Best Frontier Centre Podcasts (2026)

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Frontier CSD - The Falcon Safety SHIELD - an All Inclusive School Safety System 42:49

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Today on the podcast we have Christopher Swiatek, the superintendent of the Frontier Central School District. Chris has been the superintendent here since 2021, and previously served as the superintendent of Franklinville Central Schools in Cattaraugus County. Prior to pursuing a career as a professional educator, Chris served in the U.S. Air Force…

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Rockville Centre Union Free School District - Integrating Artificial Intelligence Tools and Strategies 44:16

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Today on our podcast we have Dr. Matt Gaven a dedicated educational leader currently serving as the Superintendent of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District in New York. With an extensive background in educational administration, Matt has been a pioneer in integrating technology into instructional practices. His visionary approach has spea…

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Williamsville CSD - Empowering Voice Through Ex Officio Student Board Members 49:12

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Episode: Empowering Student Voice Through Ex Officio Board Membership Guests: Dr. Darren Brown-Hall, Superintendent, Williamsville CSD Board President: Crystal Kaczmarek-Bogner Board Parliamentarian: Maureen Poulin Mentor to student Board Members Ex Officio Student Board Members: Salil Karkhanis – Williamsville East Giselle Maurice – Williamsville …

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AISN #67: Trump’s preemption order, H200s go to China, and new frontier AI from OpenAI and DeepSeek 11:38

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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.. 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 we discuss President Trump's executive order …

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Clarence Flips the Script! 49:33

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In this episode of Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools, Dr. Matt Frahm, the superintendent of Clarence CSD, flips the script and interviews Dr. Brian Graham, the superintendent of Grand Island CSD. The conversation focused on the power of podcasting and the ability to tell stories that shine a spotlight on public education. This podcast is …

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Iroquois CSD - Building a Culture of Safety, Care and Community 44:46

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Today on our podcast we have Douglas Scofield, the Superintendent of the Iroquois Central School District. Doug is in his 15th year as superintendent and previously served here as the assistant superintendent for finance and personnel, which he began in 2006. Joining the podcast was Chad Barry, the lead School Resource Officer in the district. Toge…

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AISN #66: AISN #66: Evaluating Frontier Models, New Gemini and Claude, Preemption is Back 12:27

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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.. 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 we discuss the new AI Dashboard, recent front…

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Niagara Wheatfield - Every Child Matters- Θkawirathá·ʔnyeʔ Thwé·ʔn Yurihuwà·nę. 47:24

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In this episode, we spoke with Daniel Ljiljanich, Superintendent of the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. We were also joined by Jennifer Golias, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology, and Alexandra “Zan” Printup, a Tuscarora Culture Teacher at the Tuscarora Nation Elementary School. Together, they shared powerful stories of em…

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AISN #65: Measuring Automation and Superintelligence Moratorium Letter 6:29

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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: A new benchmark measures AI automation; 50,000 people, including top AI scientists, sign an open letter calling for a superintelligence moratorium. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for fr…

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AISN #63: New AGI Definition and Senate Bill Would Establish Liability for AI Harms 10:52

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In this edition: A new bill in the Senate would hold AI companies liable for harms their products create; China tightens its export controls on rare earth metals; a definition of AGI. As a reminder, we’re hiring a writer for the newsletter. Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Senate Bill Would Establish Liabili…

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NYSCOSS Ignite Keynote Presenters - Leading & Learning at the Pace of Change 55:04

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In this episode of the podcast, I had the honor of interviewing the Keynote presenters for the NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Summit on Monday, September 29th The presenters included: Ignite #1- Leading Through a Crisis with Empathy and Compassion Paul Defendini, Superintendent, Farmingdale UFSD Ignite #2 – Off the Shelf-Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Li…

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The Ethics of AI in Healthcare: Beyond the Stochastic Parrot | Dr. Jessica Morley (Yale Digital Ethics Centre) 1:03:14

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"AI has the potential to re-ontologize healthcare—to completely redesign what we consider to be a disease, what we consider to be a disability, and how we organise care. But we need to decide what good healthcare actually means before we AI-ify everything." — Dr Jessica Morley In this episode of Clinical Changemakers, Dr Jessica Morley, an AI ethic…

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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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Hamburg Central Schools: "Zen and the Art of Connectedness" 42:16

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In this episode we interviewed Thomas Adams, the Superintendent of the Hamburg Central School District. In our fourth season of the podcast, Tom discusses the importance and power of "connectedness". Joining him were, Tricia Miller, the Farm to School Coordinator for Hamburg Central and 2 special education teachers (Jennifer Perri and Jeffrey Berdy…

