TecHype

In this episode of TecHype, Brandie Nonnecke sits down with comedian, filmmaker, cultural commentator and host of CNN’s United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell, for a powerful conversation on race, representation, and rights in the age of AI. From recommendation algorithms that reinforce bias, to the impact of generative AI on creativity and performers’ rights, we explore how AI is shaping — and o...

Ready to dive into the future of AI? Join us on this TecHype TLDR as we unravel California's groundbreaking Senate Bill 1047, aiming to reign in the world's most powerful AI models! Discover what "frontier models" are and why they're stirring up the tech world. Are we ready for the potential risks these models pose? Or should we let innovation take its course and deal with the consequences later?...

In this episode of TecHype, we dive deep into the heart of Hollywood's latest controversy: the proposed legislation AB 2602. This bill seeks to mandate explicit consent for the creation of digital replicas, a move supported by SAG-AFTRA but opposed by the Motion Picture Association. What You'll Discover: What is AB 2602: Unpacking how this legislation aims to protect performers from unauthorized u...

Host Brandie Nonnecke sits down with Vince Kellen, Chief Information Officer at the University of California, San Diego, and Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher at EDUCAUSE, to delve into the pivotal role of higher education institutions in responsibly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is revolutionizing college campuses—from its use to aid admissions to the development of student resources...

We dive deep into the evolving dynamics of the entertainment industry influenced by labor disputes amidst a technological surge of generative AI. As the entertainment industry stands at a crossroads, the integration of AI in content creation is sparking debates on the future roles of human writers and actors and its use to recommend content to audiences. In this episode we cover: Labor Strikes Aga...

Join us for a captivating preview of TecHype's first season featuring top experts who unravel the mysteries of AI, social media, deepfakes, and more. Episodes will be released weekly. Our first season features enlightening discussions with AI pioneers, including UC Berkeley Prof. Stuart Russell on the responsible development and use of AI and Prof. Hany Farid on the rise of deepfakes and strategie...