The TED AI Show
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Sure, some predictions about AI are just hype – but others suggest that everything we know is about to fundamentally change. Creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu talks with the world’s leading experts, artists, journalists, and more to explore the thrilling, sometimes terrifying, future ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Trends for 2025: AI x Crypto - From Agents in Games & DePIN to Proof of Personhood and More | web3 with a16z crypto
This episode from web3 with a16z crypto discusses 2025 trends at the intersection of AI and crypto, covering topics like AI agents in games, DePIN, and proof of personhood, featuring insights from a16z crypto team members.
- The magic intelligence in the sky | Good Robot
This episode of Good Robot, part of a feed swap with Vox's Unexplainable, explores early concerns about AI's potential dangers, questioning the fixation on seemingly minor issues like paper clips among tech leaders.
- How Pokemon Go and augmented reality are transforming how we’ll navigate the world w/ Niantic's Brian McClendon
Brian McClendon, founder of Keyhole (Google Earth) and Niantic SVP of Engineering, joins The TED AI Show to discuss how augmented reality and games like Pokemon Go can address the limitations of digital maps and shape the future of navigat…
- How AI digital doppelgängers could change the way we communicate w/ Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli
The TED AI Show features an interview with Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli about AI digital doppelgängers. They explore how AI avatars are changing communication, the ethical implications, and Synthesia's safety measures.
- Could AI really achieve consciousness? w/ neuroscientist Anil Seth
Neuroscientist Anil Seth shares his concerns about the perception of AI as conscious minds rather than tools. The episode explores the distinctions between intelligence and consciousness, the potential for AI self-awareness, and the risks…
- How AI robots learn just like babies — but a million times faster w/ NVIDIA’s Rev Lebaredian
Rev Lebaredian of NVIDIA discusses how AI robots are now learning much faster by utilizing simulated environments, drawing parallels to how babies learn but at an accelerated rate. They also touch upon the significant market for physical A…
- How to stop doom scrolling – and have a better experience online with Jay Van Bavel (from ReThinking)
Jay Van Bavel discusses the science of virality and why negative news captures attention, offering insights into finding more positive content online to combat doom scrolling. This episode of ReThinking explores the connection between inte…
- Building an AI creator community w/ Civitai founders Justin Maier and Maxfield Hulker
Civitai founders Justin Maier and Maxfield Hulker discuss their open-source generative AI platform, emphasizing the importance of community in development, the future of algorithmic personalization, and the evolution of AI tools, including…
- An AI chatbot that talks back w/ ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode
Bilawal experiments with ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, which allows users to converse with the AI like a human, testing its use for advice and coaching. He and Dominic Girard discuss the benefits, dangers, and limitations of this new tech…
- How AI is changing national security w/ Kathleen Fisher
Kathleen Fisher of DARPA discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming national security, including its effects on hardware, weapons, and stealth technologies. She and Bilawal explore strategies for addressing the challenges and op…
- How open-source AI will reshape power dynamics in tech w/ Hugging Face CSO Thomas Wolf
Thomas Wolf of Hugging Face shares insights on the company's shift to open-source development and explains how this approach challenges existing power structures in the AI field.
- How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t w/ Hilke Schellmann
Journalist Hilke Schellmann discusses the increasing use of AI in hiring and promotion decisions, noting how algorithms impact both job seekers and employers. She emphasizes the need for transparency, regulation, and oversight in AI workpl…
- How Meta wants to shape our digital future with open source AI w/ Ragavan Srinivasan
Bilawal speaks with Meta's VP of Product, Ragavan Srinivasan, about Llama, Meta's large language model trained on over 15 trillion tokens. They discuss the implications and potential risks of making such a powerful AI freely available to t…
- Is Google’s reign over? The future of AI search w/ Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas joins the TED AI Show to discuss the current state of search engines, the abundance of links, and how AI is shaping the future of information access on the internet.
- How AI will transform dubbing in Hollywood w/ Scott Mann
Scott Mann, founder of Flawless, explains how AI is revolutionizing film dubbing, enabling actors like Robert DeNiro to speak new languages. The discussion covers AI's influence on filmmaking and the importance of protecting artists' right…
- Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech (from TED Talks Daily)
Nita Farahany, a neurotech and AI ethicist, explores the potential risks and benefits of brain-sensing technology. She emphasizes the importance of protecting "cognitive liberty" to prevent the exploitation of innermost thoughts and emotio…
- The UN is speaking up about AI — here’s what they’re saying (w/ Ian Bremmer)
Ian Bremmer joins Bilawal to discuss the UN's 'Governing AI for Humanity' report, highlighting the need to steer AI development towards benefiting everyone, not just a select few. They examine the global implications of AI's rapid expansio…
- Humanity’s first AI election w/ WIRED's Vittoria Elliott
Bilawal discusses the impact of AI on the 2024 global elections with journalist Vittoria Elliott. They cover AI's role in politics, including deepfakes and bots, and discuss lessons for the U.S. based on global trends.
