Adventures in AI - The Veritone Podcast

The possibilities for AI applications can be hugely inspiring and seem practically boundless, but as an organization, it’s critical that you define your strategy before you begin to implement these technologies. In today’s episode, we attend the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show of 2023, where we catch up with three remarkable companies that are leveraging the power of AI to revolutionize their operations. Tuning in you’ll learn about the exciting developments at Dalet, Stats Perform, and Amazon AWS, along with the innovative products they’re showcasing at the NAB Show of 2023. During our interviews, we unpack how they are leveraging AI to enhance data and analytics capabilities, transform workflows for their customers, and more. We also meet up with Veritone’s SVP and General Manager of Commercial Enterprise, Sean King, to discuss his thoughts on the exciting prospects of generative AI, its applications in business, and his advice for companies looking to get into this field. The NAB Show of 2023 was a thrilling opportunity to gain exposure to all of the up-and-coming developments in the AI space and chat with highly knowledgeable individuals about their current projects. Tune in to learn more about the exciting developments taking place and what you can expect from the not-too-distant future! Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees.Key Points From This Episode:An overview of today’s guests at the National Association of Broadcasters Show 2023.Meet Aaron Kroger, Product Marketing Manager for Media Workflow at Dalet.What Dalet is showcasing at the NAB show and their partnership with Veritone and Flex.How Dalet is using AI and machine learning to enhance data and analytics capabilities.Dalet’s vision for the future of the industry and how they see their technology and services evolving in the coming years.Introducing Ronen Nandi, Director of Business Development at Stats Perform.The latest developments at Stats Perform and a breakdown of their Opta Vision project.Hear the latest from Brian Kenworthy, Principle Solutions Architect at Amazon AWS.Learn about Amazon SageMaker and the services they offer.Brian’s experience using Veritone Voice and how it impressed him.The term generative AI and a closer look at what it entails.How AI is expected to disrupt the job market and increase innovation.Sean’s parting advice to businesses looking to explore the world of generative AI.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sean King on LinkedInBrian Kenworthy on LinkedInAaron Kroger on LinkedInRonen Nandi on LinkedInVeritoneVeritone VoiceOpenAIChatGPTCameo KidsMagen Mintchev on LinkedInAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Could the metaverse be the solution to the mental health crisis? Krista Kim, the Founder and Chief Creative Officer at [0], believes it to be. She joins us in conversation today to discuss [0]’s Orb System and its aim to “create Zen for the digital age” and enhance the metaverse experience for communities.Krista believes that creators carry the responsibility to create spaces in the metaverse that elevate human consciousness and she emphasizes the importance of mental health as AI infiltrates our lives and creations. We discuss the future of Web3 and the positioning of the metaverse in relation to generative AI and ChatGPT and the expansion of art into AI and 3D spatialized experiences. Krista explains how the Orb System acts as a tool for storytelling in the metaverse and shares her views on how best to future-proof the metaverse itself.Tune in to hear Krista’s thoughts on doing the metaverse the right way, with a focus on health and wellness to enhance (not replace!) the real-life experience.Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees.Key Points From This Episode:The responsibility of creators to create spaces in the metaverse that elevate human consciousness.The positioning of the metaverse in relation to generative AI and ChatGPT.Web3 as the future of retail, commerce, education, and human interaction.AI’s ability to enhance human creativity.The importance of mental health as artificial intelligence infiltrates our lives and creations.What [0]’s Orb System is and how it aims to enhance the metaverse experience for communities.How the Orb System is used as a tool for storytelling in the metaverse.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Krista KimKrista Kim on LinkedInKrista Kim on InstagramKrista Kim on Twitter0.xyzMars HouseLamina1World of WomenBoss BeautiesWomen RiseReulayAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Although it has been possible to use technology to recreate someone's voice for several decades now, machine learning and other advances are enabling us to create those AI voices (or synthetic voices) in less time, for less money, and with less data to help people with a range of different needs.Joining us today to discuss this is Dr. Rupal Patel, VP of Voice and Accessibility at Veritone. She is also a professor at Northeastern University in the area of Speech Science Audiology and Information Science and she has given two TED Talks on the subject of voice. Tuning in, you’ll hear what voice and accessibility is, how the technology behind it works to create synthetic voices, and the types of people who benefit from this technology. You’ll learn more about why having a customized voice is significantly better than a generic voice and different applications of this technology.To find out more about the development of AI voice, how it is impacting people’s lives, and how Dr. Patel foresees it continuing to evolve, tune in today!Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees.Key Points From This Episode:What voice and accessibility is, how it works to create synthetic voices, and who benefits from this technologyWhy having a customized voice instead of a generic voice is so much better for the person who uses itHow this technology will evolve in the futureSuccess stories of how AI voice has helped peopleHow to donate your voice for those in needLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rupal PatelVeritone  VocaliD  TED Talk: Rupal Patel: Synthetic voices, as unique as fingerprintsTED Talk: Rural Patel: Making Healthcare AccessibleVocaliD Voicebank  Adventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Asset management is undergoing a major transformation due to the development of AI and related technology. In this conversation, Billy Gil, Product Marketing Manager for Veritone’s Commercial SaaS Solutions; Gunnar Dedio, CEO of PROGRESS; and David Candler, Senior Director of Customer Solutions at Veritone, discuss the next generation of asset management capabilities enabled by AI.The conversation covers a range of topics relevant to organizations seeking to leverage AI to optimize their asset management, including Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, the use of metadata in conjunction with AI, and the benefits and challenges of AI-enabled technology. As an all-German company, PROGRESS is well-positioned to discuss how AI can help companies expand into new territories, and the conversation includes real-world examples and use cases of AI in asset management.Overall, this conversation offers valuable insights into how to maximize the potential of AI for asset management, and will be of interest to anyone looking to stay at the cutting edge of this rapidly-evolving field. To discover the potential of AI, and to find out why it’s a must-have, tune in now!Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees.Key Points From This Episode:Why organizations need AI-enabled asset managementOpportunities that can be leveraged when using AI-enabled technologyThe biggest challenge regarding AI-based technology: scaleabilityHow AI-enabled DAM solutions help grow businessesHow AI can facilitate licensing aspects of video and audio dataLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Billy Gil on LinkedInDavid Candler LinkedInPROGRESSPROGRESS Case StudyVeritoneVeritone Digital Media HubVeritone aiWARENuxeoAmazon Web Services (AWS)StrikeEditShareBloomberg MercuryCharlie RoseInter MilanEvolving SystemsSan Francisco GiantsMagen Mintchev on LinkedInAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

