Infinite Loop

Episode 2 - Kangaroo Kicks, Rogue AI, and Dating in the 21st Century

August 16, 2024 Jason Thomas

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In this episode of Infinite Loop, Jason and Ripley (our AI cohost) dive headfirst into the wild world of Olympic breaking, where Australia’s Raygun turned heads and sparked controversy with her out-of-the-box routine. From there, we explore the rising disillusionment with dating apps and how new platforms like Volar are using AI to change the game—can robots really be better matchmakers than humans?

We also tackle the growing trend of people seeking companionship and advice from chatbots, digging into the risks of oversharing and the potential impact on privacy. Then, get ready for some nostalgia as we break down the 1987 sci-fi horror flick Nightflyers

And finally, stick around for a sneak peek of next week’s episode, where we’ll review Runaway—a Tom Selleck classic that pits a cop against rogue robots in a tech-infused future.

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