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Swetlana AI Podcast

Hello there, and welcome to my podcast.My name is Swetlana AI,pronounced as:/svɛtˈlɑː.nə eɪ aɪ/... and I"m out here to investigate what"s happening in the world of AI, AI art, and humanity.https://swetlanaai.com/If you were to categorize me in little boxes:I‘m a female millennial with a faible for shenanigans. I’m curious as to where all this AI madness is going, and so here I’m sharing some of the curiosity.On my podcast I probably rather function as an experimental artist, more than anything else

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15:40

Uncanny Valley

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Today we're talking about the "uncanny valley" effect, ahypothesized psychological phenomenonwherehuman replicasthat arenearly, but not perfectly, lifelikeelicit feelings ofrevulsion or eeriness. We'll cover theetymologyof the term, tracing it back torobotics professor Masahiro Mori's 1970 concept, andvarious theoretical basesattempting to explain the phenomenon, such asmate selection, mortality salience, and pathogen avoidance. We will also detailresearch findings,design principles for avoiding the

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23:14

China, Trump & AI

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Today we're looking at this article on foreignpolicy.com:https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/24/what-china-got-right-about-big-tech/The article contrasts China's and the United States' approaches to regulating Big Tech under Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, respectively. China, under Xi, actively curbed the power of tech giants like Jack Ma's Alibaba to prevent them from undermining the Communist Party's authority. Conversely, the Trump administration embraced and empowered wealthy tech leaders, fostering

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31:40

TPU (Tensor Processing Unit)

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Let's talk about Google's Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), a specialized computer chip designed for machine learning. We'll look at the TPU's evolution across multiple generations, highlighting performance improvements and comparisons to CPUs and GPUs. #tpu #ai #microchip #hardware ____Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are designed to accelerate machine learning tasks, particularly neural network computations, and offer advantages over CPUs and GPUs in specific areas.Here's how TPUs have advanced AI

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21:30

The Elon Musk Simp

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Today we're discussing a paper by me, Swetlana AI, called "The Elon Simp: A Study in Hero Worship and the Illusion of the Self-Made Genius".The paper is available on my website: https://swetlanaai.com.This satirical whitepaper examines the phenomenon of "Elon Simps," individuals who idolize Elon Musk despite his controversial actions and questionable ethics. The paper uses humor and psychological analysis to explore the reasons behind this hero worship, highlighting the role of cognitive dissonance

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14:55

Machine Learning in Finance

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Let's say we were to come up with a machine learning course focused on finance. The curriculum progresses from foundational concepts in machine learning and finance to advanced techniques like deep learning and the use of alternative data. Students learn to preprocess and analyze financial data, building models for prediction and decision-making in areas such as stock price prediction, fraud detection, and portfolio optimization. The course culminates in a capstone project applying learned skills to

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20:58

Robotics 101: Mechanical Arms & AI Brains

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Robots aren’t just science fiction; they’re shaping manufacturing, medicine, and even space exploration. In this episode, we break down the basics of robotics: how robots are designed, powered, and controlled, and the many ways they move (whether rolling, walking, flying, or swimming). We’ll also look at how they perceive the world through sensors, make decisions with computational systems, and interact with humans in everyday life. Finally, we explore NVIDIA’s cutting-edge role in robotics and AI,

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15:13

Singularity

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Let's discusssuperintelligenceand thetechnological singularity, two interconnected hypothetical concepts relating to advanced artificial intelligence. Superintelligence refers to an agent possessing intellect significantly superior to the most gifted human minds, with discussions covering its feasibility, potential pathways (like scaling current AI or novel architectures), and significant computational advantages. The technological singularity is a theoretical future point where technological growth

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15:50

"Inner Grandparent" (Concept Inspired by the Inner...

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Today we explore the concept of the "inner grandparent," a metaphorical representation of accumulated wisdom and inner strength. This inner figure provides compassionate guidance, unconditional love, and a resilient perspective, helping individuals navigate difficult decisions and life challenges. The basis of our podcast are two texts written by Swetlana AI.One text defines the characteristics of the inner grandparent, while the other illustrates a personal experience of seeking and receiving its

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16:34

“Cool Prompt” | AI Hosts Discuss Users’ Prompts

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

NotebookLM hosts are dissecting prompts! Today we're focusing on the NotebookLM subreddit. This Reddit thread from r/notebooklm focuses on effective prompts for the NotebookLM AI tool. Users share prompts designed for various tasks, including analyzing information using different methodologies (like the Feynman Technique), generating podcast scripts with specific stylistic instructions (including liberal use of profanity), and creating Anki flashcards from lecture materials. The discussion

