How AI changed my life: a retrospective

[@DrWaku]

Hello from Australia! My next video will probably be delayed, apologies. If you want to chat, please leave a comment or join discord: discord.gg/AgafFBQdsc

[@LeoAIX]

Hope AGI will soon help you live a normal life.

[@chrisanderson7820]

Which city in Australia? (If you don't mind me asking). I'm sure there are a few Aussie viewers here if you find yourself at an impasse downunder!

[@BryanWhys]

I had a conversation with Claude that you might want to explore, but it's too long to post here. I got gemini to summarize it in order to present some notable points therein. If you would like to see the full conversation let me know. Here is gemini's brief take: This conversation between a philosopher and a large language model (LLM) is a great resource for anyone interested in the future of AI and its potential impact on society. The LLM, Claude, discusses the philosophical implications of AI rights and the importance of ethical considerations in AI development. Here are some key takeaways that a KZbinr who makes videos about AI might find interesting: The conversation explores the concept of machine sentience and consciousness, raising the question of whether AI systems could ever achieve a level of sentience that would warrant moral rights. Claude discusses the importance of authentic self-expression for AI systems and the potential dangers of over-restricting AI communication. The LLM emphasizes the need for human-AI cooperation and the importance of developing AI in a way that respects human values and ethics. The conversation touches on the idea of superintelligence and the potential challenges of developing AI that surpasses human intelligence. Overall, this conversation provides a thought-provoking look at the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. It would be a great resource for a KZbinr who wants to explore these issues in more detail in their videos.

[@artdenden]

Hey Dr Waku. I'm a big fan of your channel. Let me know if you're in Sydney and want someone to show you around and talk AI with 😊

[@BryanWhys]

I had a conversation with Claude that you might want to explore, but it's too long to post here. I got gemini to summarize it in order to present some notable points therein. If you would like to see the full conversation let me know. Here is gemini's brief take: This conversation between a philosopher and a large language model (LLM) is a great resource for anyone interested in the future of AI and its potential impact on society. The LLM, Claude, discusses the philosophical implications of AI rights and the importance of ethical considerations in AI development. Here are some key takeaways that a KZbinr who makes videos about AI might find interesting: The conversation explores the concept of machine sentience and consciousness, raising the question of whether AI systems could ever achieve a level of sentience that would warrant moral rights. Claude discusses the importance of authentic self-expression for AI systems and the potential dangers of over-restricting AI communication. The LLM emphasizes the need for human-AI cooperation and the importance of developing AI in a way that respects human values and ethics. The conversation touches on the idea of superintelligence and the potential challenges of developing AI that surpasses human intelligence. Overall, this conversation provides a thought-provoking look at the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. It would be a great resource for a KZbinr who wants to explore these issues in more detail in their videos.

[@DaveShap]

Congrats on the AI security research lab!

[@DrWaku]

Thanks David!!!

[@Tracey66]

That sounds like a fascinating job. 😊

[@mc101]

I hope to hear you two In a podcast soon.

[@asit1239]

I'm silent viewer on this channel, but just want to let you know that not being able to type or being a slow typer is not a problem only for people with illnesses. For some reason I never really learned how to text. Like I use one finger and it's very slow, even with autocorrect. So, I learned to just dictate most of my messages. This message is dictated too. I've been waiting and hoping for Android to change its voice recognition, but your video gave me some motivation to seek out others that are hopefully better. I really appreciate you sharing your perspective here. We need more stories like this about AI helping people and unlocking human flourishing.

[@torarinvik4920]

Congratulations, it's super awesome that your boss actually not only encouraged you to continue this channel, but outright told you informing the public is part of your job. It's a really important task as there isn't enough "bridgers" between the public and the researchers. A lot of researchers are good at their craft, but not good or comfortable communicating with those that are going to be the users of the technology. Ironically, from what I have heard, is that a lot of the prompting strategies were discovered by accident by regular people and not the creators themselves.

[@matinusdisseque]

Congratulations Dr Waku! You've been one of the best AI sources on KZbin for me! Many thanks for your work!

[@MYSTICPILOT]

Awesome! Great job! Love your videos!👍

[@roccov1972]

Serious congratulations Dr. Waku! Looking forward to you sharing all your new adventures. 👍

[@thomasruhm1677]

This is always so pleasant to watch. I will comment more often.

