About this episode

The episode introduces a new series exploring the impact of AI chatbots on society and technology.

People are becoming convinced AI chatbots have helped them make scientific breakthroughs, cure diseases or invent new technologies. What does this reveal about a technology used by more than a billion people? A new series from The Guardian Investigates, coming soon

Topics covered

• AI technology
• scientific breakthroughs
• disease cure
• innovation
• society
• culture

Keywords

• AI
• chatbots
• scientific breakthroughs
• disease
• technology
• The Guardian
• investigates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Guardian

Products: AI chatbots

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