Best Centre for AI Safety Podcasts (2025)

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AISN #63: California’s SB-53 Passes the Legislature 9:11

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In this edition: California's legislature sent SB-53—the ‘Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act’—to Governor Newsom's desk. If signed into law, California would become the first US state to regulate catastrophic risk. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. A note from Corin: I’m leaving the AI Safet…

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116: How Nuclear Can Power the AI Revolution Sustainably 23:51

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Artificial Intelligence is fueling a surge in global electricity demand — with data centers emerging as one of the fastest-growing energy consumers. But can our current systems keep up sustainably? In this final episode of the Mission Shunya nuclear energy series, I speak with Ruan Steyn, a nuclear energy expert, about the role nuclear power could …

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115: Plasma confinement & the future of fusion ft. Katarina Bendtz, Novatron Fusion 32:57

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Nuclear fusion is often described as the holy grail of clean energy — but why has it remained so elusive, and what makes plasma confinement such a critical challenge? In this episode of the Mission Shunya podcast, we speak with Dr. Katarina Bendtz, a computational physicist at Novatron Fusion Group, a Swedish startup developing a radically differen…

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AISN #62: Big Tech Launches $100 Million pro-AI Super PAC 10:16

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Also: Meta's Chatbot Policies Prompt Backlash Amid AI Reorganization; China Reverses Course on Nvidia H20 Purchases. In this edition: Big tech launches a $100 million pro-AI super PAC; Meta's chatbot policies prompt congressional scrutiny amid the company's AI reorganization; China reverses course on buying Nvidia H20 chips after comments by Secret…

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114: Engineering Nuclear Safety: Risk, Reliability, and the Role of PRA 37:18

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What does it take to build trust in nuclear energy? Behind every advanced reactor design, every regulatory approval, and every safety system lies a complex web of risk analysis — and that’s where Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) comes in. In this episode, we sit down with Jenifer Avellaneda Díaz, a PRA & Risk Analysis Engineer, to explore the fo…

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AISN #61: OpenAI Releases GPT-5 9:13

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Welcome to the AI Safety Newsletter by the Center for AI Safety. We discuss developments in AI and AI safety. No technical background required. In this edition: OpenAI releases GPT-5. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. OpenAI Releases GPT-5 Ever since GPT-4's release in March 2023 marked a step-change improvem…

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113: Renaissance of Fusion: Francesco Volpe on Reinventing Nuclear Energy 42:47

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In this episode of the Mission Shunya podcast, we enter the world of nuclear fusion startups — where physics meets entrepreneurial grit. Joining me is Francesco Volpe, founder and CEO of Renaissance Fusion, a European company working to build the first commercial stellarator fusion reactor. Unlike the massive, government-led projects like ITER, Ren…

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AISN #60: The AI Action Plan 15:41

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Also: ChatGPT Agent and IMO Gold. In this edition: The Trump Administration publishes its AI Action Plan; OpenAI released ChatGPT Agent and announced that an experimental model achieved gold medal-level performance on the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The AI Actio…

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AISN #59: EU Publishes General-Purpose AI Code of Practice 9:23

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Plus: Meta Superintelligence Labs. Welcome to the AI Safety Newsletter by the Center for AI Safety. We discuss developments in AI and AI safety. No technical background required. In this edition: The EU published a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice for AI providers, and Meta is spending billions revamping its superintelligence development efforts…

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112: Inside the World Nuclear Association: Global Perspectives on Nuclear’s Role in the Energy Transition ft. Dr Sama Bilbao y León 37:58

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In this episode of the Mission Shunya podcast’s nuclear energy series, we step into the global arena with Dr. Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) — the body that represents the worldwide nuclear industry. From COP28’s commitment to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 to regional differences in policy, deployment,…

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AISN #58: Senate Removes State AI Regulation Moratorium 9:04

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Plus: Judges Split on Whether Training AI on Copyrighted Material is Fair Use. In this edition: The Senate removes a provision from Republican's “Big Beautiful Bill” aimed at restricting states from regulating AI; two federal judges split on whether training AI on copyrighted books in fair use. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify…

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The Cyber Cold War: How AI is Defending Our Critical National Infrastructure 48:37

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New podcast - defending our critical national infrastructure. Podcast host Amelia Jabry is joined by co-host and Turing Principal Research Scientist, Vasilios Mavroudis to explore how AI is reshaping both the defence and attack of vital systems like healthcare, energy and transport. With the help of special guest, Microsoft’s Director of Global AI …

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AISN #57: The RAISE Act 7:12

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In this edition: The New York Legislature passes an act regulating frontier AI—but it may not be signed into law for some time. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The RAISE Act New York may soon become the first state to regulate frontier AI systems. On June 12, the state's legislature passed the Responsible A…

