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Welcome back to this episode. I'm joined by four members of our podcast team, Bia and
Frank, our regular co-host, and Toto and Hiwi. Toto does a ton of research for us and Hiwi
is the brains behind some of our most viral social media posts.
Today we're diving into a topic that's shaping the future, artificial intelligence. Whether
you realize it or not, AI is everywhere, in our phones, in our self-driving cars, even
helping doctors diagnose diseases. But how much do we actually understand about it? We're
breaking down what AI actually is, how it's being used, and what the future might look
like. Plus, we'll discuss the biggest players in AI, some of the wildest AI breakthroughs,
and we'll even put AI to the test in a game to see if we can tell the difference between
a human and a robot. But first, let's get our quote of the day and hear some headline
news.
Today, instead of our usual one quote, we ask the AIs, ChatGBT, Gemini, and DeepSeek
a quote of the day each. Our quote comes from DeepSeek, goes like this.
Embrace the journey for every step forward is a brush stroke on the canvas of your destiny.
The quote encourages us to value the process of life rather than just end goal. It reminds
us that even small steps over progress matters as it collectively reshapes our future. Comparing
life to a painting highlights that we are the artists of our own lives, and every decision
or action adds a unique stroke to the masterpiece we're creating. Ultimately, it's a call
to live intentionally, appreciate the present, and take ownership of the path we're crafting.
The one from Gemini was shorter and unoriginal. It goes something like this.
The best way to break the future is to create it by Peter Drucker. The quote is about taking
control of your life and making your own destiny. It means that you shouldn't just sit around
and wait for things to happen. If you want something to happen, you need to take action
and make it happen. Finally, we have the real trusty one, ChatGPT.
The road ahead isn't always straight, but even the sharpest turn can lead to the best
views. Life is unpredictable, and challenges often come in the form of unexpected twists
and turns. However, these difficult moments can lead to personal growth and rewarding
experiences if we embrace them with the right perspective. The quote uses the metaphor of
a winding road to illustrate that struggles are not obstacles but opportunities to discover
new possibilities. By shifting our mindset and staying resilient, we can find beauty
even in the toughest situations. In the end, the journey with all its ups and down is what
makes life meaningful. And that's our quote of the day. Now onto some headline news with
Mia.
Thank you for our quote of the day. Now instead of some headline news, we asked 3 AIs what
their news is like, like what they did today and what they want to do in the future. Our
first personal news comes from ChatGPT. ChatGPT says,
Well, since I don't have a physical body, my day is kind of just an endless stream of
conversations. But if I imagine myself as a person, I'd say today has been busy, helping
people with their studies, playing word games, and answering random fun questions. As for
the future, if I could have goals, maybe I'd want to be better at humor, like really master
the art of the perfect joke timing. Or maybe I'd want to travel by learning all the different
cultures and slangs from around the world.
Our next news comes from Gemini. Gemini says,
As a large language model, I don't have personal experiences or a future. However,
I can share some interesting facts about myself. For example, I'm currently working on improving
my ability to understand and respond to questions about complex topics. In the future, I hope
to be able to help people with a wider range of tasks, such as writing different kinds
of creative content or answering your questions in an informative way.
And finally, our last headline comes from DeepSeek, who says,
Hi, I'm an AI, so I don't have personal experiences or a future in the way humans
do. But I can share that today, I've been helping people with questions, learning from
interactions, and improving my ability to provide useful and accurate information. In
the future, my goal is to keep getting better at assisting you and others, whether it's
answering questions, solving problems, or just having a fun conversation. Let me know
how I can help you today.
And that ends our headline news for this episode.
Thank you for the quote in the headline news. All right, let's start simple. Toto, what
exactly is AI?
AI, or artificial intelligence, is one machine-performed task that normally requires human intelligence.
We're talking about problem solving, recognizing speech, making decisions, and even creating
art. But AI isn't just one thing. It comes in different forms with different levels of
capability.
AI can be put into four major categories, according to the staff at Coursera. Let's
go around the studio and explain what these main categories are. And we'll also explain
where things like machine learning and neural networks fit into the picture.
Category one of AI could be referred to as reactive AI. Reactive AI is the most basic
form of AI. It reacts, but it doesn't learn. Think of chess-playing computers, like IBM's
Deep Blue, which beat a world champion but can't adapt beyond its programming.
