Listen "857 Bender's Rule & The AI Taste Revolution"
Episode Synopsis
The podcast delves into "Bender's rule", drawing inspiration from Bender, the robot from Futurama who wanted to be a chef but lacked taste. The episode compares Bender's inability to taste and make good food to how current AI can't effectively produce reliable recipes. The conversation takes a turn when mentioning that Penn State researchers have developed an electronic tongue that can taste. The host ponders the possibility if AI gaining the ability to taste, drawing parallels to advanced food science techniques that can recreate complex flavors.
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