
Life With Machines explores the human side of the A.I. revolution – the good, the bad, and the weird – and asks, “How can these machines help us become more human?” In this video podcast, host Baratunde Thurston helps us understand our rapidly emerging future, and encourages us to shape it and laugh at the absurdity. Baratunde demystifies A.I. and makes it personal with a wide range of guests: ent... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode of Life With Machines, we explore the widespread issue of students using AI to cheat in school, and ask the hard question: Is this just laziness, or is it reflective of a deeper problem within the modern education system?
We dug deep... more
We've got another cross-post for you featuring Raising Us host Elise Hu talking with Baratunde about how children and adults can navigate the evolving world of AI. Drawing on their own experiences with technology, Baratunde and Elise offer practical ... more
In today's cross-post, Baratunde is the guest on an episode from the acclaimed podcast 'No Small Endeavor' hosted by Lee C. Camp, an award-winning theologian. They explore the profound questions of what it means to be human in the era of AI. Covering... more
In this cross-post from the Pioneers of AI podcast, Baratunde and Dr. Rana el Kaliouby dive into the wild world of AI as a teammate, not just a tool. From the experiment of adding an AI co-producer to the team to the big questions about power, agency... more
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I’m new to this podcast and this conversation with Michael about Indigenous leaders leveraging AI to uplift indigenous languages now and for the next generations.I hope you connect this group to more funding! I shared this episode thank you!!!
Baratunde’s How To Citizen has been a beacon for me through dark times and so many of the guests are inspirations for my own work.
Life with Machines is a natural progression and already has things I’ve never heard before- like an AI rap battle!
I’m leery of AI in many ways because of the potential downside, but interested in learning more about it.
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Focused on the intersection of humanity and technology, this podcast explores the personal and societal implications of the artificial intelligence revolution. With humor and depth, it engages a diverse range of voices, including entrepreneurs, artists, and policymakers, to examine how A.I. can enhance human experience and the potential consequences of technology in our lives. Through candid conversations, the host encourages listeners to actively shape the future of technology rather than allow it to shape them, promoting a narrative that emphasizes community engagement and personal responsibility in the tech era.
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Recent guests on Life with Machines include:
1. Elise Hu
2. Lee C. Camp
3. Katya Hancock
4. Kristine Gloria
5. Samin Bhan
6. Lisan Basquiat
7. Milagros Miceli
8. Michael Running Wolf
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