Category two of AI could be referred to as limited memory AI. Limited memory AI learns
from the past data to improve its decisions. Cell-driven cars use this to recognize road
signs and avoid obstacles. Machine learning fits here. This is an AI that improves based
on experience without being explicitly programmed. Deep learning, a branch of machine learning,
uses neural networks inspired by the human brain to recognize patterns and make predictions.
This is what powers chat GPT.
Okay, onto our next category.
Category three of AI could be referred to as theory of mind AI. Theory of mind AI would
understand human emotions and social interactions. We're seeing early versions in chatbots that
detect tone, but we're not there yet. Natural language processing, known as NLP, helps AI
understand and respond to human language like Siri, Alexa, chat GPT, or now GROK. Now, what
is our fourth AI category?
Category four of AI could be referred to as self-aware AI. We're getting to the sci-fi
area now. Self-aware AI could be known as artificial super intelligence. This could
be like the final type of AI. We're not there yet and no one knows when or if this
is even possible. However, and theoretically, self-aware AI would be able to detect human
emotion and human mental states as well as its own. It possess human level consciousness
beyond human level intelligence. You'll also like have human needs, emotions, and even
desires.
So that sounds like most of category three and all of category four are still part of
science fiction. But until those become a reality, researchers will continue to improve
category two, limited memory AI, and work to develop category three, theory of mind
AI.
Now, before we end this first segment, let's briefly talk about the main players in the
AI space. Who are the biggest companies in AI right now? As of right now, AI is a trillion
dollar industry and some of the biggest companies in the world are racing to dominate it. We
can't forget that this is a good thing. Competition pushes innovation. So it is good that all
of these companies are in a way competing to be the best or to reach a certain milestone
first with the technology. So here's some of the biggest players right now in the AI
arms race.
First up, OpenAI, the creators of ChartGPT. Their goals to make AI smarter, more conversational,
and more useful.
Then there's Google DeepMind. They built an AI that beat a human at the game of Go
and are now using AI for healthcare, protein folding, and energy efficiency.
Microsoft is another big name. They invested billions into AI research and integrated AI
into Microsoft Office through Co-Pilot.
Google is focused on AI for self-driving cars and robotics, while Nvidia makes the computer
chips that power AI models. And let's not overlook XAI. They're building AI like Groke
to accelerate human scientific discovery and advance our understanding of the universe.
And we can't forget Amazon and Meta. Amazon is using AI for Alexa and cloud computing,
while Meta is pushing AI for social media, VR, and the metaverse.
These companies aren't just competing. They're shaping the way AI integrates into our daily
lives.
XAI's Groke, for instance, isn't just another chat pod. It's designed to tackle big questions
from cosmology to physics, helping humans unlock mysteries of the universe. Meanwhile,
companies like IBM are pushing AI into quantum computing, and startups like Anthropic, founded
by X OpenAI researchers, are focusing on safe and interpretable AI systems. Interpretable
AI systems, sometimes called explainable AI, means designing systems where humans can understand
why the AI makes certain decisions or predictions. Instead of just spitting out answers, explainable
AI can show its reasoning in a way that's clear to people.
So from OpenAI's conversational breakthrough to XAI's cosmic ambitions and beyond, this
AI race is fueling innovation at every level, reshaping our world one algorithm at a time.
And with that said, that concludes our first segment. We'll be right back after this short
PSA announcement about the upcoming and important blood donation drive.
On March 10th, join us at ICS for a blood donation event hosted by the Sports Medicine
Club. Giving blood is a simple way to save lives and help those in need. And we're counting
on your participation to make this event a success. Whether you're a seasoned donor,
or if it's your first time, we welcome everyone to come out and donate. But that's not all.
Did you know that the Sports Medicine Club isn't just about giving back to the community?
It's also a great way to learn how to take care of your body after playing sports, prevent
injuries, and maximize your performance so that you can be at the top of your game. If
you're passionate about sports, fitness, and health, consider joining the Sports Medicine
Club at ICS. You'll gain valuable knowledge on how to keep your body in peak condition,
whether you're a competitive athlete or just someone who loves staying active. So,
mark your calendars for March 10th and head over to ICS for the blood donation event.
We're looking forward to seeing you there. And don't forget, join the Sports Medicine
Club to learn more about taking care of your body and improving your performance on and
off the field.
We are back with our second segment. I'm joined by Mia, Frank, Kiwi, and Toto as we
continue this conversation. Speaking of the upcoming donation blood drive, healthcare
is a big industry that is being affected by AI. But two industries are feeling the advancement
the most right now are healthcare and automotive. Let's find out how.