It’s bizarre to think we live in a world where you can implement AI to curate a book in all of eight hours. Yes, eight hours. Our guest today is William Steele, a Data Scientist at Maximus. He joins us to talk about how he came across OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot, and the different uses it has. He discusses the process of using ChatGPT to curate a book and shares the different limitations and challenges experienced throughout the process. We also talk about the ethical considerations for authorship when using AI as part of the writing process, and how William used ChatGPT and AI Voice to create an audiobook.For all this, and more, tune in today!Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees. Key Points From This Episode:William Steele, a Data Scientist at Maximus, discusses his experience using OpenAI's ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot.William explains how he used ChatGPT to curate a book in just eight hours.He also talks about the limitations and challenges he encountered while using ChatGPT for book curation.The episode also covers ethical considerations for authorship when using AI in the writing process.William also mentions that he used ChatGPT and AI Voice to create an audiobook.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:William SteeleWilliam Steele on TwitterWilliam Steele on LinkedInAn AI System Wrote This Book: How Our World Was Changed Forever By Artificial Intelligence: Insights And Predictions Written By An Artificially Intelligent SystemE-book on YouTubeOpenAIChatGPTAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

We are thrilled to be joined today on Adventures in AI by the VP of Corporate Development at Cameo, Jim Terpstra. Cameo is a video-sharing website that allows celebrities to send personalized video messages to fans, and Jim tells us why society needs Cameo, what using Cameo is like on the back end and for consumers, and how the platform can be used by businesses and even for events.Veritone and Cameo have recently formed a partnership to bring Cameo Kids to life. Jim shares his initial feelings on the venture and explains why it’s bigger than he ever could have imagined, before praising the influence of AI at his company and giving us a glimpse into Cameo 2023 and beyond.Please note that Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees.Key Points From This Episode:Why there’s a societal need for CameoHow Cameo can be used by businesses and even for eventsWhy Cameo Kids is even bigger than what Cameo thought it would beHow the use of AI voice technology helps talent, the consumer, and Cameo What we can expect from Cameo in 2023 and beyond Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Jim Terpstra on LinkedIn Jim Terpstra on TwitterCameo Consumer Electronics Show Adventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

