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Life with Machines

Baratunde Thurston
Artificial Intelligence
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Social Media
Technology and Culture
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Sustainable Innovation
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Community and Mutual Aid
Digital Anthropology
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Bias In AI
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A.I.
Kendrick Lamar

Life With Machines explores the human side of the A.I. revolution – the good, the bad, and the weird – and asks, “How can these machines help us become more human?” In this video podcast, host Baratunde Thurston helps us understand our rapidly emerging future, and encourages us to shape it and laugh at the absurdity. Baratunde demystifies A.I. and makes it personal with a wide range of guests: ent... more

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In an era of deepfakes and AI manipulation, recording reality is vital. This episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde sits down with returning guest Sam Gregory, executive director of WITNESS. They discuss how our experience of reality is being resh... more

In this episode of Life with Machines, we explore the rise of AI as a substitute for human emotional support systems. With a focus on mental health, this video investigates how and why AI companies are pushing companionship as a core feature, and the... more

In this episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde checks back in on BLAIR — the show’s AI co-producer and ongoing experiment in living with AI. Joined by BLAIR’s architect, former Microsoft VP Peter Loforte, Baratunde reflects on what happens when you... more

In this episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde shares his full Afrotech keynote plus a personal intro about where this show is headed and why this moment matters.

This talk is about AI, but more deeply, it’s about power, liberation, and the storie... more

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Recent Guests

Elise Hu
Award-winning journalist and host of Raising Us
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Episode: AI Joins the Family (cross-post)
Lee C. Camp
Award-winning theologian and host of No Small Endeavor
No Small Endeavor
Episode: Who Tells Our Story in the Age of AI? (cross-post)
Katya Hancock
Co-founder and CEO of Young Futures
Young Futures
Episode: Every Parent Needs to Have “The AI Talk”
Kristine Gloria
COO and co-founder of Young Futures
Young Futures
Episode: Every Parent Needs to Have “The AI Talk”
Samin Bhan
Stanford sophomore who co-developed a mobile app
Episode: Every Parent Needs to Have “The AI Talk”
Lisan Basquiat
Host of the Shaping Freedom podcast
Episode: Does Connecting with Our Humanity Require Disconnecting from AI? (cross-post)
Milagros Miceli
Sociologist and computer scientist with a focus on the human labor behind AI systems.
Episode: The Shadow Workforce Powering AI | Advocate Milagros Miceli (Ep. 26)
Michael Running Wolf
Northern Cheyenne and Lakota technologist and AI researcher
Episode: Can AI Save Indigenous Languages? | Michael Running Wolf (Ep. 25)
Kate Darling
A researcher who studies the bond between humans and machines.
Episode: Are We Ready For AI To Get a Face...and a Body? | Kate Darling (Ep. 24)

Host

Baratunde Thurston
Host of Life with Machines, Baratunde Thurston engages audiences with humorous and insightful discussions on AI's role in human lives, blending information with personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Outstanding conversation with Michael Running Wolf

    I’m new to this podcast and this conversation with Michael about Indigenous leaders leveraging AI to uplift indigenous languages now and for the next generations.I hope you connect this group to more funding! I shared this episode thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katyaseattle
    United States2 months ago
  • Listen to a storytelling craftsman uplift the gems of his guests’ incredible stories

    Baratunde’s How To Citizen has been a beacon for me through dark times and so many of the guests are inspirations for my own work.

    Life with Machines is a natural progression and already has things I’ve never heard before- like an AI rap battle!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    csageland
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learning journey

    I’m leery of AI in many ways because of the potential downside, but interested in learning more about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elizlk
    United Statesa year ago

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There is an emphasis on the unique and candid conversations that bring personal stories to complex technological issues.
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BLAIR's Dead. Long Live BLAIR?
Q: What impact has technological time travel had on you?
Peter reflects on experiencing both thrilling and terrifying changes due to his deep exposure to rapidly evolving AI technology.
BLAIR's Dead. Long Live BLAIR?
Q: Are things better or worse than you expected?
Peter expresses that unfortunately, his concerns about the creation of unhealthy AI-human relationships, particularly amongst children, have proven to be accurate.
AI Joins the Family (cross-post)
Q: How do we reckon with this change and the challenges of parenting in the current technological landscape?
He emphasizes the importance of shared learning experiences and being humble with technology, urging adults to understand AI tools better as they navigate them with their children.
AI Joins the Family (cross-post)
Q: How did you come to the realization that this generation of kids growing up with AI is so drastically different to how your childhood was with technology?
Baratunde explains that the rapid evolution of technology has created a significant gap in experiences between generations, affecting how children engage with digital tools today.
AI Joins the Family (cross-post)
Q: What was your own experience with computers and digital tools back in the day?
Baratunde shares his early access to computers through his mother's work in programming, recounting how he grew up with technology from the early 80s.

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Exploring the intersection of technology and humanity, this podcast focuses on the nuances of artificial intelligence and its implications for society. With a diverse lineup of guests, including entrepreneurs, artists, and policymakers, discussions revolve around the benefits and challenges that come with the rapid advancement of AI. Emphasizing collaboration and collective agency, the host strives to empower listeners to actively shape the future of technology rather than passively accept its outcomes. Notably, this podcast offers a mix of humor and insight, aiming to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

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2. Lee C. Camp
3. Katya Hancock
4. Kristine Gloria
5. Samin Bhan
6. Lisan Basquiat
7. Milagros Miceli
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