About this episode

Matt Jones explores the potential futures of AI and its integration into everyday life.

In this last lecture, I will work to wake us from the AI as Overlord spell. We will explore other possible futures, looking first look at the potential of AI fitting in with us: things we can chat to; humanoid robots; or even devices that draw on understandings of pets to make them more palatable and pleasing. Secondly, I’ll suggest a way to weave AI into everyday life: as a “simple” instrument to enable our souls to sing. This lecture was recorded by Professor Matt Jones on the 2nd of June ...

People in this episode

Guest: Matt Jones

Topics covered

• AI
• humanoid robots
• everyday life
• future of technology
• human-AI interaction

Keywords

• AI
• humanoid robots
• technology
• future
• interaction

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