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The Meat Puppets PodcastThe A.I. Uprising: Music, Movies & MonetizationStrap in for a wild ride as Martin and Paul delve into the latest AI news, exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI in music, video, and beyond. From synthetic symphonies to digital disruption, they navigate the blurred lines between art and artifice, questioning the value and authenticity of AI-generated content.Brace yourselves for tales of eight-year-old heavy metal mayhem, AI-infused dance tracks, and the potential obsolescence of skilled human labour. Join these fearless founders as they demo cutting-edge tools like Suno and UDIO, bringing AI-powered music creation within reach of the masses.But...2024-04-2353 min
The Meat Puppets PodcastCan #AI be controlled? : Corralling the #Digital Beast#elevenlabs #speech2speech #runwayml motion brush Martin and Paul go on a wild #AI adventure in this jam-packed episode. They dish all the juicy deets on the #OpenAI saga, give the inside scoop on the latest innovations like Runway's #Motionbrush and #Claude 2.1, and even test out some #AI-powered voice acting with #ElevenLabs. And that's not all - the lads discover potenial #killerrobots over at the Pentagon and somehow find time to poke fun at #Google. It's a rip-roaring ride through the #AI landscape that you won't want to miss. So plug in, sit back, and enjoy the #triumphant #failures...2023-11-2957 min
The Meat Puppets PodcastAI-mageddon: The OpenAI MeltdownMartin and Paul chronicle the dramatic meltdown at #OpenAI that saw high profile departures, boardroom clashes, and #talent poaching. Discover the backstory behind #Sam #Altman's sudden firing as #CEO. Then learn how Microsoft stealthily acquired #OpenAI's top brass. The intrepid duo also explore game-changing #AImusic tools from Google that could put artists like Hans Zimmer out of work.And in business updates, our aspirational founders embrace an #ethical "pay what you feel” model. Will this affect their buy out valuation in 5 years? Most likely! Despite the uncertainty, their infectious #optimism remains intact. So plug in to...2023-11-221h 05
The Meat Puppets Podcast#OpenAI's #GPTs Game Changer: Personalised #AI UnleashedMore #AI antics. This week Martin and Paul dive into the #creative possibilities of #AI, from questionable #AI-generated #songs to excitement over #StableAudio's text-to-music capabilities. Does #AI have a place in the #music world? Tune in to find out!We also discuss the impact of #OpenAI's new super-powered #ChatGPT release and their ambitions for #AGI. Of course #Elon makes an appearance with his new bot #Grok, along with other AI developments from #YouTube, #Twitter and #TimeMagazine's best #inventions of 2023 list.It's not all sunshine and rainbows though. #Deepfakes are still out there, threatening reality as...2023-11-1557 min
The Meat Puppets PodcastThe #AI Regulation RumbleBiden and Rishi face off over #AIRegulation! In this banter-filled episode, Martin and Paul dive into the murky waters of #ArtificialIntelligence oversight.The dynamic duo discuss Biden's controversial executive order to review all new #AI systems before public release. Meanwhile across the pond, UK PM Rishi Sunak hosts a global AI summit and launches a new AI #Safety Institute. Whose approach is better? You'll have to tune in to find out!Get the inside scoop on the escalating AI arms race. Martin and Paul also explore the latest AI innovations in #3D modelling, video generation...2023-11-081h 10
The Meat Puppets Podcast#AI generated Ads in 30 Seconds & the latest #AI toolsMartin Riley and Paul Billington, your favourite #digital daredevils, dive headfirst into the swirling vortex of #BigTech and #AI in this electrifying episode of The Meat Puppets! Today, our dynamic duo embarks on a wild odyssey, unraveling the complexities and conundrums that shroud the world of #ArtificialIntelligence.From the relentless pace of innovation to the shadowy corridors of power and control, Martin and Paul leave no stone unturned, no question unanswered. With their signature blend of wit, wisdom, and just a wee bit of whimsy, they dissect the digital dilemma of our times: Can we outsmart Big...2023-11-0145 min
The Meat Puppets PodcastAI-Powered Marketing on a Bootstrap: Cutting Through the NoiseThe brave new world of #AIPowered #marketing with Martin and Paul, our intrepid tech #entrepreneurs!In this episode, the duo tackles the ever-growing challenge of cutting through the digital noise to reach their target audience.Armed with #UserPersonas crafted in ChatGPT, Martin and Paul develop strategies to connect with potential customers on Reddit. You'll hear their plans for generating engaging content with tools like #Opus, #Descript, and more. It's a digital frontier out there, but have no fear - our savvy hosts are breaking trail so you don't have to.Laugh and learn...2023-10-251h 03
