Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes returning guest Lara Uluözen to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming battery science. From discovering new materials in days instead of decades to creating safer solid-state batteries and reducing dependence on lithium, AI is rapidly reshaping the future of energy storage. Together, they discuss how machine learning, digital twins, and autonomous laboratories are helping scientists design the batteries that could power tomorrow's electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and smart technologies.

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes returning guest Eren Keskin to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the global financial industry. From fraud detection and algorithmic trading to AI-powered banking assistants, predictive analytics, and automated compliance systems, this episode dives into the technologies reshaping modern finance.

Drawing on insights from IBM, Deloitte, EY, HPE, and Unit4, the conversation examines how financial institutions are using AI to process massive amounts of data, improve efficiency, and personalize customer experiences. Elif and Eren also discuss the risks surrounding algorithmic bias, black-box decision-making, cybersecurity, financial regulation, and whether AI could destabilize markets if left unchecked. As finance enters the era of “intelligent banking,” what happens when algorithms begin influencing the global economy itself?

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser and returning guest Neva Akin explore the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered In-Cabin Monitoring Systems (ICMS) and biometric technologies in smart vehicles. From infrared cameras tracking driver fatigue and distraction to emotion-responsive interfaces that adjust lighting and climate based on mood, the episode breaks down how artificial intelligence is transforming the driving experience.

Elif and Neva also discuss child and occupant detection systems designed to prevent hot car tragedies, the growing use of facial recognition and biometric authentication in vehicles, and the ethical concerns surrounding privacy, surveillance, and AI bias. Blending research in computer vision, affective computing, transportation safety, and machine learning, this episode examines both the promise and the risks of the intelligent cars of the future.

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with Kaan Gungor to explore how AI is transforming one of humanity's oldest intellectual pursuits: mathematical discovery. They examine how advanced AI systems are helping mathematicians identify patterns, generate conjectures, and tackle problems that were once considered beyond the reach of computers.

The discussion highlights groundbreaking research from DeepMind, including AI-assisted discoveries in knot theory and representation theory, as well as the perspectives of renowned mathematician Terence Tao on the future of human-AI collaboration in mathematics. Elif and Kaan also break down key concepts such as the difference between conjectures and theorems, the challenges of mathematical reasoning, and why AI's growing role in research could reshape STEM education and scientific discovery.

Join us as we explore whether the next great mathematical breakthrough might come not from a lone genius, but from a partnership between human creativity and artificial intelligence.

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with guest Helen Yurtseven to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing forensic science. From DNA analysis and digital forensics to deepfake detection and crime scene reconstruction, AI is rapidly transforming the way investigators solve crimes and analyze evidence. Together, they discuss groundbreaking research from institutions including Johns Hopkins University, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and forensic science researchers worldwide, while also examining the ethical challenges and future possibilities of AI-driven investigations.

What if artificial intelligence could design entirely new proteins capable of treating diseases, fighting antibiotic resistance, and accelerating drug discovery? In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with returning guest Ece Cirpan to explore one of the most exciting frontiers in biotechnology: AI-designed proteins. Together, they discuss how AI is transforming protein engineering, the groundbreaking work being conducted at leading research institutions, and what these innovations could mean for the future of medicine.

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser and guest Elif Basaran dive into the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the legal profession. From AI-powered case research and automated contracts to algorithmic bias, misinformation, and ethical concerns in courtrooms, this episode explores both the extraordinary opportunities and serious risks AI brings to law. Drawing on research from Harvard Law School, Vanderbilt University, and leading legal ethics studies, they discuss how AI could redefine legal careers, access to justice, and the future of decision-making itself. As machines begin entering one of society’s most human professions, can technology truly deliver justice fairly?

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes guest Cafer Demir Özalp to discuss one of the most urgent ethical challenges in artificial intelligence: algorithmic bias and discrimination. From AI hiring systems and facial recognition to predictive policing and healthcare algorithms, they explore how AI can unintentionally reinforce inequalities tied to race, gender, disability, age, and socioeconomic status. The episode also examines anti-discrimination laws, EEOC guidance on AI hiring tools, civil rights protections, and growing concerns among researchers and policymakers about fairness, accountability, and transparency in automated systems.

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes returning guest Ece Kuzuimamlar to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming forensic DNA analysis and reshaping the future of criminal justice. From AI-assisted genetic genealogy and predictive forensic modeling to massive DNA databases and algorithmic surveillance, this episode examines the growing intersection of technology, law, and ethics. Together, they discuss research from SAGE Journals, Cambridge Law, Human Genomics, NCBI, and other leading publications while unpacking the benefits and dangers of AI-powered forensic systems. The conversation also explores wrongful convictions, the Lukis Anderson case, constitutional privacy concerns, racial bias in forensic databases, and whether courts are prepared for AI-driven evidence. As forensic genetics evolves from simple identification toward predictive biological intelligence, what happens when algorithms enter the courtroom?

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with Lara Uluözen to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of engineering. From AI-powered simulations and predictive maintenance to generative design and digital twins, they discuss how engineers are now designing faster, smarter, and more sustainably than ever before. The episode also dives into NVIDIA’s AI-aided engineering research, Neural Concept’s engineering copilots, and the growing relationship between human creativity and machine intelligence in modern engineering.