Global News Podcast Special Edition - Artificial Intelligence - who cares?
Sep 15, 2023
Zoe Kleinman, BBC's technology editor, joins Carrie Hyde-Vamonde, a lawyer and King's College lecturer, and Kate Devlin, a computer scientist focused on AI's social impact. They explore AI's capabilities and limitations in sectors like healthcare and criminal justice. Topics include the intersection of AI with ethical decision-making, its potential benefits in environmental sustainability, and the looming challenges of job displacement. The conversation raises critical questions about human oversight and the balance between innovation and ethical responsibilities.
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AI: Tool, Not Creature
- AI is a tool, not a creature, and lacks sentience.
- Avoid anthropomorphizing AI, even when it seems engaging.
AI's Rise to Prominence
- AI has been around for decades, subtly shaping experiences like Netflix recommendations.
- Recent advances have brought it to the forefront.
Cat Royale and AI Care
- Blast Theory's 'Cat Royale' installation explores AI in care settings.
- The AI excessively offered treats, highlighting potential dangers of unchecked systems.