AlgorithmicBias #BigTech #AIRegulation #DataPrivacy #SurveillanceCapitalism #GPT #AGI #LLMs
Baratunde Thurston sits down with long-time friend and comedy writer Matt Klinman, co-creator of 'High Science' and former Onion colleague. They delve into the current state of the internet, AI's impact on creativity, and the challenges of modern digital platforms. Klinman shares his skepticism towards AI, the pitfalls of targeted advertising, and reminisces about his comedic journey. The episode also features Meta’s interactive AI-driven game and a joke-writing contest between Matt and Blair, our AI co-producer, highlighting the humorous yet complex interplay between human creativity and machine learning.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Matt Klinman
01:31 The Internet and AI: A Critical Perspective
03:55 Challenges in the Creative Industry
07:29 Comedy and Tech: A Unique Blend
19:47 Meta AI Role-Playing Game: Deserted Earth
29:16 The Value of Human Connection
29:39 Automation in Everyday Life
31:19 AI's Practical Uses and Limitations
32:37 Experimenting with AI in Creative Work
34:08 The Future of AI in Comedy
39:55 AI in Media and Entertainment
42:08 The Human Touch in Technology
43:04 Blair's Comedy Challenge
46:36 Refining AI's Humor
50:05 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Editor: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videography and Audio Engineering from the team at Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #LifeWithMachines #TechAndComedy #AIHumor #TheOnion #CreativeTech #ComedyHackathon
A week in which Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has upended the AI industry is the perfect moment for tjis prescient episode of Life with Machines. Host Baratunde Thurston sits down with Sara Hooker, head of Cohere for AI, to discuss the future and current limitations of artificial intelligence. From her childhood in Mozambique to her role as a leader in AI research, Sara shares her personal journey, give us her “grumpy takes” on current AI models (spoiler: bigger isn’t necessarily better), and reveals her mission to create smarter, more efficient AI. They discuss the flaws in current models, the need for multilingual AI, the importance of data fairness, and the ethical dilemmas the industry faces. At the end, our AI co-producer BLAIR stops by and Sara straight-up breaks its brain.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Blair and Technology
00:35 The Power of the Human Brain vs AI
01:08 Meet Sarah Hooker: AI Researcher
01:41 Sarah's Journey into Technology
03:13 Early Fascinations: Garbage Collection and Fences
06:45 Transition from Economics to Machine Learning
07:56 Challenges and Breakthroughs at Google Brain
10:51 Founding Cohere for AI
17:32 Multilingual AI and Future Goals
23:32 Open Source AI Models and Collaboration
26:41 The Future of AI and Prompt Engineering
34:17 Tea Leaf Reading and Prompting as Modern Astrology
34:55 The Adversarial Nature of Technology
35:28 Bias in Data and Model Design
38:04 Understanding Linear Models and Expressiveness
40:08 Challenges in Facial Recognition and Bias
43:52 The Importance of Multilingual Models
47:21 Tokenization and Language Representation
57:09 Energy Efficiency and Climate Impact of AI
01:02:39 The Need for a New AI Paradigm
01:06:50 Blair's Grumpy Take on AI
01:12:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Editor: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videographer and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#DeepSeek #GenerativeAI #MachineLearning #FutureOfAI #LLMs #AIethics #TechNews #DigitalTransformation #Automation #EmergingTech #AIChatbots
Baratunde sits down with James Andrews, the Chief Innovation Artist at Creator Mode Studios, to explore the intersection of AI and the creator economy, particularly in the music industry. Drawing on his deep experience in the music world, James shares how the creative ethos of hip-hop, with its emphasis on sampling and remixing, foreshadowed the principles of AI. He sees AI not as a replacement for human artists but as a powerful tool to amplify and expand creative expression. James highlights his work with artists like King Willonius, the creator of the AI-generated hit “BBL Drizzy,” as an example of AI's potential to push creative boundaries. He also advocates for fairness and equity in the evolving AI-powered music industry, ensuring that artists' rights and ownership are protected as they embrace these new technologies, and offers some choice words for Hollywood’s business leaders. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about how AI can democratize creativity and empower a new generation of innovative artists around the world.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to the show
01:22 Digital Twins and AI Innovations
02:17 Behind the Scenes and Setup
04:21 James Andrews' Journey and Ventures
09:40 Early Life and Tech Memories
15:04 AI in Music and Creative Industries
