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Posts by Frank La Vigne

The Data Adventure Has Just Begun

In this episode, Frank and Andy reflect on the ethical, legal, and scientific implications of creating AI chat bots based on deceased loved ones. They then ponder what sorts of things can be done with this type of technology, from marketing to political campaigns, and what a certain billionaire social network founder with a treasure…

Steven Fowler on IoT, Agriculture, and Philanthropy

In this show, Frank and Andy talk to Steven Fowler about his recent award for implementing an IoT solution that may change agriculture and nutrition forever. Show notes coming soon. We blame the eclipse.

*DataPoint* A New Way to Mourn Loved Ones

In this Data Point, Frank ponders the ethical, spiritual, and philosophical implications of chat bots designed to be “virtual shells” of dearly departed. Stories Mentioned How a Man Turned His Dying Father Into AI The Story Behind Replika, the AI app that becomes you

*DataPoint* Bots Behaving Badly

Chat bots going rogue seem to be the new norm and it looks like China has two new virtual dissidents. What’s going on here? Are these bugs in the software? Or are the bots thinking for themselves and drawing their own conclusions for good and for ill?