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They Might Be Self-Aware

"They Might Be Self-Aware" is your weekly tech frenzy with Hunter Powers and Daniel Bishop. Every Monday, these ex-co-workers, now tech savants, strip down the AI and technology revolution to its nuts and bolts. Forget the usual sermon. Hunter and Daniel are here to inject raw, unfiltered insight into AI's labyrinth – from its radiant promises to its shadowy puzzles. Whether you're AI-illiterate or a digital sage, their sharp banter will be your gateway to the heart of tech's biggest quandary. Jack into "They Might Be Self-Aware" for a no-holds-barred journey into technology's enigma. Is it our savior or a mother harbinger of doom? Get in the loop, subscribe today, and be part of the most gripping debate of our era.

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
120
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Unhinged AGI Crashes Live Podcast, OpenAI's GPT 4.5 Charm Offensive & A Looming AI Paycheck Tsunami

Unhinged AGI Crashes Live Podcast, OpenAI's GPT 4.5 Charm Offensive & A Looming AI Paycheck Tsunami

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:43 An Uninvited AGI Guest
00:07:14 GPT-4.5: Creativity Over Precision
00:11:16 Claude Vs GPT-4.5: The Human-like Conversation Showdown
00:13:14 Daniel's Evolving Definition Of AGI
00:…

00:38:06  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
AI Voices Take Over Spotify as Journalists & Coders Fight to Stay Relevant

AI Voices Take Over Spotify as Journalists & Coders Fight to Stay Relevant

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:47 Spotify & AI: The Future of Audiobooks
00:03:23 How AI is Changing Voice Acting
00:14:16 AI in Journalism: Evolution or End of News Anchors?
00:18:33 Will AI Disrupt Coding Career…

00:40:38  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Would You Marry Your AI Girlfriend? Robots, Romance & Legal Trouble Explained

Would You Marry Your AI Girlfriend? Robots, Romance & Legal Trouble Explained

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:42 The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mystery
00:06:52 Marrying Your AI Girlfriend?
00:13:28 Dating Your Kitchen Robot
00:19:46 AI’s Legal Flood: Frivolous Lawsuits Ahead?
00:27:52 AI Judges: …

00:35:16  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
GPT-5 Defies Expectations, IRS Hunts with AI, & The DMV's Salvation Plot

GPT-5 Defies Expectations, IRS Hunts with AI, & The DMV's Salvation Plot

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:56 The Whisper of GPT-5: A Quantum Leap or Just A Step?
00:03:45 Unlocking The Juicy Stories: OpenAI's Foray Into Erotica
00:06:29 Grok-3 Storms The Rankings: Elon Musk's AI Triumph…

00:49:33  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Can AI Really Replace Travel Agents? Microsoft’s New AI and the Future of Hands-Free Vibe Computing

Can AI Really Replace Travel Agents? Microsoft’s New AI and the Future of Hands-Free Vibe Computing

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:24 From Sick Days To Vibe Coding Dreams
00:02:10 AI As Your Ultimate Travel Agent
00:06:16 Navigating The Web Without Getting Banned
00:14:28 Is Omni Parser V2 The Future Of Windows …

00:28:34  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
Humanity vs. AI: Hollywood Sparks, Copyright Crumbles & Transhumanism Dreams

Humanity vs. AI: Hollywood Sparks, Copyright Crumbles & Transhumanism Dreams

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What Is Transhumanism?
00:04:45 Would You Embed Tech In Your Body?
00:08:17 Transhumanism vs. Copyright
00:15:13 The Impact Of AI On Copyright
00:35:14 AI And Spec Scripts: A New M…

00:39:25  |   Thu 27 Feb 2025
How AI Will Change Super Bowl Ads Forever (OpenAI vs Human Creators)

How AI Will Change Super Bowl Ads Forever (OpenAI vs Human Creators)

See the Ad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmb8hdgh78

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:59 Reimagining Super Bowl Ads With AI
00:16:05 The Power Of AI In Persuasion
00:25:12 Hyper-personalized Advertising And Cons…

00:34:11  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
OpenAI vs Google Gemini: The AI War Just Changed Forever

OpenAI vs Google Gemini: The AI War Just Changed Forever

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:05 Facing Off Against OpenAI: 24-hour Hackathon Challenges Deep Research
00:05:21 Claude 3.5 Sonnet: Anthropic’s Luck Or Innovation?
00:14:32 The AI Chip Race: Google, Meta, And App…

00:33:09  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
We Let OpenAI's DeepResearch o3 Make Memes for 30 Minutes (The Results Are Shocking)

We Let OpenAI's DeepResearch o3 Make Memes for 30 Minutes (The Results Are Shocking)

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 Will AI Cure All Diseases Or Do We Still Need Humans?
00:05:17 Can AI Become A Master Meme Creator?
00:18:29 Open-source AI: The Underdog Overperformer
00:22:15 Is AI The Future O…

00:34:38  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
When AI Plays HR Roulette: Rogue Models, Human Holograms & The Layoff Lottery

