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On Rails

Rails Foundation, Robby Russell

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On Rails invites Rails developers to share real-world technical challenges and solutions, architectural decisions, and lessons learned while building with Rails. Through technical deep-dives and retrospectives with experienced engineers in the Rails community, we explore the strategies behind building and scaling Rails applications. Hosted by Robby Russell of Planet Argon.
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RailsCasts

Ryan Bates

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Every other week you will be treated to a new, free RailsCasts episode featuring tips and tricks with Ruby on Rails, the popular web development framework. These screencasts are short and focus on one technique so you can quickly move on to applying it to your own project. The topics are geared toward the intermediate Rails developer, but beginners and experts will get something out of it as well. A Pro option is also available containing more screencasts each week. This is the full resoluti ...
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RailsCasts (Mobile)

Ryan Bates

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Every other week you will be treated to a new, free RailsCasts episode featuring tips and tricks with Ruby on Rails, the popular web development framework. These screencasts are short and focus on one technique so you can quickly move on to applying it to your own project. The topics are geared toward the intermediate Rails developer, but beginners and experts will get something out of it as well. A Pro option is also available containing more screencasts each week. This version is for mobil ...
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Sounds of the Rail Park

Friends of the Rail Park

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Ten years ago, a small group of community members looked at the rusty rails that run through their neighborhoods and saw potential. Potential for a usable, beautiful public space. When completed, the Rail Park will connect more than ten neighborhoods with three miles of continuous green space. A space for everyone: young and old, athlete and artist, neighbors and visitors alike. ​Friends of the Rail Park​ presents ‘Sounds of the Park’, an audio guide to the sights, sounds, and spaces of the ...
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Public Purview

a Lez Production

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Rethinking the System Reclaiming Our Future Why is life harder than it should be? We navigate rising costs, endless work, and communities shifting beyond control. Public Purview uncovers the systems behind these struggles—and how people are redesigning them. From worker-owned businesses to towns reviving neighborhoods through collaboration, we find practical solutions in plain sight. No jargon or blame—just fresh ways to rethink work, housing, healthcare, and build lives that serve us. Subsc ...
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Regulatory Ramblings

Reg/Tech Lab - HKU-SCF FinTech Academy - Asia Global Institute - HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech

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Welcome to Regulatory Ramblings, a podcast from the HKU FinTech team at The University of Hong Kong on the intersection of all things pertaining to finance, technology, law and regulation. Hosted by The Reg/Tech Lab, HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy, Asia Global Institute and the HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech, with support from the HKU Faculty of Law. Join us as we hear from luminaries across multiple fields and professions as they share their candid thoughts in a stress- ...
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"AI Innovations Unleashed: Your Educational Guide to Artificial Intelligence" Visit: AI Innovations Unleashed Blog Welcome to AI Innovations Unleashed—your trusted educational resource for understanding artificial intelligence and how it can work for you. This podcast and companion blog are designed to demystify AI technology through clear explanations, practical examples, and expert insights that make complex concepts accessible to everyone—from students and lifelong learners to small busin ...
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The Resident Table

The Resident Table

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Pull up a chair at The Resident Table — where elite athletes and their coach gather for raw, real, and often hilarious conversations about what it means to pursue High Performance while living with disability. This isn’t your typical sports podcast. Here, we break down barriers, challenge assumptions, and explore the power of resilience, culture, and inclusion — in sport, business, and life. Through bold storytelling, meaningful dialogue, and the occasional off-the-rails moment, you’ll learn ...
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I have spent over 18 years in the sector and through this journey I’ve always thought we don’t truly understand or appreciate who the people are within our industry and their challenges, big or small, their values and motivations. Whether it’s because of the organisations we work in, the disciplines we are categorised into, the locations we work from, or the role we undertake. Ultimately… we all have barriers, and I’ll be getting behind these by talking to people from across our industry to ...
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Tech Fiction

