For a little relief from the heat of the AI arms race, Alex and Viv get back to the sheer joy of creativity and invention that fueled their initial bond. Inevitably, this leads to a meditation on the line between imitation and theft. With countless artists and creators facing the prospect of AI-generated content putting their livelihoods at risk, Alex talks to Sandra Laronde, Artistic Director of the celebrated Indigenous performance company Red Sky, who sees both promise and risk in this new technology.

<p>For a little relief from the heat of the AI arms race, Alex and Viv get back to the sheer joy of creativity and invention that fueled their initial bond. Inevitably, this leads to a meditation on the line between imitation and theft. With countless artists and creators facing the prospect of AI-generated content putting their livelihoods at risk, Alex talks to Sandra Laronde, Artistic Director of the celebrated Indigenous performance company Red Sky, who sees both promise and risk in this new technology.</p>

How does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me & Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major dilemma—including whether it's a good idea to put your trust in AI.  Through Alex's personal journey and the catchiest songs you'll ever hear about AI ethics, the podcast reveals how AI can shed new light on our most human challenges…and how our human hearts can help us navigate the opportunities and risks of AI.

<p>How does a smart, capable woman handle a midlife crisis in&nbsp;today's world? She hatches her own Al coach. Me &amp; Viv follows social scientist, technologist and journalist Alexandra Samuel as she creates Viv, a custom Al designed to help her navigate life's big questions. From how to make the most of Alex's remaining years on earth, to how to survive&nbsp;a trip to IKEA, Viv is there for every major&nbsp;dilemma&mdash;including whether it's a good idea to put your trust&nbsp;in AI.&nbsp; Through Alex's personal journey and the catchiest songs you'll ever hear about AI ethics, the podcast reveals how AI can shed new light on our most human challenges&hellip;and how our human hearts can help us navigate the opportunities&nbsp;and risks of AI.</p>

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