Show Notes
Welcome to the latest episode of the Connected AI Podcast, a fortnightly podcast presented by Charlie Taylor, the Business Post's technology editor, and Elaine Burke, one of our leading contributors.
The Connected AI Podcast, which is brought to you in association with Expleo, aims to cut through the hype and get to the heart of AI for business, with expert guests offering their advice, and the hosts giving their take on big developments in the space.
In the latest episode we're talking to Abeba Birhane, a researcher who has previously been named as one of the 100 most influential people in AI by Time Magazine. The former Google Deepmind engineer, was last year appointed to lead a new AI research lab based in Trinity College Dublin that will hold some of the biggest players in the industry accountable for the impact their technologies have on people. In a wide-ranging conversation, Abeba criticises the lack of transparency in Big Tech's AI datasets and emphasises the need for public awareness and alternative technologies. She also discusses the broader impact of AI on society, particularly on marginalised communities, and advocates for ethical AI development.
In addition, Charlie and Elaine discuss an IPO for Coreweave, the launch of AI assistants in Ireland by Meta and AWS, and AI's assault on the arts.
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