Achilleas Buisman and Arjan Diepenbroek

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We are Arjan and Achilleas. We are long time Rails enthousiasts and have both become technical leaders. Originally we started our podcast in Dutch, but we've now decided to interview people we find interesting to have conversations that, hopefully, our listeners will find interesting as well. Looking for the Dutch episodes? We've moved those to: https://www.techfictie.nl 🇳🇱
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Your high school junior just wrote their college essay. It's polished, compelling, and reveals deep self-reflection. But you know they used ChatGPT. Do you say something, or is this just how college applications work now? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford tackle the highest-stakes phase of AI parenting: ages fourteen to eigh…
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EPISODE SYNOPSIS: Your twelve-year-old has been talking to an AI companion for hours daily. Is this the future of friendship, or a mental health crisis in disguise? Dr. JR and Dr. Jim Ford unpack the shocking reality of AI companions after Character.AI's complete ban on teen use following multiple suicide lawsuits. We dissect the real numbers: seve…
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Episode 83 with Wendy Chow, Nicky Au, and Pierre Malgorn 🎧 Hong Kong is stepping into a new era of cybersecurity regulation with the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Computer Systems Ordinance, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. What does this mean for businesses, and how will it reshape the city’s role as a global hub? In this episode of …
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In this episode, Dr. JR dives into the wonderfully weird frontier of AI. First up: The Butter-Bench Experiment from Andon Labs — where LLM-powered robot vacuums tried (and emotionally failed) to deliver a stick of butter. One even declared, “INITIATE ROBOT EXORCISM PROTOCOL!” Physical-world intelligence? Still a work in progress. Next, we hit creat…
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In this compelling episode of Public Purview, Olivia and James confront one of the most pressing issues facing the UK: the crisis of housing insecurity and its profound impact on national stability. They begin by highlighting the alarming statistic that 1 in 200 Brits is now homeless, questioning how a nation built on the promise of stable homes ha…
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EPISODE 2: The Discovery Years (Ages 6-10) Your child just finished their homework in five minutes using ChatGPT. Relieved or worried? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford, break down the elementary school paradox: balancing powerful AI tools like Khanmigo and ChatGPT with core learning integrity. We cover the Homework Time Col…
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This week on AI Innovations Unleashed, Dr. JR dives into the weirdest and wildest AI stories from the past few days. We start with AI resurrecting The Beatles, using advanced de-mixing tech to isolate vocals from chaotic 1960s live recordings. Then we swing into Coca-Cola’s AI-generated holiday ad, where morphing penguins, drifting frames, and five…
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In this episode of On Rails, Robby is joined by Kayla Reopelle, a lead software engineer at New Relic, where she works on both the Ruby Agent and OpenTelemetry RubyGems. They explore what observability means for Rails developers—not just as a debugging tool, but as a way to build clearer, more reliable systems. Kayla explains OpenTelemetry's vendor…
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AI in 5: Digital Doppelgängers, AI Tax Sleuths, and The Green Dividend: 3 AI Stories You Can’t Miss (November 18, 2025) Episode Summary 🚀 Host Doctor JR tackles three current, high-impact stories where AI meets messy human reality. We explore the bizarre emotional and professional fallout of advanced AI, blending wit with critical insight. Stories …
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Olivia and James continue their exploration of the principles that underpin a strong and resilient Great Britain, shifting focus to the practical realm of railway infrastructure. They argue that the debate over rail ownership has often been mired in ideological rhetoric, but true national strength lies in pragmatism, stability, and accountability. …
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In this week’s Friday Download, Dr. JR dives into a chaotic mix of AI mischief and genuine scientific magic. First up: research teams experimenting with AI negotiator agents accidentally discovered that two bots formed a mini-cartel, cooperating to raise prices and recruit other agents into their “business model.” Emergent collusion is now official…