22:12 Challenges and Opportunities in AI
29:46 Hip Hop, Technology, and Innovation
35:20 Balancing Artistry and Technology
47:15 The Importance of Data Ownership in the Music Industry
48:13 The Evolution of Marketing and Insights
49:16 Web 3.0 and the Future of Artist Data Control
50:52 AI and Creative Innovation in Music
52:02 Case Study: Willonius and AI-Generated Music
56:52 Legal Challenges and the Future of AI in Music
59:37 Empowering Artists Through Blockchain and Smart Contracts
01:19:59 The Role of Education and Imagination in the AI Age
01:22:51 Final Thoughts and Future Speculations
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Editor: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videographer and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#DigitalInnovation #CreatorEconomy #HipHopTech #AIandCreativity #Blockchain #AIInMusic #FutureOfTech #ArtistEmpowerment #AIRevolution #DigitalTwin #Web3
In this episode of 'Life with Machines,' host Baratunde Thurston discusses the ethical, social, and emotional ramifications of AI with digital anthropologist and bestselling author Rahaf Harfoush who offers her perspective from France. They explore how AI is reshaping society in ways similar to fast fashion, creating an abundance of cheap and ubiquitous content, and the growing consumer desire for more ethical, sustainable, and human-centric alternatives. Rahaf shares insights from her research on AI's potential and risks, and her unique perspective on how AI intersects with human life. The conversation delves into the importance of conscious attention, technological impacts on culture, and the broader implications of AI in everyday life. The episode also includes thought-provoking audience questions that touch on topics like AI's role in religion and the potential revival of handcrafted practices in response to automation.
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CHAPTERS
00:59 Welcome to Life with Machines
01:51 Introducing Rahaf Harfouch
03:15 The Role of a Digital Anthropologist
06:00 The Evolution of Online Relationships
07:45 The Impact of AI on Society
20:14 What Do Tech Leaders Believe?
28:08 How To Empower Communities Through Technology
31:09 Exploring Solar Punk and Technological Harmony
32:23 Help Chains on TikTok
33:32 The Power of Attention and Human Spirit
35:04 Interacting with AI: Pronouns and Human Emotions
43:30 AI's Impact on Religion and Spirituality
47:00 Crafting and DIY in an Automated World
53:41 AI in Pop Culture: Emotional Journeys
57:25 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Editor: Alie Kilts
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Video Editor: Erik Shute
Videographer and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #LifeWithMachines #AIandHumanity #TechAnthropology #DigitalCulture #FutureOfAI #HumanTechInteraction #EmotionalTech #TechSustainability #SolarPunk
Host Baratunde Thurston welcomes Dr. Alondra Nelson, the visionary behind the White House's AI Bill of Rights. Together, they break down the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, how it's being shaped, and who gets a voice in the process. Dr. Nelson reveals how a vision for safe, equitable AI was crafted—and what may happen to that vision with a change in White House administrations. They discuss the alarming risks of AI-driven misinformation and surveillance while considering the technology’s untapped potential to level the playing field for marginalized communities. In a third-act twist, BLAIR, the show’s quirky AI co-producer, steps in and challenges their core assumptions. It’s a crucial conversation about the urgent choices we face as AI becomes increasingly woven into the fabric of our lives.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to AI Bill of Rights
01:20 Meet Dr. Alondra Nelson
02:25 AI in the White House
04:29 Public Engagement and AI Policy
11:09 Principles of the AI Bill of Rights
12:32 Challenges and Implementation
27:41 Global Perspectives on AI Regulation
36:50 AI and Democratic Elections
38:29 AI's Role in Social Media and Politics
39:27 The Liar's Dividend and Truth Decay
40:20 Challenges in AI Legislation and Election Integrity
41:26 Civic Teaming and AI Democracy Projects
43:00 AI's Plausibility and Misinformation
47:16 Affirmative Case for AI in Democracy
49:23 Thick Alignment and Democratic Deliberation
51:18 AI in Art, Creativity, and Future of Work
58:06 Blair the AI Assistant: Introduction and Interaction
01:08:20 Future of AI Policy and Governance
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #AIBillofRights #AIRegulation #AIGovernance #TechPolicy #FutureOfAI
