What happens when we center young people in conversations about artificial intelligence? In this episode, Dylan Thomas Doyle speaks with Tess Posner, CEO of AI4ALL, a nonprofit organization working to empower the next generation of AI leaders.
In this episode, Dylan Thomas Doyle speaks with AyşeDeniz Gökçin (aka ADpianist), a globally acclaimed pianist known for blending rock and classical music, and now for exploring the creative potential of AI.
What happens when the rule of law meets the rule of money and money wins? It's a question that's becoming impossible to ignore as we witness foreign-owned skyscrapers in Manhattan, crypto networks operating without accountability, and current presidents receiving $400 million jets from foreign governments.
In this episode we chat the future of democracy, tech, and creativity with Baratunde Thurston. We also laugh a lot. From Indigenous roots to AI’s role in civic life, we unpack how humor and hope can guide us toward a more inclusive tomorrow.
Episode 6 | Is AI Inevitable? with danah boyd
In this episode, Dylan and dana boyd (Cornell, Data & Society, Microsoft Research) discusses whether AI and its disruptions are inevitable and how everyday people can reclaim agency and our future.
Episode 1 | Joyful Tech in Rural America with Rebecca Jonas
In this episode, host Dylan Thomas Doyle discusses the concept of joyful technology with Rebecca Jonas, a postdoc scholar at UC Santa Cruz. They explore the importance of digital literacy in rural communities, particularly in Appalachia, and the role of public libraries in providing access to technology. The conversation emphasizes the need for community-driven technology solutions that reflect the values and needs of rural populations, rather than imposing urban-centric models.
Episode 5 | Justice, Liberty, and Robots with Tom Williams
We talk with Tom Williams about his upcoming book Degrees of Freedom: on Robotics and Social Justice. In the episode we discuss robotics ethics, liberty, and the history of robot racism.
In this conversation, we talk with Tomasz Hollanek discusses the concept of digital immortality, exploring its implications in the context of grief, technology, and ethics. He highlights the paradox of seeking to escape our material existence through digital means while acknowledging the material impact of technology. The discussion delves into the emergence of grief bots, the ethical considerations surrounding data donation, and the regulatory landscape for AI technologies. Hollanek emphasizes the importance of consent and the potential risks associated with these technologies, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children.
In this conversation, Casey Fiesler discusses the recent cancellation of her NSF grant focused on AI education, exploring the implications for students and the broader academic community. The discussion delves into the challenges of securing funding for research, the ideological battles surrounding misinformation, and the impact of government policies on AI education.
In this episode, we dive into the ethical, social, and political stakes of data in the age of AI with two leading voices in the field: Mary Gray, Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research and co-author of Ghost Work, and Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, postdoctoral researcher and expert on sociotechnical systems and fairness in AI.
Episode 1 | The AI CON with Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna
In this episode, we sit down with linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna — two of the most incisive critics of mainstream AI discourse — to discuss their explosive new book, The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want. Together, they unravel how Silicon Valley has spun powerful myths about “superintelligence,” “alignment,” and “autonomous systems” to distract from real, present-day harms.