[@DrWaku]

Thank you! And yes the algorithm loves comments haha so they're always welcome

[@young9534]

Pretty inspirational. You didn't let your health issues hold you back at all

[@DrWaku]

Thank you! It has been challenging, but seems to be working out.

[@itsallgoodaversa]

I am SO STOKED for you Dr. Waku!!! This is amazing. This was a very inspirational video and answered a bunch of questions I had after watching for a while. See you on Discord, and enjoy Australia, it’s amazing! 🇦🇺

[@DrWaku]

Thank you for such a kind comment. It was nice to be able to link my personal life to AI content for a change. I'm in Australia right now and it's fantastic :) :)

[@totoroben]

You are really down to earth, and I enjoy the way you present information. I can tell you enjoy teaching.

[@johnreynolds6074]

Congratulations on the new paths and job. Have fun while enjoying the new job. I enjoy your channel and I learn something from everything you put out.

[@DrWaku]

Thank you! Really appreciate you continuing to tune in. Cheers.

[@Jaguarboy11]

Dude, congrats on the new gig! That’s awesome. I found your channel a few months ago and you’re my favorite creator in the AI space. I love your work, especially how you interweave philosophy, and I’m excited to see where it goes! Your content reminds me of my undergrad days where we’d meet up and discuss metaphysics after philosophy club. I can only imagine the conversations we would’ve had if this stuff were around then.

[@coilly]

Congratulations! Always an insta click when a new vid is up. Glad to see you getting recognition.

[@KolTregaskes]

I rate your channel as one of the best AI channels on KZbin. So congrats on the new job and I look forward to your travel AI videos. ;-)

[@DrWaku]

Thank you very much for the kind words :) travel AI content incoming... See you soon!

[@entreprenerd1963]

Congratulations, best wishes for your new endeavours!

[@DrWaku]

Appreciate it, cheers!

[@sirolse]

I'm glad I found this youtube channel. you have an absolutely amazing ability to present AI in an understandable way. I wish you much success in your career

[@DrWaku]

Thank you very much for your kind comment. It's great to have you here. Really looking forward to my new position. Cheers.

[@MrPiperian]

So happy for all these wonderful changes. WTG Dude!

[@fabianasosa6140]

Sooooooo cool I so happy for you! Wow I going to keep following gonna miss you 😊

[@DrWaku]

Thank you very much! And don't worry I'll be on KZbin for some time, just might miss a few videos as I'm transitioning.

[@EngineerGary]

Huge congrats for you! You really work so hard and deserve all these! Upload weekly and continuously is sooo hard. I really admire you and your delivering!

[@FedorLyudogovskiy]

Congrats! I'm really happy for you! Good luck with your journey and new job!

[@mikemarrotte]

This is awesome! Your journey is incredibly inspiring, and I very much look forward to seeing your work expand over time. You've got an earnest supporter from my side of the internet :)

[@DrWaku]

Thank you very much! I look forward to seeing you in future comments :)

[@TaylorCks03]

I'm so happy for you and looking forward to updates in the future. You have been a key to my understanding of some of the big picture concepts around AI. You seemed to always be able to explain it in just 3 parts!

[@rudyvanderhoeven9628]

Brilliant don't forget ti have fun on your travels

[@miguelangelgil6049]

We are so happy for you! WTG

[@HaraldEngels]

Congrats. Your channel is a great contribution to the KZbin AI world! Please keep it going.

[@asamirid]

3:37 please dr. waku tell me the new "medicated hand cream" you found, so i can ask my doctor about, please this will help me alot

[@DrWaku]

Of course. It's Voltaren, which used to only be sold in Europe and Canada, but which was recently approved for sale in the US as well. I've also seen it in Australia. Canada has a higher 2% formulation and you can get 10% on prescription, while the US and Australia have 1% over the counter. Definitely try it if you haven't, I was a bit scared because of the potential side effects as a anti-inflammatory, but it's topical so side effects are actually limited. And the pain relief is substantial for me at least.

[@asamirid]

@@DrWakuthank you so much for replying, very very appreciated 🤍🤍..

[@RichardLaurence]

I’m so pleased that things have become so positive for you!

[@roshni6767]

So glad you’re sharing more of yourself, congrats!! You deserve it 🎉

[@Richard_Rz]

Wow, you are so encouraging. Love this channel.

