Shows
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: Is Big Tech Controlling Warfare?Join Kieren and Riku as they ask if Big Tech is now controlling warfare. They discuss the blurring line between the apps on your phone and technology on the battlefield, revealing OpenAI's multi-million dollar military contract and how other Silicon Valley giants are also partnering with defence. Uncover the profound implications for AI regulation, democratic power, and public safety.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1819 min
Artificially Ever After#21 - How AI Unlocks the Secrets of Life (AIBIO-UK Mini-Series)In this special episode, Kieren and Riku explore the groundbreaking intersection of AI and biology, revealing how AI's ability to process massive biological datasets is unlocking life's profound secrets. Tune in to discover how AI is speeding up vaccine development, generating new antibiotics, and creating sustainable solutions like plastic-eating enzymes and biofuels. This episode kicks off a special mini-series in collaboration with AIBIO-UK, a community-building project supporting AI in the Biosciences.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on...2025-07-0143 min
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: Did Google Just Win?In this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku ask the big question after Google's 2025 developer conference: Did Google just win the AI race? They break down Gemini’s leap forward, an AI-first Google Search, agentic tools that promise to code and browse for you, and the privacy and publishing fallout that could follow. Was this a decisive victory or just a flashy head-fake? Tune in for the verdict in under 15 minutes.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0216 minArtificially Ever After#20 - The AI Arms RaceThis episode dives into today’s frantic scramble for supremacy in artificial intelligence. Kieren and Riku begin by speed-running the history of arms races, highlighting key points in the AI arms race, from AlphaGo to ChatGPT and China’s DeepSeek. They then unpack the trap pushing Big Tech and nation-states to build faster than they can regulate. Who's winning, what's at stake, and could this all end in a singularity?Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast...2025-05-221h 27
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: Run, AGI, Run!In this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku explore the world of humanoid robots, prompted by a Beijing half marathon where robots competed alongside humans. They discuss the rapid surge in interest and investment in the field, driven by advancements like multimodal AI and the huge demand from ageing populations. Despite the progress, they highlight significant technical hurdles like catastrophic forgetting and potentially larger societal issues like privacy concerns, discussing who will ultimately set the pace for this fast-evolving technology.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2025-05-0615 minArtificially Ever After#19 - Is AI About to Take My Job?In this episode, Kieren and Riku discuss whether AI is truly on the brink of taking our jobs, exploring the concept of "agentic AI" and how it differs from more traditional AI systems. They look back at key moments in technological history—such as the printing press and the computer—to illustrate how new inventions can displace workers, yet also create new roles and industries. Along the way, they discuss why certain tasks are surprisingly easy for AI to master, while others remain difficult, and propose useful “rules of thumb” to gauge which roles might be at risk. Tune in to ex...2025-04-131h 20
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: Studio Ghibli vs. OpenAIIn this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku explore OpenAI's new GPT‑4o image generator and its remarkable ability to produce stunning art, including uncanny re-creations of the beloved Ghibli style. They tackle Miyazaki’s famously critical stance on AI, exploring the ethical questions surrounding artistic ownership, style-mimicry, and copyright. Join them for a quick chat that highlights both the technical wonder and creative tensions at the heart of today’s AI landscape.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0414 min
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: Elon Musk’s “Anti-Woke” AIIn this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku dive into Elon Musk's latest AI venture with the launch of Grok-3, exploring both its technical achievements and controversial "anti-woke" training approach. The episode examines leaked internal documents revealing xAI's unique training methodology, sparking important discussions about bias, political influence, and the ethical implications of AI development in an increasingly polarised landscape.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2714 minArtificially Ever After#18 - What the Public Thinks About AI (Live at We The Curious)In this special episode, Kieren and Riku explore public perceptions of AI by speaking directly to members of the public at Bristol's interactive science venue, We The Curious. From children imagining whimsical AI creations like flying pets and homework helpers to adults expressing genuine concerns about job security, education, and the environment. Join them as they share live recordings and discuss how these individual views align with recent large-scale surveys on AI sentiment. Discover what excites and worries people most about AI, how it impacts daily life, and why education about AI is becoming increasingly essential....2025-03-1654 min
