Podcast: Google I/O highlights, AI risks and rewards, and the future of creativity

After briefly turning the GeekWire Podcast over to AI-scripted bots last week, GeekWire’s Todd Bishop and John Cook are back as humans, but they’ve still got a lot of AI to talk about.

On this week's episode, Todd shares highlights from his visit to Google I/O in Mountain View, Calif., including two generative AI tools that demonstrated the potential of technology to change the way we process and convey information: Project Tailwind and Help Me Write. 

Todd and John wrestle with the implications of these AI tools for creativity, consider the long-term impact on society, balance these concerns against Todd’s sense of awe and wonder about innovation, and discuss new tech realities that are shielding companies from scrutiny.

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It used to be enough for NFL teams to release their upcoming season schedule to get fans hyped for football that is still four months away. But this is 2023, and the internet demands more than that.

The Seattle Seahawks used generative AI to create images that show Hawks going up against other team mascots, including the Eagles, Titans, Cardinals, 49ers, Steelers and so on. Using OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 deep learning model, they asked for renderings that were photos, pencil drawings, cubism, and more.

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