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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy! Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence.

  1. 12/20/2024

    Alternative answers to Google's most searched AI questions - Tldr Wrapped

    For the final episode of series two, Jonah puts this year's most searched for AI questions to Smera - What is AI? Are AI detectors accurate? Has AI passed the Turing test? When will AI take over? Is AI good? Although the questions seem relatively straightforward at first glance, you might be surprised how insightful Smera's answers are...   Episode notes New Coca-Cola advert and Forbes article about it 404 article about AI generated films *All statistics correct at time of recording and refer to 'AI' or 'Artificial intelligence' as the search term rather than AI related search terms such as gen AI tools etc.  Statistics and questions from Google Trends, Moz.com, Answerthepublic.com, Statistica, Semrush and Google's Year In Search   TOPICS 00:00 Festive greetings and introductions 00:44 Reflecting on the series 02:34 AI in advertising 03:39 AI's impact on jobs 06:32 TLDR Unwrapped: A Year in AI 10:44 AI FAQs: quickfire questions 16:42 Are AI images copyrighted? 17:43 When will AI take over? 18:52 Who AI guidelines? 21:14 Is AI bad for the environment? 21:39 Why is AI dangerous? 23:06 How AI works 23:51 Why is AI art bad at hands? 25:35 Why is AI good or bad? 28:36 Final thoughts and farewell

    35 min

  2. 11/29/2024

    How did misinformation influence elections in 2024? And can AI help sustainability in space?

    We began this series with an introduction to misinformation. What is it? How does it spread on social media? And what impact could it have on elections in this election packed year? As we begin to conclude this series, Smera and Jonah invite Sam Stockwell from the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) to answer our burning questions, and yours - did misinformation affect this years elections? Also, on this episode Smera and Jonah take a short trip into orbit, find that it is getting a bit crowded and explore how AI could be the key to keeping our galactic mess under control.    Topics 00:00 Introduction to Too Long, Didn't Read 00:46 Exploring Misinformation in Elections 02:21 Interview with Sam Stockwell on AI and Misinformation 04:54 Tools and Trends in Misinformation 09:56 Public Trust and Misinformation 25:19 The Role of Social Media Algorithms 32:57 Space Exploration Highlights 41:44 Farewell and Future Topics   Episode sources AI Misinformation  CETaS paper AI-enabled influence operations  Article on Taiwan’s LINE social media app which has the AI chatbot for source verification   FullFact and Logically Fact websites   Sam’s article on what voters can do to protect themselves against AI disinformation  A super year for elections - UNDP  Amnesty recommendations    AI Space Sustainability  Polaris Dawn  Europa probe  AI For Space  Space debris  Uni of Strathclyde partnership  Gov future space environment  NASA and AI

    45 min

  3. 10/31/2024

    Digital Death, Quantum Computing and AI job seeking

    It's spooky Halloween and this month, Jonah and Smera are joined by experts in digital culture and heritage, Dr. Jenny Kidd of Cardiff University and Dr Eva Nieto McAvoy of King’s College London, to explore the eerie intersection of AI and digital immortality. Plus, Jonah and Smera break down the basics of quantum computing amid claims that 2025 is going to be a breakthrough year for the field, and the pair take a look at how AI is helping job seekers find work.   Topics discussed in this episode:    [00:00 - 01:00] Introduction and summary of topics [01:00 - 06:00] Discussion on how AI is changing the way we remember and interact with the dead [06:00 - 11:00] Exploration of personal digital remains and AI-powered "death bots" [11:00 - 16:00] Emotional impact and ethical questions around using AI to reanimate the dead [16:00 - 21:00] Legal and practical considerations around ownership and control of digital remains [21:00 - 26:00] Potential parallels between digital remains and organ donation [26:00 - 31:00] Explanation of quantum computing and its potential applications [31:00 - 36:00] Concerns around quantum computing's impact on digital security and encryption [36:00 - 43:00] Discussion on the use of AI in job application and recruitment processes [43:00 - 46:00] Concluding thoughts and show information   Resources mentioned in this episode:     [01:00 - 16:00]  Digital Death  Jenny and Eva Research - Synthetic Pasts Digital Death Conference [26:00 - 31:00] Quantum Computing  2025 is Q year Quantum will have ChatGPT moment soon  A guide to QC Hannah Fry explore QC (video) [36:00 - 43:00]  AI and Job applications  404 story  Layoffs sweeping tech companies AI recruiting will be a game changer  Optimise CV for AI