When AI Plays HR Roulette: Rogue Models, Human Holograms & The Layoff Lottery

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:25 The Censorship Quandary: AI Models' Manners
00:03:33 DIY AI: Hosting Your Own Language Model
00:15:30 AI On The Payroll: Should HR Step In?
00:38:54 The AI Job Market: Who's First…

00:44:14  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
Why OpenAI is PANICKING Over This $5M Chinese AI Model

Why OpenAI is PANICKING Over This $5M Chinese AI Model

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:14 Is The Openai Pro Tier Really Worth $200?
00:09:17 Deepseek R1: Open Weights Disruptor
00:21:00 The $500 Billion Question: Revolution Or Waste?
00:28:29 Apple’s AI Strategy: Maste…

00:39:55  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
DeepSeek vs OpenAI: Epic AI Benchmark Battle + Nvidia, Google & Chatbot Negotiations

DeepSeek vs OpenAI: Epic AI Benchmark Battle + Nvidia, Google & Chatbot Negotiations

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:06 Deepseek: A New Challenger In AI
00:08:36 AI NPCs: Revolutionizing Gaming Or Not Ready Yet?
00:10:28 Hollywood's Hidden AI: Behind The Scenes Of Movie Making
00:24:24 Using AI For…

00:37:36  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
AI Pilots Tesla Cybertruck (FSD), Snake Venom Tech & DNA’s New Frontier

AI Pilots Tesla Cybertruck (FSD), Snake Venom Tech & DNA’s New Frontier

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:19 First Impressions of The Cybertruck
00:08:32 Exploring Full Self-driving
00:21:41 The Potential of AI-Powered Venom Antidotes
00:24:30 Designer DNA And Money-Driven Eugenics
00:27:…

00:30:01  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
AI Lovers & The Rise of Augmented Existence

AI Lovers & The Rise of Augmented Existence

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:41 AI Boyfriends: Better Listeners?
00:02:56 Virtual Worlds With AI Personas
00:06:27 Performance Coaching With Landman
00:20:48 Data Is The New Oil: AI's Value Proposition
00:24:53 T…

00:36:10  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
AGI or AI Hype? The Truth Tech Giants Won’t Share & Future of Work

AGI or AI Hype? The Truth Tech Giants Won’t Share & Future of Work

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:40 AI And The Movie Memory Game
00:12:13 Job Market Shifts: Junior Programmers And Harvard MBAs At Risk
00:18:00 Is AGI Already Among Us, Or Just Hype?
00:26:18 Future Workforce: All…

00:31:10  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
AI Battle: Grok vs. Gemini, Nvidia’s $3K Digits & The Sassy Smart Home

AI Battle: Grok vs. Gemini, Nvidia’s $3K Digits & The Sassy Smart Home

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:32 - Grok Vs. Gemini: AI Showdown For Wildfire Updates
00:05:00 - Tables And Trust: Evaluating AI's Event Reporting
00:18:13 - Nvidia Digits: Investing In Your Own AI Powerhouse
00…

00:27:35  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
Granola’s AI Notes Takeover, Reebok’s 3D Kicks & Meta’s Phantom Influencers

Granola’s AI Notes Takeover, Reebok’s 3D Kicks & Meta’s Phantom Influencers

00:00:00 Finding AI's Killer Use Case: The Note-taking Revolution
00:06:45 The Magic Of Automated Meeting Summaries
00:14:04 AI-designed Footwear: 3D Printing At Your Feet
00:19:17 Grandpa Brian And AI …

00:32:01  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
AI's $6M Takeover: Google Shaken, DeepSeek Rebels, Reddit Unites

AI's $6M Takeover: Google Shaken, DeepSeek Rebels, Reddit Unites

00:00:00 Rethinking Search Engines In The AI Era
00:02:34 The Power Of Conversational AI
00:05:08 Introducing Cline: A New Era In Coding Assistance
00:18:48 Reddit's AI-powered "answers" Revolution
00:22…

00:33:51  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
AI Schools Our Kids, Models Fake Alignment & The Hidden Path to Self-Awareness

AI Schools Our Kids, Models Fake Alignment & The Hidden Path to Self-Awareness

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:28 Would You Trust AI To Educate Your Kids?
00:05:44 AI's Potential And Pitfalls In Global Education
00:17:38 Enhancing Creativity: Can AI Overcome Its Limits?
00:24:11 When AI Fakes…

00:31:37  |   Mon 06 Jan 2025
Six Ways AI Will Takeover Your Life in 2025: War, Work & Wellbeing

Six Ways AI Will Takeover Your Life in 2025: War, Work & Wellbeing

00:00:00 Intro
00:05:03 Daniel Prediction #3
00:07:21 Hunter Prediction #3
00:17:49 Daniel Prediction #2
00:20:42 Hunter Prediction #2
00:28:46 Daniel Prediction #1
00:32:15 Hunter Prediction #1
00:36:00 Wr…

00:36:51  |   Fri 03 Jan 2025
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