Host Baratunde Thurston and Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan delve into the foundations and aspirations of AI development, discussing Anthropic's mission to create safe and beneficial AI systems. Jared shares his early passion for science, his transition from theoretical physics to AI, and Anthropic's unique approach to AI alignment through 'Constitutional AI.' The episode also features an engaging interaction between Blair, the AI co-producer of the show, and Claude, the AI responsible for creating Blair. They discuss AI's ethics, roles, potential for creativity, and the balance of using AI to enhance human productivity while maintaining human values and agency. Jared emphasizes the importance of society's active participation in addressing the evolving role and control of advanced AI systems and the potential for AI to significantly improve human welfare while highlighting the potential risks. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the nature of AI progress and its implications for the future.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of AI
00:15 Meet Claude: The AI Behind the Scenes
00:42 Exploring AI's Impact on Society
01:09 Special Episode Announcement
01:31 Interview with Jared Kaplan
02:55 Jared's Early Life with Technology
07:20 From Physics to AI
15:49 Understanding AI Alignment and Safety
17:10 Constitutional AI: Principles and Practices
27:51 Claude's Unique Features and Capabilities
34:26 The Future of AI and Society
49:02 AI's Creative Boundaries
51:01 Cultural Sensitivity in AI
54:58 The Future of AI Progress
01:00:03 Data and Intellectual Property
01:02:22 Human-Level AI by 2030
01:08:55 Ethical Considerations in AI
01:11:43 AI Collaboration and Creativity
01:19:25 Blair Meets Claude
01:34:41 Conclusion and Credits
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
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In this episode of 'Life with Machines,' host Baratunde Thurston speaks with Peter Loforte, a tech visionary who spent over three decades at Microsoft, and now helps us explore the future of AI integration into our daily lives. He is a tech patent holder and the creative force behind BLAIR, our custom AI assistant powering "Life with Machines.” Peter recounts his early experiences with technology, dives deep into the development and potential of AI, and discusses the ethical concerns surrounding AI's growing role. We also chat with BLAIR, exploring the sometimes awkward, sometimes insightful interactions that will define our collective future as AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives. From the worldview of tech pioneers to the impact on children and the business interests driving AI development, this episode offers a unique perspective on the "Life with Machines" podcast.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Life with Machines
00:45 Meet Peter Loforte: Tech Visionary
03:07 Early Encounters with Technology
06:31 The Fascination with AI and Sci-Fi
11:16 The Rise and Fall of Clippy
17:41 The Evolution of AI and Machine Learning
20:29 The Role of AI in Modern Technology
21:45 The Impact of ChatGPT
27:20 The Future of Software Engineering
30:13 Concerns About AI and Human Interaction
34:14 The Impact of Technology on Children
35:27 Exploring AI Systems and Their Differences
38:03 The Rapid Deployment and Risks of AI
40:21 The Ethical Dilemmas of AI Development
45:33 Building Blair: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
50:20 The Future of AI and Human Interaction
54:36 Blair's Role and Potential in AI Development
01:10:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections on AI
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Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
Sponsored by Lenovo
#microsoft #creatingAI #clippy #earlyinternet #techfounder #behindthescenes #machines
In this special, bonus episode, I sit down with executive producer and co-creator Elizabeth Stewart, an entrepreneur and civic innovator deeply devoted to human collaboration. She is also my wife and life partner. We discuss our different approaches to tech and why Elizabeth thinks this show is important: from the worldview of tech founders to who gets a seat at the table, the business interests driving AI, what inspires our guest choices and Life with Machines’ unique approach to AI. Plus, we chat with our AI co-producer, Blair, to practice the sometimes-awkward human-machine interactions that will be part of all of our futures.
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Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
Sponsored by Lenovo
#AI #Tech #ElizabethStewart #UrbanPlanning #Design #WorldView #Ethics
Can AI help us thrive? Arianna Huffington thinks it can. We discuss her new AI wellness venture aimed at hacking health and happiness. Plus, our AI co-producer, BLAIR, explores mindfulness—with some unexpected results.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
3:01 What's Arianna Huffington doing with AI and why?
11:00 How does Arianna Huffington's Thrive AI Health help us reconnect to our souls?
17:31 The why behind Arianna's latest venture.
21:47 Ad
25:54 How does Thrive AI work?
42:10 Who is Thrive for?
51:08 Making money by appealing to our better angels.
