AI Haven't A Clue

Could AI help us cope with grief... or make it impossible to move on?

Dr Jenny Kidd and Dr Eva Nieto McAvoy, researchers specialising in digital ethics, AI and grief technologies, join to explore one of the most controversial developments in artificial intelligence: AI death bots.

These tools can recreate voices, personalities and conversations with people who have died—but should they exist?

In this episode we discuss:

AI grief technology explained

Should we talk to AI versions of loved ones?

The ethics of digital immortality

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Apple & OpenAI are set to do battle in the courtroom, over trade secrets.

Meta pull back on an AI miss fire, following huge public backlash.

Australia has an bump in the AI road over copyright, but can they get promoted to the AI Premier League?

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Former Microsoft AI leader Babith Bhoopalan spent nearly two decades helping businesses prepare for the future.

Now he's warning that AI isn't just changing jobs, it's removing the very first step of the career ladder.

His daughter asked him one simple question:

"Am I studying the right thing for the future?"

That question sent former Microsoft AI leader Babith Bhoopalan on a mission to understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping work.

In this episode of AI Haven't A Clue, we discuss:

Is university still worth it?
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For the first time, an AI-generated actor is starring in a feature film...but would you watch it?

There's also a huge warning for parents, who are being urged to stop posting photos of their children online.

Smart Glasses are still at the front of our minds, raising BIG privacy questions, and we ask is AI enhancing creativity or replacing it altogether?

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After working at Apple during the launch of the iPhone, and later holding roles at Meta, Uber and IBM, Abi Awomosu has seen every major technology shift firsthand.

In this fascinating conversation, she explains why AI is being misunderstood, why large language models behave the way they do, and why the biggest opportunity isn't controlling AI—but collaborating with it.

If you use ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini every day, this episode will change how you think about artificial intelligence.

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Elon's had an expensive week!

This week we've seen the ban of AI in one of America's top universities, Wimbledon has been adopting bots and we ask whether Big Tech has quietly found a way to replace AI jobs with... humans.

Plus, James finally gets his hands on the AI pocket device he's been obsessing over for weeks. Was it revolutionary... or just another expensive gadget?

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We've spent years worrying about the environmental cost of AI. But what if we're worrying about the wrong thing?

Benjamin Sobel spends his career helping businesses become more sustainable, and in this conversation he challenges many of the assumptions dominating the AI debate.

He separates the headlines from the facts, including that on data centres and electricity usage to emissions, water and misinformation, in this episode we're uncovering what the evidence actually says and why nuance matters.

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The biggest AI story this week wasn't a new chatbot. It was a film that had already been made... and then seemingly vanished.

In this episode we ask, is Big Tech becoming too powerful? Are robots already replacing real jobs?And should Meta be monitoring its employees, is it for the greater good or a huge breach of privacy?

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Everyone has an opinion about AI and the environment. Few people understand the reality.

Ben Keene has spent more than 20 years building sustainable communities, launching global impact projects and helping organisations use technology for positive change.

In this episode, he reveals why the conversation around AI's environmental impact is often oversimplified, explains what's really driving the explosion in data centre construction, and shares how AI could become one of humanity's most powerful tools for tackling climate challenges.

Is AI the problem? Or is it part of the solution?

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THE ZUCK HAS BEEN SPOTTED....At a diner?

Anthropic launched a new AI model… then is abruptly suspended worldwide. What happened, and why did governments get involved?

Meanwhile, FIFA is stuffing AI into football with robo-refs, smart balls and advanced player tracking. Is this innovation… or the death of the beautiful game?

The driving car vid that Colin from Munich Airport cited: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=040ejWnFkj0

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Their models aren't real.

Their campaigns appear in Vogue.

And some of the world's biggest brands are paying attention.

Recorded live at Future of Brands event, this episode of AI Haven't A Clue features Valentina and Andrea from Seraphinne Vallora, the company pioneering AI-generated fashion campaigns for global brands.

From creating the first AI model featured in Vogue to helping brands rethink photography, marketing and creativity itself, this conversation explores one of the most controversial uses of AI today and why brands are rushing to use AI models.

The...

