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Artificial Intelligence Replaces Radio Announcers
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It's an early 1900's post card that made fun of early radio voice transmissions (a phone in this case).
(Why did I have to explain that?)
Ah. I see.
Context.
Morse Code is fine, everything that can be spoken can be coded with Morse Code, no one needs to hear actual voices, those newfangled "radios" have more complicated electronics and big speakers, not just headphones.
Kirk Bayne
Kirk Bayne
I thought it was a photo of the staff of Mix 106 Charlotte in October 1997.
If AI starts writing ad copy, look out
I work in an industry that is trying to replace humans with AI/robots to some degree. Self-driving cars.
The technology still has some shortcomings, but overall? It is scary good. And it is getting better...fast.
We have some training videos that are pushed out to new employees that - I think - use AI. I add the caveat because there's subtle cues that make you think "this is AI" (like pronouncing a word one way in a question and then a different way in another), but other cues that make you wonder. Why does the AI voice take breaths?
Because it is programmed to be like a human.
Can an infinite number of monkeys banging away on keyboards recreate Shakespeare? Maybe not, but if you filter out the noise and have the monkeys learn from the mistakes, you'll get "to be, or not to be?" in short order.
The technology still has some shortcomings, but overall? It is scary good. And it is getting better...fast.
We have some training videos that are pushed out to new employees that - I think - use AI. I add the caveat because there's subtle cues that make you think "this is AI" (like pronouncing a word one way in a question and then a different way in another), but other cues that make you wonder. Why does the AI voice take breaths?
Because it is programmed to be like a human.
Can an infinite number of monkeys banging away on keyboards recreate Shakespeare? Maybe not, but if you filter out the noise and have the monkeys learn from the mistakes, you'll get "to be, or not to be?" in short order.
Probably because it was a visual image.
Zero. Artificial Intelligence has nothing to do with old technology. AI has so much more potential benefits to society as a whole than inane radio. If done wrong, AI could literally mean our eventual extinction. And I'm not being hyperbolic.
Kelly, a friend posted that very warning on FB just yesterday.
There are varying camps to the conceptual elements. Some are dismissive of the downsides, while other's are concerned that AI could be used for controlling weapon systems by potentially hostile governments. But, for the sake of a discussion around radio or current levels of AI, here's a handy chart from DataFlair that sums it up nicely:
I took that question literally, so I asked Bard:
What is the future of terrestrial radio (AM/FM/HD/DAB)?
Terrestrial radio, which is broadcast over the air, has been around for over a century and is still a popular way to listen to music, news, and sports. However, in recent years, it has faced increasing competition from streaming services like Spotify and Pandora. As a result, the future of terrestrial radio is uncertain.
There are a number of factors that could contribute to the decline of terrestrial radio. One is the convenience of streaming services. With streaming services, listeners can choose from a vast library of music and podcasts, and they can listen to them whenever and wherever they want. Additionally, streaming services often offer features that terrestrial radio does not, such as the ability to create custom playlists and skip songs.
Another factor that could contribute to the decline of terrestrial radio is the cost. Terrestrial radio is free to listen to, but streaming services typically require a subscription. As the cost of living continues to rise, more people may be unwilling to pay for a streaming service.
Despite the challenges facing terrestrial radio, there are a number of reasons to believe that it will continue to exist in some form. For one thing, terrestrial radio is still a popular way to listen to music. In 2020, over 90% of Americans listened to terrestrial radio at least once a week. Additionally, terrestrial radio is often the only way to listen to local news and sports.
It is likely that the future of terrestrial radio will involve a hybrid model. In this model, terrestrial radio stations will offer both traditional over-the-air programming and streaming content. This will allow them to reach a wider audience and compete with streaming services.
Ultimately, the future of terrestrial radio will depend on how well it adapts to the changing media landscape. If it can offer listeners the convenience, variety, and affordability that they demand, it will have a good chance of survival.
Bard seems to be confused about the issue of cost, but "he" doesn't need to worry about finances!
Other than that, Bard makes some good points.
I suspect it already is.
It's funny how we ascribe gender pronouns to AI output!
And that's part of the danger when humans correspond with AI for any length of time. It's pretty common to start relating-to, or somehow believing the application is sentient. If you need an example; just look at Blake Lemoine, a Google AI engineer who was convinced that Google's AI application LaMDA large word model had evolved into a level of consciousness. When Lemoine went public with his concerns, Google fired him.It's funny how we ascribe gender pronouns to AI output!
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