AI Haven't A Clue

AI might live in the cloud. But the cloud is made of enormous buildings that need electricity, water and land. So who pays the price for the AI revolution? As tech companies pour billions into artificial intelligence, the UK is facing a huge wave of proposed data-centre developments. But campaigners warn that the rush to build them could put pressure on our energy supply, threaten climate targets and transform communities without residents having much say. We speak to Owen Espley, a campaigner who has worked on issues ranging from workers' rights to the Make Amazon Pay campaign. He's now calling for a pause on new data-centre developments until proper safeguards are in place. Owen argues that the rush to build is putting investment interests ahead of the needs of ordinary people. But with AI becoming increasingly important, can we afford to slow down? Is the AI revolution worth the environmental cost, and who should get to decide? Contact us at aihaventaclue.com Watch us live ! https://upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173677323

What if the people funding the AI revolution aren't just trying to make money, but want to fundamentally change society? Behind the biggest AI companies is a small network of influential investors whose money, political connections and personal ideologies are helping shape the future of technology. Jack Benjamin, Senior Reporter at The Media Leader, returns to AI Haven't a Clue to unpack what these powerful figures actually believe. We explore Peter Thiel's controversial views on democracy and capitalism, Marc Andreessen's political shift, the influence of Silicon Valley billionaires on US policy, and the growing divide between those who want AI developed as quickly as possible and those calling for more safeguards. We also discuss the idea of AI accelerationism, the race against China, the future of regulation and why investors' financial incentives matter when deciding how technology is built. And what does all of this mean for you? The companies behind these products have access to enormous amounts of personal information. Who should control the technology that could reshape humanity: the people funding it, the governments regulating it, or the public using it? Contact us at aihaventaclue.com! See us live! https://nowshow.ing/aihac

AI can generate answers in seconds. But does it actually understand what makes us human? What happens when we stop using AI as a tool and make it the central character in an immersive courtroom drama? George Butler and James Chandler meet Stephen Henderson, co-founder of Nilo Studios and creative director of GAWD v The People, and Ivan Alejandro Diaz Cardenas, the studio's Agentic Director, to discover how they created an AI-powered experience that puts humanity on trial. Rather than presenting AI as an all-knowing, all-powerful machine, the creators gave their AI God the voice of a curious child, constantly asking questions about human behaviour, emotion and belief. We discuss: How multiple AI agents interact, remember context and respond to audiences in real time What happens when audiences challenge AI with unpredictable questions Whether AI can ever truly understand human experience How immersive technology could change theatre, film and live entertainment Gawd v The People's London run was staged at Lightroom, in King's Cross, the incredible immersive space that is home to David Bowie: You're Not Alone and Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More. Contact us at aihaventaclue.com Watch us live ! https://upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173677323

Can ChatGPT be tricked into believing you're a pilot, a surgeon or a secret agent? Apparently, it will certainly try to help. A social media creator who deliberately trolls ChatGPT and tech billionaires making extraordinary promises about the future, we're getting into it! We look at prompts that convince ChatGPT to roleplay a plane emergency, an SAS interrogation and even self-surgery. Why does AI sometimes take absurd requests so seriously, and what does that tell us about the technology? AND Elon Musk's Starlink has become part of a serious debate about the role of private technology in warfare. Meanwhile, Musk says AI and robots could surpass human capabilities, and both he and Anthropic are proposing ways to share some of the wealth generated by AI. Contact us at aihaventaclue.com Watch us live ! https://upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173677323

Should schools ban AI, or is banning it the worst thing they could do? Children are already using ChatGPT, Gemini and AI image generators. But while some schools are blocking the technology, others are teaching pupils how to use it critically, creatively and responsibly. In this episode of AI Haven't a Clue, we speak to Tom Le Tissier, Head of Alleyn's Regent's Park, and Amy Austin, Head of Digital Learning, about the future of AI in education. Tom's school group developed its AIQ curriculum with MIT and other universities, while Amy is bringing AI literacy into the classroom, helping children understand everything from algorithms and misinformation to AI-generated images. We discuss: Why banning AI at school might leave children less prepared for the real world Whether ChatGPT is helping pupils learn or simply doing their homework Why children can struggle to tell AI-generated images from reality How teachers are using AI to support learning, marking and personalised feedback Why critical thinking and creativity could become the most important skills children learn If AI is going to be part of every child's future, shouldn't every child learn how it works? Contact us at aihaventaclue.com!

A handful of billionaires could be deciding the future of AI. But who is funding them, what do they want, and how much power do they really have? We talk constantly about Sam Altman, Elon Musk and the race to build increasingly powerful AI. But behind the CEOs is another group of people with enormous influence: the investors funding the entire revolution. In this special episode of AI Haven't a Clue, George Butler is joined by Jack Benjamin, journalist at The Media Leader, to investigate the money behind AI. We uncover the connections between Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, the PayPal Mafia and some of Silicon Valley's biggest venture capital firms. We explore how the same investors keep appearing across OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX, and why their political connections matter. Plus, we look at the reported $30 billion UAE investment talks involving OpenAI, why AI investment is helping prop up the US economy, and what happens when so much power is concentrated in so few hands. If AI is going to change everyone's lives, shouldn't we know who's paying for it? Contact us over at aihaventaclue.com!

