Speak Out! (or we’ll do it for you) Podcast

Episode 2 - AI —The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Most Americans who are not in the entertainment, publishing or tech business may not really understand the ramifications of AI, Artificial Intelligence, in their daily lives, both personally and professionally. It would be wise to listen to this episode of “Speak Out! Or We’ll Do It For You” so you can learn how to safeguard yourself in the world of computer systems that are becoming more proficient in visual and audio perception, speech recognition, decision-making and translation between languages. You don’t want to be misrepresented in any situation or carry on a conversation with a clone's voice or image pretending to be someone else. It’s important that you listen so at least you are aware of the many possibilities. Stay safe and very aware in this fast-moving world of technology. Many of us think this doesn't affect us but if it doesn't now -- it will!

Episode 1 - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished in Hollywood

Women all over the world are talking about Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’s decision to write letters to a judge vouching for their friend and former “That ‘70s Show” co-star Danny Masterson’s character. As most of us know, Masterson was convicted to a 30-year jail sentence for plying two women with drugs and raping them while they were unconscious. Jo-Ann Geffen and Lois Whitman-Hess certainly believe Masterson deserves his jail time, but they question how well Kutcher and Kunis were prepared by PR agents for the backlash they are receiving for supporting their friend. Here are their professional thoughts.