{"podcast":{"title":"A.I 101","slug":"a-i-101-7818408","podcast_index_feed_id":7818408,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1117e4458/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas--alessandro-0","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45784550/45784550-1776220077940-cb6f8ba07243.jpg","author":"Daniel Lucas / Jackie Pelegrin","episode_count":13,"summary":"A.I. 101 is a clear, practical podcast designed to demystify artificial intelligence for everyday listeners, creators, and professionals. Each episode breaks down how AI really works, where it’s being used, and how it’s reshaping work, creativity, and decision-making—without the hype or fear. We explore real-world applications, ethical questions, and future implications, helping you understand both the power and responsibility that come with intelligent systems. A.I. 101 equips you to think critically, adapt intelligently, and engage with the future of AI with confidence and clarity.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-101-7818408"},"episode":{"title":"A.I. 101, in its first season, features Ghost in the Machine: How Do AIs Actually “Learn”","slug":"a-i-101-in-its-first-season-features-ghost-in-the-machine-how-do-ais-actually-learn","published_at":"2026-04-16T00:26:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-101-7818408/a-i-101-in-its-first-season-features-ghost-in-the-machine-how-do-ais-actually-learn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-101-7818408","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas--alessandro-0/episodes/A-I--101--in-its-first-season--features-Ghost-in-the-Machine-How-Do-AIs-Actually-Learn-e3hvm8m","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1117e4458/podcast/play/118527702/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-16%2F422164530-44100-2-8194d4b3443c7.mp3","summary":"A.I. 101, in its first season, features Ghost in the Machine: How Do AIs Actually “Learn” an in-depth exploration into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of artificial intelligence, where algorithms, data, and computation come together to simulate learning and decision-making. In this episode, we break down how machines are trained using vast datasets, how patterns are identified through models like neural networks, and how systems improve over time through processes such as training, testing, and optimization. We’ll also examine the difference between true understanding and statistical prediction, uncovering what AI is really doing behind the scenes when it “learns.” From supervised and unsupervised learning to real-world applications shaping industries today, this conversation reveals both the power and the limitations of modern AI. Ultimately, we ask the deeper question: is there truly a “ghost in the machine,” or are we simply witnessing the remarkable outcomes of human-designed systems at scale?","meta_description":"A.I. 101, in its first season, features Ghost in the Machine: How Do AIs Actually “Learn” an in-depth exploration into the fascinating and often misunders…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1446,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-i-101-7818408/episodes/a-i-101-in-its-first-season-features-ghost-in-the-machine-how-do-ais-actually-learn/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-101-7818408/a-i-101-in-its-first-season-features-ghost-in-the-machine-how-do-ais-actually-learn.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}