too long didn’t read

How Santa could implement AI and the career journey of our AI professional

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.  
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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 
 

AI gods, child protection and Britcoin

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.  
 
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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 

Internet shutdowns, Pixel perfect art analysis and the AI will see you now

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.
 
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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/  
 
 
 

In-effective altruism, a brief history of cyber security and can AI read minds?

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.
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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 

Will Plutocrats be the first to mine in space? Not really artificial, not especially intelligent and ’On that farm he had robots, with a bot bot here and a bot bot there.’

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. 
 
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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.
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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 
 

Hot Chips, Exploitation in AI and ’Is it a bird, is it a plane? No it’s Supercomputer!’

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. 
 
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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 
 

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The Summit of Safety, Classroom cheatbots and Ladybird subterfuge

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.
 
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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.
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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 
 

Who’s doing what with my face? AI Safety Summit and Lost in Translation

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. 
 
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Dr eVTOL, Burnt Laps and Who’s got my face?

In this episode, Smera and Jonah talk flying cars, water usage in AI technologies and why you should think twice about engaging with face filter trends. Plus, more questionable dad-jokes from Jonah and we learn about Smera’s secret DJ backup plan.    
 
Sources
Predictive Policing: 
https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing 
https://zenodo.org/record/4050457#.YDP7k-j7TuT%20 
https://post.parliament.uk/ai-in-policing-and-security/ 
https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencing 
 
Clearview: 
https://www.politico.eu/article/ai-ruling-obstruct-british-efforts-protect-citizens-images-us-data-harvesting/ 
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2022/05/ico-fines-facial-recognition-database-company-clearview-ai-inc/ 
An AI firm harvested billions of photos without consent. Britain is powerless to act  
 
EVTOLS: 
https://www.aviationtoday.com/2023/09/14/piloting-the-future-ai-evtols-and-sustainability/ 
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jasenka-Rakas/publication/341074157_Urban_air_mobi[…]ban-air-mobility-and-manned-eVTOLs-safety-implications.pdf 
Piloting the Future: AI, eVTOLs, and Sustainability - Avionics International 
 
Water consumption 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/11/ai-liquid-cooling-and-the-data-center-of-the-future/