In a special live episode recorded at the British Science Festival, Madeleine Finlay and guests discussed the potential for AI to become a good companion. AI offers new solutions to complex problems such as mental health issues in young people and isolation in care homes, but it also presents challenges regarding the increasing integration of technology into our personal lives.
The panel consisted of Madeleine Finlay, the Guardian’s science editor Ian Sample, Tony Prescott – a professor of computational robotics at Sheffield University, and Dr. Mhairi Aitken – an ethics fellow at the Alan Turing Institute and a visiting senior lecturer at Queen Mary University of London.
The discussion explored the benefits and drawbacks of AI becoming a companion, with a focus on how it can be used to improve various aspects of society. The panelists debated the ethical implications of AI integration, considering the potential consequences of relying on machines for companionship.
Listeners had the opportunity to engage with the conversation and gain insights into the future of AI as a potential companion. The episode encouraged reflection on the impact of technological advancements on human relationships and the need for ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AI.
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