The Artificial Human, BBC Radio 4
“How refreshing it felt to be reminded that AI cannot replace human contact.” - The Guardian
Every day, we read something new about Artificial Intelligence - it'll take our jobs, it'll teach our kids, it knows more about us than we do ourselves... but how much of that is hype, and how much is, or will be reality?
Part of our problem with AI is that it feels impenetrable and mysterious, especially when even those building it aren't entirely sure how it works.
Over six series to date, Aleks and Kevin Fong (13 Minutes to the Moon, BBC World Service) set out to 'solve' AI. Or at the very least, to answer our questions on all things artificial intelligence-related. These are the questions that really matter to us - is AI smarter than me? Could AI make me money? Will AI save my life or make me its slave?
These questions predate the current frenzy created by the likes of Chat GPT, BARD and LlaMA. They've been in our collective psyche ever since the very first thinking machines. Now these fears and excitement are a reality. This series arrives at a critical moment.
Listen to a selection below, and go to our website to find to our full archive.
“There is nothing artificial about Aleks Krotoski! She presents far reaching and important topics in an enjoyable easy to understand way that makes you think.” - Apple Podcasts
“Everything from Aleks Krotoski is necessary listening. Thank you always for waking me up!” - Apple Podcasts
What do I do if AI gets me wrong? What would you do if an AI said you were a murderer, how would you get that corrected? Aleks and Kevin find out that even the most extreme mistakes by AI can be hard to put right.
What is Trump's AI Agenda? AI is at a turning point, Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask what direction it will take and who is advising the most powerful man in the world on what vision of AI to pursue.
Should I let my kids use AI for their homework? Artificial intelligence seems to be popping up all over. So Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong are here to answer the questions it raises, like should I let my kids use it for homework?
How Green is my AI? As Apple announce the integration of generative AI across their platforms, Aleks and Kevin ask, do we actually know how much energy AI consumes and is it compatible with net zero?
Should AI have a 'Kill Switch'? Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask if we'll need a kill switch for AI, and why do we think we'll need one? Where do these fears come from and are we worrying about the right things?
Can AI solve a murder? A detective with unlimited time, who never gets tired? Aleks and Kevin investigate if AI could be the secret tool for crime fighting.
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Quantize: Aleks Krotoski asks how human beings can cope with a world saturated by data. For some it is clay to be moulded and built with, while for others it is the route to self-knowledge.