TED Tech

GitHub Founder & CEO, Thomas Dohmke, discusses AI reshaping software development, GitHub's CoPilot AI tool generating code, evolving skills for developers, AI's impact on job roles, and AI assistants like Copilot revolutionizing software development for non-coders.

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, delves into the essence of AI, envisioning personal AIs as future companions. He discusses AI's potential in healthcare and climate crisis, emphasizing the need for ethical design. Highlighting the risks of AI autonomy and stressing the importance of safety features in development.

Dr. Alison Darcy, founder of Woebot, and user Brian discuss AI therapy's impact on mental health. They explore the benefits, risks, and future of utilizing chatbots for emotional support. Brian shares his journey using Woebot, highlighting its convenience and effectiveness compared to traditional therapy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of AI technology in bridging virtual and in-person therapy for improved mental healthcare.

Energy policy analyst Ksenia Petrichenko discusses transforming buildings into energy producers rather than consumers. Topics include strategies for enhancing energy efficiency, transitioning to clean electricity sources, and empowering buildings to generate and trade energy for a more sustainable future.

Purnendu Mukherjee, CEO of Convai, discusses the evolution of NPCs with human-like conversational abilities in video games. The podcast explores the emotional impact of AI companions like Cortana and the potential of AI characters in gaming and beyond, emphasizing meaningful interactions and memories. The conversation also delves into creating universally accessible AI characters and the limitations in interactions with AI anime characters.

Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind co-founder, discusses the incredible capabilities of AI, like AlphaFold predicting protein structures revolutionizing scientific discovery. Hassabis explores AI's potential in unraveling mysteries of the mind, body, and universe.

Tech ethicist Patrick Lin and Bilawal discuss the hidden biases in AI, from historically inaccurate images to life-and-death decisions in hospitals. Lin argues that technology alone won't fix bias, emphasizing the need for human effort and societal work beyond technological solutions

Particle physicist Alex Keshavarzi discusses the mysteries of the universe, including dark energy and dark matter, and the results of the Muon g-2 experiment at Fermilab. The experiment found evidence of new particles or forces that could deepen our understanding of the subatomic world and reality.

Anonymous AI collaborative artist Claire Silver discusses how AI has revolutionized her art practice, exploring the evolving definition of art in the age of AI. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on artists, the unique creative journey using AI for personal expression, and the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI in the realm of creativity.

Dyhia Belhabib, a maritime crime fighter, discusses using AI tool Heva to detect and stop crimes at sea. She explores combatting modern-day piracy, drug smuggling, and more. The podcast delves into the investigation of illegal activities on vessels, challenges in combating maritime crimes, and the necessity of AI technology to proactively track criminals.