AI and You

AI and You

AI and You is a 10-episode-long podcast series answering the burning questions revolving around the present and future impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. A series hosted by Madeleina Kay. Follow us on Linkedin Instagram Twitter The series is produced by Europod in the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the European Commission. Find all other linguistic versions (FR, DE, IT, SP, PL) on the website Find also in this feed Disconnected in 2050, a dystopian podcast series and follow Ezra, hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone's lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 2, 2024 10 mins

The final episode of AI and You casts a light on the disadvantages and the advantages of Artificial Intelligence in various sectors. A hope-filled potential for the future exists but AI could also bring some dangers. For now, what we do know is that our intelligence is real, and if we combine our human intelligence with compassion, ethics, transparency and the right political will, we might just be able to create a brighter future.

...

Mark as Played

AI is one of the most hotly debated topics in parliaments, governments, and European and international institutions currently. At the end of 2023, 31 countries had already passed some form of AI legislation, and 13 were actively debating new laws. The recently passed EU AI law has caused quite a stir in recent months.  All eyes are now on the US as the 2024 elections may impact the generative AI legislation.


Sources:

AI Regu...

Mark as Played
June 18, 2024 17 mins

AI systems can search through enormous volumes of personal data, including criminal histories and other characteristics deemed to be "risk factors”. Recently, organisations have voiced worries about the French government's intention to utilise AI monitoring in the run-up to the Olympics in Paris. The most dreaded development in the near future is the emergence of deadly weapons driven by AI that are autonomous.


Sources: 

The...

Mark as Played

Can technology participate in solving the climate crisis? When it comes to energy waste optimisation, AI can step in and help. It can also optimise energy grids and make renewable energy sources more efficient. However, AI can’t tackle all problems related to the climate crisis and it is more often a short-term solution to a long-term problem. 



Sources:

How Can We Use AI To Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change? ...

Mark as Played
June 4, 2024 13 mins

Have you already heard about AI-powered hiring practices?

Is this common practice reducing inequality, or reinforcing discrimination? 

Some tech experts argue that AI can also be an opportunity to overcome all forms of bias, even those within humankind. 


Sources:


Racist technology in action: White only soap dispensers : Racism and technology centre

Amazon ditched AI recruiting tool that favored men for technical jobs...

Mark as Played

AI has the potential to make certain diagnoses earlier and more accurately than human beings. However, some AI deployments in healthcare could harm us more than help us. 

For what concerns mental health care, the use of AI has revealed that there are still “significant gaps” in our ability to apply these models for this purpose. Nonetheless, people are already turning to AI chatbots for mental health support.


Sources:

Life ex...

Mark as Played
May 21, 2024 14 mins

How AI can impact education? In some places like China, Artificial Intelligence already plays a role in teaching, grading and planning lessons for students. However, while navigating through AI, it is important to learn to discern what is trustworthy and what is not.


Sources 

Education in the age of artificial intelligence : The UNESCO Courier

The Evolution of Education: How AI is Reshaping Grading : The Princeton Review

Real ...

Mark as Played

With the development in technology and implementation of Artificial Intelligence all over different sectors, some of us are left with the fear that our jobs will be replaced by technology. Is that the case? Maybe. But certain skills like critical thinking, interpersonal skills and empathy, are out of AI’s reach.


Sources: 

17 fatalities, 736 crashes: The shocking toll of Tesla’s Autopilot : The Washington Post

Gen-AI: Artifici...

Mark as Played
May 7, 2024 13 mins

The technologies and algorithms developed through artificial intelligence are already being used in various ways in our digital social interactions (dating apps, fall detection apps, AI virtual assistants, etc.). 


What impact is AI having on our social lives today? What impact could it have in the future? 


Sources:


Increasing Nature Connection in Children: A Mini Review of Interventions. Frontiers in Psychology

Mark as Played
April 30, 2024 11 mins

It was in the 1950s, that the term “Artificial Intelligence” was first coined at a research conference, and ever since then, till today, humans have been obsessed with one question - Will AI surpass humans? This episode takes you through the origin and development of AI from the early 1950s to the present.


The series is produced by Europod in the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the European Commission. In partn...

Mark as Played
April 24, 2024 49 secs

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 10, Ezra is definitely taking the plunge. Grounded...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 9, Ezra doesn't find Cy but meets up with Adrien a...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 8, Ezra, who is becoming less and less comfortable...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 7, Ezra tries going back to her normal life, but s...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 6, Adrien's story changes Ezra's worldview. Ezra e...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 5, Ezra starts to see the thin web of lies that ha...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 4, Ezra takes a step forward into the unknown. She...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 3, Driving deeper into the rabbit hole, Ezra begin...

Mark as Played

It’s 2050 and young Ezra is hyperconnected to Infinity, a metaverse that has transformed Brussels and facilitates most actions in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone. One day, Ezra discovers archives from the 2020s that put her on the trail of a retired journalist, a "disconnected." This starts Ezra’s journey to uncover the mysteries of an oppressive and corrupt system.


In Episode 2, Ezra gets her new Infinity glasses and Jyn is r...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Latino USA

    Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.