Hello, Computer - Interviews with A.I. experts

Hello, Computer - Interviews with A.I. experts

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  • Hello, Computer - Episode 3 - Ahmed Elgammal

    This is Hello, Computer, a series of interviews carried out in 2023 at a time when artificial intelligence appears to be going everywhere, all at once.

    Dr. Ahmed Elgammal is a professor at the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University. He is the founder and director of the Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Rutgers, which focuses on data science in the domain of digital humanities. He is also an Executive Council Faculty at the Center for Cognitive Science at Rutgers University.

    You can watch a video of this interview on the ⁠⁠Hello, Computer YouTube channel⁠⁠.

    Prof. Elgammal published over 180 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and books in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. His research on knowledge discovery in art history and AI art generation, received wide international media attention, including reports on the Washington Post, New York Times, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, CBS, NBC News, Science News, New Scientist, and many others. In 2017, an Artsy editorial acclaimed his work on AI generated art as “the biggest artistic achievement of the year”. In 2016, a TV segment about his research, produced for PBS, has won an Emmy award. His art has been shown in several technology and art venues in Los Angeles, Frankfurt, San Francisco, and New York City.
    Dr Elgammal received the National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2006. Dr. Elgammal received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2000 and 2002, respectively.

    38 min
  • Hello, Computer - Episode 2 - Sam Illingworth

    This is Hello, Computer, a series of interviews carried out in 2023 at a time when artificial intelligence appears to be going everywhere, all at once.

    Dr Sam Illingworth is a force to be reckoned with in the world of science communication. As an Associate Professor, he has dedicated his career to finding innovative ways to share scientific knowledge and engage audiences of all ages.

    You can watch a video of this interview on the ⁠⁠Hello, Computer YouTube channel⁠⁠.

    With a background in atmospheric physics, Dr Illingworth has a deep understanding of the complexities of science, and he uses this expertise to develop creative and engaging ways to communicate scientific concepts. From poetry to podcasts, he has explored a wide range of mediums to help make science accessible to everyone.
    Dr Illingworth is also an active researcher, focusing on topics such as science communication, interdisciplinary studies, and higher education. He has published numerous papers and articles on these subjects and is a sought-after speaker at conferences and events around the world. You can find out more about his work and research via his website: samillingworth.com

    51 min
  • Hello, Computer - Episode 1 - Marisa Tschopp

    This is Hello, Computer, a series of interviews carried out in 2023 at a time when artificial intelligence appears to be going everywhere, all at once.

    Our first interview is with Marisa Tschopp, a researcher at scip AG who also serves as Chief Research Officer at Women in AI NPO. Additionally, she Co-Chairs the IEEE Trust and Agency in AI Systems committee. Marisa's research explores AI from a psychological perspective, focusing on ethical implications.


    You can watch a video of this interview on the ⁠Hello, Computer YouTube channel⁠.

    Marisa investigates various questions about psychological phenomena, particularly trust, agency, leadership, performance measurement of conversational AI (A-IQ), and gender equality in AI. With a background in organisational psychology, Marisa has a keen interest in digital teaching and learning trends and has worked in social and educational settings. She has taught and studied at various universities in Germany, Canada, and Switzerland.

    Marisa is a prolific writer and has published numerous media articles, book chapters, and essays. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences and events worldwide, including TEDx. Marisa holds a Master's degree in Psychology of Excellence in Business and Education from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany, and a BA degree in Business Psychology focusing on market and consumer psychology. She is an associate researcher (Ph.D. student) in the Social Processes Lab at the Leibniz Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM), where she investigates the perceived relationships between humans and machines.


    54 min
  • Hello, Computer - Episode zero

    This is the Hello, Computer Podcast, a series of interviews carried out in 2023 at a time when artificial intelligence appears to be going everywhere, all at once.


    AI and large language models, in particular, will change everything…at least, that’s how it appears in Spring 2023.


    But there’s a lot of hype and misinformation, so we’re talking to people who can weigh in on this topic with nuance and detail.


    Subscribe to the podcast here, or visit the YouTube channel at hellocomputer.tv and we’ll share these interviews with you so you can get a proper handle on what is happening and how the world can adapt to an AI-powered future.


    1 min

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This is Hello, Computer - a series of interviews carried out in 2023 at a time when artificial intelligence appears to be going everywhere, all at once.