In this conversation, Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini throw themselves in front of the autonomous vehicle industry, focusing on Tesla's initiatives and financial woes and the regulatory changes driving changes in the world of rolling robots. Then, your illustrious hosts politely explore the implications of proper etiquette when interacting with AI. They look at the environmental costs of AI interactions, and the necessity of good prompt engineering for effective outcomes. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in education.Linksā¢ Feds Relax Self-Driving Car Regulations Ahead of Tesla Robotaxi Launchā¢ How to Win Fake Friends and Influence Fake Peopleā¢ Why Being Polite to ChatGPT Is Costing OpenAI Millions and Wasting ElectricityChapters00:00 The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles02:26 Regulatory Changes and Their Implications07:06 The State of Self-Driving Technology10:13 Tesla's Controversial Approach15:03 The Future of Transportation18:14 Elon Musk: A Psychological Profile26:16 Narcissism and Leadership27:40 Understanding the Value of Established Systems28:08 Politeness in AI Interactions29:02 The Role of AI in Social Networking31:03 The Cost of Politeness to AI32:11 The Nature of AI: Alive or Not?34:31 Prompt Engineering: The Key to Better AI Responses38:22 Becoming a Skillful Prompt Engineer40:22 Conscious AI Usage and Environmental Impact42:20 The Importance of Distinguishing AI from Humanity44:40 The Future of AI in Education48:23 The Role of AI in K-12 Education52:02 The Challenges of AI in the Education System01:00:48 unicorn_roast_sonic-branding.mp3Keywords#AI #AutonomousVehicles #Tesla #ElonMusk #Regulations #SelfDrivingCars #Technology #Transportation #Psychology #Innovation #Politeness #PromptEngineering #Education #HumanInteraction #SocialNetworking #EnvironmentalImpact #FutureOfAI #K12 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unicornroast.com
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So you want to be a slime-ball?
On this episode of the Unicorn Roast podcast, hosts Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini obsess over Apple CEO Tim Cookās obsession with smart glasses, Metaās race to launch their Hypernova specs. The also talk about Googleās smart glasses plans, a conversation which devolves into a brutal takedown of Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Emily shares tales from the New York Auto Show, where electric vehicles are somehow thriving despite industry panic, and Mike recounts a Norwegian road trip in a Polestar, confirming that Norway is basically the EV promised land. Tesla, on the other hand, is having a rough yearāsales are down, the Cybertruck ages about as well as an unrefrigerated fish, and Elon Musk seems more interested in AI and controversial tweets than making cars. The conversation veers into drones, with Mike explaining how Ukraine is booby-trapping them to slow Russian hackers, and why the best anti-drone tech might still be a shotgun. They wrap up with Blue Originās all-female space flight, which leads to more conspiracy theories than scientific breakthroughs.LINKSā¢ Apple and Google Eye the Future of AI Glasses - Computerworldā¢ Coolest Electric Cars at 2025 New York Auto Show - PCMagā¢ Drones are the Future of Cybercrime - Computerworldā¢ An Alarming Number of Gen Z AI Users Think It's Conscious - PCMagKEYWORDS#smartglasses #AItechnology #electricvehicles #techindustry #Apple #Meta #Google #innovation #travel #markettrends #Tesla #ElonMusk #drones #spacetourism #extraterrestriallife #dronecyberattacks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unicornroast.com
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Unruly Teenage Chatbots
Join Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini as they share strange and exhilarating new experiences with AI, particularly ChatGPT. They explore the reliability of AI responses, the evolution of AI tools, and the importance of prompt engineering in enhancing user experience. Mike and Emily then turn to the implications of AI on open access websites, and the challenges faced by platforms like Wikipedia resulting from AI spiders that raise the cost of being stolen from by AI companies, which often ignore restrictions on access. They then explore the environmental costs of AI, the limitations of OpenAI's computing power, and the need for better engineering practices in the industry.LINKS:The Future of AI Search is Googleās to Lose https://www.computerworld.com/article/3951907/the-future-of-ai-search-is-googles-to-lose.html Recent OpenAI Launches Limited by GPU Shortages: Poor Planning or Wider