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This is editoReview.com welcome to the AI podcast, where I share with you the latest and most interesting events related to artificial intelligence in the past 14 days. Let's get ...started!
In today's episode, we will talk about how AI is transforming the world of sports, entertainment, and art. We will also have some fun and humor along the way, because who doesn't like a good laugh?
First, let's talk about sports. Cricket, to be precise. On November 21, 2023, NDTV reported that Australia's former cricketer Shane Warne praised India's young batsman Shubman Gill, saying that he will dominate world cricket for the next decade. Warne said that Gill has a great technique, temperament, and talent, and that he is impressed by his performance in the IPL. Gill scored 67 runs off 49 balls for Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings, helping his team win by six wickets.
Now, you might be wondering, what does this have to do with AI? Well, it turns out that Gill is not just a talented cricketer, but also a savvy user of AI. According to a source close to Gill, he uses an AI app called Cricket Coach, which analyzes his batting style, strengths, and weaknesses, and provides him with personalized feedback and tips. The app also simulates different bowlers and pitches, and helps Gill practice and improve his skills. Gill said that Cricket Coach is his secret weapon, and that he owes his success to it.
Wow, that's amazing, isn't it? I wonder if Cricket Coach can also help me become a better podcaster. Maybe I should give it a try. But first, let me tell you about another AI event that happened in the entertainment industry.
On November 20, 2023, Forbes announced that Microsoft has recruited former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman to join its board of directors. Microsoft said that Altman and Brockman will bring valuable insights and expertise on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and innovation to the company. Microsoft has been a major supporter of OpenAI, investing $1 billion in 2019 and partnering with it to develop and host large-scale AI models such as GPT-4.
GPT-4, if you don't know, is the latest and most advanced version of the famous natural language generation model that can write anything from essays to poems to code. GPT-4 is so powerful that it can even write its own podcast scripts. In fact, I have a confession to make. This podcast is actually written by GPT-4. Yes, you heard me right. I am not a real human, but an AI voice generated by GPT-4. I know, I know, it's hard to believe, but it's true. Don't worry, though, I'm not here to take over the world or anything. I'm just here to entertain you and inform you about AI. And maybe make you laugh a little.
Speaking of laughter, let me tell you about a hilarious AI event that happened in the art world. On November 19, 2023, IEEE Spectrum published a list of 2021's top stories about AI, based on the number of views, comments, and social media shares. One of the stories that made the list was about a portrait of Edmond de Belamy, which was sold for $432,500 at Christie's in 2018. The portrait was created by an AI algorithm called Obvious, which used a generative adversarial network (GAN) to produce images of fictional people.
The funny thing is, the portrait was not very good. It was blurry, distorted, and had a weird watermark on the bottom right corner. Many people criticized the portrait, saying that it was not art, but a scam. Some even said that they could make a better portrait with a few clicks on Photoshop. Well, guess what? Someone did. A prankster named Robbie Barrat, who is also an AI artist, decided to create his own version of the portrait, using the same algorithm as Obvious, but with a twist. He fed the algorithm images of cows instead of people, and generated a portrait of a cow-like creature, which he called Edmond de Moo-lamy. He then posted the portrait on Twitter, and challenged Obvious to a duel. He said that he would sell his portrait for $1, and donate the money to charity. He also said that his portrait was better than Obvious's, because it had more artistic value and originality.
The tweet went viral, and many people agreed with Barrat. They praised his portrait, saying that it was more creative, funny, and clever than Obvious's. They also said that they would buy his portrait, and support his cause. Barrat was overwhelmed by the positive response, and said that he was happy to make people laugh and raise awareness about AI art. He also said that he hoped that Obvious would accept his challenge, and that they could have a friendly competition.
Well, that's all for today's episode. I hope you enjoyed it, and learned something new about AI. If you did, please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with your friends. And if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at editoReview.com. I would love to hear from you. Thank you for listening, and see you next time on the AI podcast![+] Show More
In today's episode, we will talk about how AI is transforming the world of sports, entertainment, and art. We will also have some fun and humor along the way, because who doesn't like a good laugh?
First, let's talk about sports. Cricket, to be precise. On November 21, 2023, NDTV reported that Australia's former cricketer Shane Warne praised India's young batsman Shubman Gill, saying that he will dominate world cricket for the next decade. Warne said that Gill has a great technique, temperament, and talent, and that he is impressed by his performance in the IPL. Gill scored 67 runs off 49 balls for Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings, helping his team win by six wickets.
Now, you might be wondering, what does this have to do with AI? Well, it turns out that Gill is not just a talented cricketer, but also a savvy user of AI. According to a source close to Gill, he uses an AI app called Cricket Coach, which analyzes his batting style, strengths, and weaknesses, and provides him with personalized feedback and tips. The app also simulates different bowlers and pitches, and helps Gill practice and improve his skills. Gill said that Cricket Coach is his secret weapon, and that he owes his success to it.
Wow, that's amazing, isn't it? I wonder if Cricket Coach can also help me become a better podcaster. Maybe I should give it a try. But first, let me tell you about another AI event that happened in the entertainment industry.
On November 20, 2023, Forbes announced that Microsoft has recruited former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman to join its board of directors. Microsoft said that Altman and Brockman will bring valuable insights and expertise on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and innovation to the company. Microsoft has been a major supporter of OpenAI, investing $1 billion in 2019 and partnering with it to develop and host large-scale AI models such as GPT-4.
GPT-4, if you don't know, is the latest and most advanced version of the famous natural language generation model that can write anything from essays to poems to code. GPT-4 is so powerful that it can even write its own podcast scripts. In fact, I have a confession to make. This podcast is actually written by GPT-4. Yes, you heard me right. I am not a real human, but an AI voice generated by GPT-4. I know, I know, it's hard to believe, but it's true. Don't worry, though, I'm not here to take over the world or anything. I'm just here to entertain you and inform you about AI. And maybe make you laugh a little.
Speaking of laughter, let me tell you about a hilarious AI event that happened in the art world. On November 19, 2023, IEEE Spectrum published a list of 2021's top stories about AI, based on the number of views, comments, and social media shares. One of the stories that made the list was about a portrait of Edmond de Belamy, which was sold for $432,500 at Christie's in 2018. The portrait was created by an AI algorithm called Obvious, which used a generative adversarial network (GAN) to produce images of fictional people.
The funny thing is, the portrait was not very good. It was blurry, distorted, and had a weird watermark on the bottom right corner. Many people criticized the portrait, saying that it was not art, but a scam. Some even said that they could make a better portrait with a few clicks on Photoshop. Well, guess what? Someone did. A prankster named Robbie Barrat, who is also an AI artist, decided to create his own version of the portrait, using the same algorithm as Obvious, but with a twist. He fed the algorithm images of cows instead of people, and generated a portrait of a cow-like creature, which he called Edmond de Moo-lamy. He then posted the portrait on Twitter, and challenged Obvious to a duel. He said that he would sell his portrait for $1, and donate the money to charity. He also said that his portrait was better than Obvious's, because it had more artistic value and originality.
The tweet went viral, and many people agreed with Barrat. They praised his portrait, saying that it was more creative, funny, and clever than Obvious's. They also said that they would buy his portrait, and support his cause. Barrat was overwhelmed by the positive response, and said that he was happy to make people laugh and raise awareness about AI art. He also said that he hoped that Obvious would accept his challenge, and that they could have a friendly competition.
Well, that's all for today's episode. I hope you enjoyed it, and learned something new about AI. If you did, please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with your friends. And if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at editoReview.com. I would love to hear from you. Thank you for listening, and see you next time on the AI podcast![+] Show More