Shows
The AIMX PodcastAdapting AI to Benefit Southeast Asia: Regional ApproachesSeveral Southeast Asia language models have emerged in the burgeoning space of multilingual LLMs. This session from the AIMX Singapore 2024 conference brings together the open-source Southeast Asia LLM projects for a collaborative discussion on unlocking the benefits of LLMs uniquely tailored to Southeast Asia’s diverse cultural context.ModeratorProf Simon Chesterman, Senior Director (AI Governance) AI SingaporePanellistsDr Leslie Teo, Senior Director (AI Products), AI SingaporeDr Longxu Dou, Lead Researcher, SEA AI LabDr Wenxuan Zhang, former Lead Researcher, Alibaba DAMO AcademyKe...
2025-03-1743 min
Curiosophy: A Future Forward Cast.Code & Order: When Robots Meet the Law. Analysis of "We, the Robots?¨ by Simon Chesterman.In this groundbreaking episode, we dive deep into Simon Chesterman's provocative book "We, the Robots?" and explore the fascinating intersection of AI and legal systems. As algorithms increasingly make decisions that affect our daily lives, how do we ensure justice keeps pace with innovation?Join us as we unpack the complex challenges of regulating artificial intelligence in an era where machines move faster than legislation. From autonomous weapons to algorithmic decision-making, we explore pressing questions about accountability, transparency, and control. Could robots one day have legal rights? Should AI systems be allowed to regulate themselves?...
2025-02-2025 min
Embrace The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Experience!Finding Arcadia by Simon ChestermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/198732to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Finding Arcadia
Series: Raising Arcadia, Book 2
Author: Simon Chesterman
Narrator: Roger Jenkins
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
Release date: 12-18-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
To understand the present, Arcadia Greentree must dig deep into her past. Her family torn apart by tragedy, Arcadia tries to locate the "professor" whom she believes to be ultimately responsible. A series of clues lead her to Oxford University and a confrontation with her enemy—but all is not as it seems.
2024-12-186h 29
C B m E & UAccountability & AI with Simon ChestermanSend us a textIn Episode #5 of CBmE&U, Professor Simon Chesterman (David Marshall Professor and Vice Provost (Educational Innovation) at the National University of Singapore) chats with Sinead and James about the black-box problem with AI. Simon answers questions like, should we use beneficial AI even if we do not know how it made a decision? Who should be responsible if we do not know what went wrong? Should we put computers and pigs in prison if they do harmful things and should we say please and thank you to Siri? Remember people, be s...
2024-10-0137 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventureI, Huckleberry by Simon ChestermanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/797782 to listen full audiobooks. Title: I, Huckleberry Author: Simon Chesterman Narrator: Christopher Ragland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 55 minutes Release date: June 7, 2024 Genres: Action & Adventure Publisher's Summary: New York native Huckleberry Jones doesn't know why his parents packed him off to a camp for 'exceptional teenagers' at Oxford University, England, though meeting the beautiful, glamorous Kat might just make it worthwhile. Together with Mei and Tshombe, friends from four continents, they discover more in common than their differences. But Huck soon finds himself trapped in a mystery linked to an 800-year-old parchment, which...
2024-06-0705 min
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiByte Simon Chesterman On The AI He Created For ArtificeIs Janus, the AI in Atrifice, like the HAL 9000 ? Author Simon Chesterman explains.
Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus For A Free Lifetime Access
2024-02-1103 min
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiA Glimpse into 'Artifice' - The Future of AI with Author Simon ChestermanIn this captivating episode of Sci-Fi Talk, we get an insightful glimpse into the artificial intelligence (AI) exploration within the novel 'Artifice,' authored by academic, Simon Chesterman. Simon challenges popular conventions surrounding AI, arguing that AIs are not bound by human constraints or appearances. Engaging conversations surrounding AI's ability to mimic human voices, the application of gender to machines, and the uncanny human-likeness of AI are unfolded.
Chesterman intricately explores the complex relationship between humans and AI through the intertwining characters of Janus, the AI, and Archie, the female protagonist. Set in the technologically advanced landscape...
2024-01-3020 min
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTime Capsule Episode 399 Discussing AI, Truth and Lies, and Life in SpaceIn Episode 399 of Sci-Fi Talk's Time Capsule, join host Tony Tolato as he delves into deep conversations about artificial intelligence, the intricate interplay of truth and lies in human experiences, and the mysteries of space exploration. Guest speakers include Simon Chesterman, author of Artifice, and Sarah Beth Gerst, author of Lies Among Us.
