David Emm Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Here's another vulgar twist in the 150 mph march of AI. Yikes! "Google has launched a new feature within its AI-powered NotebookLM research assistant that turns your notes into a fake podcast. To do so, users just need to click ‘Load’ under the new Audio Overview tool found within the Notebook guide. From here, NotebookLM will generate your notes into the form of a short audio podcast. We have tried it out for ourselves, and it’s freakishly realistic. As explained on Google’s The Keyword blog, Audio Overview is “a new way to turn your documents into engaging audio discussions”. It further adds, “With one click, two AI hosts start up a lively ‘deep dive’ discussion based on your sources. They summarise your material, make connections between topics, and banter back and forth. You can even download the conversation and take it on the go.” ~ from Musictech.com Cool! Now you can just let Siris blither at one another while you make a cheese sammich and watch "Jackass." No human required once you leave the cashier's window! I expected an eventual Robot Uprising, but I thought I'd get a chance to shoot a few of them. No fair putting them in my own computer. Bad form, Smedley! 🤨 2 3 1 Quote "Sometimes not giving up is the most heroic thing you can do." ~ "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 19 hours ago, David Emm said: I expected an eventual Robot Uprising, but I thought I'd get a chance to shoot a few of them. Love it. 1 Quote Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindaru Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 My fellow co-hosts will soon be standing in the unemployment line and me, also, once I up-load the points in the discussion? Wow. "Golden Geeks" are already retired individuals sharing our memories and thoughts, but now I guess we can take time to go on that cruise to Cozumel. 😖 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I loaded the address for this thread into it and told it to create a briefing doc. Here is what came out. ...................................... Briefing Document: Reactions to Google's AI-Powered Podcast Generator Source: "Google has launched a new $#@! - The Keyboard Corner - Music Player Network," Music Player Network forum. Main Theme: This forum thread discusses the announcement of Google's new AI feature for its NotebookLM research assistant, which can transform user notes into a simulated podcast discussion. Key Points & Reactions: "Freakishly realistic" AI-generated audio: The original poster (OP) cites Musictech.com's description of the feature as "freakishly realistic" in its ability to create a podcast-style dialogue from user notes. Concerns about job displacement: Forum user Lindaru expresses concern about the potential for this technology to replace human podcast hosts, stating, "My fellow co-hosts will soon be standing in the unemployment line and me, also, once I up-load the points in the discussion?" Apathy towards technological advancement: Threadslayer responds with a simple "Love it." to the OP's comment about expecting a robot uprising, indicating a potential sense of apathy or acceptance towards rapid technological advancement. Humor and sarcasm: The OP uses humor and sarcasm to express their apprehension about AI, stating, "I expected an eventual Robot Uprising, but I thought I'd get a chance to shoot a few of them." Important Quotes: OP (David Emm): "Here's another vulgar twist in the 150 mph march of AI. Yikes!" OP (David Emm): "Cool! Now you can just let Siris blither at one another while you make a cheese sammich and watch 'Jackass.'" Lindaru: "My fellow co-hosts will soon be standing in the unemployment line and me, also, once I up-load the points in the discussion?" Overall Sentiment: The forum thread reflects a mixture of amusement, concern, and resignation regarding the rapid advancement of AI technology and its potential impact on creative industries. The discussion highlights the anxieties surrounding job security and the potential for AI to devalue human creativity. 2 2 Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokenward Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 3 hours ago, RABid said: Main Theme: This forum thread discusses the announcement of Google's new AI feature for its NotebookLM research assistant, which can transform user notes into a simulated podcast discussion. Overall Sentiment: The forum thread reflects a mixture of amusement, concern, and resignation regarding the rapid advancement of AI technology and its potential impact on creative industries. The discussion highlights the anxieties surrounding job security and the potential for AI to devalue human creativity. Summarization is a useful AI pursuit - and it is something that I need on a project. These seem pretty close, but I'd prefer to have them in text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I find it amusing that this freshly pinched loaf of AI considers itself technological advancement. 1 Quote --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Certainly all this world needs is more crutches for people that don't know how to communicate professionally. That said, if "AI" can solve the problem of dumb-ass executives plowing forward with projects and signing up with vendors--and setting deadlines--before actually bringing in technical people....*raises hand*....that see major issues and challenges within 10 minutes of belatedly reviewing their asinine requirements, and that will literally take months of planning and enterprise-level buy-in to solve.....i'm all for it. Bring in the robots to help these dipshits. Something tells me this very human problem would need to be solved by humans, and won't be. (This frustrated post brought to you by my previous work week). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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