Robots on Typewriters

It's no secret that the world of computational creativity is much different today than it was five years ago, so it seems like the right moment to put this robot into sleep mode. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much if you've followed us along this journey, if you've laughed at our stupidest jokes, if you've explored the tools we talked about, if you enjoyed the silly stories we told about silly people, if you spent any of your valuable time listening to this podcast at all. We're not gone forever and we will certainly have a new podcast on the horizon hopefully soon, so please keep in touch with us if you'd like to follow us into whatever comes next! Email Us: robots@batcamp.org allison@batcamp.org justin@batcamp.org Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Allison's Twitter: @allisonperrrone Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary Theme Song: Video Challenge by Anamanaguchi

You didn't think we forgot about the annual Robots on Typewriters White Elephant Gift Exchange, did you? Of course not! Just a bit belated, even though hot tub season is through. But first, we also of course have to talk about the guy who will have everyone asking why you invited him to your party: ChatGPT. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

It's the beginning of the Robots on Typewriters holiday season with a belated Thanksgiving meal! Gather round the table for some cough syrup cocktails and conquistador potatoes. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we are joined by dear old friend of the pod Mario Gambino, who helps us develop a newer, better version of a notorious modern musical man. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we take a look at a Twitter thread about a horrifying woman "haunting" one artist's GAN outputs. Then, we pay a visit to our new favorite drinking buddies and follow as they meet some new friends and stumble through completing a very, very simple mission. Twitter Thread on Loab Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we're in the same room! We talk about a bit of controversy around AI-generated art and then play a game of Real, Net, 'Nik with K-pop artists, song titles, and lyrics. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

On a very foodie episode, we look at some Ai Weirdness food and beverage. Then, we indulge some judges with dubious intentions in a GPT-fueled game of Chopped. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

A minisode from Justin on the floor at CUI 2022 this July, talking about the event hosted by himself and Dr. Leigh Michael Harry Clark! Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we take a look at some more fun with DALL-E 2. Then, we meet two new rowdy lads who just want to have a good time round the pub and the graveyard. DALL-Edle Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

Our necks are breaking under the weight of this heavy hat this week, between the viral sensatio of Dall-e Mini and the strange case of Google's "sentient" chatbot. Then, we kick back with some of our best and most intelligent friends and play Tabot with some chatbots. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, Justin gets us acquainted with two new, huge (language) models in your area. Then, Inspector Roboto has some questioning to do for suspects of some highly unusual crimes. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we are joined by dear friend and foe of the show, Leigh Clark! (Dr. Leigh Michael Harry Clark, to be exact.) He tells us a bit about the origins of CUI and the upcoming CUI 2022. We then use AI Dungeon to look even further to the scandalous, steamy events of CUI 2023... Leigh Clark Some Nights (Intro) Quiz Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

Welcome to Season 2 of Robots on Typewriters! You might notice a few changes around here, but the hats are still zesty and the toys are still trashy. To commemorate the first four years of the podcast, we host the 2022 Botscars to pay homage to the best of the best episodes. URGENT: As a listener of Robots on Typewriters, it is MANDATORY that you listen to Some Nights (Intro) by fun. and take this quiz, effective immediately. Some Nights (Intro) Quiz Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

On this, the unexpected finale of the first season of Robots on Typewriters, we discuss the recent hubbub around DALL-E 2. Then, we finally bring a conclusion to the long road to justice for Jack Gemtrou. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we open the mailbag and share some creative works our listeners have shared. Then, we begin to draw closer to the end of our longest, most dramatic saga... Bringing the Gourmet Crime Family to justice. This Coffee Boy Yearns Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

What's that? The sound of This Magic Moment followed by Jock Jams? That's right, it's March Madness 2022! But first, we take a little jaunt around the worlds of TikTok and Youtube to see how some creators are using AI in their content! GMM: Frozen vs. Fried Food Taste Test Southern Gothic Bot TikTok Predictive Text Song TikTok Critiquing AI Art Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we are joined by writer and comedian Nat Towsen from Botnik Studios! He shares a bit about his experiences writing for Botnik and then provides us with an x-traordinary game of guessing real X-Men characters from ones written with GPT-2. Nat Towsen Botnik Studios Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

There's always been something strange about Peter Vees... But what had Joshua Wilkinson so concerned about him at the gift exchange? How is Jack involved? And how does mall security put up with Peter Vees? AI Weirdness AI Dungeon Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

This week, we talk about a fun new tool from Hugging Face, SWAG. Then, we do some light shopping for some mysterious items, only mostly cursed. SWAG Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary

It's the third annual Robots on Typewriters White Elephant Gift Exchange! Some of our closest and worst friends gather to share some strange and unsettling holiday cheer. Email Us: robots@batcamp.org Follow us on Twitter: @RobotTypewriter Follow Allison: @allisonperrrone Follow Justin: @JustinHCI Visit www.batcamp.org for more projects like this one! Robots on Typewriters GitHub Robots on Typewriters Glossary