Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk continues to be a stand-out program for anyone seeking clarity and conversation about the fast-changing world of technology. Throughout 2025, this show has led thought-provoking discussions on the human side of innovation, delving into real-life impacts, ethical questions, and what it actually means to live with emerging technologies outside Silicon Valley’s echo chamber.

Over the past few months, the program’s hosts have tackled urgent subjects shaking up headlines, including the promise and peril of artificial intelligence aligning with human values. A recent episode examined the surge of AI-powered tools in daily life and the concern that cutting-edge language models and robotics aren't always tuned to our safety or ethical expectations. Referencing findings from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, listeners learned how new frameworks, like M-CoDAL, are specifically trained to identify risks in complex environments, leading to safer, more effective tech in everything from household robots to healthcare tools. These conversations spotlight the need for active collaboration between technologists, policymakers, and everyday users to ensure AI doesn’t just work, but works in ways that reflect the values and priorities of diverse communities.

Listeners also heard about the real-world consequences of tech advances in banking, as discussed by Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr. Covering Barr’s recent remarks, the show highlighted both opportunities and risks: while AI is making fraud detection more accessible for community banks, the rise of deepfakes represents an escalating threat, with attackers now able to convincingly impersonate relatives or high-value clients using just snippets of online information. The show emphasized that the same technology enabling productivity gains can—if left unchecked—be weaponized, leaving individuals and institutions vulnerable to digital deception.

Episodes have addressed not just disruptive risks but also how people are adapting their lives and work. With AI being integrated into everything from creative industries to small business operations, the hosts have revisited the alignment problem—raising the point that having a tech’s outputs superficially meet human standards isn’t enough. Instead, deeper, context-aware alignment is crucial if we want technology to enhance, not endanger, daily life. The show has brought in a range of voices, from policymakers navigating upcoming legislation to innovators reimagining the boundaries of social platforms and smart devices, creating a forum where nuance takes center stage.

Listeners are continually encouraged to ask harder questions, to think about who benefits from each new breakthrough, and to consider what’s needed to balance optimism about innovation with caution about unintended effects. As global debate over AI ethics and security reaches a peak, Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk remains a trusted space for those who want to engage deeply, stay informed, and help shape the future of tech in ways that put humanity first.

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