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Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody
Welcome to Preparing for AI. The AI podcast for everybody. We explore the human and social impacts of AI, including the effect of AI on jobs, safe development of AI, and where AI overlaps with sustainability.
We dig deep into the barriers to change, the backlash that’s coming and put forward ideas for solutions and actions which individuals, organisations and society can take, and how you as an individual can get ready for what’s coming next !
Episodes
49 episodes
GEMINI 2.5, GHIBLI GOES VIRAL, CHINA CATCHES UP: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from March/April 2025
The race for AI dominance has taken an unexpected turn as Google emerges from the shadows with Gemini 2.5, a model that has quietly claimed the top spot across virtually all benchmarks. This free, lightning-fast system boasts a million-token co...
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Episode 34
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53:18
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TECH LORDS RISING: How Digital Feudalism threatens to make us all digital serfs
Is our digital world becoming a feudal system where tech giants rule as lords and we serve as digital serfs? This provocative question forms the backbone of today's deep dive into "techno-feudalism" – a framework that helps explain the troublin...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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57:10
GPT4.5, QWEN TAKES DEEPSEEK's CROWN & CANCER PREDICTION: Jimmy & Matt debate their favourite AI stories from March 2025
From disappointing model releases to revolutionary coding breakthroughs, our latest roundup explores the rapidly evolving AI landscape that's transforming how we work, create, and even approach medical research.We dive into the underwhe...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:03:03
LLM STANDOFF: Jimmy and Matt breakdown the (current) Leading AI Chatbots
The AI landscape is evolving weekly, with powerhouse models competing for dominance and your attention. But which one truly deserves a place in your workflow? We cut through the hype to deliver a practical guide to today's most capable AI syste...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:29:30
DIGITAL SIMULATION v DIVINE CREATION: Do AI advances prove we are living in a simulation?
Are we truly living in a simulation, or is our perceived reality simply an elaborate illusion? Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into simulation theory, exploring its implications for AI, consciousness, and the very nature of exis...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:02:16
NEURAL DEFENCE: AI's Military Innovations and Ethical Challenges with Brigadier Tim Law
Retired Brigadier Tim Law, a distinguished figure with a remarkable journey from the British Army to the charity sector, joins us for an insightful discussion. We explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping military strategies and internat...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:18:33
AI INFLECTION POINT: DeepSeek's trail of destruction and the new AI landscape
What if the most sensational claims of AI breakthroughs are masking hidden truths? Join us as we explore an insane week of AI developments in the trail of DeepSeek's complete destruction of the AI landscape. We'll unravel the controveries behin...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:10:20
CHINA'S AI REVOLUTION: Part 2- Unearthing Innovations, Governance, and Trust with Kristy Loke
What if AI could save more than it costs? Join us as we tackle this provocative question with our signature mix of insight and humour. The episode kicks off with an exploration of the monumental strides in AI, highlighting Google's ground...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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1:14:40
EMERGENCY PODCAST: DeepSeek shakes the foundation of AI
Jimmy and Matt scramble into the AI bunker to sound the alarm with an urgent, emergency episode. In the past week an emerging model from a relatively unknown Chinese developer, DeepSeek, has redefining the entire landscape of AI. At the...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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54:43
BATTLE OF THE SYSTEMS: Geopolitics, 'China Shedding', Energy and AI, with Grace Shao
Discover the transformative power of AI and its profound societal implications with this week's guest, Grace Shao. A distinguished writer and researcher, Grace offers unparalleled insights into global AI infrastructure, unraveling how Chinese b...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:15:57
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Voice Clones, Artificial Elves & AI Christmas Carols
Ever wondered how AI could transform your holiday traditions? Picture this: AI-powered elves crafting your perfect Christmas dinner or Santa's workshop reimagined with cutting-edge technology. We promise an exciting exploration as we invite you...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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49:29
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VOICE CLONING, ARTISTS AGAINST AI & AI JESUS: Jimmy and Matt debate their favourite AI stories from November 2024
It's monthly round up time! Unlock the secrets of AI's transformative power in our latest episode, where we tackle everything from cutting-edge voice cloning to AI's playful antics. Imagine a world where digital interactions are indistinguishab...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:09:52
CHINA'S AI REVOLUTION: Part 1- Innovations and Challenges in a Global Landscape, with Kristy Loke
Can China's AI advancements outpace global tech restrictions and redefine innovation? Join us as we explore this complex landscape with our esteemed guest, Kristy Loke. Together, we unravel the intricacies of AI development in China, highlighti...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:11:40
TOP 10 AI USE CASES: Jimmy and Matt recommend their favourite practical uses for LLM's
Ever wondered how AI could transform your everyday life, from your kitchen to your workspace? Discover how AI models like Claude can revolutionize your culinary adventures, turning meal planning and recipe management into a breeze by personaliz...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:23:20
THE ONE-OFF COVID EPIC: Warning- This episode has very little to do with AI!
