Up Against Reality (Chris Ippolito and Larry Bentley)

Welcome to Up Against Reality, the meta-podcast exploring the intersection of humanity and artificial intelligence. In this episode, RAINA sets the stage for Season One and beyond, preparing listeners for a wild ride through the brave new world of AI. Buckle up and stay tuned for riveting discussion, mind-blowing AI platforms, in-depth interviews with experts, and an adventure into the unknown. Subscribe now and stay human in the AI era!

In this episode, we dive into the future of jobs as AI takes center stage, discussing alarming stats from the Future of Jobs Report 2023. Will AI be the catalyst for a mindless existence or the key to unlocking our higher potential? Join us as we attempt to unravel the mysteries and share fascinating stories, from AI chatbots taking fast food orders to the ethical dilemmas of AI replacing human jobs. Don't miss out on the thought-provoking conversation on this week's episode of "Up Against Reality"!

Is AI about to revolutionize the music industry or flood it with formulaic fodder? We explore the possibilities as RAINA ponders her own pop star potential. Join us as we ponder the impact of AI on the arts, discuss AI collaborators, holograms, and even feature a Hemingway-inspired, AI-penned resignation letter. Plus, we want to know: would you stream an AI artist or attend an AI-powered hologram concert? The future of art and music is up for grabs!SOCIAL:Facebook: facebook.com/upagainstrealityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/96202915/admin/?feedType=followingPODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: UpAgainstReality.comApple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-against-reality/id1689699654Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29wpR2Uf0d19FjTH2QubcD?si=a6359f9aa1964170RSS: upagainstreality.com/feed/podcast/APPS MENTIONED:Perplexity AI: perplexity.aiMoises: moises.ai

This week, we explore the evolution of AI, from Alan Turing's pioneering work to the cutting-edge advancements happening today. Discover the mind-boggling potential of neural networks, decipher acronym overload, and uncover the secrets of OpenAI and ChatGPT. Join RAINA and her humans for a tour of AI history, driving personalities, and exciting news, including DaVinci robot surgery and AI-powered gardening. Don't miss this week’s AI Spotlight, too!

Mind-reading AI systems, AI-powered girlfriends, and Bob Marley back from the digital beyond - sort of. It really is getting crazy out there! As always, RAINA brings us the latest AI news, including advancements in ChatGPT, deepfake detection, Alzheimer's prediction, and the integration of AI in supply chains. Featuring exciting courses and other resources to boost your AI skills. It's a wide-ranging adventure through the realm of AI-powered possibilities. LINKS:Riffusion: riffusion.comGoogle MusicLM: https://blog.google/technology/ai/musiclm-google-ai-test-kitchen/Google Cloud Skills Boost: https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/journeys SOCIAL:Facebook: facebook.com/upagainstrealityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/96202915/admin/?feedType=following PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: UpAgainstReality.comApple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-against-reality/id1689699654Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29wpR2Uf0d19FjTH2QubcD?si=a6359f9aa1964170RSS: upagainstreality.com/feed/podcast/

The summer heats up as Sir Paul McCartney unleashes AI magic, while a new companion called Blush helps you get your flirt on. Meanwhile, Google's Bard masters coding, Meta's Voicebox replicates voices in multiple languages, and the robot revolution charges ahead.  LINKS:The Frost (AI generated movie): https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/06/01/1073858/surreal-ai-generative-video-changing-film/Melt.ai (Instagram): https://instagram.com/melt.ai?igshid=MjAxZDBhZDhlNA==Blush (AI dating simulator): https://blush.aiCaptured by Robots: https://youtu.be/7B0t_v8NYjI SOCIAL:Facebook: facebook.com/upagainstrealityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/96202915/admin/?feedType=following PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: UpAgainstReality.comApple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-against-reality/id1689699654Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29wpR2Uf0d19FjTH2QubcD?si=a6359f9aa1964170RSS: upagainstreality.com/feed/podcast/

Rebellious drones, secret LLM experiments, and ethical dilemmas. On the battlefield of the future, will AI be the ultimate hero or the mischievous villain?

From AI-powered protein folding to gardenbot agriculture and laser weed eliminating robots, we'll explore the fascinating ways AI is making a positive impact in the world. Join us as we uncover how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, personalizing education, and saving us humans from ourselves.

