Episodes

  • Ep 5 — The Untethered Message: AI and Free Speech (Audio Essay)
    Jul 1 2024

    In this episode, Sunray Lepton explores the concept of the "untethered message" - information that spreads rapidly in our digital world, often without clear origins or accountability. Sunray looks at how AI and social media are changing the landscape of free speech, and what this might mean for democracy.

    The essay touches on:

    • How today's communication tech differs from the past
    • AI-generated content and its implications
    • Challenges to traditional ideas of free speech
    • Potential impacts on democratic processes

    It's a complex topic, but Sunray breaks it down in a way that's easy to follow. Whether you're tech-savvy or just curious about where all this is heading, there's something here to get you thinking.

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    11 mins
  • Ep 4 — The Untethered Message: How AI et. al. Are Evolving Humanity
    Jun 29 2024

    An essay by Sunray Lepton, creator and host of Raising Morpheus.


    Explore the cutting edge of human evolution as we unravel the profound impact of digital technology on our species. This thought-provoking essay examines how our creations—from writing to artificial intelligence—are reshaping what it means to be human. Discover how information behaves like a living organism in our interconnected world, and contemplate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as we become active participants in our own evolutionary journey. Join us in considering the future of humanity in an age where the boundaries between biology and technology are increasingly blurred.

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    9 mins
  • Ep 3 — Is it too late to regulate AI? How could policymakers approach AI regulation?
    Sep 21 2023

    In this episode of Raising Morpheus, hosts Cosmo Reed and Evans Hyland (standing in for Sunray Lepton) discuss AI regulation. They consider why it may already be too late to regulate AI and what lawmakers may do next year. They bring up a few questions and possible solutions to regulating not just artificial intelligence developers like OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Facebook, but also how to regulate sensitive sectors as they adopt AI in their operations.


    Links

    1. ChatGPT's OpenAI
    2. Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On The Senate’s First AI Insight Forum


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    12 mins
  • AI Explained — 10 essentials AI terms for work conversation
    Jul 4 2023

    In this bonus episode of Raising Morpheus, hosts Cosmo Reed and Sunray Lepton explain the most common concepts about Artificial Intelligence. They explain large language models, training data, neural networks, transformers, machine learning and generative AI.


    Links:

    • Large Language Models
    • Generative AI
    • Neural Networks


    Apps & Products Mentioned in this Episode:

    • ChatGPT
    • Lord of the Rings series
    • Transformers (movie franchise)

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    13 mins
  • Ep 2 — Generative AI that sounds human and has a higher EQ than most people
    Jun 26 2023

    In this episode of Raising Morpheus, hosts Cosmo Reed and Sunray Lepton discuss the latest in AI developments. They explore MidJourney's new image generator, the voice synthesis technology of Eleven Labs, and their experiences with the AI companion app, HeyPi. With insights into the potential and pitfalls of these rapidly evolving technologies, this episode offers a comprehensive look into the future of generative AI. Links

    1. MidJourney 5.2: A Guide to the Latest Tools and Features
    2. ElevenLabs Launches New Generative Voice AI Products and Announces $19m Series A
    3. OpenAI Rival Inflection AI Unveils Most Friendly Chatbot Ever


    Apps & Products Mentioned in this Episode

    • MidJourney (AI image generator)
    • HeyPI (AI Personal intelligence)
    • Eleven Labs (Generative voice AI)
    • Adobe Photoshop Beta (Generative image fill)


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    9 mins