Episodes

  • AI for Witches

    AI for Witches
    May 15 2024

    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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    30 mins
  • In Your Brain

    In Your Brain
    May 8 2024
    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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    22 mins
  • Just Justin

    Just Justin
    May 1 2024
    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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    26 mins
  • Overly Attached AI Friend

    Overly Attached AI Friend
    Apr 29 2024
    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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    25 mins
  • No AI In Space—Yet

    No AI In Space—Yet
    Apr 29 2024
    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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    30 mins
  • Everybody is a Sexy Baby

    Everybody is a Sexy Baby
    Apr 10 2024
    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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    22 mins
  • We Won't Need Sara

    We Won't Need Sara
    Apr 3 2024
    In this episode of Decrypting AI, hosts Ryan and Jason discuss recent AI news, including an actress being replaced by AI in a voiceover role and a letter signed by over 200 artists opposing AI misuse in creative industries. They also cover Blizzard's use of AI in game development, ChatGPT removing login requirements, potential ads on Perplexity, and OpenAI's impressive but concerning voice model. Lastly, they touch on a consortium of AI and blockchain companies aiming to provide a decentralized alternative to big tech's AI dominance.

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    29 mins
  • Beer By AI

    Beer By AI
    Mar 27 2024
    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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    33 mins