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   5 Nov 2024 · 55 min

   How AI is changing national security w/ Kathleen Fisher

   We’ve had conversations about AI’s online influence on politics, from deepfakes to misinformation. But AI can also have profound effects on hardware – especially when it comes to national security and military capabilities like weapons and stealth technologies. Kathleen Fisher is an office director at DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency tasked with the research and development of emerging technologies for use by the U.S. military. Despite its bureaucratic name, DARPA is anything but conventional – and they’re solving problems that are thrillingly complex. Kathleen shares how…

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   29 Oct 2024 · 40 min

   How open-source AI will reshape power dynamics in tech w/ Hugging Face CSO Thomas Wolf

   Many people associate innovation with secrecy—privately toiling away on a project until you're ready to share it with the world. While that may work for some, there's a benefit to putting all your cards on the table. Bilawal sits down for a conversation with Thomas Wolf, whose company Hugging Face pivoted from privately building an AI chatbot to sharing all of its knowledge with a growing online community. Thomas discusses the history of Hugging Face, why embracing open source development has shifted the trajectory of AI, and how open source can challenge existing power structures in the AI…

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   22 Oct 2024 · 39 min

   How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t w/ Hilke Schellmann

   From vetting resumes to screening candidates, many employers are using AI tools to identify top talent. But what happens when companies start relying on AI to help them decide who to hire or promote…and who to fire? Bilawal speaks with journalist Hilke Schellmann, whose research on the rapidly growing use of AI in the workplace highlights where algorithms are helping – and hurting – business. Hilke shares the surprising (and not surprising) ways AI works in the hiring process, and argues that transparency, regulation, and oversight are essential if AI is going to actually benefit employees…

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   8 Oct 2024 · 36 min

   Is Google’s reign over? The future of AI search w/ Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas

   Whether finding a restaurant or fact-checking a new claim, search engines are one of the main avenues we use to navigate the world. So why are modern engines so clunky and frustrating – and how is AI already changing the infrastructure we use to access information on the internet? Bilawal sits down with CEO of Perplexity AI Aravind Srinivas to discuss how we got to a world with too many links, and what the future may hold for your experience on the web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   1 Oct 2024 · 41 min

   How AI will transform dubbing in Hollywood w/ Scott Mann

   If you've ever cringed at a poorly-dubbed film, you are not alone. That's why Scott Mann founded Flawless, a company that’s transforming the world of dubbing using AI. He talks with Bilawal about why good dubbing is essential for movie making and shares the mind-blowing technology that not only lets Robert DeNiro speak perfect Spanish, but radically changes how films might get made. The two also discuss what to keep in mind as creativity, industry, and AI technology continue to intertwine — and what we need to protect artists' rights. For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit…

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   24 Sep 2024 · 14 min

   Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech (from TED Talks Daily)

   Today's episode is from another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, TED Talks Daily. If you missed our newest episode, you can listen to it HERE . The TED AI Show will be back with new episodes soon! You've heard Nita Farahany on this show before (and if you haven't, check the episode out HERE ). Nita's the neurotech and AI ethicist who is calling for the legal recognition of our "cognitive liberty." In her TED Talk, Nita shares examples of how neurotechnology can let you track your own brain activity and help you deeply understand your health -- but why without privacy protections, your…

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   10 Jul 2026 · 28 min

   The Data Center Next Door with Dr. Sacoby Wilson | from TED Tech

   Imagine if one day, your quiet neighborhood came alive with a steady hum… and it never went away? All throughout the United States, data centers are popping up next door and in your backyards. These buildings guzzle millions of water, cause noise pollution, and are raising homeowners’ utility bills. In this first episode of a four-part miniseries, Sherrell interviews environmental health scientist Dr. Jacoby Wilson on what happens when data centers infiltrate a neighborhood. They discuss why data centers disproportionately undermine working class communities and how Dr. Wilson is working…

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   15 Apr 2025 · 41 min

   Trends for 2025: AI x Crypto - From Agents in Games & DePIN to Proof of Personhood and More | web3 with a16z crypto

   Today, we are sharing a special episode from the chart-topping tech podcast web3 with a16z crypto. Produced by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, the podcast explores the technology, people, and business ideas driving the next era of internet innovation. This episode – part of a series covering leading “Trends for 2025” – covers the intersection of crypto and AI. Topics range from why having a unique ID matters in a world of deepfakes to AI agents in games to truly autonomous chatbots. You’ll also get to hear from a16z crypto team members, including chief technology officer Eddy…

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   11 Apr 2025 · 46 min

   The magic intelligence in the sky | Good Robot

   This episode is part of a feed swap from our friend at Vox’s Unexplainable podcast. Good Robot is a miniseries hosted by Julia Longoria. Today’s episode, “The magic intelligence in the sky” examines how before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many billionaires and tech leaders worried about… paper clips? Good Robot was made in partnership with Vox’s Unexplainable team. Episodes will be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more, go to vox.com/goodrobot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    21 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    How Pokemon Go and augmented reality are transforming how we’ll navigate the world w/ Niantic's Brian McClendon

    Whether you’re trying to find your way around a new city or just looking for a place to eat, it’s become second nature to many people to turn to Google Maps to get us from point A to point B. On the last episode of this season of The TED AI Show, we’re chatting with Keyhole (now known as Google Earth) founder and current Niantic SVP of Engineering Brian McClendon. Brian and Bilawal discuss how even the most detailed digital maps have blind spots, how Pokemon Go could be an unlikely partner to fill in the blanks – and how augmented reality is making the future of navigation immersive. In the…

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