1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,160 All right, so we're diving into this future thought exchange 2 00:00:02,160 --> 00:00:05,360 and honestly, I gotta say, AI podcasts, 3 00:00:05,360 --> 00:00:07,280 that's a new one for me. 4 00:00:07,280 --> 00:00:09,720 It's definitely pushing the boundaries of what we think of 5 00:00:09,720 --> 00:00:11,920 when we think about podcasts. 6 00:00:11,920 --> 00:00:13,320 Right, like we've got these notes 7 00:00:13,320 --> 00:00:16,500 about how this future thought exchange uses AI 8 00:00:16,500 --> 00:00:19,440 to break down these crazy complex ideas, 9 00:00:19,440 --> 00:00:23,080 everything from the science behind black holes 10 00:00:23,080 --> 00:00:26,600 to, get this, the history of cheese. 11 00:00:26,600 --> 00:00:27,440 Cheese. 12 00:00:27,440 --> 00:00:30,040 Yeah, and they're not shying away from the tech either. 13 00:00:30,040 --> 00:00:32,560 They're upfront about the fact that it's AI generating 14 00:00:32,560 --> 00:00:34,880 these conversations, but the goal is to make it sound like, 15 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:36,800 well, you and I are just chatting about this stuff. 16 00:00:36,800 --> 00:00:39,400 Okay, so how do they even, like, how's that even possible? 17 00:00:39,400 --> 00:00:41,600 Making an AI sound like a real person? 18 00:00:41,600 --> 00:00:43,600 Does that like voice actors or something? 19 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:46,940 Think of it less like voice acting and more like, 20 00:00:46,940 --> 00:00:51,040 imagine feeding an AI millions upon millions of hours 21 00:00:51,040 --> 00:00:53,080 of conversations, not just the words, 22 00:00:53,080 --> 00:00:55,400 but the way people talk, you know, the pauses, 23 00:00:55,400 --> 00:00:57,400 the ums and ahs. 24 00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:01,720 The AI analyzes all of that and learns how to replicate it. 25 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:03,320 So it's learning how to be conversational, 26 00:01:03,320 --> 00:01:04,520 how to sound natural. 27 00:01:04,520 --> 00:01:06,120 See, now I gotta ask, because you know me, 28 00:01:06,120 --> 00:01:08,200 I'm all about that personal touch. 29 00:01:08,200 --> 00:01:10,460 If it's trying to be for everyone, 30 00:01:10,460 --> 00:01:12,960 is it really like for anyone in particular? 31 00:01:12,960 --> 00:01:14,320 That's the million dollar question, right? 32 00:01:14,320 --> 00:01:16,040 Can you be everything to everyone? 33 00:01:16,040 --> 00:01:18,000 They seem to be aiming for that broad appeal, 34 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,580 but when you dig into the sources, 35 00:01:19,580 --> 00:01:21,560 it seems like they're placing a lot of emphasis 36 00:01:21,560 --> 00:01:24,120 on making people think critically. 37 00:01:24,120 --> 00:01:25,160 Okay, so that makes sense. 38 00:01:25,160 --> 00:01:27,520 Instead of just like info dumping, 39 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:28,960 it's about getting people engaged, right? 40 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:30,640 So how do they actually do that? 41 00:01:30,640 --> 00:01:32,120 Because I'm looking at these source materials 42 00:01:32,120 --> 00:01:34,040 and they mentioned sparking curiosity, 43 00:01:34,040 --> 00:01:35,240 but that's pretty vague. 44 00:01:35,240 --> 00:01:36,840 It's tough to say without, you know, 45 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:39,220 actually getting inside the AI's brain, 46 00:01:39,220 --> 00:01:40,760 but based on what we've got, 47 00:01:40,760 --> 00:01:43,120 I'd say they're probably using the AI 48 00:01:43,120 --> 00:01:45,120 to tailor the conversation, 49 00:01:45,120 --> 00:01:48,920 like subtly guiding listeners to think about the topic 50 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:51,540 in a certain way, maybe even posing questions 51 00:01:51,540 --> 00:01:53,520 that encourage them to do their own research. 52 00:01:53,520 --> 00:01:54,360 Yeah, that would be cool. 53 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:56,320 I imagine listening to an episode about, 54 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:57,920 I don't know, the Great Barrier Reef, 55 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:59,600 and the AI host is like, 56 00:01:59,600 --> 00:02:01,160 hey, did you know there are organizations 57 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:02,720 working to protect coral reefs? 58 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:04,320 Click here to learn more. 59 00:02:04,320 --> 00:02:06,360 Exactly, it's that kind of interactivity 60 00:02:06,360 --> 00:02:08,360 that could really set this apart from, 61 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:10,080 you know, a traditional podcast. 62 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:12,200 Okay, so then that begs the question, 63 00:02:12,200 --> 00:02:14,320 is this the future of podcasting? 64 00:02:14,320 --> 00:02:17,320 Are we all gonna be listening to AI hosts from now on? 65 00:02:17,320 --> 00:02:20,280 Because honestly, part of me is a little, 66 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:21,800 I don't know, uneasy about that. 67 00:02:21,800 --> 00:02:22,980 I get it, there's something to be said 68 00:02:22,980 --> 00:02:24,440 about the human connection, right? 69 00:02:24,440 --> 00:02:27,360 Like knowing that there's a real person behind the mic. 70 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:29,240 But whether we like it or not, 71 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:32,080 AI is becoming more sophisticated, 72 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:33,680 and who knows, maybe it can learn 73 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:36,080 how to replicate that human touch too. 74 00:02:36,080 --> 00:02:38,520 All right, now that is both fascinating 75 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:40,280 and a little bit terrifying, 76 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:42,360 but you've given me a lot to think about, 77 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:44,920 and I'm sure our listeners are feeling the same way. 78 00:02:44,920 --> 00:02:47,920 So to our listeners, we wanna hear from you. 79 00:02:47,920 --> 00:02:49,800 What topic would make you want to listen 80 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,920 to an AI-generated podcast? 81 00:02:51,920 --> 00:02:53,560 Let us know, because who knows, 82 00:02:53,560 --> 00:03:22,080 maybe the future of audio is listening.