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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required!
Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy!
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence.
Digital Death, Quantum Computing and AI job seeking
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46 minutes 16 seconds
1 year ago
Digital Death, Quantum Computing and AI job seeking
It's spooky Halloween and this month, Jonah and Smera are joined by experts in digital culture and heritage, Dr. Jenny Kidd of Cardiff University and Dr Eva Nieto McAvoy of King’s College London, to explore the eerie intersection of AI and digital immortality. Plus, Jonah and Smera break down the basics of quantum computing amid claims that 2025 is going to be a breakthrough year for the field, and the pair take a look at how AI is helping job seekers find work.
Topics discussed in this episode:
[00:00 - 01:00] Introduction and summary of topics[01:00 - 06:00] Discussion on how AI is changing the way we remember and interact with the dead[06:00 - 11:00] Exploration of personal digital remains and AI-powered "death bots"[11:00 - 16:00] Emotional impact and ethical questions around using AI to reanimate the dead[16:00 - 21:00] Legal and practical considerations around ownership and control of digital remains[21:00 - 26:00] Potential parallels between digital remains and organ donation[26:00 - 31:00] Explanation of quantum computing and its potential applications[31:00 - 36:00] Concerns around quantum computing's impact on digital security and encryption[36:00 - 43:00] Discussion on the use of AI in job application and recruitment processes[43:00 - 46:00] Concluding thoughts and show information
Resources mentioned in this episode:
[01:00 - 16:00] Digital Death
Jenny and Eva Research - Synthetic Pasts
Digital Death Conference
[26:00 - 31:00] Quantum Computing
2025 is Q year
Quantum will have ChatGPT moment soon
A guide to QC
Hannah Fry explore QC (video)
[36:00 - 43:00] AI and Job applications
404 story
Layoffs sweeping tech companies
AI recruiting will be a game changer
Optimise CV for AI
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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required!
Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy!
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence.
