Episode 185
Morning 6-Pack - Fetching Facts: Top 6 Questions Before Getting a Robot Dog!
Alright, buckle up, folks! We're diving into some wild tech talk today, and trust me, it's a hoot! First up, we're spilling the tea on those high-tech data centers popping up around Little Rock, powered by some seriously futuristic robot dogs. Yep, you heard that right—four-legged pals on patrol, keeping an eye on all the computers like the good boys they are! But wait, it gets weirder—scientists are growing human brain cells to power AI. I mean, what’s next, a brainiac dog taking over the world? To help you prep for the future, we’re dropping the top six questions you gotta ask before adopting one of these robo-pups. So grab your snacks and let's get ready to laugh our way into the future!
Takeaways:
- Robot dogs are now a thing, patrolling data centers like furry little security guards!
- AI is being powered by actual human brain cells – talk about a wild science fiction twist!
- Before adopting a robot dog, make sure it can still love you, even without a soul!
- A robot dog might save you cash compared to a human guard, but can it fetch?
- Questions to ponder: Will your robot dog help you score dates at the park?
- If it breaks, do you just hit the reset button? Asking for a friend!
Transcript
As if the future weren't terrifying enough already.
Speaker A:I'm sure you've heard about all these data centers, right?
Speaker A:They bragging about one being built down around Little Rock?
Speaker B:These data centers power AI.
Speaker A:They're just huge, huge warehouses full of computers.
Speaker B:And you're not going to want to.
Speaker A:Just swing by and check one out.
Speaker B:Because a new report says a lot.
Speaker A:Of them are being protected by robot dogs.
Speaker B:Yep, robot dog.
Speaker B:I mean, four legged robots, they're about.
Speaker A:The size of a large dog and they patrol fences, they inspect equipment, they flag issues before they become outages.
Speaker B:Robot dogs have already been deployed by first responders, by the military, and for what it's worth, a robot dog is.
Speaker A:Somewhere between 175,000 and $300,000.
Speaker A:One expert in robotics said, we know the cost of a human guard is around 150 grand.
Speaker A:So you can have one guard and one robot.
Speaker A:The robot doesn't get sick or go on vacation or anything like that.
Speaker B:Not everything about the future though, is completely robotic.
Speaker A:Researchers at an Italian, I mean, I'm sorry, an Australian biotech startup are working on these biological data centers which don't rely on computer chips.
Speaker B:They're powered by human brain cells.
Speaker A:They don't require actual humans technically, just the neurons that are derived from human blood stem cells, which is still terrifying.
Speaker A:They're growing human brain cells to power AI.
Speaker A:But it is only a matter of time before these mecha hounds are in our homes.
Speaker B:Before you spring for a robot dog.
Speaker A:For the house,.
Speaker B:You might want to.
Speaker A:Ask yourself one of the top six questions to ask before getting a robot dog.
Speaker C:Well, gather round folks.
Speaker C:It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.
Speaker C:Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.
Speaker C:Here comes the.
Speaker D:Here we go, the top six questions to ask yourself before getting a robot dog.
Speaker B:Number six, will it still love me.
Speaker A:Even though it has no soul?
Speaker A:Oh wait, I'm sorry, that was supposed to be a question you asked before getting a cat number.
Speaker B:Number five, will it still get me dates when I take it to the dog park?
Speaker B:Number four, can I teach it regular dog commands like sit and shake and attack the solicitor on my porch?
Speaker B:Three, do I just press the reset button to bring it back to life.
Speaker A:After Kristi Gnome shoots it?
Speaker B:Two, if I want to get it spayed or neutered, do I take it to Best Buy?
Speaker D:And the number one question to ask yourself before you get a robot dog for your house,.
Speaker B:Do I feed it milk bolts?
