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A new AI, science & technology podcast with hosts Stephen Horn, Laila Rizvi & Autria Godfrey. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping our world today!

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · May 21

Where big questions meet bold ideas…
Agents of Tech is a video podcast exploring the biggest questions of our time—featuring bold thinkers and transformative ideas driving change. Perfect for the curious, the thoughtful and anyone invested in what’s next for our planet. #techpodcast #podcast

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 1h

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Will the U.S. LOSE the AI Race to China? – Helen Toner, ex OpenAI Board Member

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 1h

Does China care about the risks of AI? Why does the U.S. gov comparatively freakout so much more about the risks of AI - is it just an excuse to regulate and restrict tech companies? @hlntnr.bsky.social

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW ON AOT: Helen Toner sits down with our hosts to discuss China and the US' race for AI dominance. Is the US losing? Stay tuned for a rare inside scoop and join in the conversation! @hlntnr.bsky.social

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 9d

Is AI really on an exponential curve, or is that hype?
@garymarcus.bsky.social argues GPT-5 proves the curve has flattened. Scaling isn’t delivering exponential gains anymore and the field is shifting to smaller or hybrid models.
Are we past exponential AI, or just in a slowdown? #academisky #ai

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 12d

Everyone's talking about #TillyNorwood and the rise of the "AI Actress". In the latest episode of AOT we spoke to @garymarcus.bsky.social about whether actors are at threat from AI, take a listen #ai #aiactor #podcastclip

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 14d

Are you an AI "skeptic"?

On the latest episode of Agents of Tech @garymarcus.bsky.social argues he isn’t against AI at all, but as a scientist, he pushes back on hype and false claims. His critique isn’t anti-AI, it’s pro-truth.
#AI #GaryMarcus #GPT5 #Podcast

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · 14d

Has the scaling paradigm finally hit a wall?
Gary Marcus says GPT-5 wasn’t the leap everyone expected. Chips, energy, data… all are hitting limits.
Is AI running out of road or just pausing until the next breakthrough?
#AI #OpenAI #GPT5 #ArtificialIntelligence #GaryMarcus #TechDebate

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 15

Have we made AI sound scarier than it really is?
Professor Charlotte Deane breaks it down: AI is just a mathematical tool. The real challenge (and opportunity) is in how we test it, train it, and trust ourselves to question the results #ai #artificialintelligence #research #podcast

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 11

The best part of being an academic? Working with students.
On Agents of Tech, Professor Charlotte Deane shares why she loves the fresh perspective students bring, challenging assumptions, asking new questions, and seeing the world differently.
#podcast #podcastclip #academia #academicsky

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 10

#ai models can be powerful, but they also fail, sometimes in spectacular ways. For Professor Charlotte Deane, those failures aren’t just mistakes, they’re signals that reveal what data is missing and how to make models stronger. #podcast #aimodels #artificalintelligence

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 9

“We are the third best country in the world at AI… that’s incredible. Start there.”

Live from ISMB/ECCB, Professor Charlotte Deane reflects on the 'AI race' - is it really about competition? And does the UK have a true strategic advantage?
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#podcast #ai #academicsky #research

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 8

AI can’t work without data. OpenBind could spark the next revolution in AI drug discovery, building the datasets we need to predict how small molecules bind to proteins.
Full episode out now! #AI #OpenBind #AlphaFold #Biotech #ArtificialIntelligence

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 4

New episode of Agents of Tech!🚨“AI is going to completely change the way we ask questions" We were thrilled to be joined at ISMB/ECCB by Prof. Charlotte Deane to discuss the changing role of AI in science and why humans will always be essential #ai #podcast
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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Sep 1

“While a human might read a few papers a week, AI agents can read thousands”. Are AI tools building a broader, faster consensus than any human can?
Full convo with @jameszou.bsky.social out now on Agents of Tech #ai #academicsky #medsky #research #stanford

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 29

Can AI replace scientists? Stanford Professor @jameszou.bsky.social joined our hosts live at ISMB/ECCB to discuss his work on AI scientists, virtual labs, and digital researchers. Watch now! youtu.be/luMSDO8wHa0?...
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Can AI Become the Scientist? James Zou on Virtual Labs at Stanford

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 29

Can we really trust AI scientists?