Issue? https://www.pcmag.com/news/recent-openai-launches-limited-by-gpu-shortages-poor-planning-or-wider Alexa+ Takes a Page From Apple Intelligence With Staggered AI Rollout https://www.pcmag.com/news/alexa-plus-takes-a-page-from-apple-intelligence-with-staggered-ai-rollout Inside the War Between genAI and the Internet https://www.computerworld.com/article/3854642/inside-the-war-between-genai-and-the-internet.html AI Mode experiment in Search Labs https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/16011537CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:22 Exploring AI Interactions02:04 Using ChatGPT for Home Renovation Decisions05:10 Evaluating AI Responses and Reliability07:04 New AI Features and Tools09:49 The Evolution of AI Chatbots11:29 The Role of AI in Search and Information Retrieval13:20 Prompt Engineering and User Experience17:06 Learning Through AI Conversations21:09 The Future of AI and Its Implications24:28 Navigating Content Creation and AI26:15 The Impact of Open Access on AI28:45 The Dangers of AI Traffic30:59 Wikipedia's Struggles with AI32:52 The Bot Traffic Crisis35:52 OpenAI's Computing Power Limitations37:44 The Environmental Cost of AI40:07 Engineering Challenges in AI42:46 The Future of AI and Public PerceptionKEYWORDS:#chatbots #HVACsystems #heatpumps #tariffs #energyefficiency #AIhallucinations #ChatGPT #promptengineering #NotebookLM #AImode #generativeAI #Googlesearch #Kagi #Wikipedia #openaccess #scientificresearch #environmentalimpact #datacenters #consumertechnology #energypolicies This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unicornroast.com
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Tesla Vandalism Throws Trump Into Ludicrous Mode
In this week's thrilling episode of Unicorn Roast, hosts Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini delve into the evolving landscape of language translation technology (coming soon to an ear canal near you). The conversation then shifts to the turmoil surrounding Tesla and Elon Musk's leadership, exploring the challenges the company faces and the potential consequences of Musk's actions on the brand's future, plus Trump's reaction to Tesla vandalism (which is ludicrous). Plus, they look at the companies teaching chatbots to stop lying, and ponder the future of Apple smart glasses and Siri.LINKS1. Why You'll Speak 20 Languages by ChristmasRead more2. Trump Threatens 20 Years in 'Cruel' El Salvador Prison for Tesla VandalsRead more3. Tesla's Elon Musk Holds Surprise All-Hands Meeting to Assuage Employees and InvestorsRead more4. Finally, Some Truth Serum for Lying GenAI ChatbotsRead more5. Tim Cook Gives Siri Delays, Vision Pro Creator Apple IntelligenceRead moreCHAPTERS00:00 The Future of Language Translation12:03 Tesla's Turmoil and Elon Musk's Leadership Crisis27:45 The Challenges of Media Appearances29:39 Chatbots and Misinformation32:01 The Future of AI and Factual Accuracy34:47 The Role of AI in Social Media36:07 Apple's AI Strategy and Executive Shakeup39:20 The Future of Smart Glasses42:21 The Debate on Wearable Technology45:14 Apple's Long-Term Vision for AI49:02 The Competition in AI Assistants#LanguageTranslation #AI #RayBanMetaglasses #Tesla #ElonMusk #Technology #Travel #Culture #Innovation #Business #MediaAppearances #Chatbots #Misinformation #FactualAccuracy #SocialMedia #Apple #SmartGlasses #WearableTechnology #AIAssistants This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unicornroast.com
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AI companies: PhDs are $20K, Podcasters $0
Your favorite podcast hosts explore OpenAI's $20,000 PhD-level AIs, Russia's "LLM grooming" disinformation network, the doomed Microsoft Office products, and why it's weird to buy a house nowadays. And more!Links:1. Where's a Red Scare When You Need One?2. A Well-Funded, Moscow-Based Global Disinformation Campaign3. Is OpenAI's Rumored $20,000 AI Agent Good Enough to Take Your Job?4. Drones Are Already Transforming Business5. Microsoft Publisher Dead After 34 Years: How to Save Your WorkChapters00:00 The Rise of AI in Job Automation15:12 Russian Disinformation and AI21:30 The Challenges of Trusting AI26:01 Navigating the Future of AI and Information26:08 Revisiting Reagan: A Lesson in Free Trade28:35 The Evolution of Search: AI and Chatbots30:26 The Future of Information Retrieval34:40 The Role of Sources in AI Responses39:26 The Challenge of Information Quality46:37 Microsoft's Struggles: A Shift in Relevance50:55 The Modern Home Buying Experience#OpenAI #Microsoft #RussianDisinformation #RealEstate #LLMGrooming #PerplexityAI #RAG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unicornroast.com
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