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The Immersive Lens

The Immersive Lens

By: Finger Lakes Community College
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 The Immersive Lens features faculty experts from Finger Lakes Community College exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping learning and work. Each episode offers clear, practical conversations about new tools, apps, and ideas—cutting through the hype to highlight what actually matters for educators, professionals, and the curious alike.Finger Lakes Community College
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  • Episode 17: Outliers

    Episode 17: Outliers
    May 4 2026
    🗒 SummaryThis episode dives into the rapidly shifting landscape of Large Language Models (LLMs), moving beyond the "Big Three" to examine the specialized tools carving out their own niches. From the enterprise-ready integration of Microsoft Copilot to the citation-heavy search capabilities of Perplexity, the hosts analyze why these "outlier" models are essential for specific workflows in 3D design, coding, and academic research. The conversation also touches on the tactile world of 3D printing and the legal pressures currently facing social media giants over user safety.Paul and Dave weigh the practical benefits of these platforms against significant ethical and legal hurdles, including recent high-profile lawsuits involving Meta and YouTube regarding negligence and mental health. They provide a unique look at the "LLM Arena" rankings and discuss the trade-offs between closed-system reliability and the raw, uncurated power of open-source models. Ultimately, they conclude that while the tech is advancing toward a "No UI" future driven by voice and intent, the winner of the AI race will be determined by which model can most seamlessly integrate into our daily digital lives.🔗 Links & Resources:OpenAI’s Sora shutting down: When it happens, 2 AI video alternatives https://mashable.com/article/openai-sora-shut-down-when-happens-alternativesJury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5746125/meta-youtube-social-media-trial-verdictNew Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/g-s1-115019/new-mexico-meta-children-mental-healthLLM Arena (Arena.AI) https://arena.ai/NAAIC Conferencehttps://www.naaic.ai/naaic-ai-summit-2026Microsoft Copilothttps://copilot.microsoft.com/Perplexityhttps://www.perplexity.ai/Comet: Perplexity's Browserhttps://www.perplexity.ai/cometAmazon wins court order to block Perplexity’s AI shopping agenthttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/amazon-wins-court-order-to-block-perplexitys-ai-shopping-agent.htmlWhat is LLM Temperature?https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/llm-temperatureGrokhttps://grok.com/Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, started calling itself 'MechaHitler'https://www.npr.org/2025/07/09/nx-s1-5462609/grok-elon-musk-antisemitic-racist-contentElon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini imageshttps://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5672579/grok-women-children-bikini-elon-muskGrok 4 is using Elon Musk's X posts as a source when answering questionshttps://mashable.com/article/grok-4-elon-musk-source-referenceDeepSeekhttps://www.deepseek.com/en/DeepSeek efficiencieshttps://www.grc.com/sn/sn-1011.htm#:~:text=Leo%3A%20All%20right.%20On%20we%20go.%20Let%27s%20talk%20DeepSeek.AI firm DeepSeek writes less-secure code for groups China disfavorsAI firm DeepSeek writes less secure code for groups China disfavors - The Washington PostMentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #FrontierModels #VibeCoding #NoUI #TechTrends #TheImmersiveLens #LLM #MicrosoftCopilot #PerplexityAI #FutureOfTech #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #EdTech✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 16: Gemini