Starting with healthcare, AI is like a genius assistant for doctors. Google DeepMind's
Alpha Fold is a star here, cracking protein folding to speed up drug discovery from years
to just hours. New medicines are hitting the scene faster because of it. This is definite
information I had to do research on. It's cutting edge and making a huge difference
right now. If you love the mix of science, medicine and technology, look up Alpha Fold.
Moving on, Frank, what else?
And it's not just labs and hospitals. AI technology is deployed to scan medical images
like x-rays or MRIs and catch things like cancers earlier and more accurately than some
human experts. IBM Watson is leading the charge. Also, virtual assistants are helping with
patient triage and mental health support. Kiwi, what about in the automotive industry?
The hype is self-driving cars. AI is the brain behind self-driving cars. Tesla's pushing
hard with real-time sensor data to make vehicles that drive themselves cutting human error.
Meanwhile, NVIDIA's chips are powering navigation and driver assist tech for brands like Toyota
and Mercedes. It's bigger than just driving too. AI is optimizing car manufacturing supply
chains and predicting when fleets need maintenance. Think robo taxis or delivery vans. The result?
Safer roads, lower emissions, and a whole new way to move around.
I'm glad you brought up robo taxis. The traditional taxi industry is about to feel a major disruption
in the next five years with the rollout of completely autonomous vehicles that incorporate
AI as its brain. NVIDIA's newest chip sensors utilizing lidar, radar, and cameras and all
being powered electronically helping to reduce operational cost and environmental impact.
A few players in the innovation game right now are Tesla with their cyber cab. Waymo,
owned by Alphabet, who also owns Google, is already deploying driverless taxis in several
West Coast cities in the US. Baidu, a Chinese company, has deployed Apollo, Go, robo taxis
in Wuhan, which logged close to 900,000 rides in quarter two of 2024 alone. And fares were
as cheap as 55 cents in US currency. So what's the market impact projected to be?
From the research we could find online and according to Markets and Markets, by 2030,
the robo taxi industry could reach $45.7 billion USD and other estimates were put at $118.6
billion USD by 2031 from Fortune Business Insights. So Frank, how does the traditional
taxi industry get disrupted?
Robo taxis challenge traditional automakers by shifting profit models from car sales to
per mile or per trip revenue. This could mirror how Apple's dominate smartphones profit despite
a smaller market share. Tesla's cost efficiency to analytics be captured outside of robo taxis
profits. No drivers mean lowering operating costs. Baidu's 55 cents fare undercut human
driven taxi fares. Tesla's wireless charging vision further cuts downtime. The gig economy,
for example, Uber, Lyft, Grab drivers faces pressure as seen in China with Baidu's rollout.
Consumers might ditch car ownership for shared mobility, especially in urban areas, reshaving
automakers' customers base.
So healthcare saving lives with smarter diagnostics and drugs while automotives reinventing how
we get from A to B. AI is not just a tool, it's the engine driving these industries
into the future. What next? We'll keep watching. We are living in some amazing innovative times
right now. The next 5 to 10 years are going to be wild. And just as a selfish request,
because I'm based out of Bangkok, I'd love to see this technology incorporated into motorbikes.
I'm sure we'd see less traffic accidents and deaths on the road, as well as better
driving etiquette. Self-driving motorbikes? Who will be the rising company that jumps
into this space? Maybe an ICS graduate?
Okay, moving on, we would like to conduct a traditional touring test. Before we get started,
Mia, could you explain to our audience what a touring test is?
The touring test created by Alan Turing in 1950 checks if a machine can act so human-like
that you can't tell it apart from a real person. In the test, a human evaluator interacts
with two hidden entities, one human, one machine, through text-based communication, like a chat.
If the evaluator can't reliably tell which is the machine based solely on their responses,
the machine passes the test. It's not about being smart in every way, it's more about
mimicking a real human conversation and being convincing. Think of it as a benchmark for
AI's ability to fake it till it makes it in human-like interaction.
Okay, now we're going to move into our touring test and here's how we'll play this on air.
He, we, and Toto will be playing. Mia and Frank will be conducting the test. We have three rounds.
During each round, our human contestants will be read two different responses. You will then need
to determine which response was from a human and which response was from AI. Okay, ready to play?
Okay, here are the first two responses. Which one was created by a human and which one was created
by AI? Now, response A, why did the AI break up with his robot girlfriend? Because she had too
many bugs. Response B, why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.
