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Babbage: Rise of the robots

Babbage: Rise of the robots

Update: 2022-02-221
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Relations between people and robots are being reset. Host Alok Jha explores why the pace of automation is likely to accelerate, and what it means for societies and jobs. We also ask how advancements in AI and robotics can improve collaboration between humans and machines.


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Babbage: Rise of the robots

Babbage: Rise of the robots