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• Alternative answers to Google's most searched AI questions - Tldr Wrapped

  For the final episode of series two, Jonah puts this year's most searched for AI questions to Smera - What is AI? Are AI detectors accurate? Has AI passed the Turing test? When will AI take over? Is AI good? Although the questions seem relatively straightforward at first glance, you might be surprised how insightful Smera's answers are...   Episode notes New Coca-Cola advert and Forbes article about it 404 article about AI generated films *All statistics correct at time of recording and refer to 'AI' or 'Artificial intelligence' as the search term rather than AI related search terms such as gen AI tools etc.  Statistics and questions from Google Trends, Moz.com, Answerthepublic.com, Statistica, Semrush and Google's Year In Search   TOPICS 00:00 Festive greetings and introductions 00:44 Reflecting on the series 02:34 AI in advertising 03:39 AI's impact on jobs 06:32 TLDR Unwrapped: A Year in AI 10:44 AI FAQs: quickfire questions 16:42 Are AI images copyrighted? 17:43 When will AI take over? 18:52 Who AI guidelines? 21:14 Is AI bad for the environment? 21:39 Why is AI dangerous? 23:06 How AI works 23:51 Why is AI art bad at hands? 25:35 Why is AI good or bad? 28:36 Final thoughts and farewell

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• How did misinformation influence elections in 2024? And can AI help sustainability in space?

  We began this series with an introduction to misinformation. What is it? How does it spread on social media? And what impact could it have on elections in this election packed year? As we begin to conclude this series, Smera and Jonah invite Sam Stockwell from the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) to answer our burning questions, and yours - did misinformation affect this years elections? Also, on this episode Smera and Jonah take a short trip into orbit, find that it is getting a bit crowded and explore how AI could be the key to keeping our galactic mess under control.    Topics 00:00 Introduction to Too Long, Didn't Read 00:46 Exploring Misinformation in Elections 02:21 Interview with Sam Stockwell on AI and Misinformation 04:54 Tools and Trends in Misinformation 09:56 Public Trust and Misinformation 25:19 The Role of Social Media Algorithms 32:57 Space Exploration Highlights 41:44 Farewell and Future Topics   Episode sources AI Misinformation  CETaS paper AI-enabled influence operations  Article on Taiwan’s LINE social media app which has the AI chatbot for source verification   FullFact and Logically Fact websites   Sam’s article on what voters can do to protect themselves against AI disinformation  A super year for elections - UNDP  Amnesty recommendations    AI Space Sustainability  Polaris Dawn  Europa probe  AI For Space  Space debris  Uni of Strathclyde partnership  Gov future space environment  NASA and AI   

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• Digital Death, Quantum Computing and AI job seeking

  It's spooky Halloween and this month, Jonah and Smera are joined by experts in digital culture and heritage, Dr. Jenny Kidd of Cardiff University and Dr Eva Nieto McAvoy of King’s College London, to explore the eerie intersection of AI and digital immortality. Plus, Jonah and Smera break down the basics of quantum computing amid claims that 2025 is going to be a breakthrough year for the field, and the pair take a look at how AI is helping job seekers find work.   Topics discussed in this episode:    [00:00 - 01:00] Introduction and summary of topics [01:00 - 06:00] Discussion on how AI is changing the way we remember and interact with the dead [06:00 - 11:00] Exploration of personal digital remains and AI-powered "death bots" [11:00 - 16:00] Emotional impact and ethical questions around using AI to reanimate the dead [16:00 - 21:00] Legal and practical considerations around ownership and control of digital remains [21:00 - 26:00] Potential parallels between digital remains and organ donation [26:00 - 31:00] Explanation of quantum computing and its potential applications [31:00 - 36:00] Concerns around quantum computing's impact on digital security and encryption [36:00 - 43:00] Discussion on the use of AI in job application and recruitment processes [43:00 - 46:00] Concluding thoughts and show information   Resources mentioned in this episode:     [01:00 - 16:00]  Digital Death  Jenny and Eva Research - Synthetic Pasts Digital Death Conference [26:00 - 31:00] Quantum Computing  2025 is Q year Quantum will have ChatGPT moment soon  A guide to QC Hannah Fry explore QC (video) [36:00 - 43:00]  AI and Job applications  404 story  Layoffs sweeping tech companies AI recruiting will be a game changer  Optimise CV for AI

