Professors Hannah Fry and Gina Neff discuss the risks and opportunities of AI at the AI safety summit. They stress the importance of understanding and managing these risks. The podcast also explores the comparison of advanced technology to past inventions and the potential consequences of AI-generated deep fake election content. The director and musician from Bastille discuss their involvement in the podcast and their love for the nature documentary, Planet Earth. They talk about the challenges of filming elusive wolves and the impact of the Planet Earth series on our understanding of animal behavior.
The upcoming AI summit in the UK will address the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence and emphasize the need for responsible and trustworthy AI.
The podcast highlights the importance of considering not only technical risks, but also societal and ethical implications of AI and the establishment of the world's first AI safety institute in the UK to promote responsible and ethical AI development.
Deep dives
Main Wolves: Capturing the Elusive
The team at Planet Earth 3 spent three years researching and collaborating with scientists to capture footage of the elusive main wolves. These wolves, resembling foxes on stilts, are highly shy and difficult to film. Using new technologies and collaring techniques, the team was able to uncover their behaviors and document their lives. The captured footage not only provided engaging sequences for the series, but also contributed to scientific research and conservation efforts of the threatened species.
The Impact of AI on Society
In the podcast, the hosts discuss the upcoming AI summit hosted by Rishi Sunak in the UK. The focus of the summit is "frontier AI," exploring the risks, opportunities, and potential impact of artificial intelligence. The hosts and experts highlight the importance of responsible and trustworthy AI, acknowledging the power of AI tools and their potential for both positive and negative impacts. They specifically mention the implications for democracy, online safety, and misinformation, emphasizing the need for thoughtful regulation, shared understanding, and preparedness in the face of AI advancements.
The Quest for AI Safety and Ethics
The podcast delves into the topic of AI safety and ethics, discussing the need for frameworks, standards, and assessments to evaluate the capabilities and potential risks of AI models. They mention the establishment of the world's first AI safety institute in the UK, which aims to advance knowledge, evaluate new AI models, and promote responsible and ethical AI development. The conversation touches on scenarios where AI algorithms may escalate unintended actions due to their lack of conceptual understanding and contextual nuance. The podcast stresses the importance of considering not only technical risks but also the societal and ethical implications of AI.
The Challenges and Impacts of AI
The hosts and experts address the potential impact of AI on jobs, education, and society. They discuss the concept of task replacement rather than wholesale job loss, highlighting how AI may automate certain tasks while creating new opportunities and transforming job roles. They explore the application of AI in various fields, such as education and assessment, acknowledging the potential benefits of automation and the need for educators to adapt their role. The podcast also touches on the global leadership and positioning of the UK in AI research and responsible innovation, as well as the need for comprehensive regulations and preparedness to address AI-related challenges at local and international levels.
The prime minister has outlined the potential risks of artificial intelligence, arguing we must not “put our heads in the sand”. His comments come ahead of a two-day AI safety summit at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire next week.
Professors Hannah Fry and Gina Neff join us in the studio to discuss the event as well as the risks and opportunities presented by AI.
And, Bastille singer Dan Smith takes a seat next to Planet Earth III director Kiri Cashell for a conversation about how they made the music and television for the latest iteration of Sir David Attenborough’s iconic documentary series.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Alex Forsyth. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Miranda Slade. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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