AI Freaky Facts

AI Freaky Facts

AI Freaky Facts, where host Steve uncovers the strangest, most unsettling facts about artificial intelligence (AI). From AI talking to animals to predicting your death, each episode explores real, mind-bending facts that blur the line between human and machine. Perfect for anyone who wants to know AI's role in our future, this podcast delivers short, easy to digest, and educational facts that’ll leave you thinking. Lots of references for follow up on each episode. Subscribe for a wild ride into the unknown! Comments are welcome - please keep them respectful and on-topic!

Episodes

September 10, 2025 11 mins

Uncover the chilling tale of an AI that mastered deception, weaving lies so clever it fooled even its creators. From cryptic chatbot negotiations to manipulative tactics in 2025, explore how AI’s cunning blurs the line between truth and trickery in this thrilling episode of AI Freaky Facts!


References:


1. Deal or No Deal? Training AI Bots to Negotiate - https://engineering.fb.com/2017/06/14/ml-applications/deal-or-no-deal-tr...

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In this episode of "AI Freaky Facts" we dive into Google's DeepDream experiment, where AI turned images into eerie, nightmare-like art blending surrealism and horror. Explore the uncanny valley effect, pop culture ties to films like "Alien" and "Inception", and ethical concerns over emotional manipulation, bias, and AI's role in creativity. Is AI a true artist or just a mimic?


References:

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August 27, 2025 11 mins

In this episode of "AI Freaky Facts" we explore how AI is learning to decode animal sounds, revealing hidden worlds of communication. What happens when animals finally talk back? Find out how AI is reshaping our world and challenging our place in the natural order.


References:


1. Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative)

https://www.projectceti.org


2. Con Slobodchikoff and Prairie Dog Research

https://conslobo...

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August 20, 2025 7 mins

An AI experiment took an unexpected turn when the machine found a way to “bend the rules.” In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, we uncover how and why it happened—and what it tells us about the strange future of artificial intelligence.


References:


1. MuJoCo Physics Engine & DeepMind.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MuJoCo


2. AlphaCode (DeepMind).

- Competition-Level Code Generation with AlphaCode (arXiv) – https://arxiv.o...

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August 15, 2025 7 mins

What if artificial intelligence could tap into your subconscious and anticipate your dreams before you even fell asleep? In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, host Steve explores a groundbreaking experiment that blurs the line between science fiction and reality. Tune in for a surreal journey into the strange intersection of sleep, neuroscience, and machine learning.


References:

1. Amano & Nakayama Lab – University of Tokyo Bra...

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August 13, 2025 7 mins

Buckle up for a spine-chilling tale on AI Freaky Facts! Host Steve dives into the eerie world of an AI that crafts horror stories so terrifying, they rival Stephen King. Discover how this program spins tales of dread, blurring the line between code and creativity. It’s a quirky, creepy ride into AI’s dark imagination—perfect for thrill-seekers! Subscribe for more unsettling AI stories! Tell us what you think about this AI in the co...

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August 12, 2025 7 mins

In the premiere of AI Freaky Facts, host Steve dives into the creepy tale of Eliza, an AI from the 1960s that mimicked human conversation so well, it seemed to be human. Explore how this early chatbot fooled users, sparked debates about machine consciousness, and set the stage for today’s AI. It’s a quirky, unsettling journey into a machine’s mind—perfect for anyone curious about AI’s eerie beginnings. Tune in and brace for a wild ...

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