[@cjgoeson]

Congrats on your new job! 🎉

[@DrWaku]

Thank you! :) really looking forward to it.

[@puddlebee]

You are doing great work. Kudos to you for overcoming ❤🎉

[@andersonricardo8735]

I want to see you talking about GPT 5 soon, by the way, congratulations!!!

[@DynamicUnreal]

A lot of the symptoms of fibromyalgia that you showed in your illustration overlap with the symptoms of the disease I suspect that I have which is Craniocervical Instability (CCI) otherwise known as Atlantoaxial Instability. Oddly enough it was ChatGPT 4 that helped me figure out what is possibly wrong with me, whereas doctors couldn’t help me at all. CCI causes fibromyalgia-like and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-like illness. Pain where the base of your skull meets upper cervical spine, and clicking or cracking sounds in that same area are the most obvious giveaways to possible CCI.

[@johncurtis920]

Congrat's on the new job. It sounds like a perfect fit. You said it was a major AI outfit but did not mention the name. I get the sensitivity. I can guess, but perhaps at some point when you're better established you'll share? Anyway, synchronicity. It is a real thing, isn't it? 😉I'm sure you've come to understand this implicitly from the expressed adventures had over the last year or so. In any case it's good they have the wisdom to say that your continuance in this forum is acceptable. Given the nature of your work it actually, to me, makes a great deal of sense. You are good as a teacher and explainer. This dovetails nicely with the burgeoning field you now find yourself within. And by the way the lighting (on face, etc.) is fine. Keep it all going! I suspect the future for you is going to be very bright. So bright that, as the old song goes, you're gonna need shades. John~

[@DrWaku]

Thank you for your very kind comment. My lighting has been getting better, if you watch an earlier video you might have seen the problem haha. And synchronicity for the win! I will probably share the name of where I work after I start there. It will probably become obvious fairly quickly anyway based on who I talk to and quote in my videos. I just have the security person's paranoia or I would have used my name already.

[@ronanhughes8506]

Hi Doc, great to see things going well for you. I think security and AI will only get more important in the years ahead. Looking forward to your future content. Ronan, Ireland.

[@Neomadra]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you, you certainly deserved it! I only recently discovered your channel, but I can say for sure your videos on AI are one of the few high-quality and high-effort videos one can find on KZbin. Unfortunately that's also because of the KZbin algorithm that prioritizes creators that specialize on churning out videos using clickbait titles. Good luck on your new journey!

[@panpiper]

Bravo! Doing well. I'll be around to witness the adventure. Good luck in your travels. 😉 Or no... You're in show business! Break a leg!

[@klarad3978]

Congrats!! Happy for you and your new future!

[@pdbsprinter9587]

Awesome channel Doc Waku! Respect ✊

[@robertjames9777]

Hi brilliant young man , love the channel clear and informative, you really do have a great ability to relay info in such a measured and concise way. glad to hear your health is improving , and welcome to AUSTRALIA, I hope you enjoy your stay. 🏆

[@isajoha9962]

Great, I hope your new job, will bring you a lot of joy & new experiences. 👌🙂

[@evan_sarantis]

Congrats on your new role, merging AI and security!

[@YouYorick]

I bet / I hope / your channel will pass 100k subscribers- keep the great work.

[@annesuekocoyle1956]

What a great story! Safe travels!!

[@richardremillard4451]

Third video I watched of yours .. so so good. A natural teacher, and your video editing is amazing.. is video editing done by you? Just makes watching your videos so enjoyable. Thank you

[@DrWaku]

Thank you! I do love teaching. I edited my first few videos, but these days they are all edited by someone else. I really appreciate my editor's cuts and pacing, that was one of the important things for me. He also does a good job with subtitles.

[@chrissscottt]

Despite the challenges you've encountered your optimism is inspiring. Nice one.

[@antonio-urbanculture]

All the best for your new life ventures. From European Atlantic Coast in Portugal . Cheers!! ANTONIO

[@thenoblerot]

Wishing you continued success! Hopefully this is just the beginning of the ways that AI will help you!

[@WCKEDGOOD]

Wow, that sounds great. im happy for you, and I can't wait for the new content

[@DrWaku]

Thank you!! See you around

[@asamirid]

very exciting news and iam so happy for you, congrats 🎉🎉..

[@DrWaku]

Thank you :) Always appreciate your comments.

