Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 13: The Future of Work in an AI World with Kester Brewin
Kester Brewin joins the podcast to discuss the future of work in a world with AI. Kester brings his thoughts on how AI is influencing our collective experience of work and what society needs to do to keep purpose at the forefront. He also recommended several useful materials for those interested in diving deeper into this area... linked below. Enjoy! Links:What is sociotechnical framing? - https://social-technical.com/The Good Work Design case studies report - https://www.ifow.org/publications/good-work-design-ai-adoptionThe Hybrid Work & Wellbeing report - https://www.ifow.org/publications/making-flex-fair-hybrid-work-wellbeing-and-good-work-designClaude Have Mercy! event series - https://claudehavemercy.net/
15 Oct 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 12: The Future of Work with Mishka Nemes
Are we losing our workplace agency to intelligent systems that even their own creators cannot fully explain? In this thought provoking episode of Conversations on AI, guest Mishka Nemes, a responsible AI product manager with a rich background spanning genetics, neuroscience, and data science, delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of the future of work. The discussion navigates the profound disruption caused by emerging AI technologies, highlighting the tension between rapid technological acceleration and the human capacity to adapt cognitively and socially. Rather than viewing jobs as monolithic roles, Nemes explores how work is being unbundled into distinct tasks and skills, raising critical questions about whether AI will augment human capability or drive widespread workplace displacement.
Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishkanemes/
https://www.phiand.ai/https://www.phiand.ai/p/future-of-work-reworked
5 Oct 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast- Episode 11: Ethical Agentic AI
How can AI ethics help us navigate the world of Agentic AI?In this episode, Armin Razavi and Alex Bartlett try to answer this fundamental question that is central to how the world is changing. They are in conversation with Dafydd Biffen and Carl Coddington of Pippa Labs and Professor Brian Ball and Assistant Professor Alice Helliwell of Northeastern University London. The discussion explores what agentic AI is and addresses the growing shift toward autonomous machines operating on an internet originally built for humans. Panelists dive into why AI ethics is crucial, pushing past high-level abstract principles to provide real, actionable guidance for development teams on the ground.Brian Ball and Alice Helliwell from Northeastern University introduce their paper, "3D Model of Ethical AI Practice". The model uses plain-language questions to help companies address value trade-offs, identify blind spots, and build a culture of ethical reflection rather than relying solely on top-down governance or tick-box exercises.Carl Coddington and Dafydd Biffen, co-founders of Pippa Labs (Protocol for the Interoperability of Privacy-Preserving Agents), share how they are testing and implementing the 3D model in real time. They outline their work in creating a trusted infrastructure layer for the agentic web that protects digital and data sovereignty for both individuals and organizations through verified identity and selective disclosure.The panel also examines the complex challenges of delegating decision-making to agents, avoiding dystopian data breaches, and ensuring fairness as autonomous agents prepare to represent humans and negotiate online.Relevant links below:https://philarchive.org/rec/BALTDMhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carlcoddington/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dafyddbiffen/https://www.pippa-labs.com/enhttps://cpl.sites.northeastern.edu/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ball-383572213/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicechelliwell/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderrussellyobartlett/
24 Aug 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast- Episode 10: Data Strategy and AI Implementation with Tiankai Feng
In this episode of the Conversations on AI Podcast, host Armin Razavi sits down with Tiankai Feng, a global director of data and AI strategy, author, and musician, to explore the often-overlooked human element of technology. Moving beyond the hype and abstract concepts, this discussion dives deep into how organisations and individuals can practically navigate the evolving landscape of data and artificial intelligence.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiankaifeng/)
https://linktr.ee/tiankaifeng (https://linktr.ee/tiankaifeng)
7 Aug 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast- Episode 9: Aesthetics, Ethics & Philosophy of AI with Alice C Helliwell
Can AI be creative? How do we apply ethical frameworks to rapidly evolving technologies? In this episode of our Conversations on AI series, host Armin Razavi and Alice C Helliwell, Assistant Professor at Northeastern University London, unpack the complex intersections of philosophy, aesthetics, and artificial intelligence.Alice shares her journey into philosophy, breaks down the classic debate between objective and subjective art, and dives into the concept of "flair" in creativity. We also explore the practical side of ethics, discussing the 3D model (Design, Development, Deployment) for ethical AI practice.Whether you're an artist navigating the age of AI slop; a developer trying to build responsible systems, or simply curious about the future of creativity, this episode offers a systematic and deeply insightful look at what lies ahead. We do settle one big question. Is Queen better than One Direction? https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicechelliwell/Computational Philosophy Lab: https://cpl.sites.northeastern.edu/Computational Philosopher Substack: https://computationalphilosopher.substack.com/
21 Jun 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 8: Human AI Relationships with CJ Tayeh
Join us as Armin explores the intersection of AI, emotional support, and human connection with CJ Tayeh, founder of Flank. We discuss why CJ pivoted from fintech to building tools for conflict resolution as a way to help prevent youth homelessness, and the critical ethical challenges in using AI for sensitive relationship dynamics.
