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Too long didn’t read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI. The weekly podcast that reads the week’s big AI stories so you don’t have to. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where too long didn’t read comes in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We’re not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy. Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn’t read.
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
In this, the final episode of this season of tldr, Smera and Jonah delve into their post bag and attempt answer some listeners’ questions. Also, Jonah asks Smera about some of the stories that didn't make the cut for this series.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode Sources
Mike Wooldridge Turing Lecture
https://youtu.be/2kSl0xkq2lM?si=tzAi0sAqftQICLdq
Julia Shaw on Life Scientific
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014p73
Speaker knows you’re drunk
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/smart-tech-can-use-tongue-twisters-to-tell-if-youre-drunk-ttf6203k7
AI Headteacher
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/abigail-bailey-schools-ai-principle-headteacher
Less sperm
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231102/Study-links-heavy-mobile-phone-use-to-lower-sperm-count.aspx#:~:text=Men%20using%20mobile%20phones%20at,in%20this%20group%20of%20men.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this special festive episode Smera and Jonah are recruited by Santa and his elves to discuss how AI could increase productivity for the festive friends at this busy time of year. Jonah also asks Smera all about her professional journey that led to her becoming a researcher in Data Justice and Global Ethical Futures.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode Sources
https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/hello-christmas
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/technology/calm-jimmy-stewart-ai.html
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20181219-what-to-do-with-your-leftover-christmas-food
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
In this week’s episode, Jessie stands in for Jonah and alongside Smera, the pair explore new AI-worshipping religions, the ever-growing concerns around children and online pornography, and the emergence of a new kind of digital currency.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
Religion
Gods in the machine? The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions (theconversation.com)
Neil McArthur, AI Worship as a New Form of Religion - PhilPapers
‘Way of the Future’: Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski relaunches AI church - Technology News (wionews.com)
Inside Artificial Intelligence's First Church | WIRED
https://europeanacademyofreligionandsociety.com/news/the-way-of-the-future-is-now-a-thing-of-the-past/
Porn
UK porn watchers could have faces scanned - BBC News
AI Fake Nudes Are Out of Control. These Victims Are Fighting Back - Bloomberg
https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.01963
Turing Lecture: Regulating Unreality (Deepfakes, revenge-pornography & fake news) - YouTube
Growing up with pornography: advice for parents and schools | Children's Commissioner for England (childrenscommissioner.gov.uk)
Implementing the Online Safety Act: Protecting children from online pornography - Ofcom
Finance
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs - BBC News
The digital pound | Bank of England
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/cryptocurrencies-digital-dollars-and-future-money
https://www.omfif.org/2023/04/are-cbdcs-a-ticking-timebomb-for-commercial-banks/
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/cbdctracker/
https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs?si=uW-FpfJ24ie6gNqX
https://youtu.be/8u8qZT33DX4?si=GO2dtgLD98Yimz_9
https://youtu.be/fpb-qJv6dBs
Good news (for some)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12716977/ai-chatgpt-predicts-world-vegan-gen-z-millennials.html
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this week’s episode, Jonah and Smera tackle internet shutdowns, drawing from recent global events to understand the wide-reaching impacts of disconnectivity; Jonah gets philosophical (again) discussing the latest technology being used to analyse art and Smera warns of the dangers of trusting a chatbot with our mental health. This show comes with a trigger warning, as the pair discuss mental health and what treatment could look like in an AI-driven society.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
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Episode sources
STORY 1 - Internet Shutdowns
https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/israel-government-to-shut-down-critical-media-alleged-to-undermine-national-security
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiJm_fp-8WCAxUMQkEAHfNKAIIQxfQBKAB6BAgPEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fstory%2Fisrael-gaza-internet-blackouts-weapon%2F&usg=AOvVaw1G8PO_rwUgVvGrB86RmxEE&opi=89978449
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/feb/28/internet-shutdowns-record-number-countries-2022-report
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiop_HQ-8WCAxWBVUEAHYAHCfkQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.article19.org%2Fresources%2Ftechtonic-internet-shutdowns-as-a-tool-of-control%2F&usg=AOvVaw1IO1xc5_ye6PC5Y4cPzdNp&opi=89978449
https://www.accessnow.org/internet-shutdowns-2022/
https://chat.openai.com/share/71bd3d50-086c-475c-8818-fb51fcc6f047
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/09/09/1035237/internet-shutdowns-censorship-exponential-jigsaw-google/
https://www.amnestyusa.org/updates/is-internet-access-a-human-right/
https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-civil-and-political-rights
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/18/instagram-palestine-posts-censorship-accusations
https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/how-israel-is-shutting-down-the-internet-in-gaza/#:~:text=Access%20Now's%20new%20report%2C%20Palestine,to%20information%20is%20most%20vital.