Listen as Chesterman unpacks his book, which centers on an artificial intelligence named Janus, and discusses the paradigmatic shift in the relationships humans share with AI. Through a speculative approach inspired by sci-fi author Isaac Asimov, Chesterman challenges the conventional narrative and poses the...
2024-01-2619 min
Mit SicherheitSöldnertum und militärische Privatisierung - Schnee von gestern oder Zukunft des Krieges?In der Folge "Söldnertum und militärische Privatisierung - Schnee von gestern oder Zukunft des Krieges?” sprechen Amélie und Leo über die jüngste Geschichte und den momentanen globalpolitischen Einfluss privater militärischer Akteure. Hierbei werden von der Stützung der USA auf contractors im kroatischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg sowie der Kampagnen im Irak und in Afghanistan motivierte Entwicklungen unter die Lupe genommen sowie der Werdegang und die Zukunft der russischen Wagner-Gruppe diskutiert. Doch auch das sich verselbständigte Söldnerwesen in Somalia oder neokoloniale Staatsstreiche wie in Äquatorialguinea werden nicht außer Acht gelassen, mit dem Ziel die moralische...
2023-12-041h 25
The Algorithmic Futures PodcastSafeguarding the Future: Responsible AI Use in Education and Beyond, with Simon ChestermanYou have probably heard of ChatGPT – the generative AI language model that is already transforming work and education. In this episode, we explore the many potential benefits and challenges ChatGPT and models like it pose for education and law with the help of Simon Chesterman, author of We, the Robots? Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law, David Marshall Professor and Vice Provost of Educational Innovation at the National University of Singapore, Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore, and Editor of the Asian Journal of International Law. This episode has something for everyone who is in...
2023-07-261h 00
FuturePrint Podcast#121 - Atlas® as a Software Technology for Digital Print Solutions, with Simon Edwards, GISSend us a textSimon Edwards is Product Champion for Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a Nano Dimension division. In a wide-ranging interview, Frazer and Simon discuss the ability of this powerful software to provide an integrated platform technology via the GIS components for digital print systems. Along the way, they also manage to cover print technology engineering hubs, inkjet industry collaboration and synergies, the future for AI machine learning technologies – and touch upon whether the time has come for digital printing in the Packaging and Labels sector to really take off?Subscribe to the Futu...
2023-05-1527 min
Law and the Future of WarRegulating AI and the limits of war - Simon ChestermanSend us a textIn this episode, Damian Copeland interviews Professor Simon Chestermann about his new book, We the Robots: Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of War. They discuss what challenges exist in regulating autonomous weapons systems, as well as how states are currently approaching this problem.Professor Simon Chesterman is Dean and Provost’s Chair Professor of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore. He is also Editor of the Asian Journal of International Law and Co-President of the Law Schools Global League....
2022-06-2929 min
The Rhodes Trust PodcastRoads Less Travelled with Simon ChestermanRoads Less Travelled with Simon Chesterman by The Rhodes Trust
2022-04-0639 min
Conversation SixSimon Chesterman and James CrabtreeSimon Chesterman and James Crabtree on the role of small nations in a time of superpower rivalry
2021-11-2206 min
Future TenseAn international approach to regulating AISimon Chesterman argues for a new global agency to regulate the development of artificial intelligence. One that would also ensure an equitable distribution of its benefits. Professor Chesterman, the Dean of the Law at the National University of Singapore, says discussion around AI has been dominated by the US, Europe and China, but smaller Asian nations also want a seat at the table.
2021-11-0729 min
House of Modern HistoryWar das Statebuilding in Afghanistan?Chris ist etwas wehmütig in dieser Folge: Das letzte mal das Thema Afghanistan.
Wir schauen uns genauer an wie der Westen in Afghanistan versucht hat einen Staat aufzubauen. Auf der Petersberger Konferenz 2001 wurde hier beschlossen traditionelle Elemente und westliche Regierungselemente zu verbinden. Die Umsetzung wird zum Beispiel in der Loya Jirga deutlich. Was der Unterschied zwischen Natioanbuilding, Statebuilding und Peacebuilding ist und was das jetzt war in Afghanistan erfahrt ihr in der Folge.
Quellen:
Barnett, Michael and Christopher Zürcher (2009), “The Peacebuilder’s Contract: How External Statebuilding Reinforces Weak Statehood,” in Roland Paris and Timothy D...
