Does Compute

About Does Compute

"Does Compute" is the podcast where we delve into the latest innovations in computer science, with help from experts at Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science. Join us as we explore the real world impacts that computer science is having on our lives and our future. We'll look at AI's challenges and opportunities; how new research is influencing fields like health care and education, technology and the environment; and much more. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about how computer science is building useful stuff that works, tune in as we hear from some of the brightest minds in the field and uncover remarkable ways that computer science is shaping our world.

Publisher

GeekWire Studios

Category

education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Aug 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   I'm Happy for AI to Tell Me I Shouldn't Eat the Cake

   What role can AI play in clinical settings? Chenyan Xiong, an associate professor in the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, says foundation models provide opportunities to handle all kinds of data, including medical imaging, blood tests, data from wearable devices and doctors’ analysis. Xiong is figuring out how to make this sea of data work better together, and how, even at an early stage, AI tools can be paired with this data to improve patient outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   We Need More Nuanced Takes on AI

   Can AI foster greater empathy between people? Maarten Sap, an assistant professor in the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, thinks it’s possible. He returns to the podcast to talk about cultural adaptation, the value of storytelling and why the ongoing conversation about AI needs nuance. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Agency Is About Having A Voice

   From fitness trackers to thermostats, technology is only as useful as it is accessible. But much of the tech we use isn’t designed with ability differences in mind. Patrick Carrington, an assistant professor in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science, says that considering accessibility in the first place saves everyone headaches down the road. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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