https://www.hrw.org/report/2023/06/14/no-internet-means-no-work-no-pay-no-food/internet-shutdowns-deny-access-basic
https://www.techwontsave.us/episode/194_the_information_war_in_gaza_w_marwa_fatafta
Story 2 ART
BIMM
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/sagaftra-david-jones-space-writers-guild-of-america-hollywood-b2455985.html
https://www.bimm.ac.uk/ai-labs/
https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/bimm-university-launch-ai_labs-new-course-preparing-students-for-ai-in-the-creative-industries/
SCROLL
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/12/researchers-use-ai-to-read-word-on-ancient-scroll-burned-by-vesuvius
BRUSH STROKES
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03604-3
The Book of Trespass
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/10/the-book-of-trespass-by-nick-hayes-review-a-trespassers-radical-manifesto
INDUS CIVILIZATION
https://www.worldhistory.org/india/
https://restofworld.org/2022/indus-translation-ai-code-script/
https://www.wired.com/2009/04/indusscript/
Story 3 – Health
Samartians Radar
https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/internet-suicide/samaritans-radar/#:~:text=This%20feedback%20included%20concerns%20about,and%20seeking%20support%20and%20community.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/european-psychiatry/article/artificial-intelligence-and-suicide-prevention-a-systematic-review/4AEF310A4924FCED128DEEBA63E349F9
BACP warning
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12765337/Fears-drive-replace-mental-health-counsellors-AI-clear-waiting-list-MILLION-patients.html
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/latest-news/detail/2022/10/10/hidden-waits-force-more-than-three-quarters-of-mental-health-patients-to-seek-help-from-emergency-services
AI Therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/urban-survival/202301/are-ai-chatbots-the-therapists-of-the-future?amp
https://theconversation.com/move-over-agony-aunt-study-finds-chatgpt-gives-better-advice-than-professional-columnists-214274
NHS stats
https://nhsproviders.org/news-blogs/news/government-urged-to-get-a-grip-on-youngsters-mental-health-crisis
Positive news
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/11/17/1083637/lelapa-ai-african-languages-vulavula/
https://beta-vulavula.lelapa.ai/
https://lelapa.ai/about/the-team/
https://www.iol.co.za/technology/opinion/can-chatgpt-answer-in-african-languages-92f0f75f-eba7-4090-9ffd-40b831b2293e#:~:text=ChatGPT%20is%20able%20to%20somewhat,development%20in%20the%20technology%20space.
https://time.com/collection/time100-ai/6309035/pelonomi-moiloa/
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this week's episode, Jonah and Smera talk celebs, CEO's and Open AI's rollercoaster week, the pair look back at some of recent history's worst cybercrime attacks and we learn about the incredible potential of ChatGPT in neuroscience. Plus, the cutting-edge AI that can predict heart attacks up to ten years before they happen.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
AI Business
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2023/11/21/23971765/openai-sam-altman-microsoft
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2023/nov/24/sam-altman-chaos-heart-ai-industry-podcast
https://diginomica.com/openais-meltdown-prompts-further-questions-around-future-ai-safety-surveillance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67494165
Cyber security
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/22/personal-data-stolen-in-british-library-cyber-attack-appears-for-sale-online
British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack - BBC News
https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9184/CBP-9184.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-artificial-intelligence-strategy/defence-artificial-intelligence-strategy
- Explain Estonia 2007
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56722181
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/04/12/faq-natanz-nuclear-site-attack-israel/
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/iran-blames-israel-attack-natanz-nuclear-plant
https://talwork.net/wannacry
https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/
Media literacy information
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-media-literacy-resources
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2023/ofcom-supports-organisations-boosting-online-literacy-skills-in-local-communities
Mind reading
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/23/tech/chatgpt-mind-reading/index.html
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/14781/mind-blowing-mind-reading-technology
https://medium.com/@affiliatemoneymaster2023/meta-just-achieved-mind-reading-with-ai-a-breakthrough-in-brain-computer-interface-technology-98cf7deb6858
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/01/ai-makes-non-invasive-mind-reading-possible-by-turning-thoughts-into-text
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-thought-decoder-mind-philosophy/
Heart attack predictions
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/13/ai-could-predict-heart-attack-risk-up-to-10-years-in-the-future-finds-oxford-study
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
This week Smera and Jonah go outer space to discuss mineral sourcing, they explore how the terms we use to describe machine learning, need to be properly understood and they ask if AI in agriculture is a muddy step in the right direction.
Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI.
