The Dark Truth About AI Development

Impact of AI:Explored

In this podcast James and Gerjon are joined by Alessandro Perilli https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandroperilli/. CEO and Chief of Research at a generative AI R&D lab discuss AI's impact on various industries, the limitations of Large Language Models (Chatgpt/Grok/Claude/Copilot etc.) and the fear of deepfakes.
Shownotes
Alessandro explains why he decided to start his own company and the potential business opportunities in generative AI. Alessandro also shares his views on the limitations of large language models, such as ChatGPT and Claude3, and the ethical guidelines imposed by centralized AI providers. He highlights the challenges of generating text on images and the need for improvement in this area. The conversation focused on the limitations and potential of AI-generated text and deepfake technology. Alessandro Perilli discussed the advancements in AI models for generating text and the challenges they still face, such as rendering fonts and generating text in context. He emphasized the need for professional graphic designers to correct and refine AI-generated text. The conversation also touched on the potential of AI in creating compelling presentations and narratives, with the goal of conveying messages effectively. Alessandro highlighted the importance of storytelling and film-making techniques in creating impactful presentations. The discussion then shifted to deepfake technology, with Alessandro explaining the progress made in voice synthesis and the challenges in face swapping. He mentioned the need for forensic analysis to detect deepfakes and the potential risks of disinformation in the upcoming elections. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the pros and cons of deepfakes and the rapid pace of technological change.
These are links mentioned in the podcast:
- Newsletter about the impact of AI on jobs: https://synthetic.work
- Promo with the state-of-the-art synthetic voices (Fake Show): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woYZELozDzo
- Personal website: https://perilli.com
- Company website: https://unstablereality.ai
Alessandro has his own YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@Perilli
and started a podcast: https://youtube.com/@realitydistortionfields
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:23 - The Pace of Large Enterprises and the Potential of Generative AI
09:05 - Limitations of Large Language Models and Ethical Guidelines
13:26 - Challenges in Generating Text on Images
16:29 - The Need for Research and Development in AI
28:12 - The Limitations of AI-Generated Text
36:29 - Creating Compelling Presentations with AI
43:45 - The State of Deepfake Technology
51:26 - Detecting Deepfakes and the Risks of Disinformation
55:38 - The Pros and Cons of Deepfakes