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• AI for law enforcement, AI Treaty and dual-use technology

  Join Jonah and Smera as they dive into current AI and data science news. This month, we're focusing on AI in law enforcement: what are the potential dangers and societal implications? We're joined by special guest and expert in human-AI interaction, Dr. Melina Kunar, as she shares her insights on the profound impact AI can have in fields like healthcare and law enforcement.  And, having attended the plenary session with the Council of Europe, Smera gives us the scoop on the AI Treaty - the first international treaty addressing AI risks and its implications for our fundamental rights. Plus: Jonah and Smera discuss the myriad misadventures of dual-use technology.   Sources Law enforcement  Argentina are going all Minority Report   More  Some UK Police want AI for admin  ProPublica have covered bias and ethics and more  justice in forensic algorithms act  Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil   Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin  AI Treaty  UK signs first international treaty to implement AI safeguards and here’s CETaS explainer  Turing research to support the treaty  HUDERIA scores high on Algorithm Audit  Dual-use technology  China's robotic dogs still a novelty to most - as firms grapple with military using tech as weapons | Science & Tech News | Sky News    The Necropolitics of Drones    Dual-use AI dilemma  Dual use conundrum   Dual use export controls    00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:29 AI in Education and Legal Developments 00:48 DeepMind's Protein Binders and AI in Law Enforcement 01:27 Minority Report and AI in Crime Prediction 04:39 Interview with Dr. Melina Kuna 07:03 AI in Healthcare: Benefits and Drawbacks 10:34 Human Reliance on AI 14:17 Ethical and Psychological Implications of AI in Law Enforcement 18:22 Philosophical Debate on AI Surveillance 22:14 Future of AI and Education 23:13 Parental Attitudes Towards Technology 23:40 The Importance of AI Accessibility 24:21 International AI Treaty and Its Implications 25:18 Council of Europe and Human Rights 27:30 AI Lifecycle and Human Rights 29:12 Turing's Role in AI Regulation 34:50 Dual-Use Technology and Its Challenges 42:39 Future of AI and Dual-Use Concerns 45:04 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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• Dead internet theory, AI Bubble and Fake Obituaries

  This month, Smera and Jessie dive deep into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories, welcoming Chris Thomas from the Turing to discuss the controversial "dead internet theory." They explore the notion that much of the internet is now a fabricated landscape, questioning the authenticity of online interactions and content.   In addition, the episode sheds light on the alarming trend of fake online obituaries and Smera asks whether we are currently experiencing an AI bubble as she explains the details of the financial dip in August 2024.   Sources AI landlords update   Dead Internet Theory  The Dead Internet Theory, Explained (forbes.com)  Dead Internet Theory: Most of the Internet is Fake | Agora Road's Macintosh Cafe  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/30/techscape-artificial-intelligence-bots-dead-internet-theory   The ‘dead internet theory’ makes eerie claims about an AI-run web. The truth is more sinister (theconversation.com)    AI Bubble  https://buttondown.email/maiht3k/archive/the-grimy-residue-of-the-ai-bubble/   https://qz.com/ai-stocks-dot-com-bubble-nvidia-google-microsoft-amazon-1851407019   https://www.reuters.com/markets/echoes-dotcom-bubble-haunt-ai-driven-us-stock-market-2024-07-02/   https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-internet-dotcom-bubble-tech-stocks-nvidia-market-crash-gordon-2024-5    Adtech and fake obituaries  https://checkmyads.org/fake-obituary-advertising-spam/   

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