Get ready to have your mind blown as we probe the dizzying advancements in AI and technology, from Chat GPT’s latest voice capabilities to Elon Musk’s audacious Neuralink project. We guarantee you’ll be left in awe and terrified by the implications of these innovations. Chat GPT, pushing the limits of what voice assistants can do, is giving Amazon and Google a run for their money, while Neuralink is trialing brain implants that may change life as we know it. There’s more to it, and our resident medical technologist, James Riddle, shares his insights.

This episode isn’t all about AI and tech, though. We also focus on the evolving gaming industry and the gritty battle actors are waging for fair wages and protection from exploitative AI use. The drama continues as we peel back the layers of Getty Images’ strategic approach to the threats and opportunities posed by AI within their business realm. They’re not just sitting back; they’re partnering with California Tech Company and Chipmaker NVIDIA to launch their AI image generator. Are you intrigued yet?

Lastly, we ease back from the tech world to celebrate Lumberjack Day, indulging in the sublime taste of Old Forrester 100 Proof Signature Bottle. We dive into the story of its founder, George Galvin Brown. So join us for this gripping conversation on technology, laced with a dash of whiskey and served for the everyday person.

Episode 172: Starts at 1:29

Episode 172: This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, ChatGPT can hear, see, and talk. Elon Musk’s start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trials. James Riddle, our TechTime Medical Technologist, has a few thoughts to share on this and more as he is back on “Ask the Expert.” Then, we explore Getty’s new AI, a library of human-made photos, and more strikes in Hollywood as Video Game Actors Vote’ Yes’ on authorization.

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hmmm” Technology news of the week for September 24th – 30th, 2023

— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 3:11

— [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 6:08

• You can now speak aloud to ChatGPT and hear the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot talk back – https://tinyurl.com/4295cn9m
• Video Game Actors Vote ‘Yes’ on Strike Authorization – https://tinyurl.com/bdz8ut7h
• Getty the Seattle-based company is taking a two-pronged approach to AI’s threat and opportunity to its business – https://tinyurl.com/73v93v3j

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 22:06
Old Forester 100 Proof “Signature” | 100 Proof | $25.99

— [Ask the Expert with James Riddle]: Starts at 25:01
We get the information directly from James on Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip that is ready to embark on its first clinical trial, and more.

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 40:16
September 25, 1973, Micro Computer Machines of Canada introduces their MCM/70

— [Marc’s Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 42:40
Marc Gregoire’s review of this week’s whiskey

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 47:00
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission accuses Amazon, the internet giant, of protecting an online retail monopoly.

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 49:23

— [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 52:06
Buying and selling used PC parts is a time-honored tradition|

— [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:06
Old Forester 100 Proof “Signature” | 100 Proof | $25.99

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