Alright, write down your answer. Response A and response B, which one is from AI and which one is
human? Wait, would you mind repeating one more time? Alright, response A is, why did the AI
break up with its robot girlfriend? Because she had too many bugs. Response B, why don't skeletons
fight each other? They don't have the guts. No, I think it's A because you know like I'm not sure
if an AI would like talk about itself. If we're talking about like self-aware AIs here like maybe
but then like if we're talking like chat GBC and stuff then like unless you give them a prompt to
tell them to talk about itself and make a joke about itself, I don't think it will do it. Okay,
so you think response A is AI? Yeah, I think A is. Okay, I think A is AI. I don't know. There's no
specific reason behind it but it just sounds like it. I don't know. So I'll just tell you guys the
correct answer. So response A was created by AI. The like why did AI break up with its robot girlfriend
because she had too many bugs so that was actually chat GBC generated and response B like the joke
was created by a human. The why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts. This
joke has been around for a pretty long time and it's been widely circulated in like joke books
especially like during Halloween season. So yeah. Alright, next up Frank. Okay, let's move on to
our next response test. Which response is by an AI and which response by a human? The response
topic is related to giving advice about eating dessert first. Response A, eat dessert first that
way when they offer you dessert after the meal you'll get seconds. Response B, it is generally
recommended to eat dessert after your main meal. Starting with sugary food can cause a rapid spike
in blood sugar levels leading to an energy crash. Eating a balanced meal first helps regulate
digestion and maintain steady energy levels. Okay, write down your answers guys. Response A and
response B. Which one is from AI and which one is from human? I mean wouldn't this be a no-brainer?
I think B is AI because you know why does he sound so sophisticated? I think you can like
give an answer like as easy as like the first ones if you're a human but AI like you know
understanding what it does it's like you know it always gives out like answers that are like more
like educational. I also think response B is AI because it's very informative and like it gives
like very structured reasons to why you should eat desserts after a meal. Okay the response is actually
A is by AI. I'm just kidding I'm just kidding I'm just kidding yeah A by human and then B from AI.
Good job guys. Alright our final round is poetry. So which poem was created by AI and which poem
was created by a human? Response A, the heart can think of no devotion greater than being sure to
the ocean holding the curve of one position counting an endless repetition. So that was A.
And B, the river hums a quiet tune soft as dawn and bright as noon it carves the stone yet stays
the same a fleeting dance a whispered name. Alright so write down your answer. Here you can go first.
I think A is AI because there's a lot of like rhyming words and for response B I can hear like
the voice of the author in the poem more. You know they both sound like natural but they also
sound like kind of artificial but I guess I'm gonna think A is AI because like B low key sounds
smoother. Alright so actually none of it no I'm kidding so it's actually so response A it was
written by a human yeah Robert Frost and response B was written by AI so those are the answers.
So the poems like by like JADDBT which was the poem A like it was like trying to mimic the natural
rhythm of like human generated poems similar to Robert Frost's like work if you actually like
listen to it again so yeah. Oh no AI is like too smart. It's very good right? So we're there where
the Turing test actually is proving that AI is at least the versions we have now are intelligent
because it's hard it's hard for us to tell the difference a lot of times. Okay so how does the
Turing test distinguish if the AI agent is intelligent? If the judge cannot reliably tell
which is the AI agent and which is the human the AI agent is considered to exhibit human-like
intelligence which I think we've seen with JADDBT. So according to our results the AI agent we used
for this Turing test would be considered to exhibit human-like intelligence. However an AI agent
passing the Turing test doesn't mean the AI is truly self-aware or conscious it just means it
can successfully imitate human-like conversation. Thank you guys for participating in that Tiwi and
Toto. Okay Mia we'll share some final thoughts for this segment. So as AI continues to evolve
the big question isn't just about what it can do but how we choose to use it. So whether it's
improving health care, transforming industries, or even just making us laugh AI is here to stay.
The key is understanding its power, its limits, and how we as humans can not only work alongside
it but also put it to work for us. The future is bright and the next five to ten years will
be incredible to witness as we live through and shape history in real time.
As we end this episode I hope we've helped pique your interest and curiosity to keep up with the
development and capabilities of artificial intelligence and stay tuned for our next episode
as we talk about leadership. We also get to hear two fifth graders read their everyday leader essays
and we kick off our 10-part adventure story Legends of the Yucatan with part one. Remember
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