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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.
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[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:
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFor 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…
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1 How did misinformation influence elections in 2024? And can AI help sustainability in space? 44:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe 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 A rticle 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…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt'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…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoin 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…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis 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/…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOn 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?…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs 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?…
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1 Misinformation in democracy, a robot who serves apples and generative porn 37:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe’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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In this special episode ahead of series two, Smera and Jonah give us a whistle-stop tour of the UK’s national showcase of data science and AI - AI UK. The event’s producer, Lillian Hughes talks us through some of the programme highlights and Smera and Jonah chat to participants including Michael Wooldridge (University of Oxford), Doug Gurr (The Alan Turing Insitute), Rebecca Cosgriff (NHS England), Stephen Meers (DSIT) and Jake Elwes (ZiZi Project). https://ai-uk.turing.ac.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@AI_UK…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this, the final episode of this season of tldr, Smera and Jonah delve into their post bag and attempt answer some listeners’ questions. Also, Jonah asks Smera about some of the stories that didn't make the cut for this series. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode Sources Mike Wooldridge Turing Lecture https://youtu.be/2kSl0xkq2lM?si=tzAi0sAqftQICLdq Julia Shaw on Life Scientific https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014p73 Speaker knows you’re drunk https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/smart-tech-can-use-tongue-twisters-to-tell-if-youre-drunk-ttf6203k7 AI Headteacher https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/abigail-bailey-schools-ai-principle-headteacher Less sperm https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231102/Study-links-heavy-mobile-phone-use-to-lower-sperm-count.aspx#:~:text=Men%20using%20mobile%20phones%20at,in%20this%20group%20of%20men .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special festive episode Smera and Jonah are recruited by Santa and his elves to discuss how AI could increase productivity for the festive friends at this busy time of year. Jonah also asks Smera all about her professional journey that led to her becoming a researcher in Data Justice and Global Ethical Futures. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode Sources https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/hello-christmas https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/technology/calm-jimmy-stewart-ai.html https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20181219-what-to-do-with-your-leftover-christmas-food…
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In this week’s episode, Jessie stands in for Jonah and alongside Smera, the pair explore new AI-worshipping religions, the ever-growing concerns around children and online pornography, and the emergence of a new kind of digital currency. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode sources Religion Gods in the machine? The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions (theconversation.com) Neil McArthur, AI Worship as a New Form of Religion - PhilPapers ‘Way of the Future’: Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski relaunches AI church - Technology News (wionews.com) Inside Artificial Intelligence's First Church | WIRED https://europeanacademyofreligionandsociety.com/news/the-way-of-the-future-is-now-a-thing-of-the-past/ Porn UK porn watchers could have faces scanned - BBC News AI Fake Nudes Are Out of Control. These Victims Are Fighting Back - Bloomberg https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.01963 Turing Lecture: Regulating Unreality (Deepfakes, revenge-pornography & fake news) - YouTube Growing up with pornography: advice for parents and schools | Children's Commissioner for England (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk) Implementing the Online Safety Act: Protecting children from online pornography - Ofcom Finance Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs - BBC News The digital pound | Bank of England https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/cryptocurrencies-digital-dollars-and-future-money https://www.omfif.org/2023/04/are-cbdcs-a-ticking-timebomb-for-commercial-banks/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/cbdctracker/ https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs?si=uW-FpfJ24ie6gNqX https://youtu.be/8u8qZT33DX4?si=GO2dtgLD98Yimz_9 https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs Good news (for some) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12716977/ai-chatgpt-predicts-world-vegan-gen-z-millennials.html…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week’s episode, Jonah and Smera tackle internet shutdowns, drawing from recent global events to understand the wide-reaching impacts of disconnectivity; Jonah gets philosophical (again) discussing the latest technology being used to analyse art and Smera warns of the dangers of trusting a chatbot with our mental health. This show comes with a trigger warning, as the pair discuss mental health and what treatment could look like in an AI-driven society. