Episodes

  • How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg

    How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg
    Mar 7 2025
    Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience working on Isomorphic Labs' and Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 — an AI model for predicting the structure of molecules — Jaderberg explains how this new technology frees up researchers' time and resources to better understand the real, messy world and tackle the next frontiers of science, medicine and more.

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    19 mins
  • Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck

    Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck
    Feb 28 2025
    Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't. After the talk, Modupe reminds us that AI is a tool and it's our responsibility to use it wisely.

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    15 mins
  • How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of “beauty” in the technological age (w / Elise Hu) | How to Be a Better Human

    How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of “beauty” in the technological age (w / Elise Hu) | How to Be a Better Human
    Feb 21 2025

    Humans have always been captivated by beauty, and for almost as long, we’ve been marketed products and new technologies to help us achieve certain beauty standards. Elise Hu is a journalist and the author of “Flawless: Lessons in looks and culture from the K-beauty industry.”


    In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective, Elise shares the fascinating insights she’s learned from years of studying the $10 billion K-beauty industry and the cutting-edge skincare, niche makeup products, and technology that promise to optimize our appearance. Elise and How to Be a Better Human host Chris Duffy talk about the real stakes of placing a premium on our looks, why a more inclusive version of “beauty” is worth pursuing, and how we can both enjoy and push back against the very human desire to feel beautiful. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts


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    34 mins
  • Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff

    Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff
    Feb 14 2025
    Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insightful talk, cartoonist Bob Mankoff explores the art of humor, the evolution of AI and what happens when the two collide.

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    14 mins
  • How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig

    How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig
    Feb 7 2025
    Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technology could influence democratic institutions, warning that we’ve already passed a point (before superintelligence or AGI) that deserves a lot more attention. After the talk, Sherrell reflects on the importance of media literacy and the need to remain vigilant and engaged to defend our democracy.

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    22 mins
  • ReThinking with Adam Grant: Sam Altman on the future of AI and humanity

    ReThinking with Adam Grant: Sam Altman on the future of AI and humanity
    Jan 31 2025

    Sam Altman is the CEO and cofounder of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He and Adam discuss AI's advances in creativity and empathy, its ethical challenges, and the role of human oversight. Sam and Adam also discuss strategies for adapting to a changing world and their hopes for technology that enhances human progress while maintaining human values.


    Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts


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    40 mins
  • How a worm could save humanity from bad AI | Ramin Hasani

    How a worm could save humanity from bad AI | Ramin Hasani
    Jan 24 2025
    What if AI could think and adapt like a real brain? TED Fellow and AI scientist Ramin Hasani shares how liquid neural networks — a new, more flexible AI technology inspired by physics and living brains — could transform how we solve complex problems.

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    6 mins
  • A sonic journey through the universe | Felipe Sánchez Luna

    A sonic journey through the universe | Felipe Sánchez Luna
    Jan 17 2025
    In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey through the universe as told in sound. Take a deep breath, listen closely and discover the power of sound to provide you with a new emotional understanding of the world.

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    12 mins