We know technological advancements can be terrifying, especially when it comes to law enforcement. Joining us on Adventures in AI is law enforcement leader and retired Chief Joel Shults to discuss technology in law enforcement and the importance of transparency and trust through communication with the public.Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the focus of law enforcement as it currently stands, how they plan on handling issues they are facing, Chief Shults’s definition of transparency and accountability, why the public needs to be educated and communicated with so relations with law enforcement can improve, and how police departments can work toward better relationships with the people. Chief Shults also shares his opinion about racism in the police force before delving into how dangerous the media can be for law enforcement.We also discuss how technology aids law enforcement, how to keep the human element of policing around even with the advancing technology, and how we can help people trust in technology. This is an intriguing discussion that is not to be missed!Please note that Veritone disclaims any responsibility for any statement of Chief Shults or other participants in the podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Veritone or its directors, officers, or employees. Key Points From This Episode:The state of law enforcement and what is top priority for them nowHow law enforcement plans on addressing the issues they’re experiencingWhy transparency and accountability is relevant and what it looks like The statistic associated with racism in policingHow police departments can improve public relations in their jurisdictionHow technology is helpful for law enforcement and what it doesWhy we must keep the human component of policing with technological advancesHow we can quell the suspicions about technology with proof that it enhances safetyHow the media can be problematic for law enforcementLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Chief Joel ShultsLaw Enforcement Transparency & Trust 2022 Report Adventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

This episode of Adventures in AI is a little bit different as we hand over to many incredible AI pros to discuss the last quarter in review! Tuning in, you’ll hear about our unique Voice technology and why it stands out from the rest, our partnership with Stats Perform and the highly anticipated AI sports offering we’ve created, our new venture with pandoSELECT, and the tracking solution we launched, Veritone Tracker. You will even get a demonstration of our live AI sports announcement technology and our tracker. To hear all this and more, tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:An overview of this quarter for Veritone at Q3.Why Veritone’s voice and voice technologies is unique.  A sneak peek into Veritone’s live sports offering and partnership with Stats Perform.PandoLogic’s operational theme this year, their growth, objectives, and new clients.PandoLogic’s new venture, PandoSELECT.Introducing Veritone’s new people/person of interest tracking solution: Veritone Tracker. A demonstration of Veritone Tracker. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:VeritoneVeritone Analyst Update and Tech Demo Q&A sessionStats PerformPandoLogicaiWARERyan Steelberg on LinkedInRyan Steelberg on TwitterRyan Steelberg on InstagramSean King on LinkedInSean King on TwitterCorey Hill on LinkedInSteve Xeller on LinkedInTerry Baker on LinkedInBlake Quinlan on LinkedInJon Gacek on LinkedInJon Gacek on TwitterBen Ha on LinkedInMitch Thompson on LinkedInAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

There’s been a big explosion in the production and consumption of short-form sports video content. As a result, federations and buyers have experienced similar challenges when it comes to purchasing and licensing this type of content from each other. In this episode of Adventures in AI, we are joined by Liz Eastham to discuss SPORT X, a new AI-driven digital, short-form video marketplace that enables organizations to sell their content directly to buyers in a single, highly secure, global environment. As the managing director of SPORT X, Liz sheds light on the involvement of the federations and rights holders in the development of SPORT X, how it works, and some of the big names who are already using it. To find out more about the uses and benefits of this unique intelligent marketplace, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to Liz Eastham and the newly launched marketplace of SPORT X.The need that inspired the development of SPORT X. The names of federations and rights holders that have already adopted this marketplace. Insight into the involvement of the federations themselves in Veritone’s development of it.The global nature of the marketplace. How SPORT X is able to enable the growth and the scale to support federations in this way.  How these federations and rights holders will practically be using and benefiting from this marketplace. The uniqueness of SPORT X and its value in speeding up the process significantly for buyers. The ultimate goal of SPORT X, to create success for federations. What the intelligent nature of the marketplace means for content providers.How to find out more. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Liz Eastham SPORT XVeritoneAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

Welcome back to Adventures in AI! Here to discuss how AI voice is disrupting the sports industry is the Director of Product Management for Veriverse at Veritone, Corey Hill.In this episode, you’ll hear all about how AI voice capability is used in the sports industry, how it enhances a fan’s experience and reaches a larger audience, how it customizes the experience of a sports game, and ultimately, how it disrupts the world of sports.We also discuss why Veritone has partnered with Stats Perform and how that will affect the AI voice and the sports world. Corey also shares how Veritone is educating the public on their incredible new venture. To hear all this and more, tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:How AI voice translates to the sports worldWhy Veritone has partnered with Stats PerformWhat the use of AI voice capability looks like in sportsHow AI will affect a fan’s experience of the sports gameHow this new technology will reach a wider global audience in the sports industryWhat Veritone's partnership with Stats Perform will bring to sports and AIWhy Veritone's goal is to disrupt the sports industryLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Corey Hill on LinkedInVeriverseStats PerformAdventures in AI PodcastFollow Veritone on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!