The TED AI Show

TED

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.

#6 in the Top 100 technology Monthly chart

...more

26 Listeners

All episodes

Best episodes

Top 10 The TED AI Show Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The TED AI Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The TED AI Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The TED AI Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

How AI robots learn just like babies — but a million times faster w/ NVIDIA’s Rev Lebaredian

The TED AI Show

12/03/24 • 53 min

Computers have been outperforming humans for years on tasks like solving complex equations or analyzing data, but when it comes to the physical world, robots struggle to keep up. It can take years to train robots to function in the messy chaos of the “real world” — but thanks to some unlikely help from the film and video gaming industry, robots today are using AI to fast-track their learning and master new skills using simulated environments. Rev Lebaredian is the vice president of Omniverse and simulation technology at NVIDIA, a company known for its work on advancements in AI, video game graphics cards, accelerated computing and computer graphics. Rev and Bilawal discuss how simulated “mirror worlds” can help robots learn faster, the trillion-dollar market for physical AI, and the future of AI robot assistance in our everyday lives.
For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Listeners

4 Comments

How to stop doom scrolling – and have a better experience online with Jay Van Bavel (from ReThinking)

The TED AI Show

11/26/24 • 34 min

It’s impossible to separate the way people engage with AI with the way they engage with the internet as a whole. This is an episode of ReThinking, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, featuring a compelling discussion of why the internet can feel so unfriendly–and where we can go from there. You’ll hear from Jay Van Bavel, an award-winning professor of psychology and neural science at NYU, on the science of virality, why bad news commands our attention, and how we can find common ground around more uplifting content.
If you liked this episode, you can find more ReThinking wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Listeners

2 Comments

How Meta wants to shape our digital future with open source AI w/ Ragavan Srinivasan

The TED AI Show

10/15/24 • 50 min

Llama is Meta’s Large Language Model trained on over 15 trillion tokens of publicly available information. It’s available to anyone – from people making custom fan-made entertainment on a smartphone... to, potentially, complex projects that may not have the public’s well-being in mind. So if Llama is such a widely available and powerful product, why is Meta releasing it – for free? Bilawal chats with Meta’s own Vice President of Product, Ragavan Srinivasan, to discuss the pressing questions around Llama’s benefits and risks.
For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Listeners

1 Comment

Could AI really achieve consciousness? w/ neuroscientist Anil Seth

The TED AI Show

12/10/24 • 56 min

Human brains are often described as computers — machines that are “wired” to make decisions and respond to external stimuli in a way that’s not so different from the artificial intelligence that we increasingly use each day. But the difference between our brains and the computers that drive AI is consciousness – our inner world, defined by experience and awareness. Anil Seth is a professor of cognitive and computational neuroscience at the University of Oxford. He studies human consciousness and he’s concerned about the way we’ve come to think about AI as conscious minds rather than useful tools. Anil and Bilawal sit down to discuss the differences between intelligence and consciousness, the possibility of AI becoming self-aware, and the dangers of assigning human-like traits to our AI assistants. For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Listeners

1 Comment

How Pokemon Go and augmented reality are transforming how we’ll navigate the world w/ Niantic's Brian McClendon

The TED AI Show

01/21/25 • 69 min

Whether you’re trying to find your way around a new city or just looking for a place to eat, it’s become second nature to many people to turn to Google Maps to get us from point A to point B. On the last episode of this season of The TED AI Show, we’re chatting with Keyhole (now known as Google Earth) founder and current Niantic SVP of Engineering Brian McClendon. Brian and Bilawal discuss how even the most detailed digital maps have blind spots, how Pokemon Go could be an unlikely partner to fill in the blanks – and how augmented reality is making the future of navigation immersive. In the second half of the show, Bilawal recaps some of the big learnings from the first season of this show, and teases a big update about season 2.

For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Listeners

Can AI predict (and control) the weather? w/ Dion Harris and Tapio Schneider

The TED AI Show

09/03/24 • 36 min

Cutting-edge technology and vast amounts of data are revolutionizing climate modeling with unprecedented accuracy. So could AI be the crystal ball we need to predict — and even control — Earth's climate? Bilawal sits with Dion Harris, the head of data center product marketing at NVIDIA, and climate physicist Tapio Schneider to discuss how technology could reshape our approach to climate change and influence global decision-making. The three also dive into how AI could help us make hyper-local climate predictions — and debate the ethical dilemmas of geoengineering.
For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Listeners

How open-source AI will reshape power dynamics in tech w/ Hugging Face CSO Thomas Wolf

The TED AI Show

10/29/24 • 40 min

Many people associate innovation with secrecy—privately toiling away on a project until you're ready to share it with the world. While that may work for some, there's a benefit to putting all your cards on the table. Bilawal sits down for a conversation with Thomas Wolf, whose company Hugging Face pivoted from privately building an AI chatbot to sharing all of its knowledge with a growing online community. Thomas discusses the history of Hugging Face, why embracing open source development has shifted the trajectory of AI, and how open source can challenge existing power structures in the AI world.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Listeners

The TED AI Show - Coming May 21st

The TED AI Show

04/16/24 • 1 min

AI is changing every aspect of life – work, relationships, culture, art. But how will we navigate this new world? Host Bilawal Sidhu chats with the world’s leading experts, artists, journalists, and beyond, to guide you through the promises and perils of this powerful ever-evolving technology.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Listener

An AI chatbot that talks back w/ ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode

The TED AI Show

11/12/24 • 30 min

When it comes to preparing for an interview or making an important life decision, more and more people are turning to AI for advice. ChatGPT’s new voice interface, Advanced Voice Mode, allows users to speak out loud and converse with a chatbot as they would with another human — but is it really as seamless as a chat with a friend? Bilawal runs a series of experiments with Advanced Voice Mode to test the limits of this new technology and its potential uses, from weighing the pros and cons of a cross-country move to coaching an intense personal workout. He and producer Dominic Girard discuss the potential benefits and dangers of this new advancement, and ask perhaps the most important question of all: can ChatGPT pronounce Bilawal’s name?
For transcripts for The TED AI Show, visit go.ted.com/TTAIS-transcripts

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Listener

Is Google’s reign over? The future of AI search w/ Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas

The TED AI Show

10/08/24 • 35 min

Whether finding a restaurant or fact-checking a new claim, search engines are one of the main avenues we use to navigate the world. So why are modern engines so clunky and frustrating – and how is AI already changing the infrastructure we use to access information on the internet? Bilawal sits down with CEO of Perplexity AI Aravind Srinivas to discuss how we got to a world with too many links, and what the future may hold for your experience on the web.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Listener

Show more best episodes

FAQ

How many episodes does The TED AI Show have?

The TED AI Show currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does The TED AI Show cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Technology.

What is the most popular episode on The TED AI Show?

The episode title 'How AI robots learn just like babies — but a million times faster w/ NVIDIA’s Rev Lebaredian' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The TED AI Show?

The average episode length on The TED AI Show is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of The TED AI Show released?

Episodes of The TED AI Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The TED AI Show?

The first episode of The TED AI Show was released on Apr 16, 2024.

Show more FAQ