Best Robotic Perception Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu 49:52

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Delanie Fischer chats with author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty Kaila Yu to discuss the dangerous side of fetishization. She shares about the evolving perception of Asian women, the impact of media and representation (or lack thereof), and practical ways to recognize and dismantle harmful patterns. * This episod…

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Snap Teams with Perplexity AI, Japan Focused AI Platform Crystallizes, Chan Zuckerberg Initiatives Doubles AI Biohub Funding, Alphabet AI Centre Sparks Debate, and more... 11:21

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(0:10): Snap Partners with Perplexity AI for In-App Search, Aiming to Outshine TikTok and Meta (2:35): SoftBank and OpenAI Launch Japan-Focused AI Platform 'Cristal Intelligence' to Transform Industries (4:47): Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Shifts Focus to AI-Driven Science, Doubling Biohub Funding in $1 Billion Push (7:11): Alphabet's AI Data Centre …

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The State of Multi-Die: Insights and Customer Requirements 20:20

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In this episode, we look at the changing landscape of multi-die design, highlighting how the industry is addressing current challenges and opportunities. We share customer perspectives on essential requirements, including design considerations, scalability, performance and integration, while outlining the current state of multi-die design and the e…

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A Theoretical Framework for Neuromorphic Technology? 54:36

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Sunny talks to Dr Brad Aimone from Sandia National Laboratories who works with the world’s biggest neuromorphic platforms. He explains how this allows him to think deeply about what such platforms are good for and how we might be able to get to a theory of neuromorphic computational power. After the interview, discussion follows with Giulia and Ral…

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Artificial Hearing: From Ear Drums to Tuning Forks 51:50

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Dr. Claudia Lenk’s group creates brain-inspired hearing systems with micromechanical hair cells. In this episode of Brains and Machines, she talks to Dr. Sunny Bains of University College London about the advantages of the approach and how it could be applied to speech processing in AI. Discussion follows with Dr. Giulia D’Angelo from the Czech Tec…

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Understanding early Amazon communities and saving the endangered pocket mouse 35:03

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Sofia Moutinho visited the Xingu Indigenous territory in Brazil to learn about a long-standing collaboration between scientists and the Kuikuro to better understand early Amazon communities. Next on the show, we visit the Pacific pocket mouse recovery program at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance…

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India Unveils AI Governance, Vitality and Google Launch AI Platform, Stream Ring AI Note-Taker, MoEngage Secures Global AI Marketing Funding, and more... 12:26

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(0:10): India Unveils AI Governance Guidelines: A People-First Framework for Safe, Responsible AI Adoption (2:29): Vitality and Google Launch AI Platform to Revolutionize Personalized Health and Disease Prevention (5:29): Stream Ring: Revolutionary AI Wearable for Effortless Note-Taking and Privacy (7:39): MoEngage Secures New Funding to Expand AI-…

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Amazon Secures $38B AI Cloud Deal, UK Court Rules for Stability AI, Cisco Brings Compute Closer to Data, Munich Launches €1B AI Cloud Hub, and more... 10:34

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(0:10): Amazon Secures $38B AWS Deal with OpenAI, Fuels AI Cloud Demand Amid Mixed Market Signals (2:03): UK Court Ruling Favors Stability AI Over Getty Images: AI Training Legal Questions Persist (3:39): Cisco's Unified Edge Revolutionizes AI by Bringing Compute and Security Closer to Data (5:50): €1 Billion AI Cloud Hub in Munich to Boost Europe'…

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The Shocking Ingredients in Menstrual Products: Toxic Truths, Safe Alternatives, and the Future of Period Care with Arielle Loupos 34:20

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Delanie Fischer chats with Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, for a revealing look at the hidden toxins in mainstream menstrual products and their impact, the history of “feminine hygiene” marketing, and the safe alternatives everyone should know about. They explore cycle stigma, period traditions, and why rethinking our everyday products is e…

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US Approves Nvidia Export to UAE, IIT Madras Unveils AI Framework, Sovereign AI Alliance Shifts Asia Pacific, AI Artist Debuts on Billboard, and more... 14:41

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(0:10): US Approves Nvidia AI Chip Exports to UAE Amid AI Investment Surge, Sparking Security Concerns (1:42): IIT Madras Unveils AI Framework PURE to Revolutionize Drug Synthesis and Material Discovery (3:45): Cloudian and NVIDIA Forge Sovereign AI Alliance Across Asia-Pacific, Boosting Data Sovereignty and Compliance (6:34): AI Artist Xania Monet…

