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The Informed Frontier

The Informed Frontier

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A podcast series examining innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and media. Season 1 explores AI as a 'reader' of content, and how this fundamental shift is changing the way we access, interpret, and share information. Hosted by Jessica Miles, each episode looks at the philosophical considerations and practical consequences of this disruption, focusing on scientific and scholarly content. Science
Episodes
  • What publishers learned about AI in 2025 with Nick Thompson

    What publishers learned about AI in 2025 with Nick Thompson
    Jan 25 2026
    From court decisions to bot-blocking infrastructure, the AI licensing landscape shifted dramatically in 2025, leaving publishers to learn along the way. In this live Q&A, Jessica speaks with Nicholas Thompson about major shifts in 2025 and his predictions for a fair exchange of value between AI and media. Featured Guest: Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic
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  • AI search for science research with JL Needham

    AI search for science research with JL Needham
    Oct 3 2025
    AI tools have the potential to transform research discovery. In this episode, Jessica speaks with JL Needham about lessons from the last era of search, building partnerships between publishers and AI developers, and his advice for navigating disruption. Featured Guest: JL Needham, Director of Partnerships at Consensus
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  • Open science meets AI with Mark Hahnel

    Open science meets AI with Mark Hahnel
    Oct 1 2025
    For over a decade, Figshare has led the way in making scientific research and data open to the world. In 2025, that entails figuring out how to continue their vital work of serving the research ecosystem, while managing the impact of a new type of user: AI bots. In this episode, Jessica speaks to Figshare founder Mark Hahnel about the history and future of open data and how human-AI collaboration could spark a perpetual research cycle.
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