A fascinating experiment turned binge-worthy podcast: Evan Ratliff has cloned his voice and has released countless AI-powered digital clones of himself into the wild. He has them talk to telemarketers and scammers, to his friends, and even to one another. It’s witty, nerdy, and leaves you with a looming feeling that a lot of crazy things are in store for the near future.

From Weekly Filet #500, in August 2024.

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