The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski

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Why AI isn't going to become conscious | Anil Seth

We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ...  Show more

How to parent in the age of AI with Stephen Remedios and Avni Patel Thompson

Outsourcing parenthood can feel like the ultimate life hack. Less noise. Fewer interruptions. But at what cost? In today’s episode, Sherrell shares two talks on parenting in the age of AI. First, a father who handed the job to AI and learned something no algorithm could teach him ...  Show more

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