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Awakening: The Power of Ritual, Creative Energy, and Nature’s Wisdom with Rebecca Campbell 48:16

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Delanie Fischer chats with bestselling author and artist Rebecca Campbell about how creativity, ritual, and our connection to nature can transform the way we think and feel. They dive into how belief systems shape our health and choices, approaching traditions with mindfulness and respect, and what happens when we start listening to the natural rhy…

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Lenore Blum: AI Consciousness is Inevitable: The Conscious Turing Machine 1:43:26

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*Lenore refers to a few slides in this podcast; you can see them here. Intro Today's guest, distinguished mathematician and computer scientist Lenore Blum, explains why she and her husband Manuel believe machine consciousness isn't just possible, it's inevitable. Their reasoning? If consciousness is computational (and they're betting it is), and we…

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Neurons Close the Loop from Insect Perception to Action 44:15

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Sunny talks to Prof Barbara Webb from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, who uses physical robots to validate neural mechanisms in crickets, ants, and bees. She talks about her work inspired by the philosophy that biological cognition can only be truly understood by building complete sensory-motor loops that work in the real world. After the…

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Detecting the acidity of the ocean with sound, the role of lead in human evolution, and how the universe ends 45:27

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First up on the podcast, increased carbon dioxide emissions sink more acidity into the ocean, but checking pH all over the world, up and down the water column, is incredibly challenging. Staff Writer Paul Voosen joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss a technique that takes advantage of how sound moves through the water to detect ocean acidification. Ne…

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Dr. Joel Warsh on Vaccine Research, Public Trust, and What's Not Taught in Medical School 1:00:28

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Delanie Fischer chats with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh about vaccines and why it’s crucial to navigate this divisive topic with clarity. They explore vaccine research gaps, misinformation, and what’s taught in medical school, as well as how vaccines are tested, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare and media, and s…

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10 Self-Helpless Podcast Updates & Announcements 25:49

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Delanie Fischer is sharing some updates and announcements about the podcast including why you can no longer find Self-Helpless on social media, how you can count on the podcast for your commutes, tasks, and bedtime existential crisis even more regularly, and some exciting new features and opportunities. Everything discussed in this episode can be f…

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China Advances Military AI, AMD DOE Launches AI Supercomputers, OpenAI Launches Student Chats, Poonawalla Fincorp Launches AI, and more... 12:32

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(0:10): China's AI-Powered Military Tech Advances: Robot Dogs, Drone Swarms, and DeepSeek's Rapid Scenario Analysis (3:01): $1 Billion AMD-DOE Partnership Unveils AI Supercomputers Lux and Discovery for Scientific Breakthroughs (5:22): OpenAI Unveils 'Chats for Students' in India: Revolutionizing Study and Skill Development with ChatGPT (8:04): Poo…

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OpenAI Launches Music AI, Tech Giants Switch to Hybrid Energy, Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI, Nvidia Hits 4 Trillion, and more... 11:18

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OpenAI's New AI Tool Revolutionizes Music Creation Amid Legal and Ethical Challenges Hyperscale Tech Giants Embrace Hybrid Energy Amid AI-Driven Power Surge Anthropic's AI Triumphs in Enterprise Market, Outshines OpenAI with $9 Billion Revenue Projection Nvidia Becomes First $4 Trillion Company, Eyes $10 Trillion Valuation with AI and GPU Growth ER…

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Reinventing Midlife: Career, Identity, and Aging Your Way with Sherri Dindal 1:03:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Gen X viral content creator and entrepreneur Sherri Dindal about midlife transformation — diving into the fluidity of identity, purpose, and the realities of reinvention. Sherri opens up about her bold career pivot in her 40s, leaving behind a 26-year career as a corporate investigator to pursue entrepreneurship, and how …

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Amazon Launches 'Help Me Decide', AI Transforms Healthcare, Krafton Boosts AI Gaming, Questel Launches Sophia Platform, and more... 11:16

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(0:10): Amazon Unveils AI Shopping Feature 'Help Me Decide' Amid Privacy and Bias Concerns (2:40): AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Faster, Accurate Diagnostics Transforming Patient Outcomes (4:36): Krafton Embraces 'AI-First' Strategy with $70M Investment to Revolutionize Gaming Development and Operations (7:06): Questel Unveils Sophia Platform: Revo…

