With advances in technology, virtual humans are becoming more common, but combining all of the different technologies involved - speech to text, deep fakes, procedural animations - is difficult. Jamie Vernon discusses the challenges of creating a virtual avatar that is emotionally convincing.
The speaker likes to have guests who have experience in media in order to gauge their ability to communicate effectively. They prioritize their morning routine and choose guests based on their ability to communicate their ideas.
Podcasting is a fulfilling hobby that allows for deep and attentive conversations that may not occur otherwise.
The evolution of deepfake technology and how it will change the way we perceive and consume media in the future. With the ability to manipulate audio and video, it raises concerns over the accuracy and authenticity of information presented to the public.
The possibility of creating an AI likeness of a celebrity and licensing it for use could be valuable, but also easily misused. With the advancement of technology and deep fakes it could be possible to create videos of people without human involvement.
Graphic designer and podcaster Debbie Millman shares the origin story of her long-running podcast, Design Matters, and how she used it as a way to connect with others creatively.