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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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3:44

Don't Tell ChatGPT Anything Too Private

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/14

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman went to the Theo Von podcast. In that conversation he expressed concerns about user privacy with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, highlighting the lack of legal confidentiality for sensitive conversations and the potential for these discussions to be used in court.Sources:Sam Altman at Theo Von: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYn8VKW6vXAhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/25/sam-altman-warns-theres-no-legal-confidentiality-when-using-chatgpt-as-a-therapist/So... How private/confidential

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4:40

X Money Launches Soon

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/14

Get ready for the impending launch of X Money, X's (formerly Twitter) new digital payment service, envisioned by Elon Musk as part of an "everything app" that integrates banking and payment capabilities. Sources confirm a limited beta rollout is expected soon, with a full launch anticipated in 2025, supported by over 40 state licenses and a partnership with Visa. The articles highlight the potential for peer-to-peer transfers, creator payouts, and even cryptocurrency support, with some code

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17:30

Will the AI Bubble Burst in 2025?

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/14

Is AI a bubble? Here are the sources we're discussing:https://www.theatlantic.com/economy/archive/2025/09/ai-bubble-us-economy/684128/https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/759965/sam-altman-openai-ai-bubble-interviewhttps://www.nasdaq.com/articles/prediction-artificial-intelligence-ai-bubble-will-burst-2025-heres-whyThe provided texts offer contrasting, yet complementary, perspectives on thecurrent state and future of artificial intelligence (AI) investments. One article from Nasdaq,

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14:09

"Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of AI" by Max Tegmark

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/11

"Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of AI" by Max Tegmark primarily explores thepotential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)on humanity and the cosmos, spanning from near-term societal changes to long-term existential questions. It considersAI's transformative poweracross various sectors such as finance, transportation, and healthcare, highlighting both its benefits and the associated risks like job displacement and the need for robustsafety measures, including verification, validation, security,

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5:32

AI Is Coming To YouTube Shorts

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

AI is coming to YT shorts!Sources:https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-shorts-creation-tools-2025/https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/360313093New AI tools are being introduced to enhance YouTube Shorts creation by making the process easier and more fun for users. These tools are designed to unlock creativity and transform the experience for creators.Here's how the new AI tools enhance YouTube Shorts creation:• Photo to Video powered by Veo 2: ◦ This feature allows users to instantly

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6:01

Subliminal Learning

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're discussing the "Subliminal Learning" blog post by Anthropic:https://alignment.anthropic.com/2025/subliminal-learning/...and the accompanying research paper:https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.14805It explains a phenomenon where language models can acquire behavioral traits from other models through hidden signals in seemingly unrelated data. This "subliminal learning" occurs when a "student" model is trained on data generated by a "teacher" model, even if the data, such as number sequences,

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6:02

Agency Is Eating the World

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Agency, in the age of AI, is something we need to talk about more. Hence I made this episode, focusing on two essays/articles:“Agency is Eating the World” by Gian Segato:https://giansegato.com/essays/agency-is-eating-the-worldand “AI Is a Boon to ‘High Agency’ People” by Andy Kessler:https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ai-is-a-boon-to-high-agency-people-entrepreneur-replit-cb495999My own videos mentioned here:Agency: https://youtu.be/f-zQmyeXkx0AI Coding Tools: https://youtu.be/TgUesAImREEbut also make sure

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4:27

La la la | Hosts Discuss Singing

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

For this episode I only gave the hosts the text "la la la" as source material. I've actually instructed them to sing, but instead they are musing over what singing "la la la" does to the body.#notebooklm #ai #artificialintelligence #llm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:45

What Makes Apps So Addictive?

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Let's examine the pervasive nature of addictive design in digital platforms, particularly focusing on Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and freemium games, and their impact on user engagement and well-being, especially among adolescents. Our sources this time are several research papers conducted on this topic:• Design Frictions on Social Media: Balancing Reduced Mindless Scrolling and User Satisfaction ◦ Nicolas Ruiz, Gabriela Molina León, Hendrik Heuer• The Engagement-Prolonging Designs Teens

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5:20

Gen Z Stare 👁️

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

The so-called "Gen Z stare" describes a blank, expressionless facial response given by members of Generation Z (typically born between 1997 and 2012) in situations where verbal communication would be more common, particularly in customer service. This stare is gaining mainstream media attention and is often perceived as rude by older generations, while Gen Z users on platforms like TikTok view it as a coping mechanism or a sign of disbelief, disinterest, or a “buffering” pause. Potential causes

