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Title: The Funhouse Mirror of AI: A Guide to Glitches, Hallucinations, and Human Oversight
Excerpt: This podcast explores AI’s hilarious glitches, serious consequences, and why human oversight is crucial to building a more responsible future.
Show Notes
In this special bonus episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, host Dr. JR and guest Dr. Adeline Vance pull back the curtain on the unexpected failures of AI. They explore a fascinating dual reality: from hilarious AI blunders like six-fingered hands and nonsensical chatbots to the serious, high-stakes consequences of hallucinations in law, finance, and healthcare. This deep dive into glitches, hallucinations, and algorithmic bias reveals why human oversight, critical thinking, and ethical governance are more crucial than ever.
Tune in as they cover:
- Defining the Terms: What exactly is a “hallucination” in the world of AI, and why do models so confidently produce falsehoods? We break down the core technical reasons in a way everyone can understand.
- The AI Blooper Reel: A tour of the funniest and most bizarre fails in AI image and text generation, from surreal food photos to chatbots caught swearing. These moments aren’t just for laughs; they’re valuable lessons in what the technology fundamentally lacks.
- When Glitches Get Serious: Real-world, high-profile examples of costly AI mistakes, including the Canadian airline chatbot that created a legally binding refund policy, a lawyer who cited fabricated court cases, and the notorious IBM Watson for Oncology system that gave dangerous medical advice.
- The Systemic Challenge of Bias: An in-depth look at how AI can institutionalize and amplify societal biases, with case studies on discriminatory hiring tools and content generators that perpetuate stereotypes.
- A Tale of Two Policies: A comparison of the European Union’s proactive, risk-based AI Act with the U.S.’s deregulatory “try first” approach, and the global implications of this tension.
- The Human Imperative: The episode concludes with a powerful call to action for users and developers to engage critically with AI, champion human judgment, and never relinquish the power of critical thinking.
Don’t just consume AI—engage with it! Share this episode with a friend, and join us next week as we dive into our September series, The Human-AI “Roommate” Experiment. We’ll explore the fun, awkward, and surprisingly deep dynamics of living with AI, starting with “The Move-In Day.”
Show Notes: AI in 5: AI Hype vs. Reality: Unpacking Climate Tech, Ethics, and Light-Speed Computing (August 26, 2025)
Hosted by Dr. JR
Summary: In this electrifying episode of AI in 5, Dr. JR zips through the most compelling AI news of the week. We explore how AI is joining the fight against climate change, take a close look at the ongoing boom in generative AI tools, and tackle the critical ethical conversations shaping the future of technology. Plus, we’ve got a few “quick hitters” to highlight some fascinating, fast-paced developments!
Key Topics Covered:
- AI and the Environment: Discover how new initiatives are using AI to help farmers and foresters make climate-smart decisions. We touch on a major project from the University of Minnesota aimed at leveraging AI for agriculture and forestry.
- The Rise of Generative AI: We discuss how creative AI tools are impacting businesses and democratizing creativity. We’ll include a powerful quote on the future of AI from Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google.
- AI Ethics and Responsibility: A vital discussion on the ethical implications of AI. We highlight the EU’s new AI Act and include insights from Dr. Klara Nahrstedt, a computer science professor, on the need for education and retraining in the face of AI advancements.
Quick Hitters:
- The “AI Bubble”: A new study from MIT suggests that many generative AI business projects are failing to generate revenue, raising questions about the current hype.
- AI-AI Bias: We reveal a curious finding that AI models are showing a preference for content written by other AIs.
- Light Speed Computing: Learn about cutting-edge research using light to perform AI computations, potentially making AI thousands of times faster.
References and Citations:
- Shekhar, S. (2025, February 2). AI-LEAF Institute: Curbing Climate Change with Artificial Intelligence. University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering. Retrieved from https://cse.umn.edu/dsi/news/ai-leaf-institute-curbing-climate-change-artificial-intelligence
- Pichai, S. (2024, December 3). 15 Quotes on the Future of AI. Time Magazine. Retrieved from https://time.com/partner-article/7279245/15-quotes-on-the-future-of-ai/
- European Union. (n.d.). AI Act: Shaping Europe’s digital future. Retrieved August 25, 2025, from https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai
- Built In. (2025, August 20). The Future of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Will Change the World. Retrieved from https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligence-future
- MIT study shatters AI hype: 95% of generative AI projects are failing, sparking tech bubble jitters. (2025, August 21). Economic Times. Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/mit-study-shatters-ai-hype-95-of-generative-ai-projects-are-failing-sparking-tech-bubble-jitters/articleshow/123428252.cms
- Artificial Intelligence News. (2025, June 20). ScienceDaily. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/artificial_intelligence/
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