Listen "Fringe Mini: Myco-Machines"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we dive into the unexpected future of AI—where robots are either cuddling you in bed or powered by brainy mushrooms. (Honestly, what a time to be alive.)🛠️ AI-Powered Sexbots: China is rolling out next-gen AI-enhanced sex dolls, capable of speech, movement, and even emotional connection (because nothing says romance like a chatbot in a silicone body). The biggest challenges? Battery life, realistic movement, and making sure they don’t accidentally tip over and crush their owners.🍄 Fungus-Controlled Robots: Meanwhile, scientists are turning mushrooms into robot overlords—sort of. Researchers have found a way to use electrical signals from King Oyster mycelium to control simple robots. The goal? Create biohybrid machines that could one day help monitor crops, respond to environmental changes, or even explore space. Because apparently, fungi can survive radiation better than we can.Join us as we explore the weird, wild, and slightly dystopian future of AI, where the choice is between a robot that loves you and a robot that’s literally alive.https://www.popsci.com/technology/fungus-robot/&https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3266964/chinas-next-gen-sexbots-powered-ai-are-about-hit-shelves
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