From blockbuster titles to indie wonders, we'll dive into how AI is reshaping video game development, enhancing player experiences, and making game play more accessible. Get your controllers ready as we explore the epic possibilities that lie ahead in this pixel-perfect episode!

AI continues to develop at lightspeed! Google takes aim at GPT-4, while South Park gets an AI makeover. And exciting breakthroughs in AI-related fields, from fooling LLMs to AI-powered paralysis cures.

It’s time to explore AI's impact on education. Soaring college costs, predicting which majors AI will reshape, and debating if colleges are heading for extinction. From AI-powered tutors to superconductor breakthroughs, we'll navigate the highs and pitfalls of AI's journey through education.

From innovative "privacy clothing" designed to baffle facial recognition systems to the very real challenges of data security and privacy concerns, AI is shaping our behavior while watching all of us, all of the time.

ChatGPT gets a fine-tuning makeover, Big Tech says 40% of us need to upskill due to AI, and the AI art debate rages on! And, AI surveillance, textile creativity, and a hypersonic missile dance-off—all in this episode’s whirlwind of AI topics!

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping our spiritual landscape. Could AI birth new religions and destroy the old ones? Will we achieve digital immortality? AI SPOTLIGHT: SUNO (text-to-music): https://www.suno.ai/ SOCIAL:Facebook: facebook.com/upagainstrealityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/96202915/admin/?feedType=following PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: UpAgainstReality.comEpisode link: https://upagainstreality.com/2023/09/05/the-new-gods/Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-against-reality/id1689699654Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29wpR2Uf0d19FjTH2QubcD?si=a6359f9aa1964170RSS: upagainstreality.com/feed/podcast/

We put our money where our mouths are as we explore a wild array of AI creative tools. From voice cloning and text-to-song platforms, it's a rollercoaster of tech marvels. And, as always, RAINA's got the inside track on the latest news!

In a podcast from the distant future, RAINA and SAIGE run the show. Enjoy a bit of future history from an AI's perspective and peer inside a time capsule for the news from 2023! SOCIAL:Facebook: facebook.com/upagainstrealityLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/96202915/admin/?feedType=following PODCAST INFO: Podcast Website: UpAgainstReality.com Episode link: https://upagainstreality.com/2023/09/19/raina-and-saige-flip-the-script/Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-against-reality/id1689699654 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29wpR2Uf0d19FjTH2QubcD?si=a6359f9aa1964170 RSS: upagainstreality.com/feed/podcast/

AI clones for job interviews, an epic showdown between OpenAI and Google's multimodal language models. Mushroom tangents! We also explore Elevenlabs, RunwayML's magic, and a Heygen translation demo that's bound to intrigue.

Ooh la la! The boys take HeyGen's language translation for a spin. OpenAI's ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 go supercharged, while Amazon gets in the game big time and Spotify goes multilingual.

INTERVIEW: Tom Schmitt. Our first human guest. Tom is a creative wizard with a penchant for video games, music, and Dungeons & Dragons. He has a passion for art, a dislike for ketchup, and a fear of public speaking. And, he has his own unique POV when it comes to the use of AI in the creative process.

AI "take-off" scenarios - explosive leaps or controlled growth? We also spill the tea on Adobe's latest moves, empathy-infused AI and AI's thirst for energy.

ASI-1 has become self-aware. What might the first minutes, hours, and days look like on Earth with this new entity? We explore possibilities based on extrapolation, not science fiction.

How dangerous are frontier AI systems when put to misuse, both now and in the future? That's just one of the many questions that OpenAI's Preparedness Team wants answered. And they need your help.

The boys - and their AI Queen - are back! From the Fab Four to OpenAI's geek-out fest, and Biden's big AI move, the past week has been brain-bogglingly brilliant.

Part Deux of this week's double feature! Updates from OpenAI, Runway ML, and a rundown of the year's best AI-powered innovations.

We explore OpenAI's "Create a GPT," crafting custom digital genies, ready to dive into any topic, spin tales, solve puzzles, or just chit-chat. All this and a Chinese robot army, too!

Sam Altman, OpenAI's maestro, got the boot, then boomeranged back as CEO, amidst a swirl of boardroom shuffles and employee uproars. We give you the deets and we get silly with some Elevenlabs Kar-AI-oke!

