What happens when AI writes novels, offers therapy, and runs for office? In our final episode of The Human Guide to Artificial Intelligence, we go big—trust, AGI, deepfakes, and the ethics of coexistence.
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💡 Episode Summary:
AI is everywhere—and you might not even know it. From your phone’s camera to your fridge to the content you scroll through daily, artificial intelligence is quietly running the show behind the scenes. In this fast-paced, fun-filled bonus episode, Dr. JR and guest expert Dr. Casey Brightman expose the AI hiding in plain sight and unpack what it means for your everyday life.
We play a few games, share a few laughs, and ask some big questions—like when AI is helpful, and when it’s just plain creepy. Whether you’re a tech geek or a casual scroller, this episode is your cheat sheet to the invisible intelligence shaping your world.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- Surprising everyday tools that run on AI (hint: it’s not just your smart speaker)
- How apps like Netflix and Instagram test and tweak content using AI
- Real-world “AI fails” that prove our tech isn’t as flawless as we think
- A lightning round of “Cool or Creepy?” AI features—from facial recognition to dating apps
- Why understanding everyday AI helps you stay in control of your digital life
🛠️ Segments Breakdown:
- “AI or Not AI?” – Can you tell what’s powered by AI?
- The Invisible Upgrade – Daily life tasks AI has silently transformed
- A/B… AI? – How AI personalizes your feed, ads, and experience
- AI Fails in the Wild – Hilarious (and slightly terrifying) examples of AI gone wrong
- Cool or Creepy? – Where we draw the line on AI’s role in our lives
👥 Guest:
Dr. Casey Brightman – AI researcher, educator, and tech enthusiast. Known for making complex topics feel like a chat over coffee.
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📚 References (Cited in the Podcast)
- BBC News. 2025. “Indian Celebrity Deepfake Sparks Outrage and Investigation.” BBC News, March 12.
- Brown, A. 2025. “Florida Election Deepfake Robocalls Raise Alarms Ahead of Midterms.” Tampa Tribune, February 4.
- European Commission. 2024. “EU AI Act: Final Text Approved.” Brussels: European Commission.
- Future of Life Institute. 2023. “Pause Giant AI Experiments: Open Letter.” Cambridge, MA.
- Smith, L., K. Diaz, and H. Zhao. 2023. “Algorithmic Bias in Postoperative Risk Models.” Journal of Medical AI Ethics 9(3): 122–138.
- Taylor, M., R. Singh, and A. Okafor. 2023. “AI Dermatology Tool Misses Skin Conditions in Darker Skin Tones.” New England Journal of Digital Health 17(2): 44–51.
- The White House. 2023. “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” Washington, DC.
🔗 Additional Resources (For Listeners Who Want to Go Deeper)
🎧 Podcasts:
- Hard Fork – New York Times podcast on AI and tech culture
- AI Alignment Podcast – Deep dives into AGI safety, hosted by the Future of Life Institute
- The Ezra Klein Show – Occasional AI-focused interviews with ethicists, technologists, and futurists
📺 Documentaries:
- “Coded Bias” (2020) – Explores how algorithmic discrimination impacts civil rights
- “The Social Dilemma” (2020) – Reveals how AI powers social media manipulation
- “iHuman” (2019) – A look at AI’s role in surveillance and power structures
🧠 Tools & Tech to Try:
- ChatGPT – OpenAI’s conversational model for experiencing AI firsthand
- DALL·E 3 / Midjourney – AI image generation tools
- Reality Defender – A browser tool for detecting deepfakes and manipulated content
- AI Explainability 360 Toolkit (IBM) – For understanding how to audit and interpret models
📖 Further Reading (Books, Essays & Guides)
🧑🎓 Intro to AI:
- Russell, Stuart, and Peter Norvig. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach.
- Mitchell, Melanie. Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans.
- Broussard, Meredith. Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World.
🤖 Ethics, Creativity & the Future:
- Crawford, Kate. Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence.
- Daugherty, Paul, and H. James Wilson. Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI.
- O’Neil, Cathy. Weapons of Math Destruction.