Kate Devlin

Mathematician Prof Hannah Fry, computer scientist Dr Kate Devlin, and comedian Rufus Hound explore the pros and cons of AI. They discuss the intelligence of AI, the potential for AI to replace humans in various roles, the limitations of AI, testing the human feel of words, emotional connections with AIs, and the dilemma of human decision-making vs algorithmic efficiency.

In this thought-provoking discussion, Kate Devlin, a leading professor of AI and author, teams up with Chine McDonald, an acclaimed author and director at Theos. They dive into the vision of a feminist utopia that redefines work, parenting, and technology. The duo explores emotional bonds with AI companions, critiques the tech industry's gender biases, and examines Gen Z's growing interest in religion post-pandemic. They challenge traditional gender roles, advocating for nurturing behaviors while addressing the environmental cost of AI. Envisioning genuine community, they emphasize the importance of real-world human connections.

In this insightful discussion, Professor Kate Devlin, Chair-Director of the Digital Futures Institute, unpacks the intricate landscape of AI. She explores whether Starmer's faith in AI can deliver solutions or if it's overhyped. Topics include AI's success in healthcare, misconceptions about job displacement, and the risks of relying on AI for emotional support. Devlin warns against misplacing trust in machines, advocating for a balanced perspective on technology's role in society.

We’ve all heard of ChatGPT. But what is the recent drama surrounding the lesser-known parent company OpenAI and its fired-then-reinstated CEO Sam Altman? Chris Jones gets the 411 on the controversy with The Bunker’s resident AI expert Dr Kate Devlin.•“We should be talking about the repercussions of our technology, and about how a small handful of people in a small part of America have huge amounts of global control.” – Dr Kate Devlin• “My fear is that they are going to be more focused on developing the technology rather than the ethicality of AI and its consequences for humanity.” – Dr Kate Devlinwww.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Chris Jones. Producer: Eliza Davis Beard and Liam Tait. Audio production: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI interface researcher Kate Devlin and tech journalist Samantha Cole discuss the risks of AI-generated images, deep fakes, the challenges of protecting our likeness, and the moral and legal complexities surrounding AI in the adult entertainment industry. They emphasize the difficulty for individuals to safeguard their images and highlight the bizarre and strange nature of AI-generated content.