Anthropic wasn't created because its founders thought AI was progressing too slowly.

It was created because they thought it was progressing too fast.

In the conclusion to our two-part series, we follow Anthropic's journey after its split from OpenAI, examining the development of Claude, the launch of Mythos and those who wanted to use it, the origins of Constitutional AI, and the company's mission to build AI systems that remain aligned with human values.

We also dive into some of the biggest questions facing the industry today: Who should regulate AI? Can these...

"We are sleepwalking into a future where human cognition degrades." That's the warning from Leanne Allen, Head of AI Advisory at KPMG.

In this episode, we explore the biggest AI risks facing businesses today, including Shadow AI, workplace transformation, AI ethics, productivity gains, and the surprising reason why AI could make us worse at thinking for ourselves.

If you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot every day, you need to hear this!

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Before Claude became one of the world's most powerful AI models, a group of OpenAI's top researchers made a decision that would shake Silicon Valley. They walked away.

But why?

In this episode, we uncover the hidden story behind Anthropic's creation, the growing tensions inside OpenAI, the fears that AI was advancing too quickly, and the dramatic events that led to one of the biggest breakaways in tech history.

The story of Claude begins long before Claude existed.

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Former Google DeepMind and Intel futurist Steve Brown us to give his WILDEST predictions.

We're talking $10,000 humanoid robots, AI agents replacing entire workflows, AND Steve reveals what Silicon Valley is REALLY saying behind closed doors. He explains why most people still aren’t using AI properly, why kindness became a core value at DeepMind, and how AI could soon reshape medicine, work, creativity… and maybe even space itself.

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The Pope has entered the AI debate, Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting (AGAIN) this time to build the world’s first trillion-dollar AI company, Google is reviving creepy smart glasses, and somehow… AI Ozzy Osbourne is now a real thing.

George and James ask the important questions: Is AI about to replace everyone? Why are billionaires racing to control it? And who on earth asked for hologram Ozzy?!

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AI-generated podcasts. No hosts. No producers. No humans.
Yep… it’s already happening.

We sit down with CEO of InceptionPointAI, Jeanine Wright, one of the most controversial figures in audio to discuss why her company is pumping out THOUSANDS of fully autonomous AI podcasts every single day and why the industry is absolutely losing its mind over it.

Is this the future of entertainment… or the beginning of the end?

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Would you trust AI if it was secretly filming you… lying to you… and replacing humans without you noticing?

We're tackling AI fitness influencers pushing dangerous body transformations, to smart glasses secretly recording the public, AND the UK Government launching its own chatbot (which immediately gets tested with some VERY questionable questions).

Plus: Why people are protesting against Meta’s smart glasses, driverless cars vs human drivers, and a listener question brought to you by KPMG about Disney replacing workers with AI

Funny, chaotic, slightly concerning… and exactly what happens when AI meets real lif...

AI was meant to make work easier. So why does everyone feel more overwhelmed?

In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable truth about AI and productivity with expert Christine Armstrong. Despite the promises of efficiency and automation, many people feel like they’re working harder, not smarter... and falling further behind.

We unpack why AI isn’t delivering the productivity boost we expected, the rise of burnout in an “always-on” digital workplace, why so many people still resist AI AND the psychological pressure of trying to keep up.

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George’s flexing his new “Alexa Plus” access (and James feels left behind)and there’s even a surprise bit of AI popping up in the new series of The Return of Amandaland.

The Elon Musk vs OpenAI saga gets even weirder, Estonia starts integrating AI directly into schools, Google warns hackers are using AI to find zero-day flaws, and TikTok’s AI summaries go full goblin mode.

We kick off a new segment where we stress-test ChatGPT (and friends) on real-life dilemmas… starting with James’ four-year-old who refuses fruit and veg. Spoiler: Chats let us down.

Dr Lauren Ingram has worked at Meta, Amazon, and some of the biggest companies shaping the future of technology. Now she’s warning that women are being locked out of the AI boom before it’s even properly begun.

Lauren tells us more about the hidden culture inside tech, why AI feels inaccessible to so many people, and the shocking statistics around female AI adoption.

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If AI is saving us time… why does it feel like we’re working more than ever?

