Void Deck
Void Deck
Podcast Description
Welcome to Void Deck, a casual science podcast produced by Science Centre Singapore. Inspired by cosmic voids and HDB community spaces, we get you curious about big ideas in everyday life. Each episode, we bring science out of the labs and into your neighbourhood. We sit down with a local science changemaker and ask all the questions you’re too paiseh to ask. Is the fish in the wet market my distant cousin? Will robots eventually take over the world? Listen to down-to-earth conversations with Singapore experts on everything from space, nature, tech, health, and culture. Tune in and explore the universe from the heartlands! Discover more Singapore science stories at voiddeck.science.edu.sg.
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The podcast explores themes that include marine ecology, artificial intelligence, space technology, and cultural heritage through genetics. Episodes tackle engaging topics such as the implications of AI in daily jobs, the uniqueness of Singapore's marine habitats, and the ancestry of the Peranakan community, providing insights like the role of seagrass in climate change and the fascinating journey of local scientists.
Welcome to Void Deck, a casual science podcast produced by Science Centre Singapore. Inspired by cosmic voids and HDB community spaces, we get you curious about big ideas in everyday life. Each episode, we bring science out of the labs and into your neighbourhood. We sit down with a local science changemaker and ask all the questions you’re too paiseh to ask. Is the fish in the wet market my distant cousin? Will robots eventually take over the world? Listen to down-to-earth conversations with Singapore experts on everything from space, nature, tech, health, and culture. Tune in and explore the universe from the heartlands! Discover more Singapore science stories at voiddeck.science.edu.sg.
In a world where AI is rapidly transforming industries, Singapore is positioning itself as a global AI hub. But what does this mean for our daily lives and jobs? We debug the complex code of artificial intelligence with Dr. Ayesha Khanna, co-founder and CEO of Addo AI and a globally recognized AI expert based in Singapore. Dr. Khanna shares insights on how AI is revolutionising businesses, the impact of AI in the classroom, why seeing AI as adding to and not replacing human talent is crucial in the future of work. Plus, we hear whether sci-fi films like The Terminator showing a robot uprising are onto something.
Episode Highlights
- Decipher how generative AI works – from Shakespeare to FIFA, discover how generative AI mixes and matches vast amounts of data to create something new
- Explore the concept of “AI friends” and why they might be both wonderful and dangerous – it’s not just about chatbots anymore!
- Hear whether there’s any truth to popular science fiction movies–will AI take over the world?
- Be warned about “AI hallucinations” and why you shouldn’t trust everything ChatGPT tells you (especially in court!)
- Get the scoop on why naming your robot something cute might be the key to embracing how AI can be for you
Timestamps
00:00 Preview
00:39 Intro
01:40 Dr. Khanna’s educational background
03:35 How Dr. Khanna got into AI
07:41 Dr. Khanna’s work at Addo AI
10:13 AI applications in healthcare, insurance, customer service
13:46 What jobs are at risk of being replaced by AI?
16:55 [Mid-roll Ad] Smart Nation Playscape at Science Centre Singapore
17:29 Is the next generation at a disadvantage if they become reliant on AI?
20:42 The dangers and wonders of AI friends
23:21 Paiseh question: will robots/AI take over the world?
26:35 Paiseh question: How does generative AI really work?
30:07 Word Association Game
34:35 Outro
Guest Bio: Dr. Ayesha Khanna, co-founder and CEO of Addo, is a leading AI expert and Forbes-recognized entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in digital transformation. Holding degrees from Harvard, Columbia, and the London School of Economics, and having spent over a decade on Wall Street, she advises CEOs on AI and data transformations and serves on boards such as Johnson Controls, NEOM Tonomus, and L’Oreal’s scientific advisory board. A passionate advocate for inclusivity and diversity, Dr. Khanna provides AI education scholarships to girls and mid-career women through her education company, Amplify.
Read the full transcript & show notes at https://voiddeck.science.edu.sg/decoding-ai/
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