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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. 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Email us podcast@turing.ac.uk and find us on Instagram @theturinginst Episode sources STORY 1 - Internet Shutdowns https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/israel-government-to-shut-down-critical-media-alleged-to-undermine-national-security https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJm_fp-8WCAxUMQkEAHfNKAIIQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fstory%2Fisrael-gaza-internet-blackouts-weapon%2F&usg=AOvVaw1G8PO_rwUgVvGrB86RmxEE&opi=89978449 https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/feb/28/internet-shutdowns-record-number-countries-2022-report https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiop_HQ-8WCAxWBVUEAHYAHCfkQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.article19.org%2Fresources%2Ftechtonic-internet-shutdowns-as-a-tool-of-control%2F&usg=AOvVaw1IO1xc5_ye6PC5Y4cPzdNp&opi=89978449 https://www.accessnow.org/internet-shutdowns-2022/ https://chat.openai.com/share/71bd3d50-086c-475c-8818-fb51fcc6f047 https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/09/09/1035237/internet-shutdowns-censorship-exponential-jigsaw-google/ https://www.amnestyusa.org/updates/is-internet-access-a-human-right/ https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-civil-and-political-rights https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/18/instagram-palestine-posts-censorship-accusations https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/how-israel-is-shutting-down-the-internet-in-gaza/#:~:text=Access%20Now's%20new%20report%2C%20Palestine,to%20information%20is%20most%20vital. https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/06/14/no-internet-means-no-work-no-pay-no-food/internet-shutdowns-deny-access-basic https://www.techwontsave.us/episode/194_the_information_war_in_gaza_w_marwa_fatafta Story 2 ART BIMM https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/sagaftra-david-jones-space-writers-guild-of-america-hollywood-b2455985.html https://www.bimm.ac.uk/ai-labs/ https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/bimm-university-launch-ai_labs-new-course-preparing-students-for-ai-in-the-creative-industries/ SCROLL https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/12/researchers-use-ai-to-read-word-on-ancient-scroll-burned-by-vesuvius BRUSH STROKES https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03604-3 The Book of Trespass https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/10/the-book-of-trespass-by-nick-hayes-review-a-trespassers-radical-manifesto INDUS CIVILIZATION https://www.worldhistory.org/india/ https://restofworld.org/2022/indus-translation-ai-code-script/ https://www.wired.com/2009/04/indusscript/ Story 3 – Health Samartians Radar https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/internet-suicide/samaritans-radar/#:~:text=This%20feedback%20included%20concerns%20about,and%20seeking%20support%20and%20community. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/european-psychiatry/article/artificial-intelligence-and-suicide-prevention-a-systematic-review/4AEF310A4924FCED128DEEBA63E349F9 BACP warning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12765337/Fears-drive-replace-mental-health-counsellors-AI-clear-waiting-list-MILLION-patients.html https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/latest-news/detail/2022/10/10/hidden-waits-force-more-than-three-quarters-of-mental-health-patients-to-seek-help-from-emergency-services AI Therapists https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/urban-survival/202301/are-ai-chatbots-the-therapists-of-the-future?amp https://theconversation.com/move-over-agony-aunt-study-finds-chatgpt-gives-better-advice-than-professional-columnists-214274 NHS stats https://nhsproviders.org/news-blogs/news/government-urged-to-get-a-grip-on-youngsters-mental-health-crisis Positive news https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/11/17/1083637/lelapa-ai-african-languages-vulavula/ https://beta-vulavula.lelapa.ai/ https://lelapa.ai/about/the-team/ https://www.iol.co.za/technology/opinion/can-chatgpt-answer-in-african-languages-92f0f75f-eba7-4090-9ffd-40b831b2293e#:~:text=ChatGPT%20is%20able%20to%20somewhat,development%20in%20the%20technology%20space. https://time.com/collection/time100-ai/6309035/pelonomi-moiloa/…
