The latest episode of the Superintelligent podcast, hosted by Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini, dives into the technology angle on the mafia using NBA players and coaches to run gambling scams, the absurdity of AI opinion polarization, and a comprehensive look at “currant” scone matters.
Links
FBI Busts Mob, NBA Players for Gambling Scheme: Here’s the Tech They Used
https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-busts-mob-nba-players-for-gambling-scheme-heres-the-tech-they-used
[I Ate] Scones, jam and clotted cream in the Cotswolds
https://www.reddit.com/r/food/comments/1oe1lkw/i_ate_scone_jam_and_clotted_cream_in_the_cotswolds/
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:54 The Gambling Scandal Unveiled
05:01 Technology’s Role in Modern Crime
07:13 The Cultural Impact of NBA Players
09:19 The Evolution of Organized Crime
14:43 AI’s Dual Nature: Benefits and Risks
22:28 The Future of AI and Shopping Technology
31:23 The Future of AI Beyond Chatbots
32:18 Exploring Alternative AI Applications
33:41 Ethics and AI in Media Creation
35:49 The Dystopian Nature of AI Fabrication
37:05 The Shallow Discourse of the Tech Industry
37:28 Digital Detox: A City’s Initiative
41:24 The Impact of Technology on Society
41:47 Coping with Technology Overload
47:44 Cultural Insights on Food and Language
