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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 bui... more

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In this episode of The Age of AI, hosts Laura Lewington and Ben Clark look past the initial wave of excitement to ask a critical question: Is artificial intelligence entering its difficult adolescent phase?

We explore the shift from playful AI pilot... more

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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?

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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 ro... more

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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 indus... more

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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 li... more

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Is AI helping humanity… or creating problems we’ll regret later?

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In this episode of The Age of AI, Ben and Lara sit down with Natasha McCarthy, Associate Director for Policy at the Royal... more

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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 l... more

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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.

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Raj Bharat Patel
VP of AI Transformation at Holistic AI
Holistic AI
Episode: Is AI Fundamentally Biased? The Truth About AI Governance | Raj Bharat Patel
Shan Luo
Robotics researcher focusing on embodied AI
King's College London
Episode: If AI Has a Brain, What Happens When We Give It a Body? | Dr Shan Luo
David Williams
Founder and CEO of KAI Conversations
KAI Conversations
Episode: Are we more or less connected because of technology? | David Williams
Nolan Arbor
Paralysed individual who uses a brain–computer interface; advocate for BCIs
Neuralink (linked to the Neuralink device)
Episode: Don't Switch Your Brain Off: How To Stop Your Brain Becoming AI Slop | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark
Natasha McCarthy
Associate Director for Policy at the Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Academy of Engineering
Episode: Is AI Too Powerful to Control Responsibly? | Natasha McCarthy
Ronjon Nag
British engineer, researcher, turned entrepreneur and investor
Episode: From UK to Silicon Valley : The AI Gap Explained
Laura Modiano
Leader of startups across OpenAI ecosystem, advisor to founders and investors
OpenAI / AWS Ameer (former)
Episode: Inside OpenAI: ChatGPT is only the start | Laura Modiano
Sir Bashir al-Hashimi
Professor, co-director of the Institute of AI at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Are Humans Losing to Robots? 🤖 | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark
Ali Mitchell
Founder of Odyssey Ventures, early-stage VC focused on AI and deep tech
Odyssey Ventures
Episode: Are we in an AI bubble or an AI boom? | Ali Mitchell

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Lara Lewington
Host of The Age of AI; technology presenter; affiliated with Future Worlds at the University of Southampton
Ben Clark
Co-host of The Age of AI; Director at Future Worlds; technology host with a focus on AI and its applications

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If AI Has a Brain, What Happens When We Give It a Body? | Dr Shan Luo
Q: What are the main safety considerations when deploying robots around people?
Safety must be embedded in design, with robust ethics, human-in-the-loop data collection, and simulation-derived guardrails to ensure predictable and beneficial behavior, especially around children and vulnerable populations.
Have AI Models Hit Their Limits? The Race to Build True Intelligence | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark
Q: Who benefits from AI-enabled health wearables and does it help democratize health data?
Wearables can broaden access by enabling population-level health insights and preventative care, but there is concern about equitable access and whether benefits will be limited to more affluent segments unless broader deployment and pricing strategies are adopted.
Have AI Models Hit Their Limits? The Race to Build True Intelligence | Lara Lewington & Ben Clark
Q: How are investors evaluating AI startups differently now compared to two years ago?
Investors are increasingly favoring larger scale-up rounds and foundational technologies with a focus on deep tech, hardware infrastructure, and reducing compute costs, while early-stage funding has become more challenging; traction and revenue potential remain essential.
The Must Know About Your Wearable and the AI Behind it
Q: What do you think the future holds for how we'll track health data and how much wearables will involve smart glasses?
Smart glasses are likely to become a more prominent data-collection medium for certain tasks, especially where eye tracking, context, and real-time prompts are valuable. They may complement watches and rings, with use cases in remote work, maintenance, and healthcare, though widespread mass adoption will depend on improving battery life, cost, and privacy safeguards.
Will AI Replace Teachers?
Q: What is the number one concern you see when schools start using AI?
The foremost issue is leaders waiting for permission and treating AI as a tech project rather than a leadership opportunity; without decisive policy and direction, adoption is slow and inconsistent.

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A technology-forward program hosted by Lara Lewington and Ben Clark that interrogates what the Age of AI means in practice, cutting through hype with expert guests and industry insiders. Episodes frequently explore AI in healthcare, policy, education, startup ecosystems, and the practical implications of AI tools on work and everyday life. Notable strengths include a balance of founder stories, policy and ethics discussions, and hands-on demonstrations of AI technologies, all grounded in real-world applications and regional tech ecosystems. The show often features practitioners from universities, startups, research labs, and industry groups, offering actionable insights for listeners who want to understand how AI innovations will touch thei... more

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