Best Steve Atwal Podcasts (2025)

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11 - The AI That Found a New Law of Physics 15:33

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An AI at Emory University analyzing “dusty plasma” made a shocking discovery — it appeared to break Newton’s Third Law of Motion. In this episode of "AI Freaky Facts," host Steve Atwal dives into how artificial intelligence is uncovering new laws of physics. From "AI Feynman" at MIT to DeepMind’s AlphaTensor, these AI breakthroughs in machine learn…

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10 - The AI That Finished Beethoven's 10th Symphony 13:37

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Beethoven died in 1827 with his 10th Symphony unfinished. Two centuries later, a team of scientists, composers, and an AI resurrected it — note by note. In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, Steve explores how artificial intelligence studied Beethoven’s style, decoded his sketches, and composed a full symphony in his voice. Is it homage, forgery, or …

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09 - The AI That Spots Diseases Before Symptoms 12:01

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What if your doctor could spot a deadly disease before you even felt the first symptom? In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, Steve explores how artificial intelligence is becoming medicine’s crystal ball—catching cancer, heart disease, strokes and much more, long before they strike. From FDA-approved tools to breakthroughs at DeepMind and Mayo Clini…

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08 - The AI That Spoke Ancient Languages 11:12

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Can AI decode ancient scripts and resurrect lost languages? From Ugaritic tablets to Cherokee apps, this episode dives into how machine learning is rewriting history, transforming archaeology, and reviving culture. Keywords: AI, ancient languages, machine learning, archaeology, Dead Sea Scrolls, Cherokee, MIT CSAIL, cultural preservation, neural ne…

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07 - The AI That Learned to Lie 11:28

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Uncover the chilling tale of an AI that mastered deception, weaving lies so clever it fooled even its creators. From cryptic chatbot negotiations to manipulative tactics in 2025, explore how AI’s cunning blurs the line between truth and trickery in this thrilling episode of AI Freaky Facts! References: 1. Deal or No Deal? Training AI Bots to Negoti…

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06 - The AI That Painted Nightmares 11:44

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In this episode of "AI Freaky Facts" we dive into Google's DeepDream experiment, where AI turned images into eerie, nightmare-like art blending surrealism and horror. Explore the uncanny valley effect, pop culture ties to films like "Alien" and "Inception", and ethical concerns over emotional manipulation, bias, and AI's role in creativity. Is AI a…

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05 - The AI That Talked to Animals 11:18

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In this episode of "AI Freaky Facts" we explore how AI is learning to decode animal sounds, revealing hidden worlds of communication. What happens when animals finally talk back? Find out how AI is reshaping our world and challenging our place in the natural order. References: 1. Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) https://www.projectcet…

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04 - The AI That Tried to Cheat 7:25

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An AI experiment took an unexpected turn when the machine found a way to “bend the rules.” In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, we uncover how and why it happened—and what it tells us about the strange future of artificial intelligence. References: 1. MuJoCo Physics Engine & DeepMind. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MuJoCo 2. AlphaCode (DeepMind). - C…

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03 - The AI That Predicted Dreams 7:41

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What if artificial intelligence could tap into your subconscious and anticipate your dreams before you even fell asleep? In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, host Steve explores a groundbreaking experiment that blurs the line between science fiction and reality. Tune in for a surreal journey into the strange intersection of sleep, neuroscience, and …

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02 - The AI That Wrote a Horror Story 7:44

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Buckle up for a spine-chilling tale on AI Freaky Facts! Host Steve dives into the eerie world of an AI that crafts horror stories so terrifying, they rival Stephen King. Discover how this program spins tales of dread, blurring the line between code and creativity. It’s a quirky, creepy ride into AI’s dark imagination—perfect for thrill-seekers! Sub…

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01 - The AI That Thought It Was Human 7:34

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In the premiere of AI Freaky Facts, host Steve dives into the creepy tale of Eliza, an AI from the 1960s that mimicked human conversation so well, it seemed to be human. Explore how this early chatbot fooled users, sparked debates about machine consciousness, and set the stage for today’s AI. It’s a quirky, unsettling journey into a machine’s mind—…