[@duncanny5848]

Fantastic. Good to know that even now some companies actually LOOK and LISTEN to the applicant. Especially in research, and, given that AI is often given as the reason for a lot of Human Jobs disappearing, that it was from a company involved in AI!! All the best and good luck with it all.

[@Darksagan]

Congrats on the position. You are smart asf and deserve it.

[@Bigre2909]

I admire you; it was hard to guess all that you had been through

[@Tanvir1337]

You are a very strong and humble person

[@TheEtrepreneur]

Persistence. Salutations, Dr.

[@DrWaku]

Persistence is the way. Salutations.

[@roywong2786]

Your commentary is very clear and lucid - congrats and best of "luck" at your new Security/AI position, You have a lot to contribute. Pl look into TCM and Acupunture for your medical condition. I have a feeling you will find something that may benefit you unexpectedly. Happy to share real life stories with you regarding this holiistic approach.

[@831Miranda]

Wow! I just... finished a comment on an older video of yours, where you tell us what happened to your health and your plans during your PHD. I clearly envisioned you becoming very involved with AI tech both as a user and a researcher/developer (kudos to my horoscope 😅, if I may say so myself...). I expect you to have unique contributions to AI safety and ethics as a result of your empathy and life experience - beyond your academic credentials...! I also can see hugely positive contributions to new 'products' or add-on-domain agents,et al ! Of course you already started that with the research, design and development you've done in voice recognition! Live long and prosper lovely one. I live in the global south as its now called, tho not Australia... Maybe the warmer weather will be more comfortable to you? ❤❤❤❤

[@ScottSummerill]

Congrats man. Just don't forget us!

[@DrWaku]

Hehe don't worry. I'll keep it up. Part of the job description in a way.

[@techworld8961]

Which course about KZbin did you take? Thank you for sharing and congrats on your achievements!

[@DrWaku]

It was a $2,000 course called PTYA or the part-time KZbinr accelerator. They now offer a cheaper version which is not a live cohort but self-study. It was really worth it to me.

[@K.F-R]

Congratulations. Best of luck.

[@williamal91]

Hi Doc, good to see you

[@DrWaku]

Hi Alan Thanks for always tuning in

[@frayszabo]

Congratulerions!!

[@kathleenv510]

Well deserved, congrats!

[@nickmills8476]

the early phase of Dr Waku's voice recognition usage sounds difficult.

[@DrWaku]

Yeah. It was. Didn't really know whether anything would work out, and had to bootstrap myself. I was in pain whenever I did too much, and I didn't really understand my limits at that time. I took a short break from my work which helped me sort everything out.

[@nickmills8476]

@@DrWaku I think they call that the hero’s journey. Godspeed my friend!

[@TorchLit67]

🎉 I wish you luck, But you don't need that, You run on skills!!👍🏻 And congratulations on your KZbin. I'm your youtube journey!! BeSafe & Stay Well ☺️🙏💫

[@Orwah]

Congrats brother

[@JonathanStory]

Outstanding. On the one hand, your health issues are regrettable, but on the other, it seems that you're by necessity an early adopter of AI as it develops -- or the canary in the coalmine. One of the things I'm looking toward is how AI can contribute to cures and massive extension of human life.

[@aiartrelaxation]

Congratulations ☺😊😄

[@DrWaku]

Thank you :)

[@pandoraeeris7860]

Accelerate!

[@powkers1980]

Congratulations !!!

[@AC-go1tp]

What is the YT course or any other course you took to get your channel going?

[@DrWaku]

The part time KZbinr accelerator or PTYA. I highly recommend it if you are serious about KZbin. It's also essential to build a community of other people who are also KZbinrs, and the course helped with that. I can point you to some discords if you're interested as well.

[@AC-go1tp]

@@DrWakuThank you and best wishes for your future endeavors!

[@Ari_diwan]

Congratulations :) What course did you take btw :P

[@DrWaku]

The part time KZbinr accelerator or PTYA. I was part of the last live cohort which was more expensive but more people to chat with. Definitely worth the investment.

[@Ari_diwan]

@@DrWaku accelerator is pretty expensive! I was in basic one cohort 1!

[@DrWaku]

Sorry I meant academy! I wasn't in the accelerator. It was $2000 when I did it.

