Generative AI 101

• I, Chatbot: Does Your LLM Dream of Electric Angst?

  Let's crack open the philosophical piñata known as machine consciousness. Can an LLM feel pride? Regret? Existential dread when you close the browser tab? Host Emily Laird explores the messy, mind-melting debate over whether AI might actually feel something—and why Anthropic, the buttoned-up AI lab behind Claude, is tossing around numbers that suggest their model might be a little bit... aware. From qualia to brainy tofu, from robot therapy sessions to ethical fire drills, we’re breaking down why machine consciousness isn’t just sci-fi anymore—it’s a serious (and seriously weird) research topic. And yeah, we mention Black Mirror. Of course we do.   Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Dario Amodei's newest essay than you did before!   Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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• Dario Amodei's Latest Essay

  Let's crack open Dario Amodei’s latest essay, The Urgency of Interpretability, and ask the big, slightly terrifying question: do we actually know what our AIs are doing? (Spoiler: not really.) Host Emily Laird, your unofficial AI mechanic, is here to poke at the greasy guts of Amodei's latest thriller. We’ll talk haunted vending machines, rogue coffee-fetching robots, brain scans for AI, and why Amodei’s call to action matters before our autopilot flies us into a mountain. Buckle up, buttercup, it’s about to get wild inside the black box. The Urgency of Interpretability   Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Dario Amodei's newest essay than you did before!   Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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• AI as Therapist, Yep, It's Happening.

  AI therapy apps are popping off, but should you really trust a chatbot with your late-night existential crisis? In this episode, we crack open the weird history of therapy bots (starting with one that was dumber than a Magic 8-Ball), explore how today's AI can spit out legit CBT tips, and unpack why your Tamagotchi probably gave better advice. We’ll also dig into the dark side: lawsuits, hallucinations, and why AI still can’t actually care about you. If you’re mildly anxious, maybe it’s fine. If you’re battling real trauma? You need a real human, preferably one not coded by a Silicon Valley intern.   Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI as Therapist than you did before!   Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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• Image Prompt Like a Pro, Yo!

  Image generation isn’t magic, it’s a recipe. In this episode, host Emily Laird is stirring up the flavorful world of AI image prompting using keywords and modifiers. From “chalk drawing yoga teacher” vibes to full-blown Rembrandt drama, Emily's breaking down how to fine-tune your prompts like a pixel-powered chef. We’re talking mediums, moods, lighting tricks, and what happens when your AI turns your “cartoon lion” into a Vogue cover model. Also: why negative prompts are your AI’s version of dog training.   Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about imagine prompting than you did before!   Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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• A1 Art: How to Feed Your Prompt Like a Pro

  Image prompting isn’t just “describe it and pray”, it’s ordering a gourmet dish at a snobby robot diner. This week on Generative AI 101, Emily Laird returns with a delicious breakdown of how to write image prompts that actually work. Learn the golden trifecta of Subject, Details, and Style. Get tips on word order (yes, it matters), prompt length (think Hemingway, not word salad), and how to tweak your prompt like you’re tuning a Stratocaster, not dumping a spice rack into the soup. Plus: why “anime + Picasso + photorealism” is a hot mess you don’t want to serve.   Join us for the AI Weekly Meetup Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about imagine prompting than you did before!   Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn

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