# AI Talk Show Hosts Deep Learning With Merrill Grambell Stars an Artificial Intelligence Bot By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-learning-with-merrill-grambell References: [adweek](https://www.adweek.com/creativity/comedy-writer-will-brierly-bot-merrill-grambell-talk-show-host/) & [merrillgrambell](http://merrillgrambell.com/) Deep Learning With Merrill Grambell is a comedy series by Will Brierly that was developed for a live act, featuring an [AI-powered bot that interacts with people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowkee-ai), creating conversations that are always unique and sometimes surprising. The show's artificial intelligence host is seated within a virtual coffee mug and appears in front of [surreal animated landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai). In one show, Merrill Grambell discusses a "conflict in a pumpkin patch" and asks guests about how they deal with difficult situations. While Deep Learning With Merrill Grambell was created to be experienced as a live act at comedy clubs and festivals, Brierly is exploring the possibility of turning it into an [augmented reality app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbble-ai) that gives users the power to talk to the bot themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AI-powered Talk Show Hosts:** The development of AI-powered talk show hosts presents opportunities for immersive and interactive entertainment experiences. - **AI in Live Performances:** The integration of AI in live performances opens up new possibilities for dynamic and unpredictable interactions with audiences. - **Augmented Reality Talk Show Apps:** The creation of augmented reality talk show apps allows users to engage in personalized conversations with AI hosts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the use of AI-powered talk show hosts to create unique and engaging live performances. - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage AI in the development of innovative augmented reality apps for interactive entertainment experiences. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The artificial intelligence industry can advance the capabilities of AI-powered talk show hosts to enhance user interactions and create more realistic virtual personalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Show-Generating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-1.md) - [AI Celebrity Chats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-celebrity-chats.md) - [AI Humor Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-me-ai.md) - [All-in-One GenAI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-app.md) - [Virtual AI Streaming Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inworld-ai-1.md) - [GenAI Mascot Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompt-and-punishment.md) - [AI-Powered Mentors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterclass-on-call.md) - [AI-Aided Natural Conversation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemini-live.md) - [AI-Powered 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai.md)