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From a voice assistant that sounds just like Scarlett Johansson to political deep fakes to a computer-generated sports broadcaster, AI is beginning to make some of its most public-facing moves yet in the media industry.

To discuss what the future holds for artificial intelligence in sports, news, and entertainment, Dr. David Gunkel, a professor of media studies at Northern Illinois University, joined Something Offbeat's Mike Rogers.

From a voice assistant that sounds just like Scarlett Johansson to political deep fakes to a computer-generated sports broadcaster, AI is beginning to make some of its most public-facing moves yet in the media industry.
To discuss what the future holds for artificial intelligence in sports, news, and entertainment, <a href="https://www.niu.edu/clas/comm/contact-us/directory/gunkel-david.shtml">Dr. David Gunkel</a>, a professor of media studies at Northern Illinois University, joined Something Offbeat's Mike Rogers.

What’s the deeper story behind that weird headline you forwarded to your friends or shared at the watercooler? We ask questions to gain grounded insight into the stranger news of the week.

What&rsquo;s the deeper story behind that weird headline you forwarded to your friends or shared at the watercooler? We ask questions to gain grounded insight into the stranger news of the week.

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Can you tell the difference between your favorite celebrity and an AI version of their voice?

Elon Musk’s project Neuralink has been bringing a concept that seems out of science fiction, brain implants that allow users to control tech, into reality. So far, the company has implanted the device into a subject with quadriplegia. While he was able to do things like play online chess, he then lost some of the ability when parts of the device slipped out of place. This all begs questions about safety, ethics and the future of the human relationship with technology. Our team at “Something Offbeat” reached out to two experts – L. Syd M. Johnson, associate professor of bioethics and humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and science journalist Faye Flam – to dive into them.

Elon Musk’s project Neuralink has been bringing a concept that seems out of science fiction, brain implants that allow users to control tech, into reality. So far, the company has implanted the device into a subject with quadriplegia. While he was able to do things like play online chess, he then lost some of the ability when <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kcbsradio/news/national/elon-musks-brain-chip-has-sudden-setback">parts of the device slipped out of place</a>. This all begs questions about safety, ethics and the future of the human relationship with technology. Our team at “Something Offbeat” reached out to two experts – <a href="https://fayeflamwriter.com/">L. Syd M. Johnson, associate professor of bioethics and humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University,</a> and <a href="https://fayeflamwriter.com/">science journalist Faye Flam</a> – to dive into them.

Would you let Elon Musk put a chip in your brain?

On this week's episode of Offbites, Lauren and Chris discuss knockoff Donald Trump sneakers, the 10 most unhealthy fast food items at America's five favorite spots, and a video game argument that wound up with an in-person fight.   

On this week's episode of Offbites, Lauren and Chris discuss knockoff Donald Trump sneakers, the 10 most unhealthy fast food items at America's five favorite spots, and a video game argument that wound up with an in-person fight.

Offbites: Pricey presidential sneakers, unhealthy fast food, and video game fights

When Apple released iOS 17.5 in May, some users found previously deleted files popping up on their devices, including old photos. Apple released a fix -- iOS 17.5.1 -- just days later, but it raised the question of where those deleted files came from.

Victoria Song, senior reviewer of wearable and fitness tech for The Verge, joined host Mike Rogers to discuss the iOS bug and the privacy we give up for the sake of convenience with our technology.

When Apple released iOS 17.5 in May, some users found previously deleted files popping up on their devices, including old photos. Apple released a fix -- iOS 17.5.1 -- just days later, but it raised the question of where those deleted files came from.
<a href="https://www.theverge.com/authors/victoria-song">Victoria Song, senior reviewer of wearable and fitness tech for The Verge</a>, joined host Mike Rogers to discuss the iOS bug and the privacy we give up for the sake of convenience with our technology.

Can you tell the difference between your favorite celebrity and an AI version of their voice?

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