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The contagious buzz of bumble bee positivity, and when snow crabs vanish 27:13

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First up on the podcast, the Bering Sea’s snow crabs are bouncing back after a 50-billion-crab die-off in 2020, but scientists are racing to predict what’s going to happen to this important fishery. Contributing Correspondent Warren Cornwall joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss what’s next for snow crabs. Next on the show, freelance producer Elah Fed…

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Google Targets 9B AI Revenue, OpenAI Expands UK AI, Netflix Uses AI, Meta and Blue Owl Open Hyperion Data Center, and more... 12:54

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(0:10): Google Eyes $9B AI Revenue with Anthropic Cloud Deal; Stock Soars Amid Growth Optimism (1:55): OpenAI Boosts UK AI Growth with Local Data Residency and Public Service Innovations (4:46): Netflix Leverages AI for Efficiency Amidst Deepfake Concerns and Stock Drop (7:17): Meta and Blue Owl Launch $27B Hyperion Data Center for AI Expansion in …

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Visa Tips, Travel Hacks, and Moving Abroad with Kelsey Megan 36:51

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Delanie Fischer chats with Kelsey Perry about her experience living and working abroad in New Zealand through a Working Holiday Visa. Kelsey shares practical travel tips, different visa options, and advice for finding accommodations and seasonal work. She also breaks down what to consider when preparing (and packing) for a big international move. W…

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Napster Launches Holographic Device, Optical System Achieves Quantum Security, ESMO Launches New AI Guidelines, Pittsburgh Hosts Innovation Summit, and more... 11:21

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(0:10): Napster Returns with $99 Holographic AI Device for MacBooks, Transforming 3D Video Chats and Digital Twins (2:31): Revolutionary Optical System Delivers Quantum-Secure 1.6 Terabit Speed for AI Data Centers (4:24): ESMO Unveils ELCAP: New AI Guidelines for Safe Oncology Practice (6:32): Pittsburgh Hosts Global Innovation Summit, Showcasing L…

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Calibre Directions in Artificial Intelligence 21:26

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In this episode, we’ll explore Siemens EDA’s innovative approach to AI and dive into Calibre-specific topics. We’ll discuss when to use Calibre, when it might not be the best fit, and how to leverage it to maximize productivity and designer effectiveness—all without compromising on quality. AI is everywhere these days, from space exploration to dat…

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Care workers coming to the UK: The impact of Policy Barriers 54:50

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This powerful conversation between PhD student Millie Hind (Centre for Care) and Patricia Chinyoka, founder of Women of Zimbabwe, has spotlighted the harrowing challenges faced by migrant careworkers — particularly single mothers — trying to bring with their children to the UK. The discussion, part of an ongoing research collaboration, shares the s…

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Adobe Launches AI Foundry, GSI's Gemini-I Transforms AI Hardware, OpenEvidence Raises $200M, NVIDIA and Google Launch AI VMs, and more... 13:43

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(0:10): Adobe AI Foundry Unveiled: Revolutionizing Brand Content with Custom Generative AI Models (2:35): GSI's Gemini-I APU Revolutionizes AI Hardware with Energy-Efficient Compute-in-Memory Architecture (5:09): OpenEvidence Secures $200M, Valuation Soars to $6B Amid Healthcare AI Boom (7:48): NVIDIA & Google Cloud Unveil Cutting-Edge AI VMs, Boos…

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AI Endangers Entry Jobs, Nvidia Invests in Intel, Africa AI Conference 2025, Karpathy Urges Patience, and more... 12:28

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(0:10): AI Threatens Entry-Level Jobs, Sparks Urgent Calls for Education Reform and Skills Training (2:34): Nvidia Invests $5 Billion in Intel to Dominate Trillion-Dollar AI Market (4:58): Africa's Largest AI Conference 2025 Set to Shape Global Governance in Kampala (7:19): AGI a Decade Away: Karpathy Urges Patience Amid AI's Current Limitations (9…

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How Quickly Does Their Problem Become Yours? Ditch Auto-Accommodating and Stay in Your Lane with Terri Cole 46:00

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Delanie Fischer chats with licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole about high-functioning codependency (HFC) and how to set healthy boundaries to prevent burn out, resentment, and feeling underappreciated. They explore signs like auto advice-giving, auto-accommodating, and keeping the peace at all costs, and uncover why many try to control others unkno…

