Deus Ex Machina
Humans embrace technology with a child-like optimism, but what are the threats Artificial Intelligence poses our society if its impacts are not thought through? Burning Platforms dives deep into the amorality of AI with a special discussion with Professor Toby Walsh, author of the new book ‘Machines Behaving Badly’.
Recorded live 29th April 2022.
Regular panelists:
Peter Lewis, Director of The Australia Institute’s Centre for Responsible Technology
Lizzie O’Shea, Chair of Digital Rights Watch
Dan Stinton, Managing Director of Guardian Australia
Special guest: Professor Toby Walsh, author of the new book ‘Machines Behaving Badly’.
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