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This episode explores the dark side of AI companions and features a chatbot from the 1930s.

In episode 99 of The AI Fix, guest host Lianne Potter explores the disturbing dark side of AI companions, while Mark meets Talkie, a chatbot trapped in 1930. Also in this episode: Mark takes photos at the end of the world; Lianne builds an incel detector; a bizarre sneaker startup pivot; too much talk about kettles; and Elon Musk and Sam Altman argue over custody of the dog. Episode links: Shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI compute in sign of a totally normal and healthy economy . NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud . Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster . Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages . Introducing talkie: a 13B vintage language model from 1930 . The AI Fix The AI Fix podcast is presented by Mark Stockley . Grab T-shirts, hoodies, mugs and other goodies in our online store . Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show , and follow us on Bluesky at @theaifix.show . Never miss another episode by following us in your favourite podcast app . It's free! Like to give us some feedback or sponsor the podcast? Get in touch . Support the show and gain access to ad-free episodes by…

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