The Age of AI with Lara Lewington and Ben Clark

Joy Peddlers
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We’re told we’re living in the Age of AI. This series asks what that really means and what matters beyond the hype. Join tech journalist Lara Lewington and Ben Clark from Future Worlds at the University of Southampton as they look past the noise to explore the ideas, decisions and technologies shaping how we live, work and think. From overlooked stories to the researchers, founders and systems building the future, this is where the biggest questions about AI are tackled by the people closest to the answers. This is The Age of AI. New videos every Thursday. Leave a comment below or contact us on theageofaipod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Is AI Fundamentally Biased? The Truth About AI Governance | Raj Bharat Patel

    1 day ago

    Is AI Fundamentally Biased? The Truth About AI Governance | Raj Bharat Patel

    In this episode of The Age of AI, Lara Lewington and Ben Clark are joined by Raj Bharat Patel, AI Transformation Lead at Holistic AI, to explore one of the most important questions in artificial intelligence today: is AI fundamentally biased? From hallucinations and governance to accountability and trust, Raj explains why the biggest challenge facing AI may not be the technology itself, but how organisations choose to deploy it. The conversation explores whether AI can ever be truly unbiased, why governance isn't just a box-ticking exercise, how companies can reduce AI risk without slowing innovation, and what could trigger the industry's next major reckoning. Along the way, they discuss: • Why AI systems inherit biases from human history• How businesses test AI for bias and hallucinations• The growing importance of AI governance• Whether regulation helps or hinders innovation• The risks of deploying AI without safeguards• Who is responsible when AI gets things wrong• Why trust may be the most important factor in AI adoption• Whether the current AI boom is a bubble#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #MachineLearning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  2. If AI Has a Brain, What Happens When We Give It a Body? | Dr Shan Luo

    18 Jun

    If AI Has a Brain, What Happens When We Give It a Body? | Dr Shan Luo

    What happens when artificial intelligence leaves the screen and steps into the physical world? In this episode of The Age of AI, Lara Lewington and Ben Clark explore the fast-emerging frontier of embodied and physical AI with guest Dr Shan Luo, a robotics researcher at King’s College London working at the cutting edge of robot perception, tactile sensing, and intelligent machines that can physically interact with the world. Together they unpack the big question: if AI has a brain, what happens when we give it a body? From robots that can “feel” objects through advanced tactile sensors, to machines learning to operate in messy, unpredictable real-world environments, this conversation dives deep into how AI is evolving beyond software into physical agents that could one day assist in homes, hospitals, warehouses, and even elderly care. They discuss: Why robots struggle in unstructured real-world environments How tactile sensing gives machines a “sense of touch” The role of physics, simulation, and world models in robotics Whether humanoid robots are actually the right design The safety and ethical challenges of autonomous machines How embodied AI could transform care, work, and daily life #ai #robotics #techpodcast #futuretechnology #machinelearning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  3. Are we more or less connected because of technology? | David Williams

    11 Jun

    Are we more or less connected because of technology? | David Williams

    How can AI improve conversations in healthcare? This week on The Age of AI, Lara Lewington and Ben Clark are joined by David Williams, Founder and CEO of KAI Conversations, a company using AI to transform communication across the life sciences industry. KAI helps pharmaceutical companies better understand what healthcare professionals and patients need, turning conversations into actionable insights that can improve engagement, decision-making and ultimately patient outcomes. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, could it help create more effective interactions between pharma companies, clinicians and patients? How can organisations move beyond outdated research methods and unlock deeper, real-time insights? And what role will AI play in shaping the future of healthcare communication? David shares his vision for a future where AI helps organisations listen better, learn faster and make smarter decisions that benefit both businesses and patients.🎙️ In this episode: • How AI is transforming healthcare conversations• The future of insights in life sciences• Improving engagement with healthcare professionals• Better patient experiences through better data• The opportunities and challenges of AI in healthcare Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping the future of artificial intelligence. #ai #artificialintelligence #healthcareai #lifesciences #pharma #techpodcast #theageofai #laralewington #benclark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  4. Don't Switch Your Brain Off: How To Stop Your Brain Becoming AI Slop | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark

    4 Jun

    Don't Switch Your Brain Off: How To Stop Your Brain Becoming AI Slop | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark

    Is AI making us smarter... or slowly making us useless? In this episode of The Age of AI, Lara Lewington and Ben Clarke tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence today. As AI becomes increasingly woven into our daily lives, are these tools helping us flourish, create and solve bigger problems — or are they encouraging us to outsource our thinking altogether? From AI assistants managing emails and schedules to groundbreaking advances in healthcare, brain-computer interfaces and disease detection, the conversation explores the enormous opportunities AI presents. But it also confronts the growing concerns around dependency, critical thinking, memory and what happens when we stop questioning the answers AI gives us. Along the way, Lara and Ben discuss: • Whether AI is augmenting human intelligence or replacing it • How AI could transform healthcare and medical diagnosis • Neuralink and the future of brain-computer interfaces • Why AI may help doctors rather than replace them • The danger of "AI slop" and outsourcing your thinking • What AI means for future generations growing up with these tools• How to use AI without losing the skills that matter most The Age of AI looks beyond the headlines to explore the technologies, ideas and decisions shaping the future. 👍 Like, subscribe and leave a comment with your thoughts: Is AI making us smarter or making us lazy? #ai #artificialintelligence #technology #futureofwork #healthcareai #neuralink #machinelearning #innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    30 min
  5. Is AI Too Powerful to Control Responsibly? | Natasha McCarthy