The Meat Puppets PodcastPlatforms, Partnerships, and Possibilities in A.I. & A.I. News#OpenSource vs #SelfBuild vs #ProprietyPlatforms. Martin and Paul navigate the wild world of #AI platforms! They discuss an #AI conundrum - should they build their own tools from scratch or rely on existing platforms? Tune in as the plucky pair debate leveraging open source versus paid solutions. You'll get the inside scoop on the latest AI advancements from #Google, #Adobe and more. Martin tests out #futuristic translation tech that's almost like telepathy! But it's not all sunshine as the pals ponder platform pitfalls and fickle tech trends. Will their scrappy moxie help them thrive amidst the platform paradox? There's...2023-10-181h 03
The Meat Puppets PodcastAI Chatbots, Avatars and Space Insurance?Strap in for a wild ride through the ever-evolving world of AI as Martin and Paul provide an entertaining overview of some major developments in the field. Tune in to hear their honest takes on using AI tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E, and Stable Diffusion. You’ll get insights into the applications of AI, from generating art to powering virtual assistants. Martin and Paul also explore thought-provoking topics like AI copyright issues, multimodal models, and the rise of AI in customer service. With their trademark wit and candour, the duo shares valuable perspectives on embracing AI as former media professionals pi...2023-10-111h 00
The Meat Puppets PodcastSo, We Cloned an Actors Voice using #AIGet ready for an enlightening deep dive into the controversial world of AI-generated voice cloning. Join long-time media pros turned tech entrepreneurs Martin Riley and Paul Billington as they explore this emerging technology with esteemed actor and voice artist Andonis Anthony.Does AI voice cloning spell doom for creatives or unlock exciting new opportunities? Can regulations protect people's vocal identities? Will audiences care if their content features synthetic voices? Together our intrepid hosts and expert guest grapple with these pressing questions...and perhaps raise some new ones along the way!Peppered with Andonis’ wicked humour an...2023-10-041h 00
The Meat Puppets PodcastRage Against The PodbotsHold onto your headphones, podcast fans - Martin and Paul are back with another meaty episode! This time our intrepid duo explore the pros and cons of using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to streamline their podcast production. How far can automation take them? Will AI help or hinder their creative process?Tune in as Martin and Paul dive into virtual assistants, machine-generated content, and the ethics of AI voices. You'll hear how today's AI can transcribe audio, suggest ideas, optimise SEO, and even clone your speech patterns! Martin and Paul chronicle their adventures, revealing what...2023-09-2750 min
The Meat Puppets PodcastWho Owns AI's Brainchildren?Strap in creatives, In this episode, the Meat Puppets wrestle with AI's potential creative supremacy and the existential threat it poses to analog innovators. Will AI annihilate copyright and render human creativity obsolete?Or can carbon-based lifeforms somehow co-create with their artificially intelligent overlords? Get ready for a thought-provoking yet lighthearted exploration of humanity's uncertain future in the rise of the creative machines.Join hosts and co-founders Martin Riley and Paul Billington as they boldly venture into the Wild West world of AI-generated content.With only their wit and a few bytes of...2023-09-2054 min
The Meat Puppets PodcastDitching the Day Job for Digital DreamsBuckle up for a wild ride as savvy media and music dinosaurs Martin Riley and Paul Billington pivot from video production to the brave new world of AI-powered startups! With no prior experience but tons of infectious humor, these intrepid friends chronicle the exhilarating highs and humbling lows of their first fumbling forays into the digital frontier.You'll hear hilarious stories of stumbling through tech jargon, putting too much trust in questionable AI tools, and making every mistake possible as quickly as possible. It's an honest, no-holds-barred account of two analog veterans trying to stay relevant in...2023-09-0458 min