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Our academic, Professor Dr. Khimji Vaghjiani, was a guest on the ACS (Australian Computer Society) podcast. In the latest episode focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Professor Khimji Vaghjiani discusses the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the role of data sharing with AI, alongside topics such as the circular economy, data interoperability, and the importance of ensuring fair and secure access to technology and education for all. Follow the link below to listen to the full episode.

🎙 New "IR in the Age of AI" Podcast Episode: AI and Military Technologies 🛡 In this latest episode, Medlir Mema Ph.D. sits down with Raluca Csernatoni, PhD and Marijn Hoijtink to discuss the escalating 'innovation race' among corporate giants. They discuss Al's contribution to the rise in power of the private tech sector vs. the state, as well as the 'existential threat' and 'superintelligence' narratives around foundational Al models and how these shape specific socio-technical imaginaries of the future. They also dive into Al's impact on geopolitical and military power, including Sino-American competition, and the rise of #Al 'nationalism' or 'sovereignty'. 🤖 If you want to learn more about these topics you can join Medlir, Raluca, Marijn and other leading scholars and experts in Brussels this summer for our AI and Global Governance Programme: https://lnkd.in/eZbEUGyk https://lnkd.in/dZscWeBT

Bill Gates' podcast w/ Sam Altman came out yesterday, as part of his "Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates" series. I listened this morning. Fascinating to hear two marquee tech leaders talk frankly about their thoughts on what our AI-driven future holds. Particularly striking was a discussion about how AI should be regulated. SamA is in favor of a top-down international agency a la the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for governing the largest and most advanced AI models. That would be a start, but he recognizes that no amount of top-down regulation will prevent bad actors from using models for nefarious purposes. A combination of top-down regulation and bottom-up education around #responsibleAI, #AIethics, and #AIgovernance is what I think will give us the best chance of preventing the worst outcomes of this exciting new tech era. What do you think? Let me know. Link to podcast in the first comment.

Our colleague Martin Förtsch shares insights on TNG's Deepfake technology in the latest episode of 'ÜberMORGEN', the podcast by inside digital. He discusses the development of (realtime) Deepfakes, the dangers and potential benefits, as well as tips on how to spot deepfakes. Listen now and learn more about the possibilities and pitfalls of this technology! https://lnkd.in/dxi3XJ3d #RealtimeDeepfake #AI #DigitalSecurity

New podcast episode out today! Shaping the Future of Material Design with AI. In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sam Cooper, a pioneer at the intersection of artificial intelligence and materials science. Dr. Cooper is driving innovation in sustainable material design, with a special focus on battery technology. He leads the TLDR (Tools for Learning, Design, and Research) group and co-founded Polaron, an Imperial College London spinout using generative AI to transform material design. Key Topics Discussed: - The role of AI in sustainable design - Challenges in scaling AI for industry - AI’s potential to decarbonise manufacturing - Barriers to AI adoption in key sectors - How Polaron is applying AI to real-world problems - The impact of UK policy on renewable energy Tune in to explore how AI is shaping the future of material design and its crucial role in creating a sustainable energy future. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eZ9-MzS5 Dyson School of Design Engineering #AI #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #BatteryTech #Innovation #EnergyFuturesPodcast #MaterialsScience #NetZero #ClimateTech #Polaron #EnergyTransformation #ImperialCollegeLondon #JonnyPrest

🔊 New podcast episode from Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London - featuring Dr Sam Cooper, co-founder of Polaron.   In this episode of the Energy Future Podcast, Sam discusses how AI is revolutionizing sustainable material design, with exciting insights into battery technology and decarbonising manufacturing.   On Polaron's future, Sam says, "We are in the process of setting up pilot studies—partnering with key industries and focusing our AI tools to meet their specific needs. By optimizing end design processes, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint across industries while delivering better products to consumers."   🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eZ9-MzS5   ⬇️⬇️⬇️   #AI #Sustainability #BatteryTech

Great conversation with Yuval Noah Harari and Aza Raskin on AI. A recurring theme in the discussion is the speed of AI progress. From the episode description: Historian Yuval Noah Harari says that we are at a critical turning point. One in which AI’s ability to generate cultural artifacts threatens humanity’s role as the shapers of history. History will still go on, but will it be the story of people or, as he calls them, ‘alien AI agents’? In this conversation with Aza Raskin, Harari discusses the historical struggles that emerge from new technology, humanity’s AI mistakes so far, and the immediate steps lawmakers can take right now to steer us towards a non-dystopian future.

Ankush Khona on the importance of data. Ankush emphasizes the critical role of data as the foundation for AI and precision medicine, highlighting its importance across various applications. Check out the full episode of the Evolving the Enterprise Podcast to learn more [Link to podcast in comments]

The regulatory environment around AI is starting to take shape - and we're starting to see movement on which safeguards may be in place in the near future. This week, Hard Fork (The New York Times podcast) shared a helpful overview on how California is exploring legislative options to balance safety and innovation - and what it means for the rest of the U.S. I recommend a listen if you're interested in learning more: https://t.ly/QeGm5 Keith Enright, Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Anne Chow (She/Her), Walter Sun, Ph. D., Fei-Fei Li, Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Sarah Bird, Ayanna Howard, Navrina Singh, Charles Lamanna, James Phillips, Priya Raman, Kunal Mukerjee, Ryan Roslansky, Jaime Teevan, Dr. Shobana Balakrishnan Ph.D, Peter Lee, Ye-Yi Wang, Mithun T. Dhar, Bill Dolan, Sumit Gulwani #AI #FutureTech #GenerativeAI #GenAI #DigitalTransformation #TechTrends

It was an age old tale - emerging technology meets established trading bloc, they decide to pursue mutually beneficial negotiations and then, after a montage of walking hand-in-hand along beaches and late night discussions in committee, the EU AI Act was born. Want to know more? Here's the latest episode of the Spoonful of Data podcast to tell all!