Links

• H.G. Wells 1902 / 1913 "The Discovery of the future" (available via HathiTrust)
• Andrew's Article on NotebookLM (available via Substack)

Main talking points and takeaways

• Notebook LM allows AI to create podcast-like summaries.
• AI-generated content can sound convincingly human.
• Listening to AI can challenge our perception of truth.
• Generative AI is evolving beyond simple text generation.
• Spatial intelligence in AI could revolutionize interactions.
• AI's biases reflect human biases in its training data.
• The future of AI includes more sophisticated architectures.
• AI can create immersive virtual environments.
• Humanoid robots are becoming more accessible and relevant.
• Critical engagement with AI is essential for its ethical use.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring AI in Podcasting

02:59 The Evolution of Notebook LM

06:00 The Impact of AI on Perception

09:11 The Role of AI in Content Creation

11:58 The Future of AI and Spatial Intelligence

15:06 The Next Generation of AI Models

17:54 The Promise of AI in Virtual Worlds

21:03 The Intersection of AI and Robotics

24:12 Concluding Thoughts on AI's Future

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Host Bios:

Sean M. Leahy, PhD - ASU Bio
Sean is an an internationally recognized technologist, futurist, and educator innovating humanistic approaches to emerging technology through a Futures Studies approach. He is a Foresight Catalyst for the Future of Being Human Initiative and Research Scientist for the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and Senior Global Futures Scholar with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University.

Andrew Maynard, PhD - ASU Bio
Andrew is a scientist, author, thought leader, and Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions in the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society. He is the founder of the ASU Future of Being Human initiative, Director of the ASU Risk Innovation Nexus, and was previously Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.

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