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What I Learned Running a Marathon in Every Country | The Human Podcast 46:31

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qp-41ZOHt94?si=Q9YSFgkrUvqEW4No Today, I speak to Nick Butter, the first person to ever run a marathon in every single country in the world. I ask about this incredible adventure, what motivates him, another adventure running Britain, his life story, starting a charity, running tips, and more! The Human Podcast ex…

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AISN #56: Google Releases Veo 3 8:37

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Plus, Opus 4 Demonstrates the Fragility of Voluntary Governance. In this edition: Google released a frontier video generation model at its annual developer conference; Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 demonstrates the danger of relying on voluntary governance. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Google Releases Veo 3 …

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111: The Case for Nuclear: Myths, Facts, and Its Role in a Zero-Carbon Future ft. Richard Ollington, Radiant Energy Group 46:56

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Nuclear energy has long stood at the intersection of promise and controversy. From concerns over safety and public perception to its evolving place in global clean energy strategies, the conversation around nuclear is rarely straightforward. In this episode, Girish Shivakumar sits down with Richard Orlington of Radiant Energy Group — a veteran ener…

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AISN #55: Trump Administration Rescinds AI Diffusion Rule, Allows Chip Sales to Gulf States 9:18

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Plus, Bills on Whistleblower Protections, Chip Location Verification, and State Preemption. In this edition: The Trump Administration rescinds the Biden-era AI diffusion rule and sells AI chips to the UAE and Saudi Arabia; Federal lawmakers propose legislation on AI whistleblowers, location verification for AI chips, and prohibiting states from reg…

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AISN #54: OpenAI Updates Restructure Plan 8:40

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Plus, AI Safety Collaboration in Singapore. In this edition: OpenAI claims an updated restructure plan would preserve nonprofit control; A global coalition meets in Singapore to propose a research agenda for AI safety. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. OpenAI Updates Restructure Plan On May 5th, OpenAI announ…

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110: Nuclear Energy 101: Science, Safety & Its Role in a Net-Zero Future ft. Dr. Paul Cosgrove, Cambridge Nuclear Energy Centre 49:51

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What exactly is nuclear energy? How do nuclear power plants work? And are the concerns about safety still valid today? In this foundational episode of the Mission Shunya nuclear series, host Girish Shivakumar sits down with Dr Paul Cosgrove, nuclear energy researcher from the University of Cambridge to unpack the basics. From the science of nuclear…

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AISN #53: An Open Letter Attempts to Block OpenAI Restructuring 10:39

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Plus, SafeBench Winners. Welcome to the AI Safety Newsletter by the Center for AI Safety. We discuss developments in AI and AI safety. No technical background required. In this edition: Experts and ex-employees urge the Attorneys General of California and Delaware to block OpenAI's for-profit restructure; CAIS announces the winners of its safety be…

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Co-Founder of Centre For British Progress, Julia Willemyns | The Human Podcast 44:26

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WATCH EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/w8OkYrWKBqM In this episode, I speak to Julia Willemyns, a co-founder of The Centre for British Progress, a new non-partisan think tank researching and producing concrete ideas for an era of British growth and progress. Julia is an entrepreneur and studied at the University of Oxford and LSE. The Human Podcast e…

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109: Why Nuclear? Why Now? Setting the Stage for a New Energy Conversation 7:15

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In this solo kickoff to a brand new series, host Girish Shivakumar takes listeners on a personal journey — from joining the renewable energy movement post-Fukushima to now exploring the evolving role of nuclear energy in our net-zero future. Why is nuclear suddenly back on the agenda for governments and tech giants? What has changed between 2011 an…

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AISN #52: An Expert Virology Benchmark 10:10

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Plus, AI-Enabled Coups. In this edition: AI now outperforms human experts in specialized virology knowledge in a new benchmark; A new report explores the risk of AI-enabled coups. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. An Expert Virology Benchmark A team of researchers (primarily from SecureBio and CAIS) has devel…

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AISN #51: AI Frontiers 12:09

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Plus, AI 2027. In this newsletter, we cover the launch of AI Frontiers, a new forum for expert commentary on the future of AI. We also discuss AI 2027, a detailed scenario describing how artificial superintelligence might emerge in just a few years. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. AI Frontiers Last week, CA…

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Conjecture Co-Founder & ControlAI Advisor, Gabe Alfour | AI SAFETY SERIES #4 44:14

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WELCOME TO THE AI SAFETY SERIES, FEATURING FILMED INTERVIEWS WITH INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE AI SAFETY FIELD, ABOUT THEIR LIVES & WORK. In this episode, I speak to Gabe Alfour, a co-founder and the CTO of Conjecture, and an advisor to ControlAI. Conjecture is an AI Safety organisation, based in London. ControlAI is a non-profit organisation that wo…

