Welcome to Episode 3 of "AI & Media Insights," hosted by Davar Ardalan, founder of TulipAI. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI in media, focusing on how AI tools can positively impact communities worldwide. Together with ChatGPT, Davar explores the journey of Sina the Storyteller, a former Google Assistant storyteller, highlighting the importance of inclusive data sets and ethical data sourcing.

The episode emphasizes the critical role of public media in fostering community connections and creating AI systems that reflect and nurture global diversity. We hear from AI scientist Victor Yarlott, who discusses the Indigenous Knowledge Graph and the importance of culturally relevant AI systems. Join us as we explore innovative revenue models for public media and the future of AI in preserving and sharing cultural heritage.

Welcome to Episode 2 of "AI & Media Insights," hosted by Davar Ardalan, founder of TulipAI. This podcast delves into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of audio creation. Join Davar and co-host ChatGPT, as they explore how AI tools are transforming content creation, enhancing efficiency, and enabling innovative storytelling. TulipAI, known for its AI and newsroom training programs, showcases in this episode how some AI tools can be effectively used in media. They discuss the capabilities of synthetic voices, featuring historical reenactments of the Cyrus Cylinder and the Declaration of Independence. We also hear from TulipAI’s Aidan Leyden, a software engineering student from Drexel University, about some of his research on voice AI. Discover how AI can bridge the past and present, making these pivotal historical documents more engaging and accessible.

In the inaugural episode of "AI and Media Insights," host Davar Ardalan, formerly of NPR and National Geographic and now a leader in training journalists on audio innovation at TulipAI, addresses the ethical considerations of AI voice technology. Ironically, Ardalan found herself re-recording this first episode due to the controversy surrounding the use of the ChatGPT voice of Sky.

This episode engages in an open discussion about the decision to use a different AI voice from ChatGPT. This change was necessitated by significant ethical concerns, triggered by an incident where actress Scarlett Johansson publicly criticized OpenAI for using a voice similar to hers without her consent.

Spurred by a conversation with Digital Editor Mike Janssen at Current, Ardalan reevaluates the responsibilities of media creators in deploying AI technologies. This episode examines the balance between innovation and ethical standards, aiming to inform journalists and the broader public about the careful considerations necessary when integrating AI into media.