How to Understand Today
How to Understand Today
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How to Understand Today is an entertaining technological podcast hosted by technology journalists David Shapton, Simon Wyndham, and Phil Rhodes. It discusses the latest tech revolutions and developments in a way that we can all understand, while debunking the inevitable myths and knee-jerk reactionary stories that follow them.
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The podcast explores a range of topics including robotics, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and the intersection of technology with public perception and conspiracy theories, with episodes like 'More Human Than Human' discussing the implications of robotics and AI, and 'Watt's Next?' focusing on innovative energy solutions to combat climate change and fossil fuel reliance.
How to Understand Today is an entertaining technological podcast hosted by technology journalists David Shapton, Simon Wyndham, and Phil Rhodes. It discusses the latest tech revolutions and developments in a way that we can all understand, while debunking the inevitable myths and knee-jerk reactionary stories that follow them.
In this week's episode, Dave, Simon, and Phil discuss the future of driverless cars, the implications of AI passing the Turing test, and the challenges of understanding and controlling AI behavior. They explore public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles, the potential safety benefits, and the evolving landscape of AI technology. The conversation highlights the need for public trust in AI systems and the ethical considerations surrounding their development and deployment.
Chapters01:10 – The Future of Driverless Cars22:24 – AI and the Turing Test24:17 – The Evolution of AI and the Turing Test33:06 – Understanding AI's Limitations and Capabilities37:33 – The Future of AI: Control and Self-Improvement41:56 – AI Safety and Ethical Considerations#DriverlessCars #AI #TuringTest #AutonomousVehicles #Technology #PublicTrust #Safety #ArtificialIntelligence #SelfDrivingCars #FutureOfTechnology
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