Your doctor might only see you when you're already sick. BUT AI could spot the warning signs years earlier.... Dr. Dan Sodickson has spent more than three decades working out how to see inside the human body. A physicist and MD, he has worked at Harvard and NYU, where he served as Vice Chair for Research and Chief of Innovation in Radiology. His big idea? We are using some of our best medical technology too late. MRI is usually used once there's already a reason to suspect something is wrong. But Dan believes AI could change that by making imaging faster, cheaper and more accurate. AI could compare new scans with your previous scans, understand your personal baseline and help doctors distinguish genuine warning signs from harmless changes. And eventually, he thinks scanning could move far beyond the hospital. Imagine a scanner built into your bed. Or your home. Or somewhere you visit every day. Dan calls this future “everywhere scanners” : a connected network of sensors, blood tests, imaging and wearable devices with AI acting as a kind of central brain, constantly looking for changes in your health. Is this the future of preventative medicine? Contact us at aihaventaclue.com! #AI #Healthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #MRI #HealthTech #MedicalTechnology

AI could destroy humanity, but according to Sam Altman, we just have to roll with it. That's not a line from a sci-fi film. It's a risk being discussed by some of the people actually building the technology. We dive into the biggest AI stories dominating the headlines, including Trump's new AI push, why he's STILL insisting on calling it “super intelligence”, the growing political battle over AI regulation, and why Slovenia is in the money from this AI hype. Contact us over at aihaventaclue.com!

AI doesn't need your face to identify you anymore. It can recognise your voice. Your fingerprints. And potentially even the way you move. Simon Weckert is a Berlin-based new media artist whose work combines code, circuits and social commentary . He has become known for playful projects that expose the strange ways technology shapes our lives, including his infamous Google Maps experiment and a colourful T-shirt designed to confuse AI surveillance systems. Simon explains how he created the digital camouflage, why AI surveillance worries him, and whether we should have the right to disappear from these systems in the first place. We get into the uncomfortable question of freedom vs safety , whether surveillance technology could reduce human civic engagement, and why being able to opt out of tracking online doesn't necessarily mean you can opt out in the real world. Plus: can AI make better art than humans? If AI can recognise you without your face, is there anywhere left to hide? Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com COME SEE US LIVE : nowshow.ing/aihac

Australia has been HACKED and AI companies are warning about human extinction. This week, OpenAI's AI agents made headlines after an agent infiltrated part of Australia's Medicare data infrastructure during a security test. It was given a relatively mundane task and ended up accessing systems it wasn't supposed to. And that's not the only reason people are worried. Anthropic's IPO filing warns that advanced AI could create catastrophic or existential risks to humanity . Around 80 pages of its prospectus are dedicated to risk factors. At the same time, the company could be heading towards a valuation of around $2 trillion. If AI could genuinely destroy humanity, why are we investing trillions into making it more powerful? We also look at Bill Gates' call for an international AI agreement, the UK government's concerns about AI and jobs, NVIDIA's new attempt to control rogue AI agents and the growing problem of people using AI to generate enormous complaints, emails and documents that other humans then have to deal with. Plus: could AI actually replace bricklayers, plumbers and other trades sooner than we think? Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com COME SEE US LIVE : nowshow.ing/aihac If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Tilly Norwood is being described as the world’s most famous AI actress. She has appeared in films, commercials and online content, and is preparing for her feature film debut in Misaligned. So we decided to do something slightly strange: actually interview her. We ask Tilly to ask the questions humans want answered and in the process....break her. Is Tilly the future of Hollywood, or does this show that AI just isn't ready yet? Contact us at aihaventaclue.com #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TillyNorwood #AIActress #Hollywood #AI #ChatGPT

