Who's in control of AI?

Who's in control of AI?

From The Inside Story Podcast by Al Jazeera

April 24, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 1515

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of unauthorized access to a powerful AI model and the control of AI technology.

Reports of unauthorised access to one of the most powerful artificial intelligence models yet developed. Nothing malicious, the owners say, but it has intensified focus on such technology falling into the wrong hands. In this episode:  Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies, AI and technology specialist Marc Einstein, Research Director and Global Head of AI Research at Counterpoint Research & Digital Transformation analyst Adrian Monck, Senior Adviser on AI and Technology to the United Nations and Editor of the 'Seven Things' newsletter in Geneva Host: James Bays  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on  X ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  YouTube

People in this episode

Host: James Bays

Guests: Ramesh Srinivasan, Marc Einstein, Adrian Monck

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • technology
  • unauthorised access
  • AI control
  • digital transformation

Keywords

  • AI
  • unauthorised access
  • technology
  • control
  • digital transformation
  • Ramesh Srinivasan
  • Marc Einstein
  • Adrian Monck

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCLA Department of Information Studies, Counterpoint Research, United Nations, Seven Things

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