AI Ethics, Fire TV & Hearing Colour Through Music

Explore the complex debate on social media responsibility, AI misuse, and online safety in 2026 with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. From the UK government’s possible X ban to the moral crisis of AI-generated content, this episode cuts through the noise with honesty and insight. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece return with a New Year’s Double Tap Extra, diving straight into the heated discussion surrounding X (formerly Twitter), its AI tool Grok, and the alarming rise of AI-generated indecent images. The pair debate the erosion of online decency, the role of government regulation, and whether social media platforms should be held accountable for crimes committed using their tools.   They also reflect on society’s growing desensitisation to tragedy, the viral culture of filming disasters, and the blurred line between human curiosity and apathy. On a lighter note, the hosts share an unexpected appreciation for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and its accessibility features, comparing it to the Apple TV experience, and discuss the potential of Android’s Gemini AI assistant versus Siri.   The episode closes with an exclusive interview with Marshall Walters, creator of Sonify, an innovative app that turns colours into music, exploring the fascinating world of sensory substitution and neuroplasticity. Relevant Links   Sonify on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/sonify/ AppleVis Blog Post: https://www.applevis.com/apps/sonify   AI ethics, social media regulation, Grok AI controversy, X platform UK ban, online safety 2026, Amazon Fire TV Stick accessibility, Apple TV vs Fire TV, Siri vs Gemini AI, Sonify app, sensory substitution, neuroplasticity, blind tech apps, accessibility podcast, Double Tap Extra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices