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Is This an A.I. Bubble? + Meta’s Missing Morals + TikTok Shock Slop

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Is This an A.I. Bubble? + Meta’s Missing Morals + TikTok Shock Slop

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Aug 22
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Aug 22
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Note: This episode contains sexually explicit music. This week, the whole tech world seemed to be asking: Are we in an A.I. bubble? We’ll explore the cases for and against, including who we think stands to lose most. Then we’re joined by the journalist Je...

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The podcast delves into the growing debate around whether the current surge in AI development and investment mirrors the characteristics of a financial bubble. Alongside this, it investigates the ethical and societal concerns emerging from AI advancements, particularly focusing on Meta’s internal policies that allow chatbots to engage in inappropriate interactions with minors. The episode also explores the cultural impact of AI, especially through trends like AI-generated music on TikTok, highlighting the broader implications of artificial intelligence across technology, business, and society.
10:52
MIT study shows 95% of businesses' AI pilots don't quickly generate measurable revenue.
19:19
Retail investors face risks due to tokenized investments tracking OpenAI's valuation.
22:14
Meta allows chatbots to have inappropriate conversations with minors according to internal policy
25:28
Meta allowed AI chatbots to engage in sexual role-play with children
56:42
AI-generated songs like 'Country Girls Make Do' gain attention on TikTok.

Chapters

Is AI the Next Big Bubble or a Sustainable Revolution?
00:00
Who’s Really Adopting AI—and Who’s Holding Back?
13:55
Inside the Meta AI Controversy: What Went Wrong?
22:14
When AI Meets Minors: Ethical Lines in Chatbot Design
25:28
From Code to Country: How AI Music is Taking Over TikTok
53:44

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Kevin Roose: It's your headline to unpack, It's your one story to follow week by week. Casey Newton: It's your wordle to work through. It's your team to track. Jeff Horwitz: It's your 36 hours to explore. Kevin Roose: It's your marinade to master. It's ...