The Most Interesting Thing in AI
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A podcast series examining how AI is reshaping our world. Hosted by Nicholas Thompson, each episode features a conversation with a leading thinker who offers a fresh perspective on the far-reaching ethical, economic, and social implications of this technology.
Episodes
- The Case for Open-Source AI - with Nicholas Thompson and Raffi Krikorian
Mozilla CTO Raffi Krikorian argues for open-source AI in a conversation with Nicholas Thompson, emphasizing transparency and the risks of corporate control. They discuss AI decision-making, Mozilla's open ecosystem goals, and the safety im…
- Sam Altman on Where AI Models Go Next, with Nicholas Thompson
Sam Altman discusses AI's trustworthiness, dangers, and impact on young people with Nicholas Thompson. The conversation covers AI's future trajectory, open-source models, cybersecurity concerns, and potential societal effects.
- Data Centers in Space - with Nicholas Thompson and Ariel Ekblaw
Ariel Ekblaw, a space architect from the Aurelia Institute, discusses with Nicholas Thompson the concept of placing data centers in space. The conversation covers the feasibility, innovative designs, and potential motivations behind such a…
- Season 4 Trailer
The trailer for Season 4 of The Most Interesting Thing in AI previews upcoming discussions with various experts on the future impacts of artificial intelligence. New episodes begin airing weekly on Wednesdays starting April 22.
- The Copyright Wars - with Nicholas Thompson and Bill Gross
Bill Gross discusses his venture, ProRata, which seeks to establish fair value exchange between AI companies and creators whose work trains AI models. The episode also touches on the invention of paid search, AI's potential climate impact,…
- Building Trustworthy AI - with Nicholas Thompson and Navrina Singh
In this episode of The Most Interesting Thing in AI, Nicholas Thompson interviews Navrina Singh, founder and CEO of Credo AI. They discuss how AI regulation can accelerate innovation, prevent bias, and maintain trust and transparency, whil…
- AI in Flight - with Nicholas Thompson, Tory Bruno and Joe Schurman
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno explains how the company is using AI to compete in the private space race, focusing on efficiency, autonomous flight systems, and the potential for AI in Mars missions and detecting alien life.
- Artificial Life - with Nicholas Thompson and Lee Cronin
Lee Cronin, founder of Chemify, joins Nick to discuss using AI to create a programming language for chemistry, enabling the discovery of new drugs and materials. They explore the concept of "printing" molecules and the implications for und…
- The Future of AI at Work - with Nicholas Thompson and Matt Wood
Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson and PwC's Matt Wood explore the future of AI in the workplace, discussing its transformative potential, strategies for navigating disruption, and how autonomous agents may reshape organizations.
- The AI Athlete - with Nicholas Thompson and Will Ahmed
Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of Whoop, speaks with Nicholas Thompson about the role of AI and wearable technology in enhancing athletic potential. They discuss how Whoop analyzes data for health, performance, and longevity, covering topics…
- Neuro-Symbolic AI - with Nicholas Thompson and Ohad Elhelo
Nicholas Thompson interviews Ohad Elhelo about AUI's Apollo-1, a neuro-symbolic foundational model. They discuss its potential to combine generative model fluency with symbolic reasoning reliability for scalable, task-oriented AI, addressi…
- Season 3 Trailer
The trailer for Season 3 of The Most Interesting Thing in AI previews a podcast series that explores AI's impact on our world, featuring discussions with experts on its ethical, economic, and social implications.
- AI Optimism - with Nicholas Thompson and Kevin Kelly
Nicholas Thompson speaks with Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly about AI's potential to positively impact humanity's future if developed correctly.
- Pharma's Future - with Nicholas Thompson, Diogo Rau and Dan Priest
Nicholas Thompson discusses the impact of AI on the future of healthcare with Eli Lilly's Diogo Rau and PwC's Dan Priest, focusing on drug discovery and patient experiences over the next decade.
- Making Music With AI - with Nicholas Thompson and Holly Herndon
In this episode, Nicholas Thompson interviews Holly Herndon, an experimental musician and AI artist. They discuss how AI is transforming the creative landscape and explore the intersection of human and machine creativity.
- Outsourcing Thought - with Nicholas Thompson and Nita Farahany
Nicholas Thompson talks with neuroethicist Nita Farahany about how AI is changing the way humans think. Farahany is a law professor at Duke University.
- Ethical Machines - with Nicholas Thompson and Audrey Tang
This episode features a discussion with Taiwanese politician Audrey Tang about using AI to strengthen human collaboration and civic engagement, and enhance democratic structures. Nicholas speaks with Tang, Taiwan's Ambassador-at-Large for…
- A Different Approach to AI - with Nicholas Thompson and Gary Marcus
Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist, author, and AI entrepreneur, joins Nicholas on The Most Interesting Thing in AI to discuss the shortcomings of current AI models and explore what he believes is a better direction for AI development.
- Season 2 Trailer
The trailer for Season 2 of The Most Interesting Thing in AI introduces a podcast series that explores AI's impact on society. Each episode features discussions with experts on the ethical, economic, and social consequences of this technol…
- Drawing with Robots - with Nicholas Thompson and Sougwen Chung
This episode discusses the role of AI in creativity, featuring artist Sougwen Chung. It explores how AI can be a collaborator in artistic expression, reshaping traditional methods and challenging ideas about authorship in the context of hu…
- Sustainable Solutions - with Nicholas Thompson, Scott Likens and Heather Horn
This episode discusses the environmental impact of AI and its potential for creating sustainable solutions. It covers how AI can drive breakthroughs in energy, optimize resource usage, track emissions, and support corporate ESG goals.
- Incremental vs. Exponential - with Nicholas Thompson and Andrew Ng
Andrew Ng and Nicholas Thompson discuss whether AI's advancement is incremental or exponential, examining realistic predictions versus hype about its future evolution.
- Staying Competitive - with Nicholas Thompson and Dan Priest
This episode discusses how AI is a foundational technology transforming businesses by being embedded into products and services for efficiency, personalization, and industry alteration. Leaders are leveraging AI for a competitive edge, cov…
- Deepfakes and Deception - with Nicholas Thompson and Eva Galperin
Cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin explains how artificial intelligence is creating new digital threats, such as voice-cloning scams and non-consensual nude imagery, and emphasizes the need for collective action to preserve truth and safety…
- Machine Consciousness - with Nicholas Thompson and Geoffrey Hinton
This episode discusses the potential for advanced AI models to develop human-like consciousness, a development some experts believe is imminent. It examines the connection between dreaming and neural networks, featuring insights from AI pi…