    28 May

    Is AI Too Powerful to Control Responsibly? | Natasha McCarthy

    Is AI helping humanity… or creating problems we’ll regret later? In this episode of The Age of AI, Ben and Lara sit down with In this episode of The Age of AI, Ben and Lara sit down with Natasha McCarthy, Associate Director for Policy at the Royal Academy of Engineering to explore the future of responsible AI from sustainability and energy use to trust, transparency and regulation. As AI becomes embedded in everything from healthcare to national infrastructure, Natasha explains why the choices we make now could shape society for decades to come. Can AI be both powerful and sustainable? Who should be held accountable? And are we moving too fast without fully understanding the long-term consequences? A thoughtful, optimistic and honest conversation about how we build AI that actually works for people and for the future. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Podcast #TechPodcast #SustainableAI #FutureTech #AIRegulation #Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  6. From UK to Silicon Valley : The AI Gap Explained

    21 May

    From UK to Silicon Valley : The AI Gap Explained

    This week on The Age of AI, Lara Lewington and Ben Clark dive into the explosive AI boom transforming San Francisco and ask whether the UK and Europe are being left behind. Fresh off the plane from Silicon Valley, Ben shares what it actually feels like inside the epicentre of the AI boom: billions pouring into startups, OpenAI everywhere, NVIDIA dominating infrastructure, and a culture obsessed with moving faster than ever before. The episode explores:• Why San Francisco suddenly feels like the centre of the world again• The staggering amount of money flooding into AI• Why OpenAI, Anthropic, NVIDIA and Scale AI are dominating investment• Whether Europe is quietly building the future differently• The rise of UK AI success stories like ElevenLabs• Why Europe creates brilliant researchers — but struggles to scale companies• Whether Britain’s culture holds founders back• And why some entrepreneurs believe America is still the only place truly willing to back enormous ideasFeaturing discussion around:OpenAI • Anthropic • NVIDIA • ElevenLabs • Scale AI • Ronjon Nag • Silicon Valley • longevity research • frontier AI • venture capitalPlus: Are we underestimating how quickly AI is entering everyday life? And could this moment become even bigger than the internet boom? Subscribe for new episodes every week. #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #SiliconValley #Anthropic #NVIDIA #ArtificialIntelligence #TheAgeOfAI #TechnologyPodcast #ElevenLabs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  7. Inside OpenAI: ChatGPT is only the start | Laura Modiano

    14 May

    Inside OpenAI: ChatGPT is only the start | Laura Modiano

    Laura Modiano reveals ChatGPT is only the start. Today we’re joined by Laura Modiano. Laura leads Startups across EMEA at OpenAI, where she works closely with founders, investors, and developers building the next generation of AI companies. Laura discusses the AI startups changing entire industries and gives a rare inside look at how founders, developers and investors are actually building with AI right now. Laura also shares what it’s really like working inside OpenAI during one of the biggest technological shifts in modern history. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more conversations exploring how AI is reshaping the world around us. #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #TechnologyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min
  8. Are Humans Losing to Robots? 🤖 | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark

    7 May

    Are Humans Losing to Robots? 🤖 | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark

    Is this the Chat GPT moment of humanoid robot advancement? This week on The Age of AI, we dive into one of the biggest questions in tech right now: are humans losing the race to robots? The answer this week is - yes! A humanoid robot actually beat a human in a half marathon last week! In this episode Lara and Ben ask how developed these humanoid robots ACTUALLY are? We break down what these robots can actually do today, where the hype is running ahead of reality, and what this means for jobs, businesses, and the future of work. Is this the next industrial revolution — or are we overestimating how ready robots really are? 🎧 Watch now and decide for yourself: evolution… or replacement? #AI #Robotics #FutureOfWork #HumanoidRobots #ArtificialIntelligence #TechPodcast #TheAgeOfAI 🎧 Got a question you want answered on the show? Drop it in the comments or email us at theageofaipod@gmail.com Instagram: @theageofaipodYouTube: @theageofaipodLinkedIn: The Age of AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We’re told we’re living in the Age of AI. This series asks what that really means and what matters beyond the hype. Join tech journalist Lara Lewington and Ben Clark from Future Worlds at the University of Southampton as they look past the noise to explore the ideas, decisions and technologies shaping how we live, work and think. From overlooked stories to the researchers, founders and systems building the future, this is where the biggest questions about AI are tackled by the people closest to the answers. This is The Age of AI. New videos every Thursday. Leave a comment below or contact us on theageofaipod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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