- Can AI read your mind? The battle for your brain w/ Nita Farahany
Ethicist Nita Farahany joins Bilawal to discuss neurotechnology, which could allow employers or companies to access thoughts. They explore its potential to transform lives, from health insights to dream manipulation, and emphasize the impo…
- Can AI predict (and control) the weather? w/ Dion Harris and Tapio Schneider
This episode discusses how AI and extensive data are improving climate modeling accuracy, exploring the potential for AI to predict and even control weather patterns. Guests Dion Harris and Tapio Schneider also delve into AI's role in hype…
- Sal Khan says AI won’t destroy education — but there’s a catch
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan believes AI integration in education is inevitable and beneficial, offering new ways for students to learn creatively and think deeply, despite concerns about cheating. The TED AI Show hosts Sam and Bilawal di…
- Why Google search isn’t going anywhere anytime soon (from The Next Wave)
This episode from The Next Wave discusses the potential challenges to Google's search engine supremacy posed by generative AI models. Hosts Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands, along with Bilawal, explore the impact on search results, advertising,…
- How to make yourself more human in an automated world (from How to Be a Better Human)
Tech journalist Kevin Roose explains how to establish boundaries with devices to reclaim autonomy and discusses how future-proofing jobs in an automated world relies more on human connection than technical skills.
- Why AI needs a "nutrition label" (from TED Talks Daily)
Kasia Chmielinski uses a food metaphor to explain the need for AI 'nutrition labels,' advocating for fairer and more transparent artificial intelligence systems.
- will.i.am on AI – and the future of creativity (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)
Adam Grant interviews will.i.am about his creative process and the impact of AI on human creativity. They discuss will.i.am's experiences with technology and his views on the future of entertainment.
- Will AI replace me? with AJ. Jacobs (from Fixable)
In this episode of The TED AI Show, journalist AJ Jacobs joins hosts Anne Morriss and Frances Frei to discuss concerns about AI replacing creative roles and the ethical considerations of advanced technology.
- The AI-powered tools supercharging your imagination
This special episode of TED Tech, featured on The TED AI Show, discusses how AI-powered tools can supercharge human imagination and creativity. Bilawal shares examples of tools like real-time 3D design, with a conversation following about…
- Is AI just all hype? w/ Gary Marcus
Gary Marcus joins The TED AI Show to question if current AI tools like ChatGPT possess genuine intelligence, warning that focusing on generative AI hype might divert attention from developing more meaningful AI.
- Will AI “eat software” — and what’ll happen to coders? w/ GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke joins the show to discuss how AI is rapidly changing software development. They explore the future possibilities and potential concerns for programmers as AI increasingly impacts the field.
- AI therapy is here. What does it mean for you? w/ Dr. Alison Darcy and Brian Chandler
This episode discusses the potential of AI chatbots in mental health care. Dr. Alison Darcy, founder of Woebot, and user Brian Chandler share insights into how these non-human bots can assist with mental wellness and emotional understandin…
- Your next best friend may be 100% AI w/ Purnendu Mukherjee
The TED AI Show features Purnendu Mukherjee discussing the evolution of AI NPCs, their conversational abilities, and the implications of increasingly lifelike digital relationships.
- Why we can't fix bias with more AI w/ Patrick Lin
Tech ethicist Patrick Lin joins Bilawal to discuss how AI can mirror human biases, citing examples like historically inaccurate images and critical healthcare decisions. Lin argues that technology alone is insufficient to address and fix t…
- AI may take jobs – but not our creativity w/ artist Claire Silver
Claire Silver, an AI artist, shares how AI has transformed her mixed media work and expresses her belief in AI's future integration with human creativity.
- What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner joins The TED AI Show to discuss the recent events at the company and the challenges in regulating AI. The conversation highlights the disconnect between AI creators and government policy.
- Is AI destroying our sense of reality? with Sam Gregory
This episode features Sam Gregory, a human rights activist and technologist, discussing how generative AI challenges our sense of reality and how we can protect it from deepfakes.
- The TED AI Show - Coming May 21st
This episode, airing May 21st, discusses the profound impact of AI on various aspects of life. Host Bilawal Sidhu engages with leading experts to explore the potential benefits and challenges of this evolving technology.