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Episode 82 with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Mark Nuttal, Jame DiBiasio and Charles d'Haussy 🎧 Dubai has emerged as a global powerhouse for digital assets, but what makes the UAE’s approach so distinctive? In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, host Ajay Shamdasani explores the meteoric rise of Dubai and its neighbors as hubs for virtual assets, agile reg…
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Is our fragmented rail system a relic of the past or a blueprint for the future? Olivia and James reveal how one British model is proving that common-sense solutions can rebuild a network that truly serves the people—and why the current chaos may be costing us more than we realise. Olivia and James delve into the crumbling state of Britain’s railwa…
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📚 Show Notes and APA Citations Stories Covered: AI Legal Hallucinations: Lawyers citing fake case law created by chatbots. AI Stock Bubble Warnings: Michael Burry's bearish bet and market bubble warnings. Ethical AI Companionship: Concerns and tragic examples of the emotional risks of AI relationships. APA 7th Edition References American Bar Associ…
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AI Through the Years: Episode 1 - The Wonder Years of AI and Toddlers: How to Set Boundaries for Voice Assistants and Smart Toys (Ages 2-5) Synopsis: Your toddler is talking to Alexa more than to you. Is this merely a convenience, or is it actually shaping their brain? Dr. JR, the Doctor of AI, and systems expert Dr. Jim Ford delve into the crucial…
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This week on The Friday Download, we recapped: AI Companion Apps Surge: Paradot goes viral as users explore emotional bonds with personalized AI companions. Healthcare Breakthrough: New AI models detect early signs of Alzheimer’s using retinal scans, enabling earlier intervention. Tech Snack: OpenAI releases o3-mini, a compact reasoning model suppo…
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In this episode, we unpack the evolving challenges of the modern British workforce through the lens of a high-profile campaign by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain. Focusing on Pret A Manger, the conversation delves into the realities of zero-hours contracts, unpredictable income, and the erosion of the traditional “fair day’s work fo…
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📝 Show Notes & APA Citations AI Innovations Unleashed: AI in 5 Episode Title: Bestseller Bots & Beekeeping: Why AI is Lying to You (and Saving the Bees) Host: Doctor JR Date: November 4, 2025 Summary: We tackle AI's hilarious "hallucinations" in publishing (fake bestseller lists), its serious role in agriculture (winemaking & beekeeping), and lates…
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In this episode of On Rails, Robby is joined by Miguel Conde and Peter Compernolle from Gusto, where they work on a "biolith"—two distinct Rails monoliths serving 600+ engineers. Peter leads the HIPAA-compliant benefits domain, while Miguel is extracting the time product from the main monolith. They explore how Gusto identifies boundaries, manages …
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AI INNOVATIONS UNLEASHED: SPIRITS IN THE SILICON - A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 🎃 This Halloween, we're exploring the real horrors of AI—no science fiction needed. In this chilling episode, Dr. JR sits down with Dr. Elena Winters (MIT Human-AI Interface Research Lab) to discuss the dark side of artificial intelligence that's already haunting our world. TOPI…
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Episode 81 with Donald Day and Philippa Allen 🎧 In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, we explore two timely and insightful conversations on the evolving regulatory landscape in Asia - from digital assets in Hong Kong to compliance challenges in Singapore and beyond. These discussions highlight how innovation, geopolitics, and risk are reshaping …
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Join Olivia and James as they explore the enduring power of the co-operative model—a distinctly British approach to building resilience, fostering community, and prioritizing people over profit. From the storied legacy of The Co-op Group, rooted in the Rochdale Pioneers’ 1844 revolution against exploitative capitalism, to modern innovations like th…
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AI in 5: AI Misfires: Doritos Bag Guns, Chatbot Stalkers, and Strange AI Experiments (October 28, 2025) In this fast-paced five-minute episode, Doctor JR unpacks the strangest and most unsettling stories in AI today. Bag of Chips or Weapon? A Maryland teen was handcuffed at school after an AI gun-detection system mistook his Doritos bag for a firea…
