The Age of AI with Lara Lewington and Ben Clark

About The Age of AI with Lara Lewington and Ben Clark

We’re told we’re living in the Age of AI. This series asks what that really means and what matters beyond the hype. Join tech journalist Lara Lewington and Ben Clark from Future Worlds at the University of Southampton as they look past the noise to explore the ideas, decisions and technologies shaping how we live, work and think. From overlooked stories to the researchers, founders and systems building the future, this is where the biggest questions about AI are tackled by the people closest to the answers. This is The Age of AI. New videos every Thursday. Leave a comment below or contact us on theageofaipