Europod Tech - English
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Europod Tech - English

Europod

21 episodes

Europod Tech – English Europod Tech – English brings together English-language podcasts exploring technology, artificial intelligence, and the social impact of our digital future. This feed features AI And You, a series that breaks down artificial intelligence and examines how AI is shaping everyday life, work, and society, alongside Disconnected in 2050, a dystopian fiction podcast set in a near future where technology has profoundly altered human relationships. Blending analysis, storytelling, and future-focused reflection, Europod Tech – English is for listeners interested in AI, emerging technologies, digital ethics, and speculative futures from a European perspective. 🎧 Podcasts in English · Technology · Artificial Intelligence · Future Society · Dystopia Follow us on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/28982210/admin/feed/posts/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/europodpodcasts/?hl=fr) Twitter (https://twitter.com/europodpodcasts) The series AI and You series is produced by Europod (https://www.europod.eu/) in the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the European Commission. Find all other linguistic versions (FR, DE, IT, SP, PL) on the website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

AI ethicsUS policyAI regulationEU AI ActGenerative AITech lobbyingbiasdiscriminationhiringfairnessclimate crisisenergy gridsclimate techrenewable energyAI

What listeners will find here

Why AI regulation is becoming a global political flashpoint
AI regulation is the focus here, from the EU’s newly passed AI law to the growing number of countries already legislating the technology. The episode looks at how politics, lobbying, and upcoming US elections could shape what comes next for generative AI rules.
Can AI hiring reduce bias—or automate discrimination?
AI-powered hiring is the focus here, with a close look at whether these systems can make decisions fairer or simply scale existing prejudice. The episode also points to examples of biased technology, research on human responses to AI decisions, and voices that have warned about AI harms.
Where AI can help climate action—and where it clearly falls short
AI and the climate crisis are the focus here, with attention on energy waste, smarter grids, and more efficient renewables. The episode also stresses AI’s limits, arguing that it often offers short-term fixes to a much deeper long-term problem.
From predictive policing to autonomous weapons: how secure is AI?
AI security is explored through surveillance, predictive policing, and the prospect of autonomous weapons. The episode looks at how systems built to assess risk can amplify bias, expand monitoring, and raise urgent concerns about accountability.
A hopeful but clear-eyed look at where AI could take us next
The future of AI is explored through both its promise and its risks across different sectors. The episode leans hopeful, arguing that compassion, ethics, transparency, and political will will shape whether AI helps create a brighter future.

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