    Episode 16: Gemini
    Apr 27 2026
    This episode explores the multifaceted world of Google Gemini, Google's rebranded and significantly advanced large language model. The hosts delve into Gemini's three primary modes - Fast, Thinking, and Pro - each tailored to different user needs, from quick queries to complex problem-solving. They also highlight Gemini's seamless integration into the Google ecosystem, including Google Docs, Gmail, and Chrome, making it a ubiquitous assistant for everyday tasks. Beyond simple chat, the discussion covers specialized tools like NotebookLM for research, AI Studio for developers, and creative powerhouses like VEO and flow for video and image generation.Paul and Dave bring their unique tech-savvy perspectives to the table, discussing their personal experiences and preferences between Gemini and other AI models like ChatGPT and Claude. They emphasize the importance of Gemini's low barrier to entry and its "vertical integration" within the Google suite as major competitive advantages. The episode concludes with a positive outlook, portraying Gemini not just as a chatbot but as a comprehensive platform that is continuously expanding its capabilities and redefining human-AI interaction.🔗 Links & Resources:2026 iHeartPodcast Awards: Full List Of Winnershttps://www.iheart.com/content/2026-03-16-2026-iheartpodcast-awards-full-list-of-winners/Scaniverse - Apple App Storehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/scaniverse-3d-scanner/id1541433223Scaniverse - Android Play Storehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticlabs.scaniverse&hl=en_USMore! More! More! Tech Workers Max Out Their A.I. Use.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/technology/tokenmaxxing-ai-agents.htmlFLX AI Hub Community Conveninghttps://www.flcc.edu/events/all-events/2026/june/flx-ai-hub-community-convening.phpFont Psychology: Why Fonts Matter and How They Influence Consumer Behaviorhttps://www.amazon.com/Font-Psychology-Influence-Consumer-Behavior-ebook/dp/B09JCD1WVWGoogle Geminihttps://gemini.google.com/AI Studiohttps://aistudio.google.com/prompts/new_chatFirebasehttps://firebase.google.com/Antigravityhttps://antigravity.google/Google Flowhttps://labs.google/fx/tools/flowDeepMinddeepmind.google.comDeepMind - AlphaFold - Nobel Prizehttps://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2024/press-release/Google Stitchhttps://stitch.withgoogle.com/Google's Opalhttps://opal.google/Mentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/🎧 Subscribe to The Immersive Lens to stay curious and connected!#AI #EdTech #GenerativeAI #HigherEd #Podcast #Sora2 #VibeCoding #DigitalEthics #FLCC #NewMedia #TechTrends #TechHistory #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #ProjectIceberg #FutureOfWork #ScreenTime #FoldablePhones #VisionPro #TheImmersiveLens #edtech ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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    1 hr
  • Episode 15: Claude

    Episode 15: Claude
    Apr 20 2026

    In this episode of The Immersive Lens, hosts Paul Engin and Dave Ghidiu explore the rapid expansion of the Claude AI ecosystem. They break down how Anthropic is moving beyond simple chat interfaces to create a comprehensive suite of productivity tools - including Projects, Artifacts, and Co-work - designed to transform AI from a basic prompter into a true collaborative partner. The discussion highlights how these features allow for deeper context retention and specialized "skills," making AI more intuitive for complex tasks like software development and course design.Paul and Dave share their personal workflows, contrasting Claude’s "warmer" and more nuanced persona with other giants like Gemini and ChatGPT. While they celebrate the creative freedom offered by tools like Artifacts, they remain grounded, discussing the practicalities of token limits, the "equity gap" in paid tiers, and the critical importance of data privacy in an increasingly automated world. The episode concludes with a forward-looking verdict: AI is rapidly evolving into a seamless, agent-based operating system that will soon be woven into every facet of our digital lives.🔗 Links & Resources:Polymarkethttps://polymarket.com/Kalshihttps://kalshi.com/Meta Glasseshttps://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/shop-all/Meta Acquires Moltbook, the Social Network Just for A.I. Botshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/technology/meta-moltbook-social-ai-bots.htmlClaudehttps://claude.ai/EKG Simulator/trainerhttps://inlineteaching.com/medical/ekgImport and export your memory from Claudehttps://support.claude.com/en/articles/12123587-import-and-export-your-memory-from-claudeWhat are projects?https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9517075-what-are-projectsExtend Claude with skillshttps://code.claude.com/docs/en/skillsWhat are artifacts and how do I use them?https://support.claude.com/en/articles/9487310-what-are-artifacts-and-how-do-i-use-theminfo@theimmersivelens.comClaude Code overviewhttps://code.claude.com/docs/en/overviewFLCC's Vibe Coding Coursehttps://www.flcc.edu/courses/csc-145/Claude Cowork by Anthropichttps://www.anthropic.com/product/claude-coworkMentions: @MIT @Apple @Samsung @Meta @Android @GoogleFLX AI Hub: https://www.flcc.edu/ai/FLCC New Media: https://newmedia.csc.flcc.cloud/#ai #claudeai #anthropic #futuretech #vibecoding #spatialcomputing #machinelearning #techpodcast #productivityhacks #ImmersiveLens #edtech #generativeai #highered #podcast #sora2 #vibecoding #digitalethics #flcc #newmedia #techtrends #techhistory #uxdesign #webdevelopment #projecticeberg #futureofwork #screentime #foldablephones #visionpro #TheImmersiveLens #edtech ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and share with a friend who loves tech, creativity, or the future of education.Recorded at Finger Lakes Community College in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region.https://www.flcc.edu/https://www.theimmersivelens.com/Stay curious. Stay connected.Thanks for looking through The Immersive Lens.
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    55 mins
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