What it means to be human in a world changed by AI

This podcast episode features Madhumita Murgia discussing her book "Code Dependent," which examines the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and human life, emphasizing the ethical implications and the necessity of preserving individual agency amid advancing technology. Through a journey that highlights diverse personal stories from around the globe, Murgia critiques techno-solutionism and advocates for a balanced approach to AI, stressing the importance of human expertise, accountability, and the need for collective responsibility in shaping the future of technology.

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LSE: Public lectures and events

Introduction to the LSE Events Podcast and Madhumita Murgia's "Code Dependent"

The Genesis of "Code Dependent" and a Journey of Discovery

Exploring the Human Impact of AI: A Global Perspective

Finding the Stories: A Global Search for Human Perspectives on AI

From Biology to Journalism: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society

Unpacking the Black Box: Humanizing the Impact of AI Algorithms

The Ethical Implications of AI in Decision-Making: Life and Death Choices

Preserving Human Expertise and Agency in an AI-Driven World

Addressing Bias in AI: The Need for Transparency and Accountability

The Limits of Transparency and the Challenges of Holding Algorithms Accountable

The Hidden Workforce: Data Laborers and the Invisible Cost of AI

Fair Trade AI: Towards a More Ethical and Sustainable Future

A Call for Engagement: AI as a Shared Responsibility

The Trolley Problem in AI: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

The Dystopian History of AI: From Luddites to the Future of Automation

AI and Transparency: The Need for Accountability in a Data-Driven World

Women in AI: Building a More Inclusive Future

The Limits of Human Expertise: Bias and Decision-Making in a Complex World

The Rise of Facial Recognition: Surveillance, Security, and the Erosion of Anonymity

Defining Success in AI Journalism: The Power of Human Storytelling

AI and Global Power Dynamics: Data Colonialism and the Rise of New Power Centers

Redefining Error: Hallucinations and the Limits of AI

AI and Language: The Potential for Linguistic Bias and the Search for Global Ethics

The Future of Work: Identity, Fulfillment, and AI's Impact on Human Purpose

A Message of Hope for Aspiring Journalists in the Age of AI

What it means to be human in a world changed by AI

LSE: Public lectures and events

00:01Introduction to the LSE Events Podcast and Madhumita Murgia's "Code Dependent"

Introduction to the LSE Events Podcast and Madhumita Murgia's "Code Dependent"

04:51The Genesis of "Code Dependent" and a Journey of Discovery

The Genesis of "Code Dependent" and a Journey of Discovery

09:16Exploring the Human Impact of AI: A Global Perspective

Exploring the Human Impact of AI: A Global Perspective

13:15Finding the Stories: A Global Search for Human Perspectives on AI

Finding the Stories: A Global Search for Human Perspectives on AI

15:44From Biology to Journalism: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society

From Biology to Journalism: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Society

18:17Unpacking the Black Box: Humanizing the Impact of AI Algorithms

Unpacking the Black Box: Humanizing the Impact of AI Algorithms

19:27The Ethical Implications of AI in Decision-Making: Life and Death Choices

The Ethical Implications of AI in Decision-Making: Life and Death Choices

22:43Preserving Human Expertise and Agency in an AI-Driven World

Preserving Human Expertise and Agency in an AI-Driven World

27:28Addressing Bias in AI: The Need for Transparency and Accountability

Addressing Bias in AI: The Need for Transparency and Accountability

35:52The Limits of Transparency and the Challenges of Holding Algorithms Accountable

The Limits of Transparency and the Challenges of Holding Algorithms Accountable

40:32The Hidden Workforce: Data Laborers and the Invisible Cost of AI

The Hidden Workforce: Data Laborers and the Invisible Cost of AI

45:30Fair Trade AI: Towards a More Ethical and Sustainable Future

Fair Trade AI: Towards a More Ethical and Sustainable Future

48:47A Call for Engagement: AI as a Shared Responsibility

A Call for Engagement: AI as a Shared Responsibility

51:01The Trolley Problem in AI: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

The Trolley Problem in AI: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

55:14The Dystopian History of AI: From Luddites to the Future of Automation

The Dystopian History of AI: From Luddites to the Future of Automation

59:05AI and Transparency: The Need for Accountability in a Data-Driven World

AI and Transparency: The Need for Accountability in a Data-Driven World

1:00:44Women in AI: Building a More Inclusive Future

Women in AI: Building a More Inclusive Future

1:03:52The Limits of Human Expertise: Bias and Decision-Making in a Complex World

The Limits of Human Expertise: Bias and Decision-Making in a Complex World

1:06:47The Rise of Facial Recognition: Surveillance, Security, and the Erosion of Anonymity

The Rise of Facial Recognition: Surveillance, Security, and the Erosion of Anonymity

1:11:11Defining Success in AI Journalism: The Power of Human Storytelling

Defining Success in AI Journalism: The Power of Human Storytelling

1:13:10AI and Global Power Dynamics: Data Colonialism and the Rise of New Power Centers

AI and Global Power Dynamics: Data Colonialism and the Rise of New Power Centers

1:16:43Redefining Error: Hallucinations and the Limits of AI

Redefining Error: Hallucinations and the Limits of AI

1:19:05AI and Language: The Potential for Linguistic Bias and the Search for Global Ethics

AI and Language: The Potential for Linguistic Bias and the Search for Global Ethics

1:22:19The Future of Work: Identity, Fulfillment, and AI's Impact on Human Purpose

The Future of Work: Identity, Fulfillment, and AI's Impact on Human Purpose

1:25:46A Message of Hope for Aspiring Journalists in the Age of AI

A Message of Hope for Aspiring Journalists in the Age of AI