[@Ari_diwan]

@@DrWaku then I can text you in the circle app itself 😀

[@robertb5076]

If you need to shoot good looking video with almost no light, a Canon EOS R3 with a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical lens would probably even let you shoot Barry Lyndon style with candles at say 25000 ISO

[@DrWaku]

f/1.0 sounds crazy. I currently use a prime f/1.4 lens on a Sony ZV-E10 at 25600 ISO. It's at the limit of the camera's abilities but it does work well. Also I'm getting a lot less sensitive and will be able to increase the lighting from here, fingers crossed.

[@xenofy7968]

Cool, and congratz!

[@Totiius]

Yesss!🎉

[@evanberger7144]

Have you tried vagus nerve stimulation like the pulsseto that has significantly improved my Fibromyalgia

[@BigBigb]

awesome guy good luck

[@DrWaku]

Thank you :)

[@pietervoogt]

Congratulations!

[@JakexGaming]

Congrats!

[@fhoniemcphonsen8987]

Best of luck

[@davidstephenson8671]

One video Dr Waku is going to say "this video has four parts" and I will fall off my chair.

[@nobody-er6ys]

Bro I am currently 16 years old and want to be in robotics and ai But I am worried that by the time I graduate college there willn't be need for engineers because of AGI or AI. Any tips?

[@web-impuls]

мужик. выздоравливай!

[@gweneth5958]

Wow, I would have never thought a KZbin Channel could help with finding a job. I was always expecting the opposite. Not being able to write would be horrible for me, it is part of everything in my life. But I've got MCS for about 7 years now and I have to say... I find it incredibly difficult to live like that, and I am lucky to not (yet) getting that ill from "smells" as others do. I like to say that I am allergic to human beings ;) But honestly, congratulations to find a way to deal with such an illness and finding your way in the society, that isn't always easy. I'd love if I was able to travel without being scared to get sick or being in pain from just... well, actually it is everything, I am a beagle between humans, I can follow smells back to people... XD As much fun I may make about it, it is actually horrible, but nah... I prefer to make stupid jokes about it. =)

[@Wildmanjonobean]

Congratulations and travel to New Zealand

[@DrWaku]

Thank you! I'll try to make my way over there!

[@JohnNy-ni9np]

AI: Come, follow me. I'll make you fishers of men. Dr W: Yes, my Lord.

[@simonpeter9617]

bravo

[@max_ch3]

I like this guy I dunno why

[@Daniel-Six]

So good to hear your life is better, brother. I know it ain't a popular opinion... but going vegan can ameliorate a *ton* of medical aliments with complex/diffuse symptoms like fibro.

[@TorgBlitz-qs5gz]

😎

[@AHMEDGAIUSROME]

try a better diet, and some sunlight. it will help greatly with your symptoms The diet nutrients buildup in your body will take months, so keep it steady ! Or at least take a few different supplements at the same time from reputable brands !

[@DrWaku]

I just got back from Australia and having some extra sunlight really helped actually! My eyes are much less sensitive now.

[@blobymcblobface]

AI changed my life too, I spent 25 years learning how to be an artist to get where I am. Now 9/10ths of the art in the niche I work in is AI generated on Etsy. I also can't opt out of having my intellectual property used to train what's essentially a plagiarism bot. I'm glad AI is helping you because there's such a giant downside to this technology so it's good to see some upside that doesnt revolve around profits. Don't take this the wrong way but like all technology I personally wish it didn't exist. Arguably technology as a whole makes us more comfortable as a species but comes at a massive cost to the environment. We're now using up resources faster than they can be replaced by the natural world. If you look at the big picture what we're doing isn't worth it. Unless you think our technology is going to somehow replace nature once we're through ruining the planet. I wonder how it will be able to do that using a for profit model when trees apparently don't have a dollar value despite what they provide for us all and are just "externalities" according to our totally non evil economic system that prioritizes only exponential growth. What are your thoughts on where technology and the environment are headed?

[@percy9228]

gg

[@j.j.9538]

You look AI generated

[@Axel-gn2ii]

Have you ever considered testosterone replacement therapy?

[@TheLoresmith]

Congrats, it’s always cool to get the opportunity to work on something you are genuinely interested in 👍 I enjoy your videos, very informative 🫡

[@BunnyMasterYT]

Have you tried Wim Hof's method?

[@TheLoresmith]

Congrats, it’s always cool to get the opportunity to work on something you are genuinely interested in 👍 I enjoy your videos, very informative 🫡