The Most Interesting Thing in A.I.

Atlantic Re:think and PwC
The Most Interesting Thing in A.I.

A six-part podcast series examining how AI is reshaping our world. Hosted by Nicholas Thompson, each episode features a conversation with a leading thinker who offers a fresh perspective on the far-reaching ethical, economic, and social implications of this technology.

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  1. Staying Competitive - with Nicholas Thompson and Dan Priest

    3 DAYS AGO

    Staying Competitive - with Nicholas Thompson and Dan Priest

    AI is no longer just a tool for experimentation—it’s becoming a foundational technology that’s reshaping how businesses operate. This episode describes how companies are embedding AI into their products and services, exploring its potential to boost efficiency, to personalize customer experiences, and to potentially alter entire industries. From early adoption strategies to the rise of agent-based AI, the conversation highlights how leaders are leveraging AI to gain a competitive edge. Featured Guest: Dan Priest, Chief AI Officer for PwC US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  2. Deepfakes and Deception - with Nicholas Thompson and Eva Galperin

    11 DEC

    Deepfakes and Deception - with Nicholas Thompson and Eva Galperin

    From voice-cloning scams to the creation of non-consensual nude imagery, the malevolent use of artificial intelligence poses myriad risks to truth, privacy, and personal safety. Cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming digital threats, and how we need to work together to mitigate risk, preserve factual integrity, and shift social norms in the digital realm. Featured Guest: Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  3. Machine Consciousness - with Nicholas Thompson and Geoffrey Hinton

    4 DEC

    Machine Consciousness - with Nicholas Thompson and Geoffrey Hinton

    What if the most advanced AI models could think and respond in a way that felt like a human consciousness? How might that transform our understanding of intelligence itself? Some of the leading AI scientists believe that a super-intelligent form of this technology is only five to ten years away. This episode explores the idea of AI consciousness and delves into how the act of dreaming is connected to neural networks in unexpected ways. Featured guest: Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science, University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min
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A six-part podcast series examining how AI is reshaping our world. Hosted by Nicholas Thompson, each episode features a conversation with a leading thinker who offers a fresh perspective on the far-reaching ethical, economic, and social implications of this technology.

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