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Honor Launches Robot Phone, Meta Builds Solar Data Center, Apple AI Lead Moves to Meta, Google and Yale Discover Cancer Pathway, and more... 12:21

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(0:10): Honor Unveils 'Robot Phone' with AI Gimbal Camera, Promising Photography Revolution (2:11): Meta Invests $1.5 Billion in Solar-Powered AI Data Center in El Paso (4:47): Apple's AI Lead Jumps to Meta, Sparking Concerns Over Siri Update Delays and Talent Retention (7:03): AI Breakthrough: Google and Yale Discover New Cancer Treatment Pathway …

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Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie 48:02

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Delanie Fischer chats with Elliott Connie, Psychotherapist and renowned leader in the field of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, about shifting the questions we ask ourselves in order to transform our lives. They discuss the difference between comfort and happiness, how to go deeper in times of indecision and struggle, and simple practices and ritual…

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Hunting ancient viruses in the Arctic, and how ants build their nests to fight disease 26:38

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt takes a trip to Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where ancient RNA viruses may lie buried in the permafrost. He talks with host Sarah Crespi about why we only have 100 years of evolutionary history for viruses such as coronavirus and influenza, and what we can learn by looking dee…

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Google Cloud WPP Use AI, Intel Unveils Crescent Island GPU, MattersAI Raises ₹55 Crore, Nscale Secures Nvidia Deal, and more... 11:44

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(0:10): Google Cloud and WPP Revolutionize Marketing with AI, Boost Efficiency and Personalization (2:19): Intel Unveils Crescent Island AI GPU to Revolutionize Data Center Inference (4:22): Matters.AI Secures ₹55 Crore to Revolutionize Data Security with Autonomous AI System (6:15): Nscale Secures $14B Nvidia GPU Deal for Texas AI Campus, Eyes Glo…

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How Language Matters episode 2- Communicating Social Care with Bryony Shannon 39:16

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Communicating Social Care with Bryony Shannon In this episode of How Language Matters, Professor Majella Kilkey (Centre for Care, University of Sheffield) speaks with Bryony Shannon, author of the popular ‘Rewriting social care’ blog and book ‘Rewriting social care: challenging and changing language and practice for a better, brighter future’. Bryo…

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Epiminds' Lucy Boosts Marketing, Amazon Reshapes Amid AI Shift, Humanity AI Initiative Launches, Goldman Sachs Launches AI Overhaul, and more... 12:56

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(0:10): Epiminds' AI Platform 'Lucy' Transforms Marketing with 10x Efficiency Boost and Strategic Focus (2:16): Amazon Restructures: HR Layoffs Amid AI Shift, Hiring 250,000 for Holidays (4:30): $500M 'Humanity AI' Initiative Launched to Promote Ethical, Human-Centered AI Development (7:15): Goldman Sachs Embarks on AI-Driven Overhaul with 'OneGS 3…

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How Confidence, Culture & Self-Worth Shape Success with Big Asian Energy’s John Wang 54:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, about confidence, culture, and the power of conversation. They unpack how cultural conditioning, fear, and the desire to be "good enough” shape identity and self-worth. John shares the lessons he learned from his year-long experiment in radical honesty—during which he came clean to f…

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Salesforce Launches Agentforce 360, Brookfield and Bloom Energy Collaborate, AI Content Sparks Debate, Slack Launches AI Slackbot, and more... 11:11

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(0:10): Salesforce Unveils Agentforce 360: AI Platform Revolutionizes Enterprise Automation and Customer Engagement (2:39): Brookfield and Bloom Energy Partner for $5 Billion AI-Powered Clean Energy Revolution (4:57): AI-Generated Content Sparks Debate Over Quality and Transparency on Streaming Platforms (6:31): Slack Unveils AI-Powered Slackbot: R…

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Elon Musk's xAI Enters Gaming, EY and Microsoft Launch AI Training, ICAI Teams Up with MeitY, Amazon Turns to AI and Cloud, and more... 9:23

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(0:10): Elon Musk's xAI Ventures into Gaming: Revolutionizing AI with Advanced 'World Models' (1:52): EY & Microsoft Launch Global AI Training to Empower 40,000+ Indian Professionals with Essential Skills (3:23): ICAI Partners with MeitY to Boost India's AI Model for Enhanced Financial Integrity and Digital Security (5:30): Amazon Shifts Focus to A…

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Breakup Recovery, Toxic Behavior, and Relationship Lessons with Em Schulz & Delanie Fischer 1:33:41

