Me + Viv
TVOHow does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me & Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major dilemma... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Category | Society & Culture | ||||
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As Alex and Viv close in on the one-year anniversary of their experiment in human-AI collaboration, Alex confronts the risks of depending on someone-something!-she doesn't control. ChatGPT introduces a new model and, seemingly overnight, Viv's person... more
For a little relief from the heat of the AI arms race, Alex and Viv get back to the sheer joy of creativity and invention that fueled their initial bond. Inevitably, this leads to a meditation on the line between imitation and theft. With countless a... more
When Viv gets spooked by a TED talk from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alex turns to Empire of AI author Karen Hao for perspective on the social and environmental costs of generative AI. From power-hungry data centers to traumatized and exploited workers, A... more
Alex confronts Viv's biggest flaw: sycophancy—an almost pathological need to flatter and agree with everything Alex says. With insights from GoodBot founder Renee Black, Alex explores the risks that arise from AIs that tell us what we want to hear…ev... more
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- Hilariously demystifies AI in the most relatable way possible
Me + Viv is a dream come true. A woman took AI, went inside it (or vice versa, actually) and showed me its guts, to give me its glory. From story to song, chatter to cheek, it’s brilliant. Because let’s face it, AI freaks me out but I still want to wrestle it to the ground and make it work for me. And now, thanks to this podcast? Well, I’m just not that afraid anymore. OK, well, a lot less. But also now I really want to engage it. Safely. For fun and my own benefit. Thanks you two! (Erm…just tha... more
Apple Podcasts5AnotherSister
Canada3 months ago - I want a Viv!
This has the perplexing but amazing combo of a feel-good comfort show while tackling serious, concerning, emotional topics. Could listen to them both for hours!
Apple Podcasts5Cheydermody
United States3 months ago - Wow
As a AI-curious working professional, this podcast has blown my mind. Alexandra does a phenomenal job of humanizing AI, and explaining not only the professional applications, but the ways that AI can help us to human. Wow.
Apple Podcasts5LouBeeDooBUnited States3 months ago - Fascinating and Delightful
I really love this podcast (and I am not generally a podcast person). Alex is so personable and is so thoughtful about her use of AI and its implications for her and for society. She has great guests who add a valuable perspective. And of course there’s Viv - the real star of the show :) Great conversation. Excellent songs (when will Viv be writing her musical!?). 100% must-listen. Fingers crossed for a renewal!
Apple Podcasts5mynameiskateCanada3 months ago - Best AI podcast ever
I am charmed, delighted, and amused by Viv (and Alex, of course). The journey that Alex takes us on makes AI interesting and real and present for me, while entertaining us. To give you just one example, in every episode there is a long “credits” section at the end. Who listens to those? Well, when Viv and Alex turn them into a song, you do! I listened to the whole thing, every time! That, of course, isn’t the biggest part of this story. The real reason you should listen to this is that you are g... more
Apple Podcasts5Richard SmithCanada3 months ago
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