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In our Tech Society

In our Tech Society

Written by: Paddy Stephens
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 Are robots taking our jobs? What does ChatGPT mean for education? How can we protect privacy on social media? In this weekly podcast, we chat to experts from across the world about what technology means for society, and what we can do about it. Send us a question or thoughts here! https://www.speakpipe.com/In_Our_Tech_Society Image adapted from ThisisEngineering via PexelPaddy Stephens Politics & Government
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  • Battling to regulate AI: Brussels, Beijing & Brexit

    Battling to regulate AI: Brussels, Beijing & Brexit
    Jan 27 2023

    The EU's outsized influence on tech regulation beyond its borders raises a lot of political issues: e.g. the UK having little ability to effectively regulate AI. Besides this, we also discuss how China approaches AI ethics and regulation differently. I'm joined by Oxford University researcher Huw Roberts.

    • 8.50: EU priorities in AI regulation
    • 13.50: The effect of EU policy outside its borders
    • 25.40: How China thinks differently about AI
    • 34.30: "The Beijing Effect"
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    38 mins
  • Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]

    Why Cute Robots are Dangerous [From the Archives]
    Jan 13 2023

    Robots are designed to elicit emotions in us, especially empathy. I chat to philosopher Dr Joanna Malinowska about the benefits, and dangers, of robots designed to be cute. That's especially in the context of sex robots, and the treatment of women.

    Send us your questions here!
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    44 mins
  • Sex Robots and Christian Ethics

    Sex Robots and Christian Ethics
    Jan 6 2023

    How can religious ethical traditions make sense of dating apps and sex robots? I chat to Kate Ott about her new book, 'Sex, Tech, and Faith'.

    • 5.05: How digital avatars are replacing clothes
    • 6.50: Reflecting on Dating Apps
    • 15.05: Virtual relationships and Christianity
    • 25.46: Sex Robots
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    43 mins
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