If we don’t have enough human experts to collaborate, how will we ever have enough to verify what AI comes up with?
AOT spoke with Stanford's Prof. @jameszou.bsky.social to find out more.

Full conversation out now on Agents of Tech #AI #Science #Trust

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 26

Should AI be allowed as an author of scientific papers?

Right now, top journals won’t accept AI as a co-author. At ISMB/ECCB we found out how Stanford Prof. James Zou is flipping the script: could this open the door to more transparency and innovation? @iscb.bsky.social

#academicsky #medsky #ai

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 21

Are AI ‘digital scientists’ the future of research?

@layates.bsky.social dives into a fascinating question: could virtual labs and AI researchers shrink the scientific workforce or expand it?

Watch the full episode, out now! youtu.be/luMSDO8wHa0?...

#academicsky #medsky #research

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨Can AI replace scientists? Stanford Professor James Zou joined our hosts live at ISMB/ECCB to discuss his work on AI scientists, virtual labs, and digital researchers. Watch now! youtu.be/luMSDO8wHa0?... @iscb.bsky.social #academicsky #medsky #research @nature.com

Can AI Become the Scientist? James Zou on Virtual Labs at Stanford

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 8

For the first episode of Agents of Tech On Tour, we were honored to be joined by Dr. John Jumper, live from ISMB/ECCB. Don't miss this conversation with the Nobel Laureate and leader of the groundbreaking #AlphaFold project at #googledeepmind. @iscb.bsky.social
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Exclusive Interview with Nobel Prize Winner John Jumper: AI's Next Frontier After AlphaFold

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 4

The latest episode of Agents of Tech features an exclusive conversation with Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. John Jumper of Google DeepMind. Fascinating insights into how science, AI, and industry are converging.
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Exclusive Interview with Nobel Prize Winner John Jumper: AI's Next Frontier After AlphaFold

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Aug 4

“I remember being warned about Wikipedia…”
On Agents of Tech, Nobel Laureate Dr. John Jumper reflects on growing up with the early internet, and what it can teach us about navigating the rise of AI today. Full convo out now.
#JohnJumper #AlphaFold #DeepMind #AI #NobelPrize

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Jul 31

We’re kicking off our first episode of AOT on Tour with a true pioneer: Dr. John Jumper, Nobel Laureate and the visionary behind AlphaFold at Google DeepMind. A conversation you won’t want to miss. Full episode out now!
#AlphaFold #JohnJumper #AI #GoogleDeepMind #podcastclip youtu.be/SyF1HEZChOM?...

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Jul 22

How dangerous can AI be in a healthcare setting? A 20% translation error rate isn’t just inconvenient, it’s dangerous. Dr. Niloufar Salehi reveals how AI missteps can have life-or-death consequences— Watch the full conversation on Agents of Tech. #AI #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Jun 27

AI won’t take your job – But someone using AI might!

🔥Microsoft Research’s Lindsey Raymond on how gen AI is actually changing work.

Check out the latest episode of Agents of Tech to hear more – available on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Jun 20

Will #ai create a more equal world? Or will it widen income inequality? Check out the latest episode of Agents of Tech with economist Lindsey Raymond and join in on the conversation! #ArtificialInteligence #machinelearning #microsoftresearch #podcast youtu.be/WTx0jKEhgkU?...

Will AI Take Your Job - or Make You Better at It? | Lindsey Raymond, Microsoft Research

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Jun 16

Is AI reading your emails? Stay in the know and check out the latest episode of Agents of Tech for all things AI – available on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

#AI #artificialintelligence #podcast #technology

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Agents of Tech @agentsoftech.bsky.social · Jun 13

In Agents of Tech, Professor Auroop Ganguly offers a sobering view on the trajectory of AI — & why governance must catch up fast.

This isn’t just about smarter tech. It’s about smarter priorities.

Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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