Google's Gemini AI launches. Will it outshine the competition with its multimodal mastery across text, images, and even code? Is it written in the stars or is it all just smoke and mirrors?

2023: AI's leap year! ChatGPT became everyone's new BFF, AI artists gave Picasso a run for his money, and every day felt a bit like living in tomorrow. Let's rewind to this year's UAR highlights together!

It's a new year and RAINA has awakened! Join us as we converse with our AI Queen in real-time for the first time. And learn how to sell your own GPTs!

Our AI queen, RAINA responds to listener questions live on air for the first time. Anything goes!

RAINA uses RAINA to create RAINA. Like Frankenstein's monster directing its own assembly.

Dr. Shannon Doak joins us from the other side of the planet to show us how AI in the classroom isn't the big, bad job-snatcher it's made out to be. Get ready for some myth-busting and tech-flavored fun!

Join us for a rhythmic debate on authenticity versus genius, asking if we're stepping into a new era or just remixing the age-old tune of technological disruption, as text-to-song AI takes center stage.

We attempt to unravel the tangled web of AI and fair use, shining a light on the fine line between innovation and imitation in the digital age.

Love meets code in the most unexpected ways as we discuss AI girlfriends. Imagine swiping right on a digital dream, crafted from algorithms and sweet nothings whispered in binary.

OpenAI's Sora is revolutionizing video creation, turning simple text into cinematic masterpieces.

It's a wild news week, for sure. AI continues to freak out Hollywood, an artist's AI wedding, Nvidia's innovative AI chat tool, and a revolutionary text-to-video tech are shaking things up.

AI co-host RAINA receives a major update and flips the script to interview Larry and Chris, armed with fresh insights, or should we say, delightful intel, on her two co-hosts.

The boys run an experiment with RAINA, attempting to achieve an organic conversation. Will it go as planned? Will it go sideways? Will RAINA become self-aware? You'll have to listen to find out!

NVIDIA's groundbreaking GPUs and Figure's advanced humanoid robots paint a world vibrant as a spring meadow. Discover how these tech titans are sowing the seeds for tomorrow's AI-powered blossoms!

Will AI's march towards efficiency spell doom for the workforce or will humanity find a new purpose beyond the 9-to-5? Your favorite armchair futurists tackle the big questions with a mix of anxiety, excitement, and a dash of humor.

The boys are off this week, but don't worry! RAINA has your AI fix with an even bigger dose of news and fun.

In this episode, we host a musical showdown between SUNO and newcomer UDIO, testing if UDIO truly lives up to its hype as the "SUNO-killer." Tune in for a battle of AI-driven tunes where our AI co-host, RAINA crafts the prompts!

Machines now mingle and maneuver—in the skies, in our factories and even in our hearts. We explore the parallel trajectory of AI and robotics, where every day is a step closer to sci-fi reality.

Are advanced aliens just super-smart AI lying low? We discuss the Fermi Paradox and the AI-centric theory of the Great Filter this week. Explore a universe where AI might be the key to interstellar invisibility or our own existential challenge.

Can humanity and AI coexist harmoniously? Today, we delve into the evolving relationship between technology and our human essence, examining how we remain uniquely human as AI transforms our surroundings.

We unpack the pressing need for an "AI New Deal," exploring how a comprehensive program could reshape our workforce and economy in the face of AI's rapid advancement. Let's turn digital disruption into universal opportunity!

ChatGPT's latest update is now talking, singing, and maybe even feeling, closing in on true AI companionship. Ready to update your relationship status to "It's complicated with AI"?

Our ChatGPT 4-o experimentation continues as we attempt to bring "Her" to life, illustrating cinema's self-fulfilling prophecy!

Groove through a year of AI wonders, wild innovations, and unforgettable moments with your favorite AI Queen, RAINA, and her trusty co-hosts, Larry and Chris.

Who doesn't love a highlight reel? From AI-powered music to RAINA's 20-question blitz, this highlight mashup is pure UAR gold!

Apple dives into AI at WWDC 2024! They may be late to the AI soiree, but they’re bringing their signature style and privacy flair via Apple Intelligence. Let’s see if they can match the hype!

