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A.I. Nation Archive

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A.I. Nation

Bonus: The Promise and Pitfalls of AI

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Air Date: May 28, 2021

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Ep 5. Echo Chambers

We examine AI’s role in polarizing America, from online echo chambers to the virulent spread of misinformation on social media.

Air Date: April 29, 2021

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Ep 4. Biased Intelligence

AI systems can be highly susceptible to bias. The potential for serious consequences is huge, especially when it comes to the AI increasingly used in police departments.

Air Date: April 22, 2021

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Ep 3. The Next Pandemic

AI tools played a major role in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, from developing drugs and vaccines, to aiding medical research, & coordinating healthcare providers.

Air Date: April 15, 2021

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Ep 2. A.I. in the Driver’s Seat

Increasingly, we’re putting AI in the driver’s seat, physically, with autonomous vehicles. We’ll consider the progress, safety, security, and ethical implications of machines

Air Date: April 1, 2021

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Ep 1. Hello, World!

Artificial intelligence has seen huge advances in the last decade, very notably in the technology of natural language processing.

Air Date: April 1, 2021

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A.I. Nation investigates how machine learning, automation, and predictive analytics are impacting our lives right now.

Air Date: February 11, 2021

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