The Times Tech Podcast

Neil Lawrence, a Professor of Machine Learning at Cambridge University with a rich background at Amazon and the Allen Turing Institute, dives into the emergence of DeepSeek's R1 language model. He discusses how this newcomer has shaken up the AI landscape and altered the competitive dynamics among tech giants. The conversation also touches on the need for innovative data strategies and the contrasts between various countries' approaches to AI investment. Plus, the vital role of human connection is emphasized in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Trip Adler, co-founder of Scribd and founder of Created by Humans, dives into the evolving landscape of digital content sharing and AI rights for authors. He discusses the implications of a potential 'broligarchy' in tech and the complex relationship between politics and major tech companies, particularly around TikTok. Adler also highlights how emerging platforms like his aim to empower creators against AI exploitation, touching on the necessity of fair compensation and copyright protection in this new digital age.

The Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, joins the pod to discuss the British Government's 'AI Opportunities Action Plan' (and Elon Musk). Plus, a new guide the UK's fastest growing tech companies is revealed by The Times and Sunday Times. Find it here - https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-100-tech/tech-feature/article/best-uk-tech-companies-2025-qzt9lcmnd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Philip Johnston, Co-founder and CEO of Lumen Orbit, dives into the ambitious project of building data centers in space. He discusses the challenges and potential of such futuristic infrastructure to support the growing demands of the internet and AI. The talk also touches on Sam Altman's insights on the rapid evolution of AGI and Mark Zuckerberg's controversial decision to eliminate fact-checkers at Meta, sparking a debate about social media's role in content moderation and political discourse.

Happy New Year! If 2025 is half as fascinating as 2024, we're in for wild ride. So, to predict the future, Katie and Danny are joined by two venture capitalists who spend their days checking out where tech goes next. Interplanetary overdrive anyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drones! Guys and St. Thomas' Hospital in London have started a pioneering trial using drones to deliver blood samples between the two sites. Sound simple, but this is one of the most regulated airspaces on the planet so how did they do it? Plus Katie and Danny get nostalgic for Christmas Tech past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dario Amodei imagines that "powerful AI" will bring a golden future which people "will be literally moved to tears by". He talks about his grand vision and his grave concerns; and why he left OpenAI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will an Oura ring change the health industry as we know it? The company's CEO Tom Hale is this week's guest. Plus, why GM have pulled the plug on their robotaxi and has Google come closer to achieving the dream of quantum computing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Hasker, CEO of Thomson Reuters, dives into the trust crisis in journalism spurred by AI-generated content. He discusses the urgent need for reliable news sources in training AI models and the challenges traditional media face in digital transformations. The conversation shifts to the impact of AI on legal practices, highlighting how it streamlines tasks like contract drafting. Additionally, the evolving competition between Intel and NVIDIA reveals insights on market dynamics and the semiconductor industry.

What's the point of quantum computing now we have generative AI? Will quantum computing change the world? And just what is quantum computing anyway? Raj Hazra, CEO of Quantinuum, joins the show to explain. Plus the Bluesky debate continues, and should we use Google to find out what a monopolist is? Clip from BBC Radio 5Live Breakfast used by permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.