Gavin Purcell & Kevin Pereira, The Future of AI (#55)

Kevin is joined by Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell, hosts of ‘AI For Humans’ podcast to discuss all you need to know about the future of AI. They talk about the transformative potential of AI, the current state of the technology, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. They also share their thoughts on the impact of AI on various industries and aspects of society, and offer some predictions for the future.

Guest Bio and Links:

Kevin Pereira is a television host, producer, and personality, recognized for his work on G4's "Attack of the Show!" With a passion for technology, gaming, and digital culture, Pereira has become a prominent figure in media, seamlessly blending entertainment with insightful discussions on tech trends. Beyond his hosting duties, Kevin is involved in podcasting, where he explores the intersections of technology and everyday life. His unique ability to demystify complex tech concepts while engaging a broad audience has solidified his status as a key voice in the digital age.

Gavin Purcell is an Emmy-winning showrunner, writer, & creative executive with a diverse background in media and technology. He’s known for his work on acclaimed productions like “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” & “I Love You America!” in addition to his work at Vox Media, G4TV, and numerous other outlets. In addition, he’s founded multiple companies in the emerging tech space, often infusing his media knowledge into new tech like Web3 or AI.

Kevin and Gavin co-host a podcast called AI For Humans where they demystify new AI technologies, highlight new tools & news for the AI-curious.

Listeners can learn more about Kevin Pereira, Gavin Purcell, and AI For Humans at their website or on YouTube @AIForHumansShow.

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Show Notes:

[0:00] Introduction
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[4:00] Kevin and Gavin introduce their history with technology and initial AI encounters
[6:30] The current state of AI
[7:10] “Now is the worst this technology will ever be. It only gets better from here.”
[9:30] The capabilities of GPT-3 and other models
[17:30] Tools for AI music
[21:30] Boston Dynamics robot
[22:00] Figure 01
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[27:10] Using AI to create comedy and musical content
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[39:00] Using AI to create character-driven content
[48:00] The legal and ethical implications of AI
[50:00] Predictions for the future of AI
[55:30] Sora is an AI model that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text
[1:09:30] AI For Humans Podcast