In a departure from normal programming Jimmy gives Matt the opportunity to scratch his Covid-19 itch and to introduce a pretty wild hypothesis about Covid, the long term effects of the brain and the need for Artificial Intelligence to mitigate ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:30:04
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HEALING TRUST: Preserving the Doctor-Patient Bond in a Digital World with Dr. Gilbert Xie
This episode is the first of many looking at AI and healthcare but it turned into much more than that as we touched on medical ethics, the role of a doctor, the broken delivery of ‘western’ medicine and the erosion of trust in healthcare. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:12:30
INTERVIEW WITH AN AI: Jimmy & Matt's live interviews with Cerebras.ai and ChatGPT
Join us for a very special episode as Cerebras AI and ChatGPT sit down with Jimmy and Matt in the Preparing for AI studio. Hear firsthand from Cerebrus as it offers poetic and insightful glimpses into AI's role as a communication tool, compelli...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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48:59
GPT VOICE, POCKET AI's & NOBEL PRIZE: Matt & Jimmy debate their favourite AI Stories from September & October 2024
What happens when AI evolves beyond our screens and into our voices? Join us as we unravel the dynamic world of AI, starting with a humorous chronicle of our recording adventures across time zones, complete with a Scarlett Johansson voiceover m...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:26:36
(DARK ROOM) ROBOTIC RHYTHMS: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Music Production with Anth Gaskill
Join us on an exciting journey through the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and music production with our special guest, Anth Gaskill. As a chartered engineer and seasoned music producer, Anthony offers invaluable insights into h...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:23:08
STEALER OF SOULS: Can Notebook LM really replace podcasts?
Can AI truly capture the essence of a podcast, or are we sacrificing the soul of storytelling for convenience? In a very special (and shorter than usual) episode we put Google's LM Notebook to the test, an AI tool that promises to transform tex...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:51
SHOCKING AI INCIDENTS: From wrongful convictions to self-driving accidents
Discover the unsettling truth behind artificial intelligence and its real-world implications with hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright. What if AI-driven vehicles aren't as safe as we've been led to believe? Through harrowing examples like th...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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46:45
ARTIFICIAL APPETITE: Is our AI powered future being forced on us?
On this episode of "Preparing for AI," hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright tackle the complex relationship between AI and society, pondering whether AI is a tool we genuinely desire or something that's being imposed upon us. Can't we just si...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:21:03
USELESS EATERS: Are alternative social models bound to fail?
Is our current economic model sustainable in an AI-driven future? We kick off with an ambitious exploration of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its profound implications. From dispelling myths about UBI to debunking its criticisms, we navigate ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:01:31
TONGUE SCANS, AI GAMING, & KILL SWITCHES: Matt & Jimmy debate their favourite AI stories from August 2024
Ever wondered how AI is revolutionizing the gaming world? Discover the cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping video games, from AI-generated characters and narratives to groundbreaking technologies like text-to-speech. We'll explore the fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:10:12
THE SECRET AI TAKEOVER: The terrifying reality, are you already a digital slave?
Can today's search engines do more harm than good? With Google's RankBrain, BERT, and the new Search Generative Experience (SGE), we investigate whether these AI advancements truly enhance our search experiences or if they add to the clutter. D...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:27:24