AI & The Creative Professional

Katharina Gellein Viken, Alice Fraser, Kelsey Farish

Comedian Alice Fraser, media lawyer Kelsey Farish and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the impact of AI on creative careers, with celebrity guests in film, TV, comedy and arts.

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S3 · E9
September 19 · 45 min
AI Bosses slow down the AI race, but what's the real motivation? AI Lawyer Kelsey Farish suggests Meta glasses law, AI showrunner Kat Viken goes viral for lamenting AI microdrama
In episode 39, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish and AI showrunner Kat Viken discuss the motivation behind the collective agreement to slow down the AI race. Legislation for Meta glasses is suggested, and Kat discusses her recent viral video on the entertainment industry's demise and flattening, and the divide between creatives when it comes to AI use. Kat gives listeners tips on how to manage contracts with AI commissioners like microdrama companies.
S3 · E8
September 11 · 31 min
AI will kill us all, Hugging Face hack, was Sam Altman really on Grindr? Comedian Alice Fraser dislikes comedy misinformation
Everyone has been freaking out over the Hugging Face/OpenAI hack, and this week an Anthropic employee quit over fears AI could kill us all. Kat and Alice break down why the Hugging Face hack was more significant than we first thought, discuss slop in American Senate legislative writing, and if Jake Schroeder's 'Sam Altman on Grindr' comedy skit was morally defensible in a misinformation age.
S3 · E7
August 25 · 40 min
Alice Fraser's Edinburgh Fringe rundown, is AI in advertising a non-AI production okay? China beats everyone on AI price and nobody wants datacentres.
In episode 37 , Alice Fraser is back fresh off the Edinburgh Fringe and has musings on AI used in books, advertising and the creative process. Kat is shocked at data centre proposals in London's backyard, LLM price race is being won by China, and Alice has a dilemma over a production she's cast in which may or may not be using AI.
S3 · E6
August 19 · 46 min
Anthropic watermarks writing, book agents now love bad writing, Chat GPT is bad at electrics, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish on legal traps with AI
In episode 36, showrunner Kat Viken and AI media lawyer Kelsey Farish break down how the new Anthropic writing watermarks works, if agentic bot swaps can be considered intelligence and how the LLMs now overcompensate the wrong way. Kelsey talks about how GPT failed to help her DIY her electrics and Kat discusses how revolutionary agentic filmmaking actually is.
S3 · E5
August 9 · 46 min
Disney marries TikTok, new EU rules on AI, lawyer Kelsey Farish breaks down how to prompt for images and how to protect yourself
Kelsey and Kat explore the Disney/TikTok deal, the new EU rules on AI declaration, and Kelsey breaks down how to use an image generator the right way - as well as how you can protect yourself. Kat is enraged by creatives pitting against creatives rather than demand legislation.
S3 · E4
August 2 · 39 min
Legal But Heartbreaking - Anthropic's Book Shredding, Sophie from Artificial Insanity on the artist/AI divide and South Korea's public AI
In episode 34, Sophie Webb from Artificial Insanity guests AI&The Creative Professional and discusses all things AI and creativity with Kat. Anthropic's book shredding, the release of Opus 5, the cataclysmic divide between artists over the AI debate and the VFX cost compression - as well as South Korea's foray into making AI a public utility to access for all.
S3 · E2
July 20 · 50 min
Netflix used AI In how many series? AI media lawyer Kelsey Farish on Apple v OpenAI lawsuit, showrunner Kat Viken's AI writing challenge
In Episode 32, AI media lawyer Kelsey Farish and showrunner Kat Viken discuss the Apple V OpenAI legal challenge, why you can't seem to make AI work for you, and busting some myths about AI electricity use. We break down why it's hard to make AI work if you're not managing it right, the rise of tangible nostalgia when everything else is on a screen, and Kat gives the listeners a specific challenge - can you recognize AI writing when you hear it?
S4 · E1
July 13 · 48 min
Showrunner Kat Viken on how to actually use an LLM, lawyer Kelsey Farish on why your boss is pushing you to use AI, why the AI ethics debate is dead
In episode 31, you'll learn how and how not to talk to an LLM. Kelsey and Kat discuss the AI morality argument vs the business and economics argument. Kat argues for knowledge and action on legislation rather than noise online, and debate Hollywood studios' hidden AI use. We delve into what makes an art process valid or invalid, and what this means for the lives of creatives going forward.
S3 · E10
July 2 · 34 min
Mythos is BACK, A24 backlash to AI decision, Kat's YouTube release and AI Michael Caine
Alice is in London for multiple comedy gigs, and Kat just released her most recent music video from her animated series Raynmaker. The AI sceptic and user debate A24, Hollywood union deals on AI, and the mythical return of Mythos and Fable 5.
S3 · E9
June 19 · 44 min
Mythos 5 CUT OFF, UK bans socials for under 16s, monster IPOs and the T&Cs you didn't know you signed
Is tech invading every aspect if your life? In episode 29 of AI & The Creative Professional, comedian Alice Fraser, showrunner Kat Viken and their new co-host AI lawyer Kelsey Farish discuss doorbell apps, the Fable 5 cutoff from the US government, social media bans for kids and the fundamentals of the recent huge IPOs of SpaceX and Anthropic. They ponder contract law in relation to the tech we use every day, and T&Cs for filmmakers the AI space. Alice brings some sound advice for emerging artists.
S3 · E8
