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The 21st Century began with the rise of the Internet and social media. The next decade will mark the rise of the Intelligent Machines. AI will inhabit all our devices from cars and appliances to smart phones and robots. The Intelligent Machines podcast explores the most exciting revolution humanity has ever seen, filled with promise and peril. More than ever we need to understand what these new de... more

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What happens when every major AI model gets jailbroken within days? This week, the world's most prolific AI red teamer lifts the curtain on how and why "safe" AI might be an impossible promise.

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Spies aren't just in the shadows anymore—AI has turned every smartphone and social feed into a battlefield of influence and surveillance. This episode exposes how intelligence agencies, rogue states, and even TikTok are using machine learning to resh... more

AI pioneer Emad Mostaque joins Intelligent Machines to predict the intelligence inversion that could make human cognitive labor economically obsolete within a few years. Are we on the brink of a world where AI not only replaces remote jobs, but outco... more

What does it take to build tech the world actually trusts? Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales joins the crew to dig into the real crisis behind AI, social networks, and the web: trust, and how to build it when the stakes are global.

• Teen founders raise... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Anthony Vinci
Former intelligence officer, author of The Fourth Intelligence, The Future of Espionage
Episode: IM 848: Guaranteed Human - Satellite Photos for Everyone
Imad Mostaq
Founder of Stability AI and creator of Stable Diffusion
Intelligent Internet
Episode: IM 847: Caked Up Football Man - Why Small AIs Are Smarter
Jimmy Wales
Founder of Wikipedia
Episode: IM 846: Chivelord - From Leather-Bound to Cloud Powered
Kevin Kelly
A legend in technology, founding editor of Wired and author of many books.
Wired
Episode: IM 845: Pregnant With 83 Digital Assistants - Are AIs Really Alien Minds?
Jeremy Berman
Post-training researcher at Reflection AI
Reflection AI
Episode: IM 844: Poob Has It For You - Spiky Superintelligence vs. Generality
Dr. Alan Cowen
Chief Scientist at Hume AI, expert in human emotion and AI's interaction with it
Hume AI
Episode: IM 843: Immortal Beloved, You've Arrived - AI's Emotional Intelligence Paradox
Joey de Villa
AI developer, advocate, and accordionist
Episode: IM 842: None Pizza Left Beef - AI On the Edge
Andrew Hawthorn
Product manager behind HP's ZGX AI stations
HP
Episode: IM 842: None Pizza Left Beef - AI On the Edge
Jeffrey Quesnelle
CEO of Nous Research, an ethical AI company
Nous Research
Episode: IM 841: Dust and Deli Meat - Open Source AI Revolution

Hosts

Paris Martineau
Co-host and investigative reporter known for her work in technology journalism, contributing insights on AI and its societal implications.
Jeff Jarvis
Professor of Journalistic Innovation with extensive experience in media, known for discussing the impact of AI on journalism and society.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Highly Intelligent and always entertaining.

    As a longtime, faithful listener of Intelligent Machines, I cannot overstate how much this podcast means to me. The dynamic trio of Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and Jeff Jarvis never fail to impress with their insightful, funny, and deeply meaningful conversations. Every episode feels like sitting down with friends who not only understand the ever-evolving world of technology but know how to make it captivating and (dare I say) outright entertaining.

    What sets Intelligent Machines apart is the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BruceAllan
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Show Ever

    I have been listening to this for about 5 months now and is probally one of my favourite shows on twit. Paris has probally one of the best one liners ever. it is also the only podcast that wiil review some of the weirdist movies ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seth9356
    Canada4 months ago
  • Not what I thought

    I am giving a five star review because I love the twit network and Leo but this show I would give 1 star. I really thought it was going to have a similar structure to other shows.

    A certain amount of time on current news and a certain amount of time reviewing/talking about new AI software or devices, and maybe a segment where they recommend their favorite AI app and what they use it for but it is just one long moral/philosophical circular argument back and forth between the speakers about what... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    --Dashes--
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the show!!

    We’ve been watching Leo since the old screen saver days, when he recorded in Toronto. Intelligent machines is our weekly Thursday in-service for all things AI. Great conversations and excellent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LG from Ontario
    Canada5 months ago
  • I'n here for the Newmark and Flutes

    Always a fan of these folks. I miss the old flutes. Lol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ant Pruitt
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the dynamic conversation style among the hosts, which keeps the content accessible and engaging.
Overall, the blend of humor and deeper discussions is well-received, enhancing the experience.
Regular guests are viewed positively, contributing valuable insights into AI and its implications.
The podcast provides insightful and entertaining discussions on artificial intelligence and technology.
Some feedback indicates a desire for a stronger focus on current technological applications rather than philosophical debates.

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Talking Points

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IM 847: Caked Up Football Man - Why Small AIs Are Smarter
Q: What is this economic inversion?
It's about the shift where human cognitive labor becomes less valuable as AI capabilities increase.
IM 846: Chivelord - From Leather-Bound to Cloud Powered
Q: How did you develop trust within the early Wikipedia community?
A lot of it was getting to know people and realizing that we had a small group who were genuinely engaged and interested in the vision. Over time, it became a learning process that aligned with building trust.
IM 845: Pregnant With 83 Digital Assistants - Are AIs Really Alien Minds?
Q: What do you think is overhyped about AI?
He critiques the idea that intelligence alone is sufficient to solve problems, emphasizing the importance of different types of qualities beyond just IQ for effective outcomes.
IM 845: Pregnant With 83 Digital Assistants - Are AIs Really Alien Minds?
Q: What is your unique perspective on artificial intelligence?
Kevin Kelly suggests that instead of viewing AI as comparable to human intelligence, we should see it as distinctly different, like artificial aliens with their own types of intelligence.
IM 843: Immortal Beloved, You've Arrived - AI's Emotional Intelligence Paradox
Q: Should AI be used in psychotherapy?
Dr. Cowen discusses the potential benefits AI could offer in therapy, positing that basic advice-seeking applications could be beneficial despite AI's lack of emotionality.

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Recent guests on Intelligent Machines include:

1. Dr. Anthony Vinci
2. Imad Mostaq
3. Jimmy Wales
4. Kevin Kelly
5. Jeremy Berman
6. Dr. Alan Cowen
7. Joey de Villa
8. Andrew Hawthorn

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