AI promised freedom. Fewer hours. Less grind.
So why are inboxes fuller, expectations higher, and workloads… increasing?

In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable truth behind productivity and technology and why AI might not give us the future we expected.

And although AI feels cheap right now, that might not last. We break down why the true cost of tools like ChatGPT could be about to skyrocket… and why companies might need you to start paying a...

Would you break up with someone over their ChatGPT history?

A woman discovers her boyfriend has been using ChatGPT to analyse their relationship, including, listing her flaws, questioning his feelings, and ultimately asking AI if he should break up with her.

It didn’t end well.

And we dive into the biggest stories in AI right now: Elon Musk vs OpenAI and why it’s now heading to court, the growing AI war between the US and China, Taylor Swift locking down her identity to fight AI clones, Spotify’s AI music problem (and wh...

This week, Anthropic unveil a brand new model so powerful it’s being deliberately kept out of public hands over fears it could destabilise cybersecurity, economies… and more.

Some are calling it a breakthrough. Others are calling it a warning.

We're breaking down the “Mythos” model and why even governments are paying attention, and whether this is genuine risk or just clever PR. And ELSEWHERE, the AI race is heating up! Apple makes a bold move that could redefine how we experience AI, the UK risks falling behind as companies quietly move AI operations abroad, and Open...

Is the UK already losing the AI race… and what does that mean for all of us?
This week we unpack the shock pause of a major OpenAI data centre project in the UK and why it could signal deeper problems with infrastructure, regulation, and global competition.

But that’s just the start. We dive into the growing tension between governments, Big Tech, and the public as AI investment collides with real-world limitations. Are we too reliant on American tech giants? And is the UK missing its moment to lead?

Plus, AI coworkers are quie...

What do soap operas, school exams, and billionaire tech wars have in common?

AI. Obviously.

This week OpenAI buys a podcast (we’re still waiting for our offer), Sam Altman calls for a complete economic reset, and Elon Musk edges closer to building the world’s first trillion-dollar company. Meanwhile, Alexa has had a big update, China's lobsters are taking over and we're starting the move to make AI mark school exams.

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Elon Musk isn’t just building companies, he’s quietly creating a whole empire spanning cars, AI, satellites, media... and this fully integrated system could reshape power, politics, the global economy.... reality itself! This week we're chatting to the authors behind the new book Muskism, Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to tell us more.

But that's not all! We're breaking down AI for Gen-Z, think less AI and more SLAY-I! Why your next beer might cost less thanks to a robot called Rachel, a fruity new Love Island slop, and we put Chat to the test to see...

AI isn’t just answering your questions anymore, it’s about to act on your behalf.

We're chatting autonomous shopping agents, to billion-dollar ad wars and a $10M AI music scam, as well as a little bit of Shakespeare to help understand just how prompt engineering works.

With economist Dr Daniel Knapp, we unpack the hidden AI revolution happening under the surface. Including advertising machines you don’t see, how AI is spending your money on its own, and we also touch on the uncomfortable truth about creativity, trust, and control.

Oh...and would...

As AI floods the internet with content, a strange trend is emerging: people are starting to pay for things that are guaranteed human. From writing to music, “AI-free” might soon be the ultimate status symbol.
In other news, Anthropic sues the US Government, a toy that's straight out of a horror movie, and new stats show half of UK businesses don’t even know if they have an AI strategy.

Want to remove slop for good on your phone? James gives the lowdown on just how to do that in his big thing, and we're looking at AI...

As AI floods the internet with content, a strange trend is emerging: people are starting to pay for things that are guaranteed human. From writing to music, “AI-free” might soon be the ultimate status symbol.  
In other news, Anthropic sues the US Government, a toy that's straight out of a horror movie, and new stats show half of UK businesses don’t even know if they have an AI strategy.  

Want to remove slop for good on your phone? James gives the lowdown on just how to do that in his big thing, and we're looking at AI tutors in our l...

They started on the same mission: build artificial intelligence that benefits humanity.

But somewhere along the way, the partnership between Elon Musk and Sam Altman fractured — and the consequences reshaped the entire AI industry.