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: What is AGI?In this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku cut through the hype surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a term now more Googled than "the cure for cancer". They demystify the definitions of AGI, navigating the lack of consensus among experts and highlighting its increasing presence in media and tech.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2814 minArtificially Ever After#17 - AI in Sport: Fair Play or Foul?In this episode, Kieren and Riku explore the expanding role of AI across the sporting landscape, from recruitment and training to game strategy and officiating. Discover how AI-powered tools are being used for performance analysis, injury prevention, and tactical insights. They dive into the history of AI in sports, touching on how data-driven approaches, like those highlighted in the movie "Moneyball", have evolved. They consider both the benefits and the ethical considerations, including the potential for competitive imbalances, the loss of the human element in officiating, and concerns about data privacy.Birds for Scale, Smarties is...2025-02-1353 min
Artificially Ever AfterShort Stuff: DeepSeek…What’s All the Fuss About?In this first episode of "Short Stuff", Kieren and Riku explore the recent buzz surrounding the Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek. This episode delves into why DeepSeek has made such a global impact, sending shockwaves through both the tech world and the wider economy. They cover the development of DeepSeek’s AI models, including the R1 model that rivals Western models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, and discuss the key breakthroughs in their technology that have made them so cost-effective.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...2025-02-0514 minArtificially Ever After# 16 - How AI Can Help You Achieve Your 2025 GoalsIn this episode, Kieren and Riku kick off the new year by exploring how AI can become your ultimate accountability partner. From the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions to the all-too-common challenge of keeping them, they discuss how AI is transforming the way we approach personal growth and productivity. Discover AI-powered tools that can help you stay on top of fitness goals, manage your finances, learn new skills, and even build better habits.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY.2025-01-1353 minArtificially Ever After#15 - Are We Running Out of Data for AI? (Featuring Encord)In this episode, Kieren and Riku explore the looming challenge of data scarcity in AI. As models like ChatGPT grow more powerful, they require increasingly massive amounts of high-quality data. But could we soon hit a data bottleneck? Joining the conversation is a special guest from Encord, Oscar Evans, who shares insights into how some of the biggest AI companies are navigating the data landscape and what innovations could help overcome this challenge.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY.2024-11-281h 18Artificially Ever After#14 - Will AI Let Us Talk To Animals?In this episode, Kieren and Riku dive into the emerging possibilities of using AI to understand and communicate with animals. From decoding dolphin clicks to mimicking chiffchaff calls, they explore how AI is helping scientists unlock the secrets of animal communication. Could we one day hold conversations with our pets or negotiate with wildlife? Tune in as they discuss the latest breakthroughs, the ethical questions, and what a world connected with animals might look like.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY...2024-10-3049 minArtificially Ever After#13 - Is AI Art Real Art?In this episode, Kieren and Riku explore the fascinating world of AI-generated art and tackle the big question: Is AI art real art? From algorithmic paintings to AI-composed music, they break down the technology behind these digital creations and dive into debates about authenticity, creativity, and the future of human artists. Tune in as Kieren and Riku discuss whether machines are capable of true originality or are simply following patterns.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Ac...2024-09-3057 minArtificially Ever After#12 - Can AI Help Fix the NHS? (An Interview with the Former NHS AI Lead)In this special interview episode, Kieren and Riku sit down with Dr Hatim Abdulhussein, CEO of Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex and former National Clinical Lead on AI for NHS England. As a practising GP and a leader in healthcare innovation, Dr Abdulhussein shares his insights on how AI can help transform the NHS.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-3035 minArtificially Ever After#11 - AI in Warfare: Data is the New AmmunitionIn this episode, Kieren and Riku delve into the transformative role of AI in modern warfare. Discover how autonomous weapons and AI-driven decision-making are reshaping the battlefield. They explore the historical context of AI in military technology, discuss current applications, and ponder the ethical and future implications of AI in defence.