In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser speaks with Beyza Altan about a strange
and fascinating frontier: the uncanny valley of objects. They explore what happens
when AI-generated furniture, clothing, or interfaces look almost right—but not
quite—and why this subtle wrongness unsettles us.
From MIT Media Lab experiments to design schools using generative AI for fashion and furniture, researchers are asking how these uncanny designs affect trust, usability, and creativity. Is this eerie
aesthetic a design flaw to be fixed—or a new space for artistic innovation?
 Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping the way we perceive the objects around us.

In this episode of AI-Ignited, host Elif Baser chats with Tugan Basaran, AI engineer intern at Taytech Energy Technologies, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming business intelligence from static dashboards into dynamic, decision-making ecosystems. Tugan shares his work on developing an AI-powered BI tool that uses autonomous agents to analyze data, detect anomalies, generate insights, and optimize company resources—without the manual bottlenecks. They unpack what agentic AI means, how platforms like Snowflake and AWS are changing enterprise analytics, and why the future of BI is fast, flexible, and intelligent.
Whether you're a data analyst, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this episode offers a look into the new era of decision intelligence—where algorithms don’t just report, they advise.

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes a familiar voice, Ahmet Batu Yılmaz, to unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal world. From AI tools that review contracts and predict case outcomes to debates over bias, ethics, and “algorithmic judges,” this conversation explores what happens when technology collides with law.

Today on AI Ignited with host Elif Baser and guest Ada Ozturkmen, we explore the
fascinating—and sometimes unsettling—world of Synthetic Personalities and Digital Humans.
These AI-generated personas are engineered to mirror real human emotions and psychological traits. But what happens when we start forming emotional bonds with machines?
Ada dives deep into the psychological, ethical, and technological implications of this emerging
frontier. Drawing from cutting-edge research at institutions like Stanford’s Human-Centered AI
Lab, MIT’s Media Lab, and Oxford’s Digital Ethics Lab, we ask:
● Can these bots build real emotional connections?
● Are they safe substitutes for human interaction—or emotional risks in disguise?
● And what does this mean for the future of relationships, therapy, and even identity?
Whether you're an AI enthusiast or interested in psychology, this episode is your must-listen guide to
the future of synthetic companionship. Get ready to rethink what it means to feel, connect, and
trust in a digital world.

On this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes Ahmet Batu Yılmaz to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping meteorology and climate science. From Google DeepMind’s GraphCast and NVIDIA’s FourCastNet to AI-driven hurricane tracking at ECMWF and NOAA, we unpack how machine learning is delivering faster forecasts, sharper extreme weather warnings, and new insights into climate change.

In this episode of AI-Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes returning guest Ferudun Korkmaz to explore how AI is revolutionizing customer service in the airline industry. From chatbots like AirAsia’s AVA to KLM’s emotionally intelligent BlueBot, airlines are adopting AI to streamline bookings, handle flight changes, and answer customer queries—24/7.But that’s just the beginning. Discover how AI analyzes your preferences and travel habits to suggest personalized offers, upgrades, and loyalty perks—before you even ask.
Ferudun breaks down the tech behind these systems, the privacy challenges, and what’s next for AI-driven experiences in the sky.
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a tech lover, this is your boarding call into the future of flying.

Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes Mehmet Emir Oner to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the entrepreneurial landscape. From automating operations and enhancing customer insights to enabling rapid product innovation, AI is no longer a futuristic luxury—it’s a game-changing necessity for modern founders. Whether you’re a startup dreamer or a seasoned business owner, this episode will spark ideas on how to harness AI to power your next big move.

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser sits down with Leyla Mumcu to explore the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and emotional design. Together, they break down how AI systems are learning to recognize, interpret, and simulate human emotions through facial cues, tone, and behavior.
From empathetic chatbots to emotionally adaptive interfaces, this conversation unpacks both the exciting potential and the ethical dilemmas of affective computing. With insights from thought leaders like Rosalind Picard, Maja Pantić, and Pascale Fung, Leyla highlights how emotion-driven design is reshaping fields from healthcare to UX. 
A must-listen for designers, developers, and anyone curious about how machines are being taught to care.

How much should your plane ticket cost—and who decides?
In this high-flying episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes back aviation tech expert Ferudun Korkmaz to explore how airlines like Delta and Emirates use AI to set ticket prices in real time. Discover how machine learning models analyze demand, timing, and even your behavior to personalize pricing and in-flight offers—from baggage to seat upgrades. 
Get a front-row seat to the AI cockpit of modern travel.

In this episode of AI Ignited, host Elif Baser chats with Ahmet Batu Yilmaz, how AI integration and  artificial intelligence are transforming the way athletes train, perform, and stay injury-free. From wearable tech that predicts injuries before they happen to cognitive simulators inspired by fighter pilots, AI is reshaping elite sports across the globe. Featuring insights from research labs at the University of Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, and more, this episode dives into the tech innovations used by Premier League teams, NBA franchises, and Olympic trainers.

Whether you're a techie, athlete, or coach, this conversation is packed with cutting-edge tools and expert takes on the future of smart performance.