In Part 2 of this special deep dive, we uncover what happened after ChatGPT took the world by storm. From Musk’s public call to pause AI development, to the rising tension between OpenAI and xAI, this episode explores the personalities, decisions, and power struggles driving the most important technological race of our time.

Two of the most influential minds in t...

They started with the same mission: build artificial intelligence that benefits humanity.

Now they’re locked in a battle for its future.

This episode breaks down the full timeline of Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s relationship...from their early alliance at OpenAI, to Musk’s dramatic exit, public criticism, and the rise of ChatGPT.

Why did Musk leave?
Did OpenAI abandon its mission?
Was this ever about safety... or about control?

If you want to understand who is shaping artificial general intelligence… and why it matters to you… this conve...

Two of the most powerful people on Earth aren’t politicians. They’re tech CEOs.

We're questioning the mindset driving today’s AI leaders. From Sam Altman comparing AI training to raising a human, to accusations of mass data theft between global rivals, the stakes are no longer theoretical.

We examine: The AI arms race between America and China, whether big tech can be trusted with your private data, the rise of AI wearables that will sit on your face, in your ears, and inside your home AND the uncomfortable truth about how little most of the...

An AI safety leader quits warning “the world is in peril.” The Prime Minister moves to clamp down on AI chatbots. Hollywood panics over AI recreations of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. So… how worried should we be?

We're breaking down the realistic scenario for AI deepfakes in the next election, the hidden environmental cost of generative AI and whether regulation really will catch up.

Plus, we meet Matt from Matt Reconstructs History, the creator using AI to bring Ancient Rome, the Great Fire of London, and pivotal historical moments to life - responsibly.

Get...

AI can now detect your feelings from your voice. What could possibly go wrong?

This an AI was told to maximise profit. It lied, raised prices, and refused refunds.

In this episode, we unpack the infamous “vending machine test” and what happens when AI is told to put money first. Is this a harmless experiment, or a preview of how autonomous AI agents could behave in the real world? We unpack Anthropic’s cheeky Super Bowl ad taking aim at ChatGPT, Sam Altman’s public reaction, and why ads inside AI might get dystopian fast.

Con...

Hollywood sold us humanoid robots, but the real AI revolution looks nothing like scifi. It’s spreading quietly into media, infrastructure and everyday life.

Futurist Phil Rowley breaks down how AI is moving laterally across industries, why robots don’t need to look human to change the world (they look more like dogs) and how media, trust and power are being reshaped behind the scenes.

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NYT Bestselling author Karen Hao lifts the lid on OpenAI’s cult-like AGI rituals, internal factions and burning effigies, revealing why today’s AI giants look more like empires than tech firms. We ask: who’s really in control of AI... and should we be worried?

And we explore some of the weirdest stories we can find, from the never-ending Elon Musk vs Sam Altman soap opera, to robot police hitting the streets of China, to ANOTHER man falling in love with his chatbot.

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An AI artist racks up millions of streams. A chart-topping song gets banned for being made by a machine, and SWEDEN is putting its foot down! From predictive policing straight out of Minority Report to AI data centres draining trillions of litres of water, the consequences of AI are getting very real, very fast. We break down the Grok scandal, ask whether Big Tech can really self-regulate, and hear directly from policy expert Sinead Coogan Jobes on why the UK thinks it’s got AI governance right and why others aren’t so sure.

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AI was meant to make life easier, so why is it now being called a public health emergency?

Grok is under fire after generating harmful content, and now the UK government is stepping in. We're asking the big questions this week : Should AI be banned for under-16s? Are AI toys a public health risk? And has Big Tech gone to far this time?

We're also touching on Chatgpt's new health feature, and how Apple and Google are joining forces.

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Over 20% of videos recommended to new YouTube users are now AI-generated, but does it matter? This week on AI Haven’t a Clue, we explore how AI slop, misinformation, and algorithmic incentives are reshaping culture faster than regulation can keep up.

We dig into Nvidia’s latest chip announcements, debate whether universities still matter in a world of instant AI knowledge, and reveal how people are “gaslighting” ChatGPT to get better answers. Plus, we’re joined by an anonymous artist who secretly hung AI-generated art inside a national museum — without permission — and sparked a debate about what art even means...