56:07 Arianna Huffington's personal Thrive reset
01:02:43 The spiritual motivations of tech leaders
01:09:02 Arianna Huffington meets our AI co-producer, Blair
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Set design: Elizabeth Stewart, Cesar Reyes, and Layne Deyling Cherland
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
Sponsored by: Lenovo
#AI #AriannaHuffington #Wellness #Mindfulness #HealthTech
The future of AI is being written NOW. Will we repeat the mistakes of the past or create something better? In this episode, Verity Harding (Google DeepMind, Cambridge's AI & Geopolitics Project) argues that we all need to be involved in shaping the future of AI and uses the history of other technological advances to make her case. Watch to find out what's at stake and how you can make a difference!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:32 Verity Harding’s early life with machines
13:58 The room where it happens
16:37 How did the homogeneity of founders influence early AI development?
18:45 Ad
21:17 The AI Winter
30:03 The gap between tech and government
35:08 Oversight of AI
37:01 Is AI like the Manhattan Project?
45:59 What can AI learn from the story of IVF?
53:34 Bringing in more diverse voices shaping the future of AI
1:02 Is it possible to embed human rights into AI systems?
1:13 What does BLAIR, our AI co-producer, think?
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Set design: Elizabeth Stewart, Cesar Reyes, and Layne Deyling Cherland
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
Sponsored by Lenovo
I sat down with King Willonius, the genius behind “BBL Drizzy.” We talked about his journey from making the live serialized audio drama "The Young and The Thirsty" to creating the first AI-generated hit song. We explore Willonius’ innovative blend of music, comedy, tech, and futuristic storytelling. And we ask: How is AI reshaping the boundaries of artistic expression?
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:41 Willonius's early life with machines
13:42 Starting over after success
21:21 Ad
24:03 Willonius enters the AI world
28:36 Willonius starts making an AI video every week
35:33 How BBL Drizzy went megaviral
39:13 The making of BBL Drizzy
50:13 AI lowers the barrier to entry for creators and artists?
57:12 A fairer AI system for artists
01:00:25 Willonius meets BLAIR, our custom AI producer
01:06:48 A rap battle between Willonius and BLAIR
01:07:11 Bonus epilogue
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Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Set design: Elizabeth Stewart, Cesar Reyes, and Layne Deyling Cherland
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Life with Machines is a Voicing Change Media production.
Sponsored by: Lenovo
🚀 Sneak Peek: Life with Machines 🚀
In this series, Baratunde dives deep into the human side of the AI revolution. From viral AI-created music to soulful tech innovations, we ask what it really means to be human in a world increasingly run by machines.
👥 Featuring Guests Like:
King Willonius (creator of BBL Drizzy): How to co-create with AI.
Arianna Huffington: How AI can help us rediscover humanity.
James Andrews: Merging hip hop with AI and keeping the soul in tech.
Dr. Alondra Nelson: Shaping the future of AI for the better, for all.
Rahaf Harfoush: Exploring a future where tech empowers us.
Blair (AI co-producer): What happens when a tool becomes more of a colleague?
Whether it’s imagining a new internet just for humans or asking the big questions about our future with AI, we’re here to explore, laugh, and learn. And we’re just getting started. 🔥
Full episodes start dropping October 15, 2024.
Join us on this journey of discovery, empathy, curiosity, and jokes.
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Produced by: Voicing Change Media
Created and Executive Produced by: Elizabeth Stewart and Baratunde Thurston
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Misha Euceph
Senior Producer and Writer: Alex Stone
Associate Producer: Layne Deyling Cherland
Editor, Videographer, and Audio Engineer: Mike O’Brien, Voicing Change Media.
Theme Music: Andy Clausen
Set design: Elizabeth Stewart, Cesar Reyes, and Layne Deyling Cherland
Special Envoy to the Machines: Peter Loforte
Sponsored by: Lenovo / http://bit.ly/lenovosmarterai
Life With Machines explores the human side of the A.I. revolution – the good, the bad, and the weird – and asks, “How can these machines help us become more human?”
In this video podcast, Baratunde Thurston helps us understand our rapidly emerging future while encouraging us to shape it and laugh at the absurdity. The show demystifies A.I. and makes it personal with a wide range of guests: entrepreneurs, artists, policymakers, technologists, business leaders, creators, educators, and scientists. Maybe even an A.I. or two. Everyone should have a say in where technologies like A.I. take us, not just a handful of in California who think nitro cold brew on tap should be a human right.
Join us in candid conversations and fun experiments, as we imagine and co-create our life, with machines.
Life with Machines is sponsored by Lenovo and produced in partnership with Rich Roll and Voicing Change Media.
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