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AISN #50: AI Action Plan Responses 12:25

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Plus, Detecting Misbehavior in Reasoning Models. In this newsletter, we cover AI companies’ responses to the federal government's request for information on the development of an AI Action Plan. We also discuss an OpenAI paper on detecting misbehavior in reasoning models by monitoring their chains of thought. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for …

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AISN #49: AI Action Plan Responses 12:25

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Plus, Detecting Misbehavior in Reasoning Models. In this newsletter, we cover AI companies’ responses to the federal government's request for information on the development of an AI Action Plan. We also discuss an OpenAI paper on detecting misbehavior in reasoning models by monitoring their chains of thought. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for …

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The Leadership Playbook for a Digital World: Authenticity, Growth and AI 36:01

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"Leadership isn’t just about technology – it’s about people, trust and values." Natalie Probets and Wes Fagan continue their insightful conversation with May Lam, CIO at Australian Payments Plus – this time, diving into her leadership journey. We discuss the leadership mindset needed for today’s digital landscape and how AI and rapid tech change im…

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Host of 'Doom Debates' Podcast, Liron Shapira | AI SAFETY SERIES, Ep #3 44:02

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0KmaotctziE WELCOME TO THE NEW AI SAFETY SERIES, FEATURING FILMED CONVERSATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE AI SAFETY FIELD, ABOUT THEIR LIVES AND WORK. In this episode, I speak to Liron Shapira,host of the 'Doom Debates' Podcast. Doom Debates' Mission is to raise mainstream awareness of imminent extinction fr…

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The Truth About Safe Payments: Why You’re at Risk Without Them 31:08

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May Lam, CIO at Australian Payments Plus, joins us in the new episode to unpack how AI and quantum computing are transforming payments, why trust and security are non-negotiable in digital finance and the risks and rewards of innovation in the payments landscape. Tune in now for valuable insights.By Tech Reimagined

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Life Stories: World's Most Fun Psychologist & Magician, Professor Richard Wiseman 40:46

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VTGBHcPnJXo Meet the world's most fun psychologist & magician, Professor Richard Wiseman, Britain's only Professor in the Public Understanding of Psychology. He's consulted for top magicians like Derren Brown, published a dozen influential books and over 100 papers, amassed an astonishing 800+ million YouTube view…

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108: ESG & Finance in a Changing Political Climate ft. Gabriel Thoumi,CFA 35:40

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In this insightful episode of Mission Shunya, host Girish Shivakumar welcomes Gabriel Thoumi, CEO of Responsible Alpha, to discuss the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in today’s financial landscape. As the political climate shifts globally, Gabriel shares expert insights into how investors and financial ins…

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AISN 11:31

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Plus, Measuring AI Honesty. Welcome to the AI Safety Newsletter by the Center for AI Safety. We discuss developments in AI and AI safety. No technical background required. In this newsletter, we discuss two recent papers: a policy paper on national security strategy, and a technical paper on measuring honesty in AI systems. Listen to the AI Safety …

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Superintelligence Strategy: Expert Version

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Superintelligence is destabilizing since it threatens other states’ survival—it could be weaponized, or states may lose control of it. Attempts to build superintelligence may face threats by rival states—creating a deterrence regime called Mutual Assured AI Malfunction (MAIM). In this paper, Dan Hendrycks, Eric Schmidt, and Alexandr Wang detail a s…

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Superintelligence Strategy: Standard Version

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Superintelligence is destabilizing since it threatens other states’ survival—it could be weaponized, or states may lose control of it. Attempts to build superintelligence may face threats by rival states—creating a deterrence regime called Mutual Assured AI Malfunction (MAIM). In this paper, Dan Hendrycks, Eric Schmidt, and Alexandr Wang detail a s…

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107: Net-Zero transition & challenges in building retro-fit ft.The Crown Estate 35:43

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What do you do if you're one of the largest asset owners in your region, yet still have a commitment to a net-zero transition? While building retrofits present significant challenges, the effort is undeniably worthwhile. In this episode, Kyle Gray, the lead at The Crown Estate, shares insights into their journey toward net-zero and the hurdles they…

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Historian of Philosophy, Peter Adamson | 10 QUESTIONS 10 MINUTES (Ep 5) 8:05

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1PqGHUSADKE Welcome to the new quickfire series where I'm asking a wide range of people, from different careers, 10 Questions in 10 Minutes! Episode 5 is with Peter Adamson - a philosopher at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and King’s College London. He has also been the host of the extremely popular po…

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The Effective Altruist | 10 QUESTIONS 10 MINUTES (Ep. 4) 9:45