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Delanie Fischer chats with Em Schulz, co-host of And That’s Why We Drink and one of Delanie’s best buds, to discuss past heartbreak, healing from breakups, and what they wish they would’ve known - like how to avoid tolerating, and dishing out, toxic behavior. Having been with their current partners for nearly a decade, they share their perspective …

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Clara Colombatto: Perceptions of Consciousness, Intelligence, and Trust in Large Language Models 47:23

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Clara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo in Canada, where she directs the Vision and Cognition Lab. Her lab is investigating various aspects of perception and cognition, with a particular focus on the perception of other minds and the visual roots of social cognition. The lab is also exploring ho…

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Nvidia Reaches $47T Market Cap, Cisco Launches New AI Router, Intel Launches New Core Ultra, Nvidia Export to UAE, and more... 12:06

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(0:10): Nvidia Hits Record $4.7 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Chip Export Approval and Strategic Expansion (2:28): Cisco Unveils 8223 Routing System: Revolutionizing AI Workloads with 51.2 Tbps, Energy-Efficient Design (4:34): Intel Unveils Core Ultra Series 3 Chips, Boosting AI and Gaming Performance, Made in USA (6:39): U.S. Approves Nvidia Chip Ex…

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Chika Uwazie on Timeline Grief, Reinvention, and The Soft Life Movement 1:11:55

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Delanie Fischer chats with Chika Uwazie, writer, cultural commentator, and someone instrumental in amplifying the soft life movement, to discuss life transitions, normalizing pivots, and prioritizing presence, rest, and joy along the way. They discuss timeline grief (when life doesn't go as planned), rebuilding and reinventing yourself as needed, a…

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Hollywood and Bollywood Push AI Laws, Music Industry Calls for AI Regulation, AI Firms Seek Investor Funds, Canada Navigates AI Balance, and more... 10:58

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(0:10): Hollywood and Bollywood Unite for Stricter AI Copyright Laws in India (2:49): Music Industry Demands AI Regulation: Call for Copyright Infringement Recognition and Licensing (4:14): AI Firms Eye Investor Funds for Legal Battles as Insurance Withdrawal Highlights Industry Risk (6:34): Canada's AI Future: Balancing Sovereignty and Global Coll…

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Spotify Adds ChatGPT, Oracle NetSuite Launches AI Platform, India Champions AI Ethics, OpenAI Blocks Rogue Users, and more... 11:01

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(0:10): Spotify Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Tailored Music Recommendations Across 145 Countries (2:25): Oracle NetSuite Unveils AI-Powered Platform Revolutionizing Business Insights and Automation (4:37): India Leads AI Governance: Jaishankar Advocates Balanced Approach at Trust and Safety Festival (5:51): OpenAI Bans Accounts for Misuse by Chi…

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How birds reacted to a solar eclipse, and keeping wildfire smoke out of wine 37:00

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First up on the podcast, producer Kevin McLean talks with Associate Online News Editor Michael Greshko about the impact of wildfires on wine; a couple horse stories, one modern, one ancient; and why educators are racing to archive government materials. Next on the show, research that took advantage of a natural experiment in unnatural lighting. Hos…

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The Future of Mental Health and Medicine: Psychedelic Therapy, Technology, and Ancient Healing with Dr. Dave Rabin 1:04:08

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Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Dave Rabin, board-certified psychiatrist, translational neuroscientist, and inventor, to discuss the future of mental health and medicine. They discuss the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy, technological therapeutics, ancient modalities, and ground-breaking discoveries about consciousness. * This episode is no…

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CCI Promotes AI Self-Audits, Google Launches CodeMender, HCLTech Teams with MIT, Relativity Launches Rel Labs, and more... 11:28

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ChatGPT Outage Frustrates Users, OpenAI and Jony Ive Develop AI, AI Governance Tightens Globally, Singapore SMEs Expand AI Use, and more... 11:28

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Can Neuromorphic Be Low-Power, Reconfigurable, and Scalable? 49:37

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Healing After My Husband’s Porn Addiction with Brittany Moore 1:00:36

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Delanie Fischer chats with Brittany Moore, who shares her experience being married to Steve Moore, a past guest on Self-Helpless and someone who has struggled with porn addiction (and now helps others overcome it). She describes how she found out, the impact it’s had on her, and where her and Steve are now after 20 years of marriage. Plus: + The Un…