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Niagara Falls City Schools - Safety 30 41:38

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Today on our podcast we have Mark Laurrie, the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls City School District. Mark is in his 10th year as a superintendent and his 42nd year as an educator. Mark has been a progressive leader who is always a champion for his students. He has been the recipient of several local and state awards for leading his school commu…

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How Systems Thinking Can Fix Healthcare's Organizational Chaos | Dr Sharen Paine 1:11:55

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"We want a two-way flow of communication so that we have a better understanding through the levels of an organisation up through those levels of what's actually happening and we can make decisions closer to the ground." — Dr. Sharen Paine In this episode of Clinical Changemakers, Dr. Sharen Paine, a systems thinking expert with a doctorate in busin…

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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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NYSCOSS President - Dr. Donna DeSiato - Leading and Learning at the Pace of Change 39:47

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In this episode of Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools, host Dr. Brian Graham sits down with Dr. Donna DeSiato, President of NYSCOSS and Superintendent of the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. Dr. DeSiato shares her district’s visionary journey from traditional, industrial-age models of schooling to future-focused, student-center…

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AI's Jagged Frontier and Why Human Judgement Still Matters | Dr Graham Walker (Kaiser Permanente) 54:47

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"I think judgment, I've been honing in on that word more frequently recently because I feel like the judgment piece is the piece that feels particularly like human in this decision." — Dr Graham Walker In this episode of Clinical Changemakers, Dr Graham Walker, an ER doctor and AI healthcare leader, discusses his role at Kaiser Permanente and the c…

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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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AI, Literacy, and Equity: How CELaRAI is Shaping the Future of Education at UB 1:09:52

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In this episode of Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools, we tackle the urgent issue of early literacy and how generative artificial intelligence could be the key to transforming young readers' experiences. Only 33% of U.S. fourth-graders were proficient in reading in 2022, and this crisis continues to grow. But what if AI could help change t…

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The Power of Listening: How Ombuds Services Build Trust in Schools - Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) 51:40

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In this episode of Achieving Joy and Mastery in Public Schools, we’re joined by Dr. David O'Rourke and Stacey Aliasso Rowcliffe of Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES to explore the transformative role of Ombuds Services in education. Stacey serves as the Organizational Ombuds, bringing deep expertise in alternative dispute resolution to support st…

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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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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 Rise, Fall, and AI-Powered Rebirth of Evidence-Based Medicine | Dr. Richard Lehman & Dr. Raj Mehta 1:02:47

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“You know, what if they were to actually put it’s [AI] mind to a science of practical compassion for everybody?… if the right machines were to come along and help us do it, that's going to be a fabulous thing.” Dr Richard Lehman is a retired GP from Oxfordshire who had a "ringside seat" to the birth of evidence-based medicine, previously held acade…

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Scaling Evidence-Based Medicine Across 630,000 sq Miles | Dr Raj Srivastava (Chief Clinical Programs Officer, Intermountain Health) 43:48

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"When the frontline feels we're actually offering, 'what do you need? What are the resources we can help?' We'll co-create. Of course, they don't have the control of the resources or some decisions, but that's what executives can do." Dr. Raj Srivastava is a pediatrician, health system leader, and implementation science researcher, serving as Chief…

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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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How One Doctor's Career Pivot Inspired 25,000 Others to Rethink Medicine | Dr. Amandeep Hansra (Founder, Investor & Chief Clinical Adviser) 48:57

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"At the end of the day, we don't really invest as much into products as we do into people. It's the people behind the products that are going to make the product successful" Dr. Amandeep Hansra is a general practitioner turned health tech entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, founder of the Creative Careers in Medicine community (with over 25,000 me…

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Wilson CSD - You have to "Maslow Before You Bloom!" 49:00

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In this episode we interviewed Mr. Tim Carter, the Superintendent of Wilson Central Schools. Tim shared information about their Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that are available within their elementary school. We also interviewed Jason Wilkie. Jason is the Elementary Principal and he explained the varied systems, resources and structures th…

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A Philosopher-Physician's Fight To Reclaim Medicine's Soul | Dr. Vikas Saini (President of Lown Institute) 49:26

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"The enterprise of medicine has both scientific and moral dimensions, and they're inextricably balanced" Dr Vikas Saini is a Cardiologist and President of the Lown Institute, where he leads a non-partisan think tank advocating bold ideas for a just and caring system for health. With a unique background combining philosophy and medicine, Dr. Saini h…

