The Artificial Human
BBC Radio 4Every day, we read something new about Artificial Intelligence - it'll take our jobs, it'll teach our kids, it knows more about us than we do ourselves... but how much of that is hype, and how much is, or will be reality? Part of our problem with AI is that it feels impenetrable and mysterious, especially when even those building it aren't entirely sure how it works. In a new series, Aleks Krotosk... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Chat GPT, Gemini etc are most people's idea of artificial intelligence. But are the limitations of the large language models (LLMs) that underpin them an obstacle to achieving Ai that understand the world beyond what its learnt from the internet. Tha... more
Aleks and Kevin look at how Ai chatbots and summaries might kill the web as we know it. When people get all the answers they want from their AI, can the sites they've scraped for content survive if no one visits them? Sajeeda Merali of the profession... more
In the final instalment of our AI Bubble mini-series, Aleks and Kevin take a look at what it would mean if the AI bubble were to burst - not just for the industry, but for the future of AI itself.
They’re joined by Adrian Lepers, Head of Monetizatio... more
In part two of their exploration of the economics of Ai Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the anticipated financial bubble bursting, and would a crash stop there?
There's massive uncertainty over whether the Ai industry can make eno... more
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Apple Podcasts5lovealways#
United Kingdoma month ago - Great episode about can AI make me fitter
Expert opinions and conversational unpicking of information is what Alex and Kevin do so well. I particularly enjoyed this episode’s closing comment that our digital devices treat us as tamagotchis !
Apple Podcasts5Seer01United Kingdom5 months ago - AI and Chat-GPT/LLMs are not interchangeable terms
It’s a shame these charming and intelligent hosts keep conflating overrated autocomplete (LLMs) and actual ‘artificial intelligence’, and discussing them as if they have the same impact and importance. (It’s not clear the hosts know the difference either.) The show is a real missed opportunity to explain that to listeners. The environmental impact of LLMs doesn’t seem to factor into Aleks and Kevin’s enthusiastic promotion of this dubious sludge generator either, even though it’s a major reason ... more
Apple Podcasts3Chris4500
Australia9 months ago - Love this - but please keep the Digital Human too
This is welcome, fresh, accessible and important. There is a risk however that ‘AI’ replaces ‘Digital’ which would be an unfortunate win for Sales and Marketing (ban them!) and confuse the digital space wrongly. Please also keep The Digital Human as well. Of course, everything from Aleks Krotoski is necessary listening. Thank you always for waking me up!
Apple Podcasts5Charlie P•JUnited Kingdoma year ago - The Artificial Human
There is nothing artificial about Aleks Krotoski! She presents far reaching and important topics in an enjoyable easy to understand way that makes you think.
Apple Podcasts5GrandpasnetUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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A critical examination of artificial intelligence, focusing on its practical implications, societal impacts, and the often exaggerated narratives surrounding it. The hosts engage in thoughtful discussions about the realities of AI, exploring various aspects including its economic influences, ethical dilemmas, potential benefits, and the complexities of human-AI relationships. Unique to this series is the emphasis not just on technological advancements but also on how these developments affect daily life and the broader societal framework, aiming to make the often impenetrable and mysterious world of AI more accessible and understandable to the audience.
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1. Sajeeda Merali
2. Jimmy Wales
3. Adrian Lepers
4. Gary Marcus
5. Dame Diane Coyle
6. Nathanael Benjamin
7. Jerry Kaplan
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