This week, The Drs discuss the growing use of AI to produce distorted and offensive depictions of important historical figures. It raises ethical questions of who is responsible for managing representations of person’s likeness and what can be done when those representations cross a line. The hosts also ponder how federalizing the National Guard for pretextual reasons such as managing crime is putting us one step closer to authoritarianism.
Word of the Week [00:59] – Microshifting: Have you been doing this for some time and not had a name for it? Learn with us about how we manage can time more effectively and push back on U.S. work culture of 8-5.
Phase 1 [8:11] – AI Historical Distortion: OpenAI’s product Sora, an AI video generator, has recently come under criticism for allowing users to create disrespectful videos of famous historical figures, such as Dr. Martin Luther King. The videos span mildly inappropriate representations all the way to extremely offensive representations including one where Dr. King is depicted along with two other historical figures making a joke about assassinations. The King family and estate are pushing back, leading to OpenAI blocking AI depictions of Dr. King. What kind of guardrails are needed to protect the legacies of important historical figures as AI continues to evolve? And who is responsible for monitoring the usage of a person’s likeness online?
Phase 2 [26:37] – The U.S. National Guard: The last several months have seen multiple National Guard deployments in to U.S. cities. The Guard, usually under state control, has been federalized by the President and sent into Democratic cities to “manage” violent crime and to “protect” ICE officers as they abuse and abduct people from the streets and their homes. The Drs discuss the structure of the National Guard and how likely it is the average person knows its current usage is abnormal. To understand the threat to democracy, we must understand what is and is not appropriate usage of this reserve branch of the military.
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This week, The Drs discuss the growing use of AI to produce distorted and offensive depictions of important historical figures. It raises ethical questions of who is responsible for managing representations of person’s likeness and what can be done when those representations cross a line. The hosts also ponder how federalizing the National Guard for pretextual reasons such as managing crime is putting us one step closer to authoritarianism.
Word of the Week [00:59] – Microshifting: Have you been doing this for some time and not had a name for it? Learn with us about how we manage can time more effectively and push back on U.S. work culture of 8-5.
Phase 1 [8:11] – AI Historical Distortion: OpenAI’s product Sora, an AI video generator, has recently come under criticism for allowing users to create disrespectful videos of famous historical figures, such as Dr. Martin Luther King. The videos span mildly inappropriate representations all the way to extremely offensive representations including one where Dr. King is depicted along with two other historical figures making a joke about assassinations. The King family and estate are pushing back, leading to OpenAI blocking AI depictions of Dr. King. What kind of guardrails are needed to protect the legacies of important historical figures as AI continues to evolve? And who is responsible for monitoring the usage of a person’s likeness online?
Phase 2 [26:37] – The U.S. National Guard: The last several months have seen multiple National Guard deployments in to U.S. cities. The Guard, usually under state control, has been federalized by the President and sent into Democratic cities to “manage” violent crime and to “protect” ICE officers as they abuse and abduct people from the streets and their homes. The Drs discuss the structure of the National Guard and how likely it is the average person knows its current usage is abnormal. To understand the threat to democracy, we must understand what is and is not appropriate usage of this reserve branch of the military.
In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa dive into two timely conversations starting with a critique of celebrity opulence against the backdrop of widespread hardship. Then they tackle the evolution and utility of the term “African American” in our current social landscape. Expect sharp observations, spirited debate, and actionable insights.
Word of the Week [0:36]: Feather-bedded: Deriving from Persian terminology, the Drs discuss the privileged and comfortable.
Phase 1 [3:40]: Oblivious Opulence: Ugh, are we sick of Gayle King yet? Some have been turned off for years, however, there is something to be said of the most recent slew of posts -- they only seem to demonstrate abundance in a context of shrinking resources for many.
Phase 2 [24:02]: African American Identifiers: On a take from an NYT op-ed and a subsequent piece in The Atlantic, the Drs. discuss the utility of the phrasing "African American". They question whether Black will suffice, and if neither is appropriate, what are the alternatives?
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This week, The Drs discuss the growing use of AI to produce distorted and offensive depictions of important historical figures. It raises ethical questions of who is responsible for managing representations of person’s likeness and what can be done when those representations cross a line. The hosts also ponder how federalizing the National Guard for pretextual reasons such as managing crime is putting us one step closer to authoritarianism.
Word of the Week [00:59] – Microshifting: Have you been doing this for some time and not had a name for it? Learn with us about how we manage can time more effectively and push back on U.S. work culture of 8-5.
Phase 1 [8:11] – AI Historical Distortion: OpenAI’s product Sora, an AI video generator, has recently come under criticism for allowing users to create disrespectful videos of famous historical figures, such as Dr. Martin Luther King. The videos span mildly inappropriate representations all the way to extremely offensive representations including one where Dr. King is depicted along with two other historical figures making a joke about assassinations. The King family and estate are pushing back, leading to OpenAI blocking AI depictions of Dr. King. What kind of guardrails are needed to protect the legacies of important historical figures as AI continues to evolve? And who is responsible for monitoring the usage of a person’s likeness online?
Phase 2 [26:37] – The U.S. National Guard: The last several months have seen multiple National Guard deployments in to U.S. cities. The Guard, usually under state control, has been federalized by the President and sent into Democratic cities to “manage” violent crime and to “protect” ICE officers as they abuse and abduct people from the streets and their homes. The Drs discuss the structure of the National Guard and how likely it is the average person knows its current usage is abnormal. To understand the threat to democracy, we must understand what is and is not appropriate usage of this reserve branch of the military.