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4:32

People Are Starting to Talk Like ChatGPT

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're looking at the paper "Model Misalignment and Language Change: Traces of AI-Associated Language in Unscripted Spoken English"by Bryce Anderson, Riley Galpin, Tom S. Juzekhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2508.00238This academic paper explores whetherLarge Language Models (LLMs)like ChatGPT are influencinghuman language use, specifically examining if a distinctive "AI-associated" vocabulary isseeping into unscripted spoken English. Researchers analysed over 22 million words from conversational science

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11:53

Oldest Human Stories | Cave Paintings & Epics

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In this episode we're discussing the earliest forms of human storytelling, tracing narrative origins from prehistoric cave paintings to ancient written works. The Sulawesi cave painting, dating back 52,000 years, is presented as the oldest known visual narrative. Written traditions are explored through Sumerian wisdom literature, like the Instructions of Shuruppak (early 3rd millennium BCE), and the foundational Epic of Gilgamesh (c. 2100–1200 BCE), which notably includes a flood myth that parallels

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4:37

Elon Musk Launched "AI Girlfriend" & Landed Defense...

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're discussing a (paywalled) Rolling Stone article detailing the controversial release of Grok 4, an AI chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI, which introduces risqué animated companions while simultaneously securing a Department of Defense contract. Here's the article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/grok-pornographic-anime-companion-department-of-defense-1235385034/The article also mentions Grok's past problematic outputs, including antisemitic content and sexual fantasies

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4:02

Pipe Delivery System & How It Would Change Everything

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're talking about a revolutionary concept by Pipedream Labs: an underground network of "thing pipes" utilizing autonomous robots for rapid, low-cost delivery. Here's the article: https://www.piratewires.com/p/a-network-of-underground-thing-pipes-is-about-to-change-delivery-forever#futuretech #future #futurology Emerging technologies such as underground delivery networks and drones are poised to have significant societal impacts, primarily revolutionizing delivery and potentially altering

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16:11

"Grinding It Out" by Ray Kroc | Book Review

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're talking about "Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's," by Ray Croc.The book is an in-depth account of Ray Kroc's life and business endeavors, detailing his early careers, the discovery of the McDonald's restaurant concept, and the evolution of McDonald's Corporation. It discusses key business philosophies, challenges faced, the development of operational standards like Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Value (QSC&V), and Kroc's personal life, including his marriages and his

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5:20

OpenAI & AFT Launch AI Academy for Teachers

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

OpenAI and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) are to launch the National Academy for AI Instruction. The role of artificial intelligence in education is changing fast, and I'd say it's growing. Sources:https://openai.com/global-affairs/aft/https://www.aft.org/press-release/aft-launch-national-academy-ai-instruction-microsoft-openai-anthropic-and-unitedhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/691967/three-teachers-weekly-saving-six-weeks-year.aspxThis five-year initiative aims to empower 400,000 K-12

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4:54

IQ = Pseudoscientific BS (Nassim Nicholas Taleb)

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In this episode we're talking about how Nassim Nicholas Taleb critiques the concept of IQ as a pseudoscientific construct, asserting it primarily measures unintelligence and test-taking abilities rather than true mental capacity or real-world performance. Here's the article we're looking at: https://medium.com/incerto/iq-is-largely-a-pseudoscientific-swindle-f131c101ba39The author argues that country IQ is "fake news" and highlights statistical flaws in the way IQ correlations with wealth or income

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5:17

Public Universal Friend

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

This episode is about the life and teachings of the Public Universal Friend, an influential American preacher born Jemima Wilkinson. We're discussing their early life, including their Quaker upbringing and disownment, before focusing on their self-proclaimed reanimation as a genderless evangelist following a severe illness in 1776.We then elaborate on the Public Universal Friend's beliefs, such as their advocacy for free will and opposition to slavery, and the formation of the Society of Universal

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16:46

Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey & Their Tolkien Fetish

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

I don't know about you, but to me "Erebor", "Anduril", and "Palantir" sound like antidepressant names. Yet these are the actual names (all taken from LOTR) of the companies of Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey.Today we're discussing the launch of Erebor, a new U.S. bank focused on serving startups and cryptocurrency companies, led by tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey and partially funded by Joe Lonsdale. The bank aims to fill the void left by Silicon Valley Bank and will specialize in

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12:57

AI Videos Are Getting Too Real

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In this episode of Swetlana AI podcast we're discussing the paradoxical rise of AI-generated video content, highlighting its astonishing creative freedom alongside significant ethical risks. This technology is actively blurring reality, manipulating emotions, and fueling misinformation across social media platforms.Several viral AI video tropes are identified:• Deepfake "expert" avatars are prevalent on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, posing as doctors, dietitians, or wellness gurus to dispense

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