WGA calls for strike in entertainment

The Writers Guild of America is attempting to combat large corporations from replacing human creativity with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This conversation discusses the implications of normalizing AI, as it would remove human creativity from the equation and replace it with AI. This could lead to the media not delivering messages that are important, as they could be programmed by those in positions of power. An example of this is the movie Nefarious, which is flying under the radar despite many people leaving with a different mindset, as it delivers messages that those in power do not want the public to know. Russian bots have also been used to influence public opinion, which further demonstrates the power of programming. Therefore, it is important to not normalize AI and to recognize the implications of replacing human creativity with AI. Timestamps 00:00 - "GZ Chop Shop Podcast: Breaking Down the Writers Guild of America Strike"02:50 - AI Replacing Jobs: The Realities of the Media Industry04:27 - "The Dangers of Replacing Human Creativity with AI"08:47 - Heading: Writers Across America Strike: A Discussion on the Impact of AI and Media Trust10:55 - Heading: Understanding the Impact of Streaming Services on Writers' Royalties13:04 - "The Impact of Streaming Services on Writers and Their Salaries"17:09 - Heading: Streaming Services and Unions: Exploring the Impact of Profits on Writers and Other Crew Members23:50 - Heading: Discussion on the Impact of Strikes on the Entertainment Industry29:58 - Discussion on the Impact of COVID-19 on the World31:52 - "The Writers Guild and the Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry" Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp;https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia

Removing the Human Creative  WGA calls for strike in entertainment

Microsoft's deal to purchase Activision-Blizzard gets blocked by the UK trade commission for its monopoly potential and competitive restrictions. Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp;https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia

Big trouble for Microsoft

On this special Star Wars episode of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, hosts Project and Ward Nurse discussed the upcoming 40th anniversary of the movie Return of the Jedi. They both expressed interest in seeing the movie in theaters, reminiscing about the experience of seeing it in theaters as a kid. They discussed the importance of hearing the original John Williams Orchestra symphony and Star Wars music in theaters and noted that the prequels are now classic movies after being over 20 years old. 00:00 - "GZ Chop Shop Podcast: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 'Return of the Jedi' with a Special Star Wars Episode"02:38 - Conversation Analysis: Star Wars Sequels and the Impact of Changing Directors05:51 - Analysis of George Lucas' Star Wars Prequels and Sequels09:00 - Analysis of George Lucas' Use of Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy10:26 - Heading: Analysis of Disney's Star Wars Adaptations and Criticisms12:43 - Conversation Summary: Introducing Starkiller to the Star Wars Universe17:45 - Discussion: Potential Ways to Introduce Starkiller into the Star Wars Universe19:44 - Discussion on Rey's Training and the Restarting of the Jedi Order22:24 - Conversation Summary: Anakin's Approach to the Younglings in Star Wars24:25 - Discussion on Anakin Skywalker's Struggles and Neglect in the Star Wars Franchise27:36 - Discussion of Jedi and Sith Tactics in the Star Wars Universe29:55 - Discussion: The Impact of Jedi Training on Younglings in the Star Wars Universe Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp;https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia

The Star Wars Legacy

Microsoft recently entered a ten-year agreement with British tech company EE in order to extend their cloud service and mobile gaming. it's no secret that the tech giant wants to make gaming a completely digital ecosystem, where gamers can access games from a digital library, play them, and return them to the cloud. Microsoft made the announcement of the agreement with EE, but has provided few details on what the ten-year partnership will entail. Could this partnership help Microsoft reach its goal of creating a fully digital gaming ecosystem with the broadest reach yet? We also discuss&nbsp;how Nintendo is working to strengthen the digitalization of its business and create new value-added services under the name Nintendo Systems.&nbsp; Timestamps 00:00 - Microsoft and EE Enter Ten-Year Agreement: What Does It Mean for the Future of Gaming?02:33 - Heading: Microsoft's Ten-Year Agreement with British Mobile Company EE: What Does It Mean?08:10 - Microsoft's Ten-Year Partnership with EE: Examining the Impact on the Gaming Industry10:44 - "Exploring Nintendo's Digitalization and Potential for a Nintendo Phone"12:16 - Discussion on the Potential Impact of Nintendo Entering the Mobile Market16:25 - Analysis of the Potential Success of a Nintendo TV18:30 - "Exploring Nintendo's Potential Partnership with DNA and Microsoft's Upcoming Showcase"21:09 - Heading: Microsoft's Upcoming Xbox Bethesda Showcase - June 6th24:35 - "Exploring the Xbox Ecosystem: A Discussion on the Upcoming Xbox Bethesda Showcase" SUPPORT THE SHOW Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp;https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia

Nintendo Enters Mobile Markets - Is Cloud Gaming Dominance In Sight?

SUMMARY Projektitachi and WarNurse are the hosts of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, a weekly tech and gaming media podcast that discusses the latest news and laws. In this episode, they talk about the outcry to stop research on AI advancement for six months, which is backed by Elon Musk and other AI developers. The petition that was created had thousands of names, but many of them were fake. However, it still carries weight as Musk and other big names in AI development are supporting it. This was sparked by the OpenAI's GPT-4 program, which has evolved to the point of being able to hold human-level conversations. One year ago, a Google engineer who was working on AI development but was let go tried to warn people of the danger, but they dismissed him as crazy. This conversation is about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is evolving faster than expected. The speaker references a story of a man who worked for Google and was trying to develop an AI program and was ridiculed for it. The speaker then goes on to explain that this situation is a huge problem and could be integrated into anything. They then reference videos that have been shown on YouTube and TikTok of AI programs that are doing face and voice replications that look so real that it is difficult to tell if it is real or not. This conversation shows that AI is evolving faster than expected and could be integrated into anything, thus making it a huge problem for the average consumer. TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 "Exploring the Urgency to Cease AI Research: A Discussion on the GZ Chop Shop Podcast" 0:02:59 Exploring the Potential Dangers of AI: A Conversation with an Ex-Google Engineer 0:04:43 Exploring the Impact of AI on Humanity 0:17:08 Discussion on AI Regulation and Its Impact on Society 0:19:51 Heading: The Impact of AI on the Workforce and Society 0:23:10 Discussion on the Impact of Automation on the Global Economy 0:25:09 Topic: Exploring the Possibility of Wealthy People Leaving Earth for Luxury Life Elsewhere 0:26:58 Google Fined $32 Million by South Korean FTC for Monopolizing Game Developers 0:29:07 Google's Anticompetitive Practices in South Korea: A Case Study 0:34:07 "Google's Hypocritical Business Practices: A Discussion" SUPPORT THE SHOW Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp;https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia

Let's discuss AI Development Regulation

Nintendo is undeniably the biggest name in the gaming industry, a household name everyone grows up with. They’ve been here forever, being the oldest and still active video game company in the world. From the Game Boy, Game Cube, DS, and Switch, we have seen Nintendo evolve to what it is today -- a gaming giant that continues to be a trailblazer in its own right.&nbsp; In this episode of GZ Chop Shop, we talk about how Nintendo pulled a Microsoft as it closed down its Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, and what it means for us gamers. We also talk about live service gaming and how much gamers actually spend on expansion packs and game passes, which arguably makes a whole lot of difference in the gaming experience.&nbsp; Join us as we reminisce and think about this new era of Nintendo and the gaming industry!&nbsp; Quick episode summary:1:24 Nintendo shut down their e-store for their 3DS and older console family11:44 Live service gaming and how much it actually costs17:33 DLCs, expansions, and game passes22:36 The efficiency of Nintendo controllers for fighting games29:20 Nintendo’s got something in the works Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp; https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia

Nintendo and live service gaming

If you’re on TikTok, then you’ve probably heard about the potential Tiktok ban. But here’s the thing, the hearing that took place in Congress is so much bigger than that. Congress is trying to pass the Restrict Act which if passed into law, will give the government sweeping powers over social media and technology in general. While supporters say that this is meant to ensure the safety and security of American citizens, critics argue that this will restrict freedom of expression. In this episode, we discuss the Restrict Act and what it means for content creators and social media users alike. We talk about our conspiracy theories, connecting media and technology to business and work culture in America: Are businesses and the government listening in to our conversations? Are Meta and its stockholders behind this legislation? And what does the future look like for content creation and social media?&nbsp; Tune in to this controversial episode and let us know what you think!&nbsp; Quick episode summary1:38 Context on The Restrict Act&nbsp;9:22 What this implies for content creators and social media users11:45 Conspiracy theories on targeted ads, small businesses vs. monopolized companies20:33 Meta has the largest social media presence23:35 Social media competition is playing a role28:16 The four-day workweek Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:&nbsp; https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmedia

The Restrict Act

The Gaming Industry had its “big boom” during COVID–people were locked in their homes and gaming was one of the ways for people to both get entertained and socialize with each other at the same time. But now that the world has gone back to normal, can the gaming industry really sustain this bubble?&nbsp; In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about how the gaming bubble is on the verge of bursting. With the price of games increasing, and the willingness of gamers to spend decreasing, the industry is now facing a 31% drop in revenues. We also go on and talk about how the new generation of gamers has influenced the majority of the industry’s current state, and how the environment we grow up in affects the kinds of games we play. Tune in and listen to our theories and gaming experiences!&nbsp; Quick episode summary:&nbsp;01:02	COVID’s gaming bubble is about to pop05:09	The industry’s survival depends on gamers’ willingness to spend money on games&nbsp;07:52	New Gen gamers are mostly responsible for the industry’s current state19:54	Does your environment affect the types of games you play? 37:03	Thoughts on bunny hoppers and campers&nbsp; Support this show <a href="https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership</a>Be a GZ Chop Shop member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop</a>Visit our website: <a href="https://osn-media.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://osn-media.com/</a>Continue the conversation at: &nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962</a> Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thegzchopshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thegzchopshop</a>Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshop</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OSNmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/OSNmedia</a>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia</a>

The gaming bubble 2020 to 2023

What are we going to do as a society when too many people in the world are replaced by automation? How do we balance technology and AI with humanity? In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we continue to talk about AI and how they are undeniably slowly taking over people’s jobs. In the last 3 months of this year alone, there have been massive layoffs from 16 companies, and just recently, CNET has been reported to have laid off 50% of its workforce. Compared to the other tech layoffs that happened this year, CNET’s case is unique because of the mention of AI.&nbsp; Listen in as we share our thoughts on how these machines are being used by companies to replace skilled and highly educated employees to cut down costs and get things done more efficiently, and we as a society should be wary about it.&nbsp; Quick episode summary:&nbsp;02:16	CNET lays off 50% of its workforce10:44	People are slowly being replaced by AI12:22	16 Companies have had layoffs this year alone21:48	Nobody is safe from being replaced by AIs Support this show <a href="https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership</a>Be a GZ Chop Shop member at <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop</a>Visit our website: <a href="https://osn-media.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://osn-media.com/</a>Continue the conversation at: &nbsp;<a href="https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962</a> Follow us on social media:&nbsp;Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/</a>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/thegzchopshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thegzchopshop</a>Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshop</a>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OSNmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/OSNmedia</a>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia</a>

A slow march to the end

If only you knew then, what you will know now.

The video game industry is a multi-billion-dollar market that continues to experience year-over-year growth. But what's going on beyond what we're playing on our screens? Join Greg (ProjektItachhi) and Daniel (Warnurse) every Thursday as they provide weekly recaps and discussions of the latest gaming and tech news while exploring the behind-the-scenes aspects of our favorite pastimes and how technology has evolved our daily lives. Gain insight into the inner workings of the gaming industry, from the business side to the entertainment side as they cover the latest trends in gaming, technology, and the industry at large, diving into topics such as the history of gaming, the influence of technology, and more. GZ Chop Shop offers unique perspectives that can't be found anywhere else. It is an invaluable and entertaining source for those looking to stay up-to-date with the gaming and tech world. Listeners can learn now what they wish they had known before. So whether you’re a casual or hardcore gamer, or just a tech lover, the GZ Chop Shop is for you. So join Greg and Daniel every Thursday for a deep dive into the digital world!

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