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Michael Wooldridge

Oxford''s veteran AI researcher and pioneer of agent-based AI. Expert in AI history and development.

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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 27min

The First 80 years of AI, and What Comes Next | Oxford’s Michael Wooldridge

In this fascinating discussion, Michael Wooldridge, a veteran AI researcher from Oxford, dives into the rich history of artificial intelligence and its transformative future. He highlights the cycles of AI enthusiasm, the existential risks of superintelligent agents, and the importance of aligning AI with human interests. Wooldridge critiques the dramatization of AI risks and emphasizes targeted regulation. He also explores the evolution from expert systems to behavioral AI, questioning the implications of AI on our understanding of consciousness and intelligence.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 22min

HR People Pod - Ep 13: Professor Michael Wooldridge

Joining David D’Souza is Professor Michael Wooldridge, a leading AI expert from the University of Oxford and director at the Alan Turing Institute. They dive into the complexities of integrating AI in the workplace, debating whether the rapid adoption is necessary or risky. Michael humorously describes AI as 'glorified pocket calculators' while shedding light on its evolution and limitations. They emphasize the importance of ethical considerations, professional accountability, and the potential for AI to enhance productivity without losing the human touch.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 20min

Can machines ever be like us? Prof Michael Wooldridge on the future of AI

Prof Michael Wooldridge, an AI researcher for over 30 years, discusses the evolution of AI, human intelligence, and his concerns. Topics include the impact of AI in society, the distinction between intelligence and consciousness, self-interest in AI, and the philosophical implications of AI. A Science Weekly Christmas special.