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Cathy and Jake are experts on how AI can go wrong for individuals or society, because that's what they do for a living. In this podcast they'll explore all things AI-related, while drinking wine and hanging out with their friends. The intended audience is everyone, but with a special shout-out to the young, because they have been and continue to be absolutely screwed by AI.

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Recent Guests

Carly Adams
Recent college graduate with a technical focus in film technology
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Episode: What do young people think about AI? (with Carly Adams)
Tom Adams
Guest expert, discussed IPOs and AI markets
Episode: Hyping AI (with Tom Adams)
Daniel Litt
Professor at the University of Toronto, mathematician
University of Toronto
Episode: Erdos's Conjecture Was Just the Beginning (With Daniel Litt)
Sam Tyner Monroe
Consultant; co-lead of AI Consulting and Testing Group at a hybrid law firm/consulting firm; PhD in statistics; focuses on governance and testing of AI in legal contexts
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Episode: Is AI Ruining "Pro Se"? (with Sam Tyner)
D'Adre Cunningham
Public defense lawyer, Washington Defenders Association
Washington Defenders Association
Episode: "Good Enough" AI Governance for Criminal Defense Lawyers (with D'Adre Cunningham and Sarah Hudson)?
Sarah Hudson
Public defense lawyer
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Episode: "Good Enough" AI Governance for Criminal Defense Lawyers (with D'Adre Cunningham and Sarah Hudson)?
Karrie Karahalios
Professor at MIT Media Lab focusing on auditing AI and infrastructure
MIT Media Lab
Episode: The Audit Revolution is Nigh (with Karrie Karahalios)
Zach Boyd
Policy official at the Utah Office of AI Policy, discussing the state's sandbox program and governance approach
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Episode: How Utah is Taking AI Seriously (with Zach Boyd)
Asad Ramzanali
Author of a Vanderbilt white paper on AI policy and finance
Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Episode: After the AI Crash (with Asad Ramzanali)

Hosts

Cathy O'Neill
Co-host of AI Skeptics; author and researcher focused on AI accountability and algorithmic bias.
Jake
Co-host of AI Skeptics; engages with guests on AI policy, governance, and critique.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • We should all be AI skeptics!

    So start listening to this podcast now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pppilariz
    Mexico5 months ago
  • Informative and clever

    I have read Cathy’s book Weapons of math destruction and it changed my life and my relationship with the online world. I am so glad she has this podcast now because it is so important and educative . Thank you !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poshdrosofila
    Canada7 months ago
  • Informed and entertaining

    Podcast Addict
    5
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Thoughtful, evidence-driven, and accessible for non-experts.
Challenging yet engaging; shines a light on regulatory nuances.
Consistently clear about complex topics; fosters informed debate.
Great guests and sharp insights into AI's societal impacts.

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What do young people think about AI? (with Carly Adams)
Q: Do you think AI will fundamentally reshape which jobs exist in film and technology?
Carly points out that while AI can speed up certain technical tasks (like color correction and face tracking), many roles still require human judgment and creativity; the future may demand a blend of AI skills with traditional craft.
What do young people think about AI? (with Carly Adams)
Q: What has your experience with AI in education been like, Carly?
Carly explains that AI started as largely unnecessary in coding classes but became commonly used by senior students for debugging, while teachers encouraged purposeful use rather than blind prompt copying.
Is AI Ruining "Pro Se"? (with Sam Tyner)
Q: What practical steps could courts take to mitigate the impact of AI-assisted pro se filings without restricting access to justice?
Implement screening workflows for AI-generated documents, require higher standards of verification for submissions, and expand training and tools for judges; plus invest in legal aid and possibly create alternative routes for pro se litigants to resolve cases without overloading the system.
Is AI Ruining "Pro Se"? (with Sam Tyner)
Q: Sam, what is your take on the current trajectory of AI in pro se litigation and what should be done next?
AI can help increase access to resources, but without safeguards it creates junk filings and misleads judges. The priority should be strengthening legal aid, improving court processes, and developing standards for AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy before filings reach the courtroom.
The Audit Revolution is Nigh (with Karrie Karahalios)
Q: What makes an audit a good audit?
A good audit starts with a rigorous ethical framework, uses the ethical matrix to identify stakeholders and harms, and focuses on real outcomes for people rather than only technical metrics; it also needs third-party standards and transparent methodologies to avoid conflicts of interest.

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