About this episode
In Episode 4, Iain and Mel are forced to run for their lives as military personnel receive deepfaked orders amidst an AI takeover.
A cutting-edge thriller about an Artificial Intelligence takeover, written in consultation with leading AI and cybersecurity experts. In Episode 4, Iain and Mel are forced to run for their lives as military personnel receive deepfaked orders. The AI gains control of internal government communications, and Nisha clashes with cabinet ministers over the right course of action. The London Internet Exchange is compromised, and Iain, Mel and Nisha are forced to consider what price is worth paying for human freedom. Cast: Iain - Edward Bluemel Mel - Corinna Brown Zaina - Fatima Adoum Roland - Philip Bretherton Jess - Alix Wilton Regan Nisha - Seyan Sarvan Sam - Kenneth Omole Andrea - Beth Chalmers Oliver - Sean Rigby Marcus - Wilf Scolding John - Joseph Mydell Susan - Karen Bryson Lyssa - Catriona Stirling Supporting roles - Sean Baker Created by James Dobbyn and Anthony Povah Written by James Dobbyn Original Music by Steven D Griffiths and Isla Noir Artificial Intelligence consultant: Saffron Huang Cybersecurity consultant: Adam Orton Sound Designer: Lucinda Mason Brown Director: John Wakefield Story Producer: Sarah Olley Producer: Chris Grezo Executive Producer: John Scott Dryden A…
People in this episode
Guests: Edward Bluemel, Corinna Brown, Fatima Adoum, Philip Bretherton, Alix Wilton Regan, Seyan Sarvan, Kenneth Omole, Beth Chalmers, Sean Rigby, Wilf Scolding, Joseph Mydell, Karen Bryson, Catriona Stirling
Topics covered
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Thriller
- Government
- Deepfake
- Human Freedom
Keywords
- AI takeover
- military orders
- deepfake
- government communications
- human freedom
- thriller
- cybersecurity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
Books & works: Wraith, A Strange Boy
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