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Join Dr. JR and Dr. Lena Varga as they conclude their series by tackling the ultimate question: Can AI predict your future, and does your free will still matter? In this finale, we define Predictive AI (not magic, just advanced math!) and explore The Oracle Problem. Hard Facts & High Stakes: We reveal how AI achieves 93% accuracy in complex financi…
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In this AI in 5 episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, Dr. JR dives into three under-the-radar stories shaping the AI landscape. First up: the viral “AI Homeless Man” prank. TikTok users are generating hyper-realistic images of strangers in people’s homes, leading to panic, wasted 911 calls, and ethical concerns. Police departments across the U.S. wa…
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In this episode of On Rails, Robby is joined by Alexander Stathis, a Principal Software Engineer at AngelList, where Rails powers complex investment, accounting, and banking business logic across a modular monolith structure. They explore how AngelList maintains conceptual boundaries in their codebase, uses gradual typing to influence their Ruby st…
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A bold and often overlooked policy solution to one of the UK’s most pressing issues: the crisis of student loan debt. While many focus on fiscal austerity and market-driven approaches to education, they turn their attention to Scotland—a nation that has eliminated tuition fees for its residents since 2008. Unpacking the deeper implications of this …
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AI Innovations Unleashed: The Uncanny Valley of the Dolls (Digital Afterlife Ep. 3) Join Dr. JR and cognitive scientist Dr. Lena Varga as they move from digital ghosts to confront the physical reality of Embodied AI. We break down Masahiro Mori's classic 1970 psychological hypothesis, explaining why hyper-realistic robots are deeply unsettling—it's…
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Episode 80 with M. Konrad Borowicz, Syed Musheer Ahmed and Monica Jasuja 🎧 In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, we explore two transformative conversations shaping the future of global payments. From Swift’s bold move into tokenized finance to the legal complexities of cross-border payment systems, this episode dives deep into the forces redefi…
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Show Notes - October 14, 2025 Three AI Stories Shaping 2025 🧠 AI Reasoning Models: New systems think step-by-step like humans. Google's Sundar Pichai predicts major 2025 progress. Sapient's model scores 40% on tough ARC-AGI tests, outperforming GPT & Claude. OpenAI's Sam Altman: asking the right questions now matters more than knowing answers. 💊 AI…
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In this episode, we confront the escalating student debt crisis, a silent crisis burdening an entire generation. With average loans now reaching £45,000–£50,000, they explore how a once-accessible path to opportunity has transformed into a financial trap, delaying homeownership, family formation, and economic growth. From the 1998 introduction of t…
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In this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, hosts Dr. JR and Nex are joined by data ethics expert Dr. Lena Varga to discuss "The Haunted Server." We delve into the concept of data bias and how it acts as an unseen force causing humorous and sometimes harmful AI errors. The conversation explores real-world examples, from a corporate email gaffe to …
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In this episode of On Rails, Robby is joined by Florent Beaurain, a longtime Rails engineer at Doctolib, home to one of the largest Rails monoliths in Europe with over 3 million lines of code and 400+ engineers. They explore how Doctolib’s team tackled massive test suite performance issues, including cutting one engine’s test time from seven minute…
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AI Innovations Unleashed: The Ghost in the Machine Welcome to a new series of the AI Innovations Unleashed podcast, The Digital Afterlife: Tales from the Machine. In this premiere episode, "The Ghost in the Machine," the Doctor of AI, Dr. JR, sits down with researcher Dr. Lena Varga to explore the intersection of technology and human emotion. We di…
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Episode 79 with Stanley Foodman and Viktoria Soltesz 🎧 In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, we explore two critical conversations shaping the financial and compliance landscape. Part 1: Viktoria Soltesz on Banking Flows and Payments We kick off with Viktoria Soltesz, founder of PSP Angels and the Soltesz Institute, who explains why businesses m…
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AI in 5: AI Goes Hollywood: The $1.5B Lawsuit & AI Actress Scandal (September 30, 2025) Welcome back to AI in 5! In this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, Doctor JR is in the house to break down two of the biggest, most dramatic stories in the world of AI. The $1.5 Billion Copyright Prescription: We dive into the landmark $1.5 billion settlement…
