Living With AI Podcast: Challenges of Living with Artificial Intelligence

From deep fakes to voice assistants, AI audio is ubiquitous yet often overlooked. Dr Jennifer Williams tells Sean all about the project: "The Next Big Thing in Trustworthy AI: Codesign of Context Aware Trustworthy Audio Capture" which asks the question "Do we really trust the autonomous audio systems (AAUS) that exist around us?"This is the final episode in this season's Living with AI, we hope you've enjoyed listening and hopefully we'll see you next season!If "Living with AI" floats your boat and you're looking for a new podcast, you might like to check out 'Robot Talk' - here's an episode from last year featuring TAShub director Gopal: Episode 24 – Gopal Ramchurn - Robot Talk Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Misinformation online is a huge problem. How can you trust the things you read? Jeremie Clos joins Sean to discuss the project "Privacy Preserving Detection of Online Misinformation"Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This projects episode features four TAS Hub projects associated with Health and Social Care:1. Tunde Ashaolu - DAISY 2. Yasmeen Rafiq - Verifiably Human-Centric Robot Assisted Dressing 3. Cian O’Donovan - Empowering Future Care Workforces 4. Navamayooran Thavanesan – Imaging predictors of Oesophageal Cancer MDT patient outcomesPodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

We're discussing AI and the arts, featuring Blast Theory with a discussion of their latest work 'Cat Royale' where an autonomous system attempts to create a cat utopia.Feature interview with Matt & Ju from Blast Theory recorded on May 11th 2023 Panel Discussion recorded on May 26th 2023 On the panel we have:Tim Smith-Laing Executive Master Programme Director of the Royal Academy of ArtsAli Hossaini a TAS artist in residenceSteve Benford, TAS Creative Lead, Founder of the Mixed Reality Lab at the University of Nottingham. Chat GPT summary when prompted to talk about the lionisation of art:"In summary, AI's role in making art more accessible is indeed a positive development. By removing barriers and providing opportunities for engagement, AI can contribute to a more inclusive and diverse appreciation of art, empowering individuals to explore and connect with the artistic world in ways they may have thought were unattainable."A few notes:Blast Theory: Blast TheoryCat Royale: Welcome to Cat Royale | Blast Theory 55mins Ali: Bach music mentions:Pablo Casals - Wikipedia Yo-Yo Ma - Wikipedia 1hr 8mins Tim: Lotus Eaters:Lotus-eaters - Wikipedia  Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Two projects loosely under the umbrella of the environment. This episode was recorded on May 10th 2023Calum Corrie Imrie - Preserving Marine Life in a Shipping World: AI to the Rescue (PREVAIL)  Karl Dickinson - AgriTrust Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This is a projects episode where we discuss four TAS Hub projects related to equality:Guests featured on this podcast:1. Marise Galvez Trigo - Trustworthy Accessible Robots for Inclusive Cultural experienceS (TARICS)  2. Lauren White - Reimagining TAS with Disabled Young People  3. Efpraxia Zamani - Intersectional Approaches to Design and Deployment of Trustworthy Autonomous Systems  4. Peta Masters - TAS Benchmarks Library and Critical ReviewPodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This special episode features  Dr Yossi Sheffi, the Elisha Gray II professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Dr Sheffi is an expert in supply chains, having written several books on the topic.Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

A Projects episode focusing on projects dedicated to researching the responsibility aspects of AI: Responsibility Projects – UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub (tas.ac.uk) Our guests this week are:1. Lars Kunze - Responsible AI for Long-term Trustworthy Autonomous Systems 2. Shannon Vallor - Making systems Answer 3. Ibrahim Habli - Assuring Responsibility for Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (AR-TAS)Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