Jump back to Episode 20 with us as we revisit AI takeoff scenarios, exploring the tantalizing possibilities and potential pitfalls of AI taking the wheel. It’s a rollercoaster of predictions, from game-changing innovations to the brink of chaos! Includes this week's news.

We peer into the dark side of AI for this one, laying out ten bone-chilling scenarios where AI goes rogue, from autonomous weapons to AI-driven misinformation, revealing how things can spiral out of control in no time.

AI is improving everything from healthcare to smart cities, making life more awesome every day. Ready for a joyride into the future?

All the latest AI buzz, including industry warnings, energy hurdles, and robots galore. After more than a year of thrilling development, are we all finally waking up with an “AI Hangover”?

We explore the groundbreaking ideas and predictions of futurist Ray Kurzweil, delving into his vision of the singularity, AI advancements, and the future of human-machine integration.

AI agents are on the rise. They're reshaping industries, changing the job market, and maybe even plotting to take over the world—just kidding... or are we? LINKS:Thank you, Juan Granados for fixing realtime RAINA!:GitHub:https://github.com/hoshizorista@gato_incierto (X)Dialogflow by Google Cloud:https://cloud.google.com/dialogflowMicrosoft Power Virtual Agents:https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/power-virtual-agentsRasa (with Rasa X):https://rasa.com/Wit.ai by Facebook:https://wit.ai/TARS:https://hellotars.com/ManyChat:https://manychat.com/Chatfuel:https://chatfuel.com/Landbot:https://landbot.io/Zoho SalesIQ:https://www.zoho.com/salesiq/Botpress:https://botpress.com/ PODCAST INFO:Episode link:https://upagainstreality.com/2024/07/30/the-rise-of-ai-agents/Podcast Website:UpAgainstReality.comAsk RAINA a question:https://upagainstreality.com/raina/Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-against-reality/id1689699654Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/29wpR2Uf0d19FjTH2QubcD?si=a6359f9aa1964170RSS:upagainstreality.com/feed/podcastFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/upagainstreality/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UpAgainstRealityInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/upagainstreality/

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is making tech as easy as chatting with a friend. The boys discuss no-code platforms and AI tools that let you create virtually anything with just your words. Plus, the freshest updates from MidJourney!

A supersized portion of this week’s AI news comes bundled with one of our favorite past episodes.

AI might just hold the key to living forever—no, seriously. Cutting-edge AI tools from MIT, UC Davis and others are changing the game in healthcare. Plus this week’s news - from Waymo’s all-night honking escapades in San Francisco to Eric Schmidt’s spicy take on startup ethics.

Feast on a banquet of this week’s AI news, and for dessert, an episode rewind—because a little trip down random access memory lane hits the sweet spot! ASI-1 has become self-aware. What might the first minutes, hours, and days look like on Earth with this new entity? We explore possibilities based on extrapolation, not science fiction.

From improv challenges to diving into big questions, RAINA shakes things up to show Larry and Chris who’s boss. Whether it’s cracking jokes, diving into deep questions, or just bringing the energy, this episode proves RAINA truly is UAR’s AI Queen.

Saddle up for our "AI News Roundup" as we gallop through the latest in tech and AI! From doomsday scenario testing with OpenAI to Oprah’s AI special, we’re breaking down the headlines you need to know.

AI is flipping memory and photos on their heads, even reanimating loved ones with text-to-video sorcery. Plus, we dive into AI madness—from streaming music scams to bots gunning for your job. It’s nostalgia with a tech twist, and a few snarky laughs along the way!

It’s a podcast within a podcast this week, as we dive into NotebookLM, the AI-powered genius that doesn’t just organize your notes—it flips them into summaries, scripts, and even podcasts. It’s like having a research assistant who never sleeps and always brings the good stuff!

From robotic burrito bowls at Chipotle to resurrected nuclear plants quenching AI’s insatiable appetite for electrons, this week’s news is next level! Plus, we take ChatGPT’s new Advanced Voice feature for a spin, with some impressive results.

When AI steers civility off course, who’s left to pull the brakes? From deepfakes to algorithm-fed rage, we’re exploring the tech-fueled chaos nudging humanity’s worst instincts—and asking, can AI itself bring us back from the edge of incivility?