    46 min

  4. 10/03/2024

    AI for law enforcement, AI Treaty and dual-use technology

    Join Jonah and Smera as they dive into current AI and data science news. This month, we're focusing on AI in law enforcement: what are the potential dangers and societal implications? We're joined by special guest and expert in human-AI interaction, Dr. Melina Kunar, as she shares her insights on the profound impact AI can have in fields like healthcare and law enforcement.  And, having attended the plenary session with the Council of Europe, Smera gives us the scoop on the AI Treaty - the first international treaty addressing AI risks and its implications for our fundamental rights. Plus: Jonah and Smera discuss the myriad misadventures of dual-use technology.   Sources Law enforcement  Argentina are going all Minority Report   More  Some UK Police want AI for admin  ProPublica have covered bias and ethics and more  justice in forensic algorithms act  Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil   Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin  AI Treaty  UK signs first international treaty to implement AI safeguards and here’s CETaS explainer  Turing research to support the treaty  HUDERIA scores high on Algorithm Audit  Dual-use technology  China's robotic dogs still a novelty to most - as firms grapple with military using tech as weapons | Science & Tech News | Sky News    The Necropolitics of Drones    Dual-use AI dilemma  Dual use conundrum   Dual use export controls    00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:29 AI in Education and Legal Developments 00:48 DeepMind's Protein Binders and AI in Law Enforcement 01:27 Minority Report and AI in Crime Prediction 04:39 Interview with Dr. Melina Kuna 07:03 AI in Healthcare: Benefits and Drawbacks 10:34 Human Reliance on AI 14:17 Ethical and Psychological Implications of AI in Law Enforcement 18:22 Philosophical Debate on AI Surveillance 22:14 Future of AI and Education 23:13 Parental Attitudes Towards Technology 23:40 The Importance of AI Accessibility 24:21 International AI Treaty and Its Implications 25:18 Council of Europe and Human Rights 27:30 AI Lifecycle and Human Rights 29:12 Turing's Role in AI Regulation 34:50 Dual-Use Technology and Its Challenges 42:39 Future of AI and Dual-Use Concerns 45:04 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

    46 min

  5. 09/10/2024

    Dead internet theory, AI Bubble and Fake Obituaries

    This month, Smera and Jessie dive deep into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories, welcoming Chris Thomas from the Turing to discuss the controversial "dead internet theory." They explore the notion that much of the internet is now a fabricated landscape, questioning the authenticity of online interactions and content.   In addition, the episode sheds light on the alarming trend of fake online obituaries and Smera asks whether we are currently experiencing an AI bubble as she explains the details of the financial dip in August 2024.   Sources AI landlords update   Dead Internet Theory  The Dead Internet Theory, Explained (forbes.com)  Dead Internet Theory: Most of the Internet is Fake | Agora Road's Macintosh Cafe  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/30/techscape-artificial-intelligence-bots-dead-internet-theory   The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister (theconversation.com)    AI Bubble  https://buttondown.email/maiht3k/archive/the-grimy-residue-of-the-ai-bubble/   https://qz.com/ai-stocks-dot-com-bubble-nvidia-google-microsoft-amazon-1851407019   https://www.reuters.com/markets/echoes-dotcom-bubble-haunt-ai-driven-us-stock-market-2024-07-02/   https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-internet-dotcom-bubble-tech-stocks-nvidia-market-crash-gordon-2024-5    Adtech and fake obituaries  https://checkmyads.org/fake-obituary-advertising-spam/

    39 min

  6. 07/30/2024

    London Data Week, AI landlords and the Olympics AI agenda

    On this month's episode, Jonah and Smera push AI to the side and get all excited about data, as they travel around London to meet with some of the people behind London Data Week 2024. From feminist meme-making workshops to live brain scanning, plus, London Data Week’s co-founder, Jen Ding, gives us the inside scoop. Also this month, Smera looks into the AI landlords cropping up across the USA, and Jonah explores the Paris Olympics AI agenda.    Resources mentioned in this episode:     How Britain voted in 2024 London Data Week  GLA Wellbeing Flower Data Trusts Census Prospect Brixham Feminist Design LOTI Becky Inkster's The Laß   AI Landlords Landlords using AI Gov landlord stats Guardian - Landlords Guardian - AI can help ficx housing crisis ProPublica King's Speech   Olympics AI Agenda The Role of tech in the Paralympics Enhancing disabilities: transhumanism under the veil of inclusion?

