The week in audio: Virtually Parkinson; The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby; The Pitcairn Trials; Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban review
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from www.theguardian.com3 weeks ago
In the new podcast 'Virtually Parkinson', an AI version of Michael Parkinson interviews celebrities, although the results lack the essence of real human interaction.
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The interview with Jason Derulo felt inadequate, dominated by generic questions and devoid of the engaging connection found in traditional interviews.
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Interviews require a dialogue full of personality and insights, something AI Parky failed to deliver due to its mechanical approach.
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As interviews become more AI-driven, the fear is they will lack the emotional depth and understanding that characterizes successful human conversations.
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