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Dream It, Do It: Building the Future of Manufacturing in WNY 41:55

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Joining us are directors Allison Sharpe and Stephanie Morris from Dream It, Do It Western New York (DIDIWNY)—a vital organization committed to connecting students, schools, and communities with the limitless possibilities in manufacturing careers. With over 1,600 manufacturers generating nearly $27 billion in annual shipments and accounting for 12%…

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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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Goal-Oriented Healthcare: Breaking Free from the Problem-Focused Paradigm | Dr. James Mold (University of Oklahoma) 44:25

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"The way to prevent cascades is to keep your eye on the goal, to understand what you're trying to accomplish and not to go down rabbit holes chasing abnormalities, but rather to be focused on the outcome that you're looking for." Dr James W. Mold is a family medicine physician, geriatrician, researcher and academic with a Master of Public Health de…

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Networks, Culture & Safety: How to Build Effective Healthcare Organizations | Prof. Ingrid Nembhard (Wharton School) 45:48

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"We need to pay more attention to the networks that operate between people and the networks that operate between organisations.” Professor Ingrid Nembhard is an Organisational Behaviour expert in healthcare systems, based at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on how characteristics of health care organisation…

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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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Olean City Schools - “Where the Music Feels Like Home” 1:03:49

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In this episode, we were privileged to interview Dr. Genelle Morris, the Superintendent of the Olean City School District. Genelle spoke about their comprehensive Music program spanning UPK- 12th grade. Joining us as guests of this podcast were: Tobi Snyder (Music Chair, OIMS Band/Orch), Susan Boyle (Orch, 4th grade and OHS), Bill Hughey (WW Genera…

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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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Liberate Health Data and Escape the EHR Trap | Dr Sidharth Ramesh (Medblocks Founder) 45:20

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"Epic charges researchers to access the data that the same Institute has spent thousands of hours storing. They're not a good custodian of data... they're literally locking your data away and holding it for ransom." — Dr. Sidharth Ramesh Listen now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Dr Sidharth Ramesh is a medical doctor,…

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Salamanca City Schools - Nya:wëh Sgë:nö’ 1:02:14

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In this episode we interviewed Dr. Mark Beehler, the Superintendent of the Salamanca City School District. Mark introduced us to the district's Native American Curriculum Team and they shared their incredible journey of developing, designing and publishing a holistic understanding of the indigenous experience using Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) /Hodinöhšö…

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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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Southwestern CSD - A Legacy of Courage, Knowledge & Heart 45:58

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In this episode we interviewed Maureen Donahue, the Superintendent of the Southwestern Central School District. Mo discussed her journey as a superintendent and their strategic focus on Professional Learning Communities. We also discussed the power of handprints and the importance of leading through "Courage, Knowledge and Heart"! Additionally, we …

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From Evidence to Exit: Building Credible Health Tech | Dr Saira Ghafur (Co-Founder of Provea Health & Lead for Digital Health at Imperial College) 40:56

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“The market was flooded with all these new tools and technologies that people were using, but no real evidence base behind them. Now we’re in this space where we need evidence. — Dr Saira Ghafur Listen now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Dr Saira Ghafur is a medical doctor specialising in respiratory medicine, an acade…

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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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Customer Obsession in Healthcare: Primary Care Redefined | Dr Raj Behal (Amazon One Medical) 47:40

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"I think of quality as what is the patient's ‘job to be done’. What are they trying to get out of this encounter or from their help? What are they trying to achieve? Making quality about that." — Dr Raj Behal. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Dr. Raj Behal is a medical doctor and Chief Quality Officer at Amaz…

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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 Economic Imperative: Why Health Equity Matters for Everyone | Prof. Bola Owolabi (NHS England Director) 48:34

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"The greatest legacy we can leave as this generation of leaders is to make meaningful progress in narrowing those health inequalities between communities." — Prof Bola Owolabi. Episode Overview In this episode, Professor Bola Owolabi, GP and National Director for Healthcare Inequalities at NHS England, shares her insights on health inequalities in …

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Money, Power, Health: How Corporations Shape Our Health | Dr. Nason Maani (Commercial Determinants Researcher) 50:01

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"The health impact of corporate power isn't just about products—it's about how commercial interests shape the entire landscape of health policy and research." — Dr Nason Maani Listen now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Dr Nason Maani, lecturer in Inequalities and Global Health Policy at the University of Edinburgh, aut…