    47 min

  7. 06/27/2024

    AI politicians, the voice of Her and animal communications

    As the UK’s general elections approach, we take a closer look at some of the novel characters emerging in the race to leadership. This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Michael Katell, an Ethics Fellow in the Turing’s Public Policy Programme, to discuss AI Steve – the chatbot standing in this year’s election. Smera gives the lowdown on Scarlett Johansson’s legal battle with OpenAI, in a story of life imitating art, imitating life, and Jonah gets all Dr Doolittle at the thought of talking to the animals with the help of AI. Find out about the Turing’s Public Policy Programme - Public Policy | The Alan Turing Institute   Topics discussed in this episode: 00:00 Introduction to Too Long, Didn't Read 00:35 AI Steve: The UK's First AI Candidate for Parliament 03:45 Exploring AI's Role in Politics with Dr. Mike Cattell 23:20 Mike Katell's Vision for a Better Society 25:15 AI and the Music Industry 26:00 Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI 27:42 Legal Implications of AI 31:42 Gender and AI Voices 36:54 Animal Communication Breakthroughs 48:32 Conclusion and Thanks   Resources mentioned in this episode:     AI Steve AI Steve in Guardian Independent article S.A.M Wired try AI Steve The World's Top Fighter Pilots Fear This Woman's Voice  The use of male or female voices in warnings systems: a question of acoustics - PubMed Dazed on AI Steve The voice of Her Scarlett Johansson sues Open AI ScarJo v Open AI - Wired Animal communications Scientists enlist AI to interpret meaning of barks - BBC Elephant names study - Guardian Aza Raskin talk Whales talk Nature article Nature paper New AI Can Help Decode Types of Dog Barks Deepsqeak Parrots name their young Positive Could AI put an end to animal testing?

    49 min

  8. 05/31/2024

    Misinformation in democracy, a robot who serves apples and generative porn

    We’re back for a brand new series of too long didn’t read! This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Megan Hughes of the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security to inform us about misinformation during election periods, and assures us to not always believe the hype. Smera and Jonah also discuss some of the latest breakthroughs with robotics and what that could mean for our workforces, and they explore the tricky topic of how generative AI is being used to create pornographic material, much of which is harmful. Find out about the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security - cetas.turing.ac.uk/  Discover the Turing - turing.ac.uk   Topics discussed in this episode:   Introduction [00:00:00]  New Format for Season 2 [00:01:00]  Misinformation During Elections [00:02:00]  Examples of AI Misinformation [00:07:00]  Impact of Misinformation on Elections [00:10:00]  Authenticating Real Information [00:14:00]  CETAS Report on AI Election Threats [00:19:00]  Robotics and Figure01 [00:22:00]  Impact of Robots on Jobs [00:27:00]  Generative AI and Pornography [00:29:00]  Responsible Use of Generative AI [00:34:00]  Positive AI News: AlphaFold3 [00:35:00]    Resources mentioned in this episode:   [00:02:00] Misinformation during elections  www.newscientist.com/article/2427842-deepfake-politicians-may-have-a-big-influence-on-indias-elections/   www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240503-us-election-disinformation-targets-non-citizen-voting   apnews.com/article/india-election-misinformation-meta-youtube-703a56c73f9341393f05400ea218b87d  [00:27:00] Impact of Robots on Jobs   www.reuters.com/technology/meet-ashley-worlds-first-ai-powered-political-campaign-caller-2023-12-12/  [00:29:00] Generative AI and Pornography   www.wired.com/article/2024/02/01/politics/election-deepfake-threats-invs/index.html  [00:35:00] Positive AI News   www.newscientist.com/article/2429520-deepmind-ai-can-predict-how-drugs-interact-with-proteins/

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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy! Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence.

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