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Generative AI 101
Welcome to Generative AI 101, your go-to podcast for learning the basics of generative artificial intelligence in easy-to-understand, bite-sized episodes. Join host Emily Laird, AI Integration Technologist and AI lecturer, to explore key concepts, applications, and ethical considerations, making AI accessible for everyone.
Episodes
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Office Space Meets Terminator: AI Agents and the Future of Work
Let's unpack how AI agents are reshaping the workplace—faster than your boss can figure out Slack. From automating boring tasks like scheduling meetings to…
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AI Agents: Trying to Steal Your Job, Your Boyfriend, and Probably Your Netflix Password
In this episode of Generative AI 101, host Emily Laird explores the bold new world of next-gen AI agents—autonomous, personalized, and ready to collaborate…
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The Rise of the Agent (But with Better Customer Service, Hopefully)
Let's talk AI Agents! Host Emily Laird explores the world of AI agents—the brainy, adaptable, and slightly intimidating tech that's reshaping how we work…
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Warp Speed, Mr. Sulu! Making Latency Disappear
In the thrilling finale of our latency series, host Emily Laird takes you to the cutting edge of speed in AI. Let's explore quantum computing—the rebellious…
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The Need for Speed: Fixing AI Latency
In this episode host Emily Laird trades her podcast mic for a virtual toolbox to tackle one of AI’s biggest headaches: latency. From turbocharged processors to…
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Latency in AI: Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!
In this episode of we're exploring latency—the tiny delays that can make your chatbot feel more like a bored teenager than a seamless conversationalist. Host…
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Open-Source AI, So Hot Right Now.
In this episode, Emily's breaking down the basics of open-source AI. What does it mean for software, and AI models, to be open source? Why does it matter? And…
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OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 10 - 12
In the grand finale of Generative AI 101’s “12 Days of Shipmas” series, Emily Laird unpacks Days 10 through 12, where OpenAI truly stuck the landing. From…
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OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 7 - 9
Let's unpack days 7 through 9 of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas.” From the launch of Projects—a tidy new feature that organizes your chaotic ChatGPT chats— to…
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OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 4 - 6
Join host Emily Laird as she unpacks days 4 through 6 of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas,” where cutting-edge AI meets holiday cheer. Discover Canvas, a…
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OpenAI's 12 Days of Shipmas: Days 1 - 3
Let's break down the first three days of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas,” spotlighting the o1 Reasoning Model’s logical prowess, ChatGPT Pro’s upgraded…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Goblin Tools
On Day 12, we wrap up Generative AI 101’s "12 Days of AI Tools" series with Goblin Tools, a quirky and surprisingly powerful suite of AI gadgets that…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Google’s Deep Research
On Day 11 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series, we’re exploring the NEW Deep Research—Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro-powered assistant that doesn’t just find…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Microsoft Clipchamp
Day 10 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series shines a spotlight on Microsoft Clipchamp, the video editing platform that makes creating polished, professional…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Adobe Firefly
Day 9 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series is ablaze with Adobe Firefly, the AI-powered creative tool that turns text prompts into dazzling visuals, stunning text…
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12 Days of AI Tools: ElevenLabs
Day 8 of our 12 Days of AI Tools series spotlights ElevenLabs, the Mariah Carey of AI voice synthesis—versatile, lifelike, and impossible to ignore. Whether…
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12 Days of AI Tools: TinyWow
On Day 7 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we’re spotlighting TinyWow, the unsung hero of AI tools that makes tackling digital clutter a breeze. From…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Poe
Day 6 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series unwraps Poe, the chatbot platform from Quora that’s like an AI buffet. With GPT-4, Claude, and even Meta’s Llama in…
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12 Days of AI Tools: QuillBot
Day 5 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series brings us QuillBot, the ultimate AI-powered writing assistant. From rephrasing tricky sentences to generating…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Suno
On Day 4 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we’re cranking up the holiday spirit with Suno—the AI-powered music generator that turns text prompts into…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Perplexity AI
On Day 3 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we unwrap Perplexity AI, a search engine so smart it doesn’t just give you answers—it cites its sources like the…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Character AI
Day 2 of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series brings us Character AI, the chatbot platform that makes talking to fictional heroes, historical figures, or custom…
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12 Days of AI Tools: Google's NotebookLM
In the first episode of our "12 Days of AI Tools" series, we unwrap Google’s NotebookLM—a research assistant that takes your digital chaos (think 500-page PDFs…
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AGI: An Ethical Dilemma
AGI isn’t just a scientific marvel, it’s an ethical Rubik’s cube wrapped in existential dread. In this episode, host Emily Laird explores the high-stakes world…
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AGI: The Great Timeline Debate
How long until AGI becomes a reality? Ten years? Fifty? Or is it as far-fetched as teaching your dog to do taxes? In this episode, host Emily Laird tackles the…
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AGI: Progress & Roadblocks
AGI may be the rabbit we’re trying to pull out of the magician’s hat, but it’s a trick that’s far from finished. In this episode, host Emily Laird unpacks the…
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What is AGI?
Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) the holy grail of AI or just a techie’s pipe dream? In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down AGI’s elusive…
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November Recap: AI Shaping Tomorrow
In the final episode of Generative AI 101’s November recap series, we examine AI’s profound influence on society and sustainability. From ChatGPT’s staggering…
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November Recap: AI on Trial
In part three of our four-part November 2024 recap, we turn the spotlight on AI’s missteps and controversies. From OpenAI’s legal troubles over copyright…
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November Recap: AI Breakthroughs
In the second episode of our November series, Generative AI 101 unpacks the breakthroughs that make you say, “Wait, AI can do that now?” Discover how…
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November Recap: AI's Power Plays
In the first episode of our four-part series on November’s biggest AI stories, Generative AI 101 explores game-changing partnerships and industry shake-ups…
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AI in Space: Generative AI & the Search for Life Beyond Earth
In the final episode of our AI in Space series, Emily Laird takes us to the edge of the cosmos, exploring how generative AI is helping answer one of humanity’s…
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AI in Space: Generative AI Enters the Space Race
In the third episode of our AI in Space series, Emily Laird explores how generative AI is transforming spacecraft design and production. From rapid prototyping…
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AI in Space: Autonomy & Robotics
In the second episode of our AI in Space series, host Emily Laird explores the fascinating world of AI-driven autonomy and robotics. Learn how AI systems like…
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AI in Space: Blueprints & Algorithms
In this first episode of our AI in Space series, host Emily Laird takes you on a cosmic tour of AI’s starring role in space exploration. From analyzing…
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AI in Engineering: How AI is Redesigning the World
In this final episode of our AI in Engineering series, host Emily Laird explores how AI is transforming industries like automotive, aerospace, and…
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AI in Engineering: Generative AI's Creative Takeover
In the third episode of the AI in Engineering series, host Emily Laird takes us through the game-changing world of generative AI and its bold entry into…
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AI in Engineering: AI's Modern Muscle
In this second episode of the AI in Engineering series, Emily Laird explores how AI has moved from theory to essential tool in modern engineering. From…
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AI in Engineering: An Origin Story
In this opening episode of our AI in Engineering mini series, host Emily Laird takes you back to the early days of AI, where it all began—vacuum tubes…
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October’s AI Power Moves: Ghostly Assistants, Open-Source Giants, and Blueprints for the Future
In the final episode of our October recap series, we explore the biggest AI releases, including powerful new models from Nvidia, Mistral, and Anthropic’s…
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By Order of AI: October’s Biggest Government Power Moves
In part three of Generative AI 101’s October 2024 roundup, host Emily Laird explores the sweeping government policies and alliances shaping AI’s global future…
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AI Power Plays: October’s Boldest Partnerships and Investments
In part two of Generative AI 101's October 2024 roundup, host Emily Laird explores the game-changing partnerships and funding moves shaking up the AI industry…
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AI on Trial: October’s Biggest Battles in Tech
In this October 2024 AI Roundup, we break down two major legal cases shaking up the AI world. First, Perplexity AI faces claims of unauthorized content use…
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AI in Finance - Finance Reimagined with Generative AI
In the final episode of the AI in Finance miniseries, host Emily Laird explores how generative AI is reshaping finance—from supercharged risk management and…
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AI in Finance - Spotlight on Security
In Episode 3 of AI in Finance miniseries, Emily Laird reveals how AI is outsmarting fraudsters in finance, tackling everything from real-time transaction…
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AI in Finance - Finance Gets Personal
In Episode 2 of AI in Finance miniseries, host Emily Laird explores the world of personalized banking, where AI knows you better than your favorite barista…
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AI in Finance - The New Frontier
Welcome to the AI in Finance miniseries! Where Emily Laird takes listeners on a whirlwind tour through the AI revolution rocking Wall Street and beyond. From…
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AI in Manufacturing: Sustainability and the Future of Production
In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming manufacturing into a greener, more efficient powerhouse. From optimizing energy use and reducing waste to…
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AI in Manufacturing: Product Design and Customization
In this episode, we explore how generative AI is reshaping product design and custom manufacturing. Learn how AI-powered algorithms create endless design…
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AI in Manufacturing: Optimizing Production
In this episode, we break down how AI is transforming manufacturing from chaotic assembly lines to precision-driven production. Discover how AI is streamlining…
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AI & GenAI in Manufacturing
Let's kick off the AI and Industry series with a look at AI and Generative AI in manufacturing. This incredible industry gives us so much insight into the…
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AI & GenAI in Industries Series
Let's kick off a requested series exploring how AI and GenAI are reshaping industries—from marketing to healthcare, finance to education. With AI advancing at…
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Synthesia & HeyGen Video Tools
Let's explore the fascinating world of AI video generation tools that can turn your PowerPoint snooze-fests into Hollywood-worthy productions. Meet Synthesia…
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What is OpenAI's Sora?
Let's talk OpenAI's Sora—an AI that takes generative tech to the next level by creating videos from simple text prompts. Imagine typing something like…
Generative AI 101Runway AI + Lionsgate Partnership
In this episode, we’re exploring the groundbreaking partnership between Runway AI and Lionsgate, the studio behind The Hunger Games and John Wick. AI isn’t…
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What is Runway AI?
In this episode, we explore the world of Runway AI, the revolutionary platform that’s transforming video creation for everyone—from filmmakers to TikTokers…
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AI Video Generation - Industry Application
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we go beyond the theory to explore the real-world impact of AI video generation across industries. From transforming…
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AI Video Generation - Ethics, Law, & Technical Hurdles
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we pull back the curtain on the challenges facing AI video generation. We explore the darker corners of the…
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AI Video Generation - Benefits & Applications
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore how AI video generators are revolutionizing industries—slashing production times, cutting costs, and scaling…
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AI Video Generation
In this episode of Generative AI 101, we explore the world of AI video generators—the tech that’s changing the way we produce video content, no green screens…