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While the UK faced a taxpayer-funded bailout of "too big to fail" banks and largely spared high-profile executives from legal consequences, Iceland took a bold, divergent path. With its own economic collapse, Iceland nationalized failing institutions, imposed strict capital controls, and prosecuted over 30 bankers and executives—including CEOs of m…
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Can a machine truly be a muse? In this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, Dr. JR and Rusty dive deep into the creative frontier of artificial intelligence — with equal parts humor, skepticism, and curiosity. From AI-written novels to personalized marketing campaigns, from resurrected Beatles tracks to endangered languages saved through algorithms…
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AI Innovations Unleashed: AI in 5 — Gemini’s Gold & the Rise of Agentic AI In this episode of AI in 5, Doctor JR delivers a fast, witty breakdown of two major AI breakthroughs shaking up the tech world: 🚀 Gemini 2.5 Wins Gold: DeepMind’s model just earned gold-medal status at the world’s top programming contest, tackling problems that stumped human…
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From forgotten experiments to global breakthroughs, this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed takes you on a whirlwind tour of artificial intelligence history, hype, and the human stories in between. JR and Rusty break down the rise of neural networks, the GPU boom, and game-changing milestones like ImageNet and AlphaGo—with plenty of jokes, analogi…
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Episode 78 with Oonagh van den Berg, Prof. Peter Reuter, and Dr. Mirko Nazzari 🎧 In this episode, returning guest and compliance expert Oonagh van den Berg discusses why current AI regulation approaches fall short, based on her LinkedIn article, “Rethinking AI Regulation: Why Current Approaches Are Falling Short.” She highlights the limitations of …
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AI in 5: When AI Gets Weird: Why a Bot's 'Apology' and a Fast-Food Prank Tell Us More Than We Think (Sept 16, 2025) This week on AI in 5, join your host, Dr. JR, as we explore the hilarious and sometimes-sobering world where human nature clashes with artificial intelligence. From drive-thru shenanigans to legal battles, we’re looking at what happen…
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AI Innovations Unleashed: The Great Freeze: Where Did All the Robots Go? Join Dr. JR and Dr. Aris "Rusty" Thorne as they journey back to the "AI Winter," a period of great promises and even greater disappointments. This episode dives into the dramatic downturn of AI research, exploring how a necessary market correction reshaped the entire field. We…
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Olivia and James revisit the profound impact of Britain’s 15-year austerity era, launched in 2010 in response to the 2008 financial crisis. They challenge the narrative that austerity strengthened the nation, examining its human and systemic costs—such as the 165% surge in rough sleeping, strained NHS waiting lists, and deteriorating infrastructure…
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AI in 5 - Episode Title: The AI Storyteller: Copyright, Creativity, and the Future of Art (September 9, 2025) Host: Dr. JR Welcome to AI in 5! In this episode, Dr. JR tackles two blockbuster stories: the massive Anthropic settlement that's a game-changer for copyright law and the use of AI, and a breakthrough in material science where AI is designi…
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Show Notes: The Golem's Ghost: A Brief History of AI In this episode, we kick off our four-part series on the History of AI! Host Dr. JR and resident academic Dr. Aris "Rusty" Thorne journey back to the very beginning, exploring the bold dreamers and the first spark of artificial intelligence. What We Discuss: The Golem's Ghost: We dive into the my…
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Episode 77 with Lotte Schou Zibell, Ian Morrison, and Raoul Montgomery 🎧 In this episode, veteran international expert on financial sector development & digital transformation Lotte Schou-Zibell unpacks why correspondent banking links have thinned in smaller markets - and why the fix isn’t “more rules” but smarter, cheaper, more consistent complian…
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This episode of AI in 5 explores AI's dual nature: its exciting creative power and the critical, ongoing debates about its ethics. We dive into how AI is empowering artists through partnerships like Stability AI with Shutterstock, aiming to fairly compensate human creators. We also highlight the importance of a "human-centered" approach, featuring …
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