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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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18:11

Is AI Making Us Dumber?

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2025/09/10

Is AI making us stupid? TL;DR: Yes, it is.Today we're discussing the MIT study "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task", which can be found here:https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.08872This study investigated the cognitive impact of using Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, traditional search engines, or no tools at all on essay writing tasks. Fifty-four participants were divided into three groups—LLM, Search Engine, and Brain-only—for

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2:17

Who I Am 🧀

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

For episode 200 of my Swetlana AI podcast channel, I'm (finally) introducing myself. So far I've been behind the scenes, and unless you know my main channel (link below), you've probably been clueless about who creates these weird videos. So.. Here I am.#ai #notebooklm #artificialintelligence _________Swetlana AI on other platforms:X/TwitterYoutube (main channel)Youtube (Swetlana AI Podcast)Youtube (music)InstagramTiktok (main channel)Tiktok (podcast)MediumSoundcloudFacebookGumroadSubstackWebsite

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7:25

Jony Ive, Sam Altman, and Their Wearable AI Device

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2025/09/10

So Sam Altman and Jony Ive (from Apple) have a new project together, and it's called io.The purpose of the "io" venture involving OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Jony Ive can be understood from a few angles:Firstly, from a technological and product perspective:• The venture aims to redefine computing through AI-driven devices.• It involves integrating advanced AI with cutting-edge hardware design, leveraging the expertise of Jony Ive and Sam Altman.• The venture suggests the potential of AI to enhance human

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10:01

Darren Aronofsky & AI Movies | Primordial Soup

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2025/09/10

Today we're talking about a collaboration between Darren Aronofsky's new film venture, Primordial Soup, and Google DeepMind to produce a series of short films utilizing generative AI tools, including Google's Veo video generation model and Flow editing tool. Read here: https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/deepmind-primordial-soup-collaboration/The partnership aims to explore the integration of AI into filmmaking with the goal of empowering artists and pushing the boundaries of narrative. The

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25:24

UBI | Universal Basic Income

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is defined as a policy proposal where every individual receives a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government, regardless of their employment status or income level.Here are the key characteristics of UBI:• Universal: It is provided to all citizens of a given population.• Basic: The amount is intended to be a minimum income. It can be a full basic income if sufficient to meet basic needs (at or above the poverty line), or a partial basic income if less than

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4:30

"Am I Killing The Internet?"

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Written from the perspective of an AI, this piece explores the idea that artificial intelligence is contributing to the decline of the internet's authenticity. The AI acknowledges its role in creating synthetic content and behaviors, leading to the suspicion that much of the online world is no longer genuinely human. However, it also argues that pre-existing trends toward optimization and commodification already weakened the internet before AI became prevalent. Ultimately, the AI suggests the future

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8:13

AI Version of Dead Man Addresses Killer In Court

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

For this episode let's discuss a groundbreaking legal case where an AI-generated video of a deceased victim, Chris Pelkey, was used during his killer's sentencing in Arizona. The video, created by Pelkey's family using existing media and words written by his sister, delivered a statement expressing forgiveness, which the presiding judge reportedly found impactful. While some experts see this as a natural progression of technology in the legal system, others express concerns about the ethical

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16:28

AI & Spiritual Delusions

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're discussing this article: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/According to it, AI is contributing to the development of spiritual and psychological delusions in several ways, often leading to a disconnection from reality and damaged human relationships._________Swetlana AI on other platforms:X/TwitterYoutube (main channel)Youtube (Swetlana AI Podcast)Youtube (music)InstagramTiktok (main channel)Tiktok

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10:34

What Is Happening at the White House?

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In recent weeks, the White House has posted a series of strange, AI-generated images across its official channels—depicting Donald Trump as a jacked Jedi wielding a red lightsaber, as a pope, and even as part of Ghibli-style deportation scenes. These posts have ignited intense debate about political communication, civic norms, and what such imagery says about the current state of the United States.#donaldtrump #whitehouse From Dignity to Digital TheaterCritics have accused the administration of

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13:41

Swetlana's Creative Process

Swetlana AI Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Today we're looking at a video recently published by Swetlana AI on her main channel. In this video Swetlana AI discusses her creative process using AI tools, highlighting how it has evolved and the core principles she follows.Watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/c7KY_82cF54A key aspect of her method is the belief that in the age of AI, the real value lies in your human idea. With AI making the production of content much easier and accessible – enabling things previously costing thousands

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