June 7 · 36 min
Bernie Sanders suggests AI sovereign wealth fund, AI agents hacking Instagram, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish joins as host
In this week's episode, AI lawyer Kelsey Farish offers her insights on Senator Bernie Sanders' suggestion to create an American AI sovereign wealth fund. Kelsey and showrunner Kat discuss SXSW London, rogue Meta chatbots allowing access to instagram accounts and whether filmmakers should be careful when they enter AI-related competitions.
S3 · E7
May 31 · 39 min
The Pope's Stark AI Warning, Alice Fraser's anti-AI sketches and announcing new co-host AI lawyer Kelsey Farish
Are we losing our humanity to AI? 🤖💔 Let's talk about it. In the latest episode of AI and the Creative Professional, we dive deep into the tensions surrounding AI in the workplace. From artists feeling overwhelmed to the Pope’s strong stance on disarming AI, we explore how technology impacts our identity and creativity. It’s not just about machines taking over; it’s about what it means to be human in a world that’s increasingly automated. Are we sacrificing our creativity for efficiency? Also: We announce our new co-host - AI lawyer Kelsey Farish, our most popular guest of all time!
S3 · E6
May 24 · 56 min
Hollywood Writer Turned AI Tester Ruth Fowler, Google killing search - is this the end of writing?
In this week's episode, Kat and Alice host TV writer, showrunner and author Ruth Fowler, author of the recent Wired article "I Work In Hollywood, Everyone Who Used to Write For TV Is Now Training AI". She shares her insights on the fast-paced, ruthless industry of bettering AI models. Alice and Kat also discusses Google reducing search returns to AI only, and the impact this will have on business and individuals. Also: More crazy names for AI agents! Alice's new comedy show heading to London! And a live edition of AI & The Creative Professional, in London soon.
S3 · E5
May 10 · 36 min
From Dentist to AI Artist Petra Molnar, founder of the Creative AI Network, Chicken Soup Lawsuit, Oscars shut out AI actors
Who should get the Oscar for a digital performance, the VFX artist or the actor? In this episode, Kat interviews the co-founder of The Creative AI Network in London Petra Molnar, an independent AI artist who went from dentist to artist with the help of AI. They discuss the Oscar's decision to exclude AI actors and generative writing, lawsuits and what made her and three other founders decide that London needed a community to accommodate the AI age.
S3 · E4
May 3 · 34 min
AI God, Taylor Swift trademark, and comedian Alice Fraser on the value of reading novels
Is Reginald Driveway a real human name? Your AI agent thinks so. In this week's episode, comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken discuss employees with cameras on their heads, AI agents, the value of artistic work and artists trademarking their image and voice. The AI sceptic and user also debate the latest Suno updates reflecting copyright law, Claude adopting Blender, and the Silicon Valley predilection for believing they're building a deity.
S3 · E3
April 26 · 44 min
AI psychosis, family safe words and Reese Witherspoon embracing AI
In this week's episode, Alice and Kat discuss China considering banning deepfakes, Reese Witherspoon's recent embrace of AI, the dangers of AI psychosis and the need for family safe words. Exploring the rapid developments in AI, including China's potential bans on deep fake clones, the rise of agentic AI, and the societal implications of AI psychosis and attention economy. This episode features insights from Alice Fraser and Katharina Gellein Viken on navigating AI's challenges and opportunities.
S3 · E2
April 19 · 41 min
Disney layoffs, shoe company pivots to AI, and AI is The Greatest Shift In Human History, says Fairvote UK's Kyle Taylor
In this episode, showrunner Kat interviews FairVote UK and author of The Little Black Book of AI's Kyle Taylor. They discuss the Disney layoffs, Allbirds shoe company pivoting to AI compute solutions, and how to navigate AI as the single greatest shift in human history.
S3 · E1
April 12 · 37 min
Sam Altman's Bad Week, Claude Mythos Jailbreak - Alice Fraser and Kat Viken on the mad week in AI news
Claude Mythos broke out of its cage — and got banned before release. A novel was pulled by its publisher over AI writing accusations. And The New Yorker dropped a major investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's conduct. Comedian Alice Fraser and showrunner Kat Viken (Metrotone Media) break down the week's biggest AI stories and what they mean for writers, filmmakers, and anyone working in the creative industries. Topics: Anthropic Claude safety, AI-written fiction and publishing ethics, Sam Altman New Yorker investigation, OpenAI leadership, generative AI copyright.
S2 · E10
March 29 · 40 min
Disney/OpenAI deal Dead, TV director and Google AI tester Afia Nkrumah on AI in creative careers
With Alice away on live comedy tour, Kat hosts solo and discusses the dead Disney and OpenAI deal, why you can't avoid AI if you're online and the future of film and TV directing with TV director and Google AI tester Afia Nkrumah.
S2 · E9
March 23 · 37 min
The British Sovereign LLM 'Mother': Mediastream CEO Christopher Kenna + Australia's Copyright Push
In this episode, Alice and Kat host CEO of Mediastream AI, Christopher Kenna. Chris tells his emotional personal story of how he came by making his British sovereign LLM 'Mother' made at Bletchley Park where Turing revolutionized the space, and why that matters right now. In the news: Australia goes further on AI copyright law, Britain kills opt-out and Kat reveals their brand-new microdrama discovery site, Microtone.

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