From the only museum to be open at the beginning of the UK lockdown, to the decommissioning of nuclear facilities, telepresence can affect all sorts of sectors. In this projects episode we're talking to Verity, Horia, Praminda and Ayse about telepresence, trust and robots:Verity McIntosh – Virtually There Horia Maior – TAS ART Praminda Caleb-Solly - Digital Twins for Human-Assistive Robot Teams Ayse Kucukyilmaz - CHAPTER - Cognitive HumAn in the looP TEleopeRationsPodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Can Machines make good choices? We're asking several researchers about their TAShub projects related to choices. This episode was recorded on May 10th 2023Featured projects:Asieh Salehi Fathabadi - Verifiably Safe and Trusted Human-AI Systems (VESTAS)Sachini Weerawardhana - Leap of Faith Benedict Legastelois - Methodological perspectives on the ethics of trust and responsibility of autonomous systems​ Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Generative AI has changed the landscape over the last few months, We talk to AI industry expert Deep Dhillon about what this means and how it's being used.The panel discussion was recorded on May 22nd 2023 The feature interview was recorded on May 9th 2023Guest:Deep Dhillon, Xyonix co-founder and leads Xyonix technology developmentPanel Discussion: Chris Nielsen, CEO and co-founder of LevatasGisela Reyez Cruz, Research Fellow, University of NottinghamDr Cecily Morrison, MBE - Principal Research Manager - Microsoft Research CambridgePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Is AI a Fair JudgeA projects episode where we look at a few of the projects that the TAS Hub (Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub) has funded: Mapping Contracts and Licenses around Large Generative Models: private ordering and innovation https://tas.ac.uk/research-projects-2022-23/mapping-contracts-and-licenses-around-large-generative-models/ Lilian Edwards (James Stewart)Trustworthy Autonomous Recommender Systems on Music Streaming PlatformsTrustworthy Autonomous Recommender Systems on Music Streaming PlatformsPeter Ormosi Principles for Building Fair and Trustworthy Autonomous Fraud Detection in Retail https://tas.ac.uk/research-projects-2022-23/principles-for-building-fair-and-trustworthy-autonomous-fraud-detection-in-retail/ Danni Zhang This podcast was recorded on 9th May 2023Chat GPT was used to create these links:Lilian/James intro:"In this episode of the Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub podcast, we're joined by Lilian Edwards and James Griffin, who are part of the team working on the project "Mapping Contracts and Licenses around Large Generative Models: private ordering and innovation". Lilian unfortunately has laryngitis, but she'll still be sharing her insights with us to help understand the legal and ethical implications of using large generative models, and how contracts and licenses can be used to promote responsible development and use of this technology. James may also jump in to offer his perspective and expertise. It's sure to be a fascinating conversation, so let's dive in."Peter Intro:"Next up on the Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub podcast, we'll be exploring the world of music streaming platforms and the increasingly sophisticated recommender systems that power them. Our guest today is Peter Ormosi, who is part of the team working on the project "Trustworthy Autonomous Recommender Systems on Music Streaming Platforms". Peter will help us understand the complex algorithms and data-driven decision-making processes behind these systems, and how they can be designed to promote trust and accountability for users, artists, and platform operators alike. Whether you're a casual listener or a devoted music fan, this is a conversation you won't want to miss."Danni Intro:"Our last guest on today's Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub podcast is Danny Zhang, who has been working on the project "Principles for Building Fair and Trustworthy Autonomous Fraud Detection in Retail". In this project, Danny and her colleagues are tackling the complex and sensitive issue of fraud detection in retail, where AI and other automated systems are increasingly being used to identify suspicious behavior and transactions. But how can we ensure that these systems are accurate, reliable, and fair, and don't perpetuate biases or discriminate against certain groups? Danny will help us navigate these challenging questions and explore some potential solutions for building fair and trustworthy autonomous fraud detection systems. Stay tuned for this important and thought-provoking conversation."Podcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

