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AI-Test

by JJ

Hobbies Technology

Season 1

Learning salsa and bachata with, AI?

You're at a Latin club, the bass is pumping, and people are moving in perfect, magical sync. But you're hiding in the corner, clutching your drink, absolutely terrified of making a fool of yourself in a dance studio. What if you could master Salsa and Bachata in the privacy of your living room with a ruthless, flawless AI coach? Millions are flocking to new apps that use advanced skeleton tracking to pinpoint your exact geometric mistakes down to the millisecond. It is ruthlessly efficient, with some VR systems cutting learning times by almost 50%. But there is a massive, controversial catch. These algorithms are creating a generation of mathematical robots. Because AI relies on template matching, it grades your joint angles but completely penalizes your personal style and rhythm. Even worse, it is creating a "flattening effect" where dancers are training entirely to look good for a 2D TikTok screen. People are prioritizing flashy visual moves over the actual, tactile connection that makes social dancing real. Researchers are issuing a stark warning about this new era: "More dance, less skin contact". When you finally step off the screen and onto the real dance floor, are you actually a better dancer? Or has your flawless algorithm permanently destroyed your ability to connect with a real, flawed human partner? Listen to the full deep dive to find out...