The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
Space
AI in space – how Artificial Intelligence is now helping us find untapped natural resources from outer space - Nov 14th 2023
First supernova detected, confirmed, classified and shared by AI – Oct 13th 2023
GenMat and Propriety AI –based physics platform
HRSI and Hyperspectral imaging
Moon Treaty
How many exoplanets discovered by Machine Learning
A lot of exoplanets, like, all of the time
300 in 2021 by ExoMiner
Astronomers are using AI to discover fledgling planets
Mining the moon and outer space
AGI and definitions
Define AI
Hallucinate
40% of new AI companies don't use AI at all
Difference between AI and machine learning
Dangerous to think of AI as more than a tool
New taxonomy of AGI
AGI is here AGI definition
Farming
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/14/23950666/ai-sustainable-farming-machine-learning-agriculture
https://www.zordi.com/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/project/farmbeats-iot-agriculture/?ranMID=24542&ranEAID=nOD/rLJHOac&ranSiteID=nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA&epi=nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA&irgwc=1&OCID=AIDcmm549zy227_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__ebmjgu2dmkkfdmmfqnxkjvbek32xbqwc3q0r6qyd00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%28nOD_rLJHOac-HRyi6dSeSC_Ru0Ivu9iQOA%29%28%29&irclickid=_ebmjgu2dmkkfdmmfqnxkjvbek32xbqwc3q0r6qyd00
Turing underground farms
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
This week Smera explains to Jonah some of the intricacies of the global 'Chip War'. They explore claims of labour exploitation in the name of AI safety, and discuss how many whales you can fit inside a supercomputer.
Smera tells us how deepfakes are being used for good during Diwali and the team enjoy a brand new DJ GEF inspired remix of the intro music.
Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UK's national institute for data science and AI.
The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode sources
SOURCES
CHIPS
US orders immediate halt to some AI chip exports to China, Nvidia says - BBC News
Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn tie-up to build ‘AI factories’ (ft.com) (from last week)
US-China chip war: Beijing unhappy at latest wave of US restrictions - BBC News (from last week)
Exclusive: ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is exploring making its own AI chips | Reuters
Baidu order AI chips from Huawei
EXPLOITATION
Mhairi Aitken’s Turing Lecture
OpenAI Used Kenyan Workers on Less Than $2 Per Hour: Exclusive | Time - Jan 23
The Exploited Labor Behind Artificial Intelligence (noemamag.com) - Oct 22
https://restofworld.org/2021/refugees-machine-learning-big-tech/
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/28/18285572/prison-labor-finland-artificial-intelligence-data-tagging-vainu
https://srinstitute.utoronto.ca/news/the-data-production-dispositif
https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-020-02003-2/d41586-020-02003-2.pdf
Radical AI
Alphabet Union
The trauma floor - Feb 2019
SUPERCOMPUTER
Bristol and Cambs to host supercomputers
What is a supercomputer
Cooling of Isambard
Exec order
Positive news
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-how-the-notjustacadburyad-campaign-us-using-ai-to-bring-joy-to-local-c/398614
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
This week Jonah asks Smera the real take-aways from the UK's AI Safety Summit have been, what are the risks, regs and ethics behind using large language models for homework and lesson planning and the technical secrets behind the new Beatles track.
Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the UKs national institute for data science and AI.
The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.
Episode 4 sources
AI Safety Summit:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/03/rishi-sunak-elon-musk-ai-summit-what-we-learned
https://news.sky.com/story/joe-biden-to-unveil-sweeping-ai-regulations-days-before-skipping-rishi-sunaks-safety-summit-12996617
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2400834-what-did-the-uks-ai-safety-summit-actually-achieve/
https://www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/resource/foundation-models-explainer/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67172229
AI in academia and childrens rights -
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42254-023-00581-4
https://www.turing.ac.uk/research/research-projects/exploring-childrens-rights-and-ai
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-67236732
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/31/educators-teachers-ai-learning-classrooms-misuse
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26034613-400-lets-use-ai-to-rethink-education-instead-of-panicking-about-cheating/
The Beatles and chatbot relationships
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65881813
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63226914
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/26/the-beatles-final-song-now-and-then-ai-technology#:~:text=In%20June%2C%20McCartney%20told%20BBC,you%20some%20sort%20of%20leeway.%E2%80%9D
https://www.thebeatles.com/today-learn-full-story-behind-now-and-then-watch-documentary-730pm-gmt-330pm-edt-1230pm-pdt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/30/replika-ai-chatbot-update/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3py9j/ai-companion-replika-erotic-roleplay-updates
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-does-replika-chatbot-work/
Optimistic about
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67264350
Word of Year -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67271252
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Joining Smera this episode is Luca to discuss Google's new controversial face-tuning feature, a discussion on the up-coming AI Safety Summit happening in the UK and how ChatGPT isn't quite ready to take over the entire world yet.
Too long didn't read, brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI.
The weekly podcast that reads the week's big AI stories so you don't have to.
With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where too long didn't read comes in. We know you're busy, so we'll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! We're not here for hype or fear mongering. Just balanced coverage to keep you up-to-date. Think of us as your shortcut to AI literacy.
Join us as we read between the lines on artificial intelligence every week right here on too long didn't read.