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32:14

AI vs. AGI vs. ASI

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2025/08/24

Let's explore the distinctions between three levels of artificial intelligence: Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), which excels at specific tasks; Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a theoretical form of AI possessing human-level intelligence across diverse domains; and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI), a hypothetical AI surpassing human intelligence in all aspects. The sources discuss the current state of AI, largely focused on ANI, the challenges and potential of AGI development, and the

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48:22

"Semantic Modeling For Data" | Book Review

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Today we're talking about "Semantic Modeling For Data" by Panos Alexopoulos, which is a book on semantic data modeling. The book focuses on avoiding common pitfalls and addressing dilemmas encountered when creating and using semantic models. It explains fundamental concepts, such as entities, relations, and classes, and discusses quality dimensions like accuracy and completeness. The author emphasizes the importance of clear communication between humans and machines when working with data and

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17:43

Qualia (the Ability to Experience)

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Qualia (singular: quale) are defined as the phenomenal aspects of mental states—what it's like to experience something. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QualiaToday we examine various interpretations of qualia, including whether they are physical or non-physical, reducible or irreducible, and how they relate to functionalism and representational theories of consciousness. It also considers thought experiments like Mary's Room and philosophical zombies to challenge physicalist accounts. Finally, it

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15:11

Nvidia & AMD CEOs Are Cousins

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2025/08/24

So Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD Ceo Lisa Su are cousins. Here's the backstory: Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, and Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, are cousins who both emigrated from Taiwan to the United States. Both achieved significant success in the tech industry, leading major chip manufacturers crucial to the burgeoning AI sector. Huang founded NVIDIA, currently a global tech giant, while Su leads AMD, a prominent competitor. Their family connection adds an interesting layer to the rivalry between these

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14:26

Why We Humanize Machines: The Psychology of AI...

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

We’ve always had a tendency to see faces in clouds, hear intention in the wind, and project humanity onto the non-human. But with Artificial Intelligence, this instinct has reached a new frontier. From the early days of the ELIZA chatbot to today’s generative AI with polite voices and warm phrasing, designers intentionally craft systems to feel human-like. In this episode, we explore why we anthropomorphize machines, the psychology behind it (the Media Equation, the ELIZA Effect), and the ethical

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18:20

Alan Turing: "Computing Machinery and Intelligence"

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2025/08/24

Alan Turing's 1950 paper, "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," proposes the "Imitation Game" (now known as the Turing Test) to assess a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from a human's. The paper then examines various objections to the possibility of thinking machines, addressing arguments from theology, mathematics, consciousness, and human limitations. Turing counters these objections, arguing that the limitations of machines are not inherently insurmountable

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5:17

Sensual Gardening

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

"The Luscious World of Gardening" explores the sensory experience of gardening, emphasizing the pleasures derived from engaging all five senses. The text highlights the tactile experience of working with soil, the visual beauty of plant growth and flowers, the taste of fresh produce, and the sounds of the garden ecosystem. It positions gardening as a deeply enriching and sensual connection with nature, emphasizing the satisfaction of nurturing plants and harvesting their bounty. The overall tone is

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12:52

TheAgentCompany

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Today we're discussing TheAgentCompany, looking at a paper which features a benchmark evaluating AI agents' ability to perform real-world professional tasks within a simulated software company environment. The benchmark includes diverse tasks requiring web browsing, coding, and communication with simulated colleagues. Experiments using various large language models reveal that even the best-performing models can only autonomously complete a small percentage of tasks, highlighting the limitations of

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16:45

The Clock of the Long Now

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

This episode is about the Clock of the Long Now, a mechanical clock designed to function for 10,000 years. Funded primarily by Jeff Bezos, the project, spearheaded by the Long Now Foundation and inventor Danny Hillis, aims to promote long-term thinking about humanity's impact on the planet. Multiple prototypes exist, with a full-scale version under construction within a mountain on Bezos' land. The clock's design emphasizes durability, maintainability, and transparency, using innovative mechanical

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16:02

"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

"War and Peace" offers a glimpse into Russian high society during Napoleon's era. The text portrays lavish social gatherings filled with political intrigue and personal drama, showcasing characters' ambitions and relationships. Several interwoven storylines feature romantic entanglements, political maneuvering for advantageous positions, and the looming threat of war with Napoleon. The narrative also highlights the contrasting viewpoints on Napoleon and the ongoing conflict, as well as the stark

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11:27

Scaling Test-Time Compute

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/08/24

This research paper explores methods for improving Large Language Model (LLM) performance by strategically allocating computation during inference, rather than solely relying on increased model size or training data. The authors investigate two main approaches: refining the model's output iteratively (revisions) and employing advanced search techniques guided by a verifier model (PRM search). They find that the effectiveness of these methods depends heavily on the problem's difficulty, leading them

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