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1 In-effective altruism, a brief history of cyber security and can AI read minds? 37:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this week's episode, Jonah and Smera talk celebs, CEO's and Open AI's rollercoaster week, the pair look back at some of recent history's worst cybercrime attacks and we learn about the incredible potential of ChatGPT in neuroscience. Plus, the cutting-edge AI that can predict heart attacks up to ten years before they happen. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode sources AI Business https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/11/21/23971765/openai-sam-altman-microsoft https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2023/nov/24/sam-altman-chaos-heart-ai-industry-podcast https://diginomica.com/openais-meltdown-prompts-further-questions-around-future-ai-safety-surveillance https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67494165 Cyber security https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/22/personal-data-stolen-in-british-library-cyber-attack-appears-for-sale-online British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack - BBC News https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9184/CBP-9184.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-artificial-intelligence-strategy/defence-artificial-intelligence-strategy - Explain Estonia 2007 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56722181 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/04/12/faq-natanz-nuclear-site-attack-israel/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/iran-blames-israel-attack-natanz-nuclear-plant https://talwork.net/wannacry https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/ Media literacy information https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-media-literacy-resources https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ofcom-supports-organisations-boosting-online-literacy-skills-in-local-communities Mind reading https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/23/tech/chatgpt-mind-reading/index.html https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/14781/mind-blowing-mind-reading-technology https://medium.com/@affiliatemoneymaster2023/meta-just-achieved-mind-reading-with-ai-a-breakthrough-in-brain-computer-interface-technology-98cf7deb6858 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/01/ai-makes-non-invasive-mind-reading-possible-by-turning-thoughts-into-text https://www.wired.com/story/ai-thought-decoder-mind-philosophy/ Heart attack predictions https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/13/ai-could-predict-heart-attack-risk-up-to-10-years-in-the-future-finds-oxford-study…
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1 Will Plutocrats be the first to mine in space? Not really artificial, not especially intelligent and ’On that farm he had robots, with a bot bot here and a bot bot there.’ 33:04
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Smera and Jonah go outer space to discuss mineral sourcing, they explore how the terms we use to describe machine learning, need to be properly understood and they ask if AI in agriculture is a muddy step in the right direction. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode sources Space AI in space – how Artificial Intelligence is now helping us find untapped natural resources from outer space - Nov 14th 2023 First supernova detected, confirmed, classified and shared by AI – Oct 13th 2023 GenMat and Propriety AI –based physics platform HRSI and Hyperspectral imaging Moon Treaty How many exoplanets discovered by Machine Learning A lot of exoplanets, like, all of the time 300 in 2021 by ExoMiner Astronomers are using AI to discover fledgling planets Mining the moon and outer space AGI and definitions Define AI Hallucinate 40% of new AI companies don't use AI at all Difference between AI and machine learning Dangerous to think of AI as more than a tool New taxonomy of AGI AGI is here AGI definition Farming https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/14/23950666/ai-sustainable-farming-machine-learning-agriculture https://www.zordi.com/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/farmbeats-iot-agriculture/?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=nOD/rLJHOac&ranSiteID=nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA&epi=nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA&irgwc=1&OCID=AIDcmm549zy227_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__ebmjgu2dmkkfdmmfqnxkjvbek32xbqwc3q0r6qyd00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA%29%28%29&irclickid=_ebmjgu2dmkkfdmmfqnxkjvbek32xbqwc3q0r6qyd00 Turing underground farms…
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1 Hot Chips, Exploitation in AI and ’Is it a bird, is it a plane? No it’s Supercomputer!’ 34:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Smera explains to Jonah some of the intricacies of the global 'Chip War'. They explore claims of labour exploitation in the name of AI safety, and discuss how many whales you can fit inside a supercomputer. Smera tells us how deepfakes are being used for good during Diwali and the team enjoy a brand new DJ GEF inspired remix of the intro music. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode sources SOURCES CHIPS US orders immediate halt to some AI chip exports to China, Nvidia says - BBC News Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn tie-up to build ‘AI factories’ (ft.com) (from last week) US-China chip war: Beijing unhappy at latest wave of US restrictions - BBC News (from last week) Exclusive: ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is exploring making its own AI chips | Reuters Baidu order AI chips from Huawei EXPLOITATION Mhairi Aitken’s Turing Lecture OpenAI Used Kenyan Workers on Less Than $2 Per Hour: Exclusive | Time - Jan 23 The Exploited Labor Behind Artificial Intelligence (noemamag.com) - Oct 22 https://restofworld.org/2021/refugees-machine-learning-big-tech/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/28/18285572/prison-labor-finland-artificial-intelligence-data-tagging-vainu https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/the-data-production-dispositif https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-020-02003-2/d41586-020-02003-2.pdf Radical AI Alphabet Union The trauma floor - Feb 2019 SUPERCOMPUTER Bristol and Cambs to host supercomputers What is a supercomputer Cooling of Isambard Exec order Positive news https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-how-the-notjustacadburyad-campaign-us-using-ai-to-bring-joy-to-local-c/398614…
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1 The Summit of Safety, Classroom cheatbots and Ladybird subterfuge 30:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week Jonah asks Smera the real take-aways from the UK's AI Safety Summit have been, what are the risks, regs and ethics behind using large language models for homework and lesson planning and the technical secrets behind the new Beatles track. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UKs national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read. Episode 4 sources AI Safety Summit: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/03/rishi-sunak-elon-musk-ai-summit-what-we-learned https://news.sky.com/story/joe-biden-to-unveil-sweeping-ai-regulations-days-before-skipping-rishi-sunaks-safety-summit-12996617 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2400834-what-did-the-uks-ai-safety-summit-actually-achieve/ https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/resource/foundation-models-explainer/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67172229 AI in academia and childrens rights - https://www.nature.com/articles/s42254-023-00581-4 https://www.turing.ac.uk/research/research-projects/exploring-childrens-rights-and-ai https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-67236732 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/31/educators-teachers-ai-learning-classrooms-misuse https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26034613-400-lets-use-ai-to-rethink-education-instead-of-panicking-about-cheating/ The Beatles and chatbot relationships https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65881813 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63226914 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/26/the-beatles-final-song-now-and-then-ai-technology#:~:text=In%20June%2C%20McCartney%20told%20BBC,you%20some%20sort%20of%20leeway.%E2%80%9D https://www.thebeatles.com/today-learn-full-story-behind-now-and-then-watch-documentary-730pm-gmt-330pm-edt-1230pm-pdt https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/30/replika-ai-chatbot-update/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3py9j/ai-companion-replika-erotic-roleplay-updates https://www.makeuseof.com/how-does-replika-chatbot-work/ Optimistic about https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67264350 Word of Year - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67271252…
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1 Who’s doing what with my face? AI Safety Summit and Lost in Translation 18:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJoining Smera this episode is Luca to discuss Google's new controversial face-tuning feature, a discussion on the up-coming AI Safety Summit happening in the UK and how ChatGPT isn't quite ready to take over the entire world yet. Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read.…
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1 Dr eVTOL, Burnt Laps and Who’s got my face? 23:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Smera and Jonah talk flying cars, water usage in AI technologies and why you should think twice about engaging with face filter trends. Plus, more questionable dad-jokes from Jonah and we learn about Smera’s secret DJ backup plan. Sources Predictive Policing: https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing https://zenodo.org/record/4050457#.YDP7k-j7TuT%20 https://post.parliament.uk/ai-in-policing-and-security/ https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing Clearview: https://www.politico.eu/article/ai-ruling-obstruct-british-efforts-protect-citizens-images-us-data-harvesting/ https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2022/05/ico-fines-facial-recognition-database-company-clearview-ai-inc/ An AI firm harvested billions of photos without consent. Britain is powerless to act EVTOLS: https://www.aviationtoday.com/2023/09/14/piloting-the-future-ai-evtols-and-sustainability/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jasenka-Rakas/publication/341074157_Urban_air_mobi[…]ban-air-mobility-and-manned-eVTOLs-safety-implications.pdf Piloting the Future: AI, eVTOLs, and Sustainability - Avionics International Water consumption https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/11/ai-liquid-cooling-and-the-data-center-of-the-future/…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToo long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes 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! 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 every week right here on too long didn't read.…
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