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dhww--wcPnk Welcome to the new quickfire series where I'm asking a wide range of people, from different careers, 10 Questions in 10 Minutes! Ep .4 is with an 'effective altruist' - Stefan Schubert. 'Effective altruists' aim to find the best ways to help others and put this into practice. Stefan is a researcher in …

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AI-Powered Global Change and Business Growth, with Humans at the Core 24:26

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In part two of our conversation with Keith B. Carter, we discuss how AI can support decision-making, creativity and innovation while keeping human intuition at the core. What are the risks of over-relying on automation and how can businesses stay competitive by investing in AI tailored to their needs? Tune in and find out! Interested in more Endava…

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AISN #48: Utility Engineering and EnigmaEval 8:56

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Welcome to the AI Safety Newsletter by the Center for AI Safety. We discuss developments in AI and AI safety. No technical background required. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. In this newsletter, we explore two recent papers from CAIS. We’d also like to highlight that CAIS is hiring for editorial and writin…

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106: Zero-carbon bio-cement and bio-concrete ft. Prometheus Materials 19:22

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Building materials are key components in assessing the net carbon impact of construction sector and in recent times there are a bunch of early stage companies that are claiming to have an USP with their product or technology. Loren Burnett, President, CEO and Co-founder, Prometheus Materials joins Girish Shivakumar for a conversation to share their…

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Exploring 'Know, Decide, Act': A Framework for Empowering Change and Action with AI 29:29

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AI is reshaping decision-making, but how can businesses and individuals navigate this transformation with confidence and purpose? How do we move from just knowing about AI to deciding and acting on it? This week, Keith B. Carter, author of “Know, Decide, Act”, joins us to share a pragmatic approach to using AI effectively in work and life. Keith br…

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Interviewing Historian of Propaganda (WW1, WW2 & Contemporary), Professor Jo Fox | The Human Podcast 44:25

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ETj4sMNAwgs This interview is with Professor Jo Fox, a historian of propaganda. She is an expert in psychological warfare in twentieth-century Europe and propaganda in Britain & Germany during WW1 & WW2. Jo is also the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research and Public Engagement at the University of London. The Human Pod…

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AISN #47: Reasoning Models 9:00

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Plus, State-Sponsored AI Cyberattacks. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Reasoning Models DeepSeek-R1 has been one of the most significant model releases since ChatGPT. After its release, the DeepSeek's app quickly rose to the top of Apple's most downloaded chart and NVIDIA saw a 17% stock decline. In this st…

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Life of Cognitive Revolution Podcast Host, Nathan Labenz | #artificialintelligence 40:08

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hpZ89E-n8hQ This interview is with the host of The Cognitive Revolution Podcast, Nathan Labenz. The Cognitive Revolution is a fantastic and highly regarded weekly podcast featuring interviews with artificial intelligence (AI) innovators, diving into the transformative impact AI will have in the near future. The Hu…

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105: Decarbonisation in Construction: What are the key drivers and enablers? 27:13

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"Did you know that the construction industry/the built environment is responsible for nearly 30-40% of global carbon emissions? Yes, that is exactly the topic we are going to discuss in this series, ‘Building Green: Decarbonizing Construction’. On this episode Tercia Jansen Van Vuuren a global expert and a practitioner of sustainable practices in t…

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10 Questions in 10 Minutes: Ex Machina Film Advisor, Professor Murray Shanahan 7:49

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8Ssqnccv2_I NEW SERIES WHERE I ASK FASCINATING PEOPLE 10 QUESTIONS in 10 MINUTES! Ep #3 is with the scientific advisor of the film 'Ex Machina', Professor Murray Shanahan. Murray works at Google DeepMind as a Principal Research Scientist, and is a Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London. He is a…

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AISN #46: The Transition 11:20

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Plus, Humanity's Last Exam, and the AI Safety, Ethics, and Society Course. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The Transition The transition from the Biden to Trump administrations saw a flurry of executive activity on AI policy, with Biden signing several last-minute executive orders and Trump revoking Biden's…

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10 Questions With World Memory Champion, Ben Pridmore 6:50

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vMVkRVviiRw __________________ NEW SERIES WHERE I ASK FASCINATING PEOPLE 10 QUESTIONS EACH! Ep #2 is with Former World memory Champion, Ben Pridmore. Ben was the first person to ever memorise a deck of cards in under 30 seconds. He's also an accountant who loves to holiday in Las Vegas. Subscribe for new episodes …

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Who is Google DeepMind Scientist / Ex Machina Advisor, Murray Shanahan? 47:16

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eonR5-VN4y8 In this episode, I speak to the scientific advisor of the film 'Ex Machina', Professor Murray Shanahan. Murray works at Google DeepMind as a Principal Research Scientist, and is a Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London. He is an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Human Podc…

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