2021-10-2848 minHouse of Modern HistoryWann kam die Taliban wieder?–Der Westen in Afghanistan 2001-20212001, nach den Anschlägen vom 11. September marschiert die USA in Afghanistan ein. Mit ihr die beteiligten Länder der NATO. Die Führung bleibt jedoch bei der USA. Wir haben uns die militärische Auseinandersetzung dort angeschaut. Bis zu dem kompletten Abzug dieses Jahr im August. Wann wurde der Krieg offiziell beendet? Wie war die Kriegsführung? Wo war eigentlich die Taliban die ganzen Jahre?
Wer Gast sein möchte, Fragen oder Feedback hat, kann dieses gerne an houseofmodernhistory@gmail.com oder auf Twitter an @houseofModHist richten.
Quellen:
Ackerman, Elliot: Wining Ugly. What the War on Ter...
2021-10-2136 min
THE ONE'S CHANGING THE WORLD -PODCASTAI GOVERNANCE AT AI SINGAPORE & DEAN PROVOST NUS LAW & AUTHOR "WE THE ROBOTS" - SIMON CHESTERMAN#aisingapore #aigovernance #nuslaw #wetherobots #artificialintelligence
Simon Chesterman is Dean and Provost’s Chair Professor of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence Governance at AI Singapore, Author of -We The Robots And also Editor of the Asian Journal of International Law and Co-President of the Law Schools Global League.
Professor Chesterman is the author or editor of twenty-one books, including We, the Robots? Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law. He is a recognized authority on international law, whose work has opened up new areas of re...
2021-09-2748 minLaw and the Future of WarLegal standards for AI: law and the reasonable robot - Ryan AbbottSend us a textIn this episode, Dr Lauren Sanders talks with Professor Ryan Abbott about the legal standards and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into current legal regimes. They discuss his recent book, The Reasonable Robot, which traverses different areas of law and how they treat AI – whether incentivising or disincentivising technological development in AI – and what his theory of legal neutrality for artificial intelligence in law is and how it could work. They also cover his recent case in the Australian Federal Court dealing with recognition of AI as an inventor in patent applications. Profe...
2021-08-1634 min
The Dolores ProjectLimits, Power, and Robot Rights w/ Simon ChestermanIn this episode I chat with Dr. Simon Chesterman, a distinguished lawyer and prolific writer. He is the dean of law at the National University of Singapore and Senior Director of AI Governance with AI Singapore. I hope you enjoy the episode and will consider picking up Simon's book coming out in July, "We, the Robots? Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law" by Cambridge University Publishing. http://services.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/law/e-commerce-law/we-robots-regulating-artificial-intelligence-and-limits-law?format=HB&isbn=9781316517680 For more information about Simon and his publications see https://www.simonchesterman.com/ and follow him on Twitter a...
2021-06-2346 min
Middle East Dossier[Boots Off the Ground: Security in Transition in the Middle East and Beyond] Episode 8: Regulation and Accountability of Private Military in the Eyes of International LawIn this episode, we speak to Professor Simon Chesterman about the possibilities and limitations of regulating private military and security companies through international law. We will also explore whether there are better alternative solutions that are local and market-based.
2020-11-1833 min
Jus Cogens - The International Law Podcast#11 - Simon Chesterman - Asia's Experience with International LawIn this episode, Professor Simon Chesterman joins us to share his thoughts on Asia's historical, current and potential relationship with International Law, in light of his work "Asia's ambivalence about international law", published in The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Asia and the Pacific and also the European Journal of International Law. Link to the EJIL piece: https://academic.oup.com/ejil/article...Link to the Oxford Handbook of International Law on Asia and the Pacific: https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/law/9780198793854.001.0001/law-9780198793854
2020-07-2841 min
The Large Format Photography Podcast#02 Graham Vasey Of The NorthWe are back with episode #2 so clearly we mean business!
Today we are joined by our good friend Graham Vasey, bearded Gentleman of the North, angler extraordinaire and who also knows a thing or two about using large format cameras.
Graham crafts wonderfully evocative images made largely within 20 miles of his home in the Durham area using a variety of older uncoated lenses mounted on a 5x4 and sometimes 10x8 camera. His final images are made using liquid emulsion, salt prints (hey did you know Andrew did those), wet plate collodion and...
2019-03-221h 36
The BeaconThe Appointment of the UN Secretary GeneralOne individual to represent 7 billion. Is such a thing even possible? And what conceivable process could be representative enough to measure up to this ideal. This week’s podcast is about the recent appointment of a new United Nations Secretary General. How important is the appointment? What are we to make of the new Secretary General António Guterres? Will he in fact be able to accomplish anything? And why yet again has the UN refused to place a woman in charge? In order to learn more about this topic, Rupert Sparling spoke to Professor Simon Chesterman, Professor of Law...
2016-10-2300 min