TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 179: Beatles’ Final Song produced by AI. Gwen Way Explores New Gadgets | Air Date: 11/14/23

Ever thought about how eerily precise AI can mimic human physical appearance and voice? Welcome to an episode that dissects this disturbing development and offers insights into what it means for privacy and authenticity. We will also put the spotlight on the ethical questions posed by the use of AI in music, as we talk about the Beatles’ AI-assisted song “Now and Then”.

Our special guest, Gwen Way, joins us in our gadgets and gear segment, introducing us to the latest trend in tech gadgetry – the Brio Box, a quarterly surprise box that promises a minimum value of $300 per box.  We will also delve into the issues with Apple’s fulfillment centers and the vulnerability of scams in this holiday season.

Then take a fascinating detour into the world of audiobooks and find out why Spotify is pulling out all the stops to lead this sector. We then provide help for those picking a new sound system for your TV this holiday season.  So, buckle up for an hour of illuminating technology discussions, served with a side of whiskey mumbling and plenty of fun.

Episode 179: Starts at 1:28

This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm® AI is top and center. We will continue our discussion from last week with Phil. This week, we will discuss how Artificial Intelligence has become so advanced that it can now mimic people’s physical looks with great accuracy. This has led to some problems, which we will discuss in detail. In other news, the Beatles’ ‘last’ song, ‘Now And Then,’ was recently finished using AI technology. The song features all four band members and is a genuine Beatles recording. It’s quite emotional, and Paul McCartney has described it as “like John was there.”

Tune into our live show on TechTimeRadio.com with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hmmm” Technology news of the week for November 12th – 18th, 202

— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 2:52
— [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 4:23

• New tools could make it easier for the public to detect deepfakes and more difficult for AI systems to create them. – https://tinyurl.com/2t79a2ya
• Producers used AI to finish The Beatles’ ‘last’ song, ‘Now And Then’ – https://tinyurl.com/ydwcj49f
• Audiobooks are a hot asset and Spotify is making a run at becoming the leader – https://tinyurl.com/ycx354zk

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 23:23
John J. Bowman – Single Barrel | 100 Proof| $55 MSRP

— [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]: Starts at 25:27
We review the BREOBOX – https://www.breobox.com/

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 36:19
November 12, 2000 – Microsoft Declares Tablets Are the Future

— [Marc’s Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 39:35
Marc Gregoire’s review of this week’s whiskey

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 44:07
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from APPLE.

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 48:11
Question: Holiday Scams are all around us, speaking of scams is there a scam that you were close to being victimized by?

— [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 52:32
ARC’ed Out – We explore soundbar Technology for your Holiday Shopping

— [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:43
John J. Bowman – Single Barrel | 100 Proof| $55 MSRP

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