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2143 minArtificially Ever After#10 - Hidden AI (Live in Bristol)Join Kieren and Riku for their first-ever live podcast, recorded at Bristol City Hall. They uncover the hidden algorithms shaping our lives, like those in recommendation systems and fraud detection. The episode also looks ahead at the transformative potential of generative AI, discussing its rapid growth, creative capabilities, and the ethical challenges it brings. From creating new drugs to AI-generated content, learn about the future of AI and its societal impacts.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on...2024-06-2848 minArtificially Ever After#9 - An AI a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayJoin Kieren and Riku as they explore the cutting edge of personalized medicine powered by AI. In this episode, they delve into how AI is tailoring healthcare to our unique genetic makeup, predicting health events before they happen, and optimizing treatment plans with unprecedented precision. This episode invites listeners to consider the balance between the benefits of customized healthcare solutions and the challenges of integrating AI into our medical futures.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Ac...2024-04-2656 minArtificially Ever After#8 - The AI That Runs the WorldJoin Kieren and Riku as they uncover the hidden algorithms that guide our digital lives. They delve into the recommendation systems that dictate online sights and actions, exploring how AI learns our behaviours and shapes our choices. These systems' origins, operations, and ethical concerns are examined, raising questions about their impact on privacy and autonomy. This episode challenges listeners to consider the balance between technological convenience and personal control over our digital destinies.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY.2024-03-2744 minArtificially Ever After#7 - Can AI Read Your Mind?Join Kieren and Riku as they explore the cutting-edge of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and AI's ability to read minds. From the basics of how these technologies work to their current applications and future potential, they dive deep into what's possible today and what might be tomorrow. Wrapping up with a critical look at the ethical and societal impacts, this episode is a journey into the future of human-AI interaction.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast. Se...2024-02-2851 minArtificially Ever After#6 - Humans vs. AIJoin Kieren and Riku as they embark on a captivating journey into the realm of learning. This episode zeroes in on the fascinating showdown between human and AI intelligence. Unpacking the intricacies of AI's rapid advancements and the race towards AGI, they then pivot to uncover the unique strengths of human cognition. Discover how human creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability still hold the upper hand in the face of digital minds.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on...2024-01-2345 minArtificially Ever After#5 - Deepfake...Real ProblemIn this eye-opening episode, Kieren and Riku delve into the complex and shadowy world of deepfakes. 'Deepfake...Real Problem' explores the evolution and technology behind these eerily realistic digital creations, examining their growing impact on society. Tune in as they discuss the challenges in detecting these digital illusions, the legal battleground surrounding them, and what lies ahead...Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1141 minArtificially Ever After#4 - How Do Tesla's Drive Themselves?Join Kieren and Riku in this episode as they unravel the intricacies of self-driving technology. Explore the gap between society's early dreams of autonomous driving and today's reality, and delve into the complex world of computer vision. This episode navigates through the technical challenges, ethical dilemmas, and the future outlook of self-driving cars.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2338 minArtificially Ever After#3 - ChatGPT: The Good, the Bad & the UglyIn this insightful episode of Artificially Ever After, Kieren and Riku delve into the societal and ethical dimensions of ChatGPT. From the implications of AI in our daily lives to the deeper questions of bias and hallucinations. And don't miss our next episode, where we shift gears to discuss the fascinating realm of self-driving cars, Teslas, and the evolving field of computer vision.Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA.Local Forecast – Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2023-10-3134 minArtificially Ever After#2 - How Does ChatGPT Work?In this episode, hosts Kieren and Riku unpack the magic behind ChatGPT, the world's leading AI chatbot. Starting with a snapshot of OpenAI and its GPT models, we demystify how ChatGPT thinks and talks. Dive in to discover the transformative technology that makes it tick, and stay tuned for our next episode, where we explore its applications and ethics.Music by Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under CC BY-SA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1633 minArtificially Ever After#1 - WelcomeIn the first-ever episode of Artificially Ever After, hosts Kieren and Riku sit down together to introduce listeners to the exciting and complex world of Artificial Intelligence. Offering a glimpse into their own journeys in AI research, they set the stage for what the podcast aims to achieve: demystifying AI and diving into its societal and ethical implications. After sharing their motivations and vision for the show, they shift gears to offer some fresh insights on recent news in AI. Don't miss this debut episode as Kieren and Riku start you on a journey through the transformative landscape of...2023-08-2921 min