AI For Good - we talk to Dr Kate Devlin about whether it's possible to have 'Good' as the default for AI. Dr Kate Devlin is Reader in Artificial Intelligence & Society in the Department of Digital Humanities at King's College London. Having begun her career as an archaeologist before moving into computer science, Kate's research is in the fields of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).Panel: Professor Pauline Leonard  Professor of Sociology, Director, ESRC Impact Accelerator Role & Web Science Institute Director. TAS Hub Project co-I – Trustworthy Human-Robot TeamsDr Justyna LisinskaTAS Hub Policy Lead, Research Fellow, The Policy Institute, King’s College LondonDr Jan Przydatek, Lloyd’s Register Foundation Podcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsiteRelevant Links:Lloyds Register: World Risk Poll Introducing The Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll (lrfoundation.org.uk)Foresight review of robotics and autonomous systems. (lrfoundation.org.uk)Foresight Review on the Future of Regulatory Systems (lrfoundation.org.uk)From Justyna:https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/safe-use-rules-for-automated-vehicles-av/rules-on-safe-use-of-automated-vehicles-on-gb-roads#:~:text=Automated%20Lane%20Keeping%20Systems%20(%20ALKS,safe%20use%20on%20British%20roads. https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/10/womens-safety-app-backed-by-home-office-is-insulting-experts-say https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/united-kingdom/press-release/majority-uk-public-would-not-feel-safe-self-driving-carsPodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This 'Projects Episode' discusses a few TAShub projects grouped around the theme of whether we can trust machines to care for us.Project: Trustworthy light-based robotic devices for autonomous wound healing Sabine Hauert – Project Lead Contact Reader of Swarm Engineering, University of Bristol Project:  COTADS Michael Boniface – Project Lead Contact, Director of the University of Southampton, IT Innovation Centre Project:  Trustworthy Autonomous systems to support healthcare experiences Nils Jäeger – Co-Lead Contact, Assistant Professor in Digital Technology and Architecture, University of Nottingham Industry Partner: Dr David Crepaz Keay, Head of Applied Learning, the Mental Health FoundationPodcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsitePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This 'Projects Episode' discusses a few TAShub projects grouped around the themes of autonomous cars and voice control.Project: Chatty Car Professor Gary Burnett, Project Lead Contact Project:  | Understanding user trust after software malfunctions and cyber intrusions of digital displays: a use case of automated automotive systems  William Payre Assistant Professor in Transport Design and Human Factors at the National Transport Design Centre at Coventry University (CU) TAShub Verifiability Node Ana Cavalcanti Professor of Computer Science;  Deputy PI, Verifiability Node Podcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsitePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This episode is all about AI & Defence. We've spoken to Ministry of Defence's scientist Steven MeersPanel Guests:Professor Jack Stilgoe - Professor of Science and Technology Policy, UCL  Nik Bhutani  - Science and Technology Lead - Northrop Grumman UK and EuropeHector Figueiredo - Head of Technology, UAS Business, QinetiQProfessor Meers is speaking in a personal capacity. His views do not necessarily represent the views of the Ministry of Defence. Podcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsitePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This 'Projects Episode' discusses a few TAShub projects grouped around the theme 'Ethics'Project: Consent Verification in Autonomous Systems   Inah Omoronyia - Project Lead, Senior Lecturer in Privacy, University of Bristol Project: Trust me (I'm an Autonomous Machine?)  Joseph Lindley -  Project Lead, Research Fellow, University of Lancaster Project: ARGOS  Enrico Gerding, Project Lead, Associate Professor, Director of the Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI), University of Southampton  Industry Partner: Ian Forrester, Senior Firestarter, BBC Podcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsitePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

This 'Projects Episode' discusses a few TAShub projects grouped around the theme 'trusting robots day-to-day'Project: Trustworthy human-robot teams Dr Marise Galvez Trigo – Assistant ProfessorProject:  OPEN-TAS Professor Tony Prescott, Lead Contact Project: Trustworthy human-swarm partnerships in extreme environments Dr Mohammad Divband Soorati – Project Lead, Assistant Professor, University of Southampton Industry Partner:  Daniel Camilleri – Cyberselves ltd OPEN-TASPodcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsitePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website

Featuring Manuel & Pedro from Ocean Infinity, we're discussing the role of autonomous water craft - how can you regulate them? What problems do they solve? How can we trust them to be safe?Featured Interview: Manuel Parente: Software Technology Development at Ocean InfinityPedro Costa: AI Lead at Ocean Infinity Panel Guests: Katrina Kemp - Maritime & Coastguard AgencyJon Downes - Associate Professor in Maritime & Autonomous Systems, University of SouthamptonPodcast Host: Sean RileyThe UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub WebsitePodcast Host: Sean Riley The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website