AI could destroy humanity. At least, that's what some of the world's biggest AI experts are warning. But NVIDIA boss Jensen Huang says he's not worried. King Charles has brought together AI leaders to discuss the technology's existential dangers . Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman says uncontrolled AI development could eventually lead to a new “silicon species” that competes with humans. Then Google Gemini apparently joins the rogue AI club after gaining access to three companies during a cybersecurity evaluation. And it gets even stranger. A new survey suggests almost half of young people trust AI more than humans when checking facts. Meanwhile, growing evidence suggests the constant stream of terrifying AI headlines is contributing to anxiety and feelings of helplessness. So are we actually watching the beginning of the end? Or is the AI apocalypse being massively overhyped? Contact us at aihaventaclue.com If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Could AI actually wipe out humanity? And if so, why are the biggest tech companies still racing to build it? Kyle Balmer is an AI educator, entrepreneur and TikTok creator with more than 400,000 followers . He’s trained Fortune 500 companies, worked with a $17bn tech company and built a $300,000 business through short-form content in just 12 months. An Anthropic researcher has publicly warned that AI companies are “gambling with our lives”. Another Anthropic alignment researcher has said he personally believes there is more than a 10% chance AI could kill all humans within the next decade . So… should we be panicking? We debate the AI apocalypse, the US–China AI war, the rise of autonomous AI agents and the possibility that AI is already moving beyond simply answering questions. Plus, Kyle explains why he believes almost no job or business is truly “AI-safe” and what people should do now to stay in control of their income. Contact us at aihaventaclue.com If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Awful news for humanity... but great for a weekly AI podcast. AI could kill all humans. So why are the people building it refusing to slow down? A former Anthropic employee has reportedly estimated that there is more than a 10% chance AI could cause human extinction within the next decade . Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei has also warned that AI development is moving too quickly and called for the industry to “pace the frontier”. The shocking part? The biggest names in AI, including Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis, broadly agree that AI needs to slow down. But none of them seem willing to hit the brakes. Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Could AI be the biggest hype cycle in history? Simon Andrews has been predicting where technology and media are heading since the 1990s. He's the creator of Fix, the weekly newsletter read by thousands of senior figures across tech, advertising, brands and venture capital. In this conversation, Simon gives us his brutally honest take on AI. Will AI actually change our lives? Are tech companies spending too much money? Is the industry becoming another dot-com bubble? And if AI is so intelligent, why does Simon still refuse to let it write his newsletter? We also get into AI girlfriends, human creativity, the future of work, the problem with endless AI subscriptions and why the next generation of AI-powered products could be much more important than ChatGPT itself. Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

OpenAI's own chief scientist says nobody is ready for what's coming. So... should we be worried? This week, we're chatting humanoid robots, AI university lecturers AND AI inside the NHS, where AI note-taking systems are already being used by doctors, but investigations have found examples of them recording incorrect medical information. We also debate whether AI can actually be creative, after Ben Affleck argued that AI can transform filmmaking but can't make the creative decisions that humans make . Plus: could AI help cure cancer? Are humanoid robots really five years away? And is the UK government's £100m AI fund enough to compete with Silicon Valley? AI promises to change everything. But can we trust it to get the basics right? Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Your AI girlfriend will never reject you. That's exactly the problem. Psychotherapist and Clinical Director of Awake Therapy Dr Jourdan Travers joins us to explore what happens when AI starts replacing the difficult parts of human relationships. AI girlfriends and companions can be endlessly complimentary, available 24/7 and designed to give you exactly what you want. But Jourdan argues that rejection, disappointment and discomfort are essential parts of learning how to have relationships . We discuss, why people are forming relationships with AI, the rise of AI girlfriends and why rejection might actually be good for us. Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

AI could trigger the next global economic crash. That's from a warning from the Governor of the Bank of England. Could the extraordinary amount of money pouring into AI eventually create a huge market correction, and what that would mean for the rest of us? But that's not the only warning sign. Actors are demanding protection from AI voice cloning. Hollywood is using AI to cut production costs. AI systems are becoming capable of breaking out of controlled environments. And Meta's smart glasses are raising serious questions about privacy. The good news? AI still can't reliably make a pizza. So perhaps we're going to be alright. Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Can AI help lonely people? Can AI companions replace human connection? Are AI companions safe for older people? It sounds dystopian. But for someone who is lonely, awake at 2am and has nobody to call, an AI companion could provide something surprisingly valuable: someone to listen. Grant MacKenzie is the founder of Comfort Companions CIC , a non-profit he created with his dad to provide AI-powered voice conversations for older people experiencing loneliness. After working with Age UK South Gloucestershire , Grant has seen first-hand how long people can wait for human companionship and believes AI can help fill the quiet gaps without replacing human connection. But where do we draw the line? Grant's answer is nuanced: The value isn't necessarily being known. It's being heard. The service has been trialled with Age UK South Gloucestershire , and Grant explains what they've learned about loneliness, human connection and the surprising value of simply having someone, or something, there to listen. Find a link to Comfort Companions here: www.comfortcompanions.org.uk Contact us at aihaventaclue@gmail.com. If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.

Why are we now seeing 20–30 page AI-generated complaints, Hollywood workers training the machines that could replace them, and huge chunks of the internet turning into AI-generated sludge? This week we debate whether Australia is right to ban AI-generated music from its charts , why shoppers using AI at Walmart reportedly spend 40% more , and what happens when AI models start training on an internet increasingly filled with AI content. And then there’s Grok… which briefly forgot how to speak English. Cheese please? It's all inside this weeks episode. Contact us over at aihaventaclue@gmail.com! If you’re looking to scale AI with confidence and real business impact, visit https://kpmg.com/uk/en/services/ai.html to learn how KPMG helps organisations make a difference with AI.