PODCAST RELAUNCH: It's time to urgently act on mitigating existential threats of AI

PODCAST RELAUNCH: It's time to urgently act on mitigating existential threats of AI

Author: Matt Cartwright & Jimmy Rhodes June 24, 2024 Duration: 53:26
Send us Fan Mail "Preparing for AI" relaunches this week as the AI Podcast for Everybody. We are broadening our mission to raise awareness and to empower listeners to act on helping to stop the existential threat of unmitigated frontier model development. But is AI reallya looming existential threat or an overhyped fantasy? This episode of "Preparing for AI" tackles this provocative question, offering insights into safety, governance and alignment issues of AI development. Our discussion sp...

Hosted by Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Rhodes, Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody moves beyond the technical hype to examine how these technologies are reshaping the very fabric of our daily lives. This isn't just about algorithms and code; it's a grounded conversation on the human stories, ethical dilemmas, and societal shifts happening right now. Each episode digs into the unexpected intersections where artificial intelligence meets politics, religion, economics, and public health, making complex topics accessible and relevant. The first series set the stage by analysing AI's tangible impact across various industries, exploring its role in sustainability, and demystifying the rapid evolution of large language models. Building on that foundation, the second series takes a more forward-looking turn, grappling with crucial questions of safety, governance, and the long-term future we're actively building-a discussion that acknowledges both profound potential and significant risk. Tune in for a thoughtful, wide-ranging dialogue that equips you with context and understanding, no matter your starting point. This podcast serves as an essential guide for anyone curious about navigating the world AI is creating.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 67

Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody
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STEALER OF SOULS: Can Notebook LM really replace podcasts? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
Send us Fan Mail Can AI truly capture the essence of a podcast, or are we sacrificing the soul of storytelling for convenience? In a very special (and shorter than usual) episode we put Google's LM Notebook to the test,…
ARTIFICIAL APPETITE: Is our AI powered future being forced on us? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:03
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of "Preparing for AI," hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright tackle the complex relationship between AI and society, pondering whether AI is a tool we genuinely desire or something that'…