23 Apr 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 7: AI - Anarchy or Abundance with Rob Garlick
Hosts Stella Maude and Armin Razavi in con versation with Rob Garlick on if the future of work on a path to mass abundance or a slide into anarchy? Author and visiting professor Rob Garlic joins the podcast to discuss his new book, AI: Anarchy or Abundance: Why The Future of Work Needs Pro-Human Leaders. (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2JkUjcxYlRDdkhBT2ZnVFZPcG1tNjRCWkEzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trblp0T21yN2RfeDVDZEtrOFpaZTJLWDUxcEc5SzZSVGNTYkhUalBXQXNVU2lWYXdFT1phZzgwdEphWWZ6S0tMZ0RiWlA4RkVkNGVZU2JJNUxBb2gwa1p1emlCeGJIUFhRdU1Md1VZTWlZYS1ITVZCaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FAI-Anarchy-Abundance-Pro-Human-Leaders-ebook%2Fdp%2FB0GP3FZ9JL&v=TgSSo5zmYqY)
https://amzn.eu/d/08nogzUE (https://amzn.eu/d/08nogzUE)
https://www.robgarlick.uk/ (https://www.robgarlick.uk/)
19 Mar 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 6: AI in the Life Sciences
Host Stella Maude chats to Hitesh Wadhwani & Mehul Patel about the impact of AI in the Life Sciences domain. We cover applications, risks, and the critical steps organisations should be taking to ensure human wellbeing remains as the central driver. Enjoy!See more from our speakers here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hitesh-wadhwani-07b7aa1 ( Hitesh Wadhwani)https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehul-patel-7897471/ (Mehul Patel)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-maude-987658228/ (Stella Maude)
25 Feb 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 5: Tudor Toma on AI in Healthcare
Join host Armin Razavi for the latest episode of the Conversations on AI podcast, featuring Dr. Tudor Toma, a respiratory consultant and medical problem-solver working in London.Tudor shares his unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and technology, explaining how his background in mathematics fueled his interest in AI systems, especially since the rise of LLMs.In this episode, we tackle the critical questions facing healthcare today including, the diagnostic process, the human imperative, accountability, the future of medical education, patient AI Literacy, and a fascinatng segment on Ockham's Razor and AI.https://www.linkedin.com/in/tudor-toma-9060aa1bb/Link to article:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ockhams-razor-vs-ai-who-reaches-diagnosis-faster-medieval-tudor-toma-lzele/
5 Jan 2026
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 4: Poetry Special
Tune in to a special episode of "Conversations on AI" where hosts Armin Razavi and Stella Maude dive into the world of poetry and artificial intelligence with Aneira Roose-McClew, Yasmin Liverpool & Louise-Anne De Belen. Discover how they are using poetry to explore and challenge the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Don't miss this insightful conversation about AI, creativity, ethics, and the future of human-centered technology. Don't miss this insightful conversation about AI, creativity, ethics, and the future of human-centered technology.
Link from the conversation: “Adversarial Poetry as a Universal Single-Turn Jailbreak Mechanism in Large Language Models”: https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.15304 (https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.15304)
Poets:Aneira Roose-McClew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneira-roose-mcclew-75343b153/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneira-roose-mcclew-75343b153/)
Yasmin Liverpool: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-liverpool-a411a6118/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-liverpool-a411a6118/)
https://www.instagram.com/poetry_by_yaz (https://www.instagram.com/poetry_by_yaz)
Louise-Anne De Belen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-anne-de-belen-29386b260/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-anne-de-belen-29386b260/)
22 Dec 2025
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 3: Su Cizem on AI Governance
Stella and Su discuss mechanisms for effective AI governance at both a European and international level, before ending with reflections on what it might mean to govern a potentially conscious AI system. Enjoy!
Su Cizemhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/su-zeynep-cizem/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-zeynep-cizem/)
Conversation on AI:https://conversationsonai.org/ (https://conversationsonai.org/)
17 Dec 2025
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 2: Alysha Adams & Professor Chris Cowton on the future of work
Join host Armin Razavi as he sits down with Alysha Adams, an expert in people, culture, and AI consultancy, and Chris Cowton, a veteran academic and accounting professor who focuses on business ethics, to discuss the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on the workplace and the future of work.
Alysha Adams:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyshaadams/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyshaadams/)
Professor Chris Cowton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-chris-cowton-facss-a702016/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-chris-cowton-facss-a702016/)
Conversation on AI:https://conversationsonai.org/ (https://conversationsonai.org/)
30 Oct 2025
Conversations on AI Podcast - Episode 1 - An introduction
Armin Razavi and Stella Maude host the podcast for Conversations on AI. In this first episode, Armin has a conversation with Annabel Gillard, Professor Brian Ball, and Tracy Woods, the founders of Conversations on AI. We discussed why we should have these conversations, how we should have them and what the organisation does. We explored how the founders got into AI, their past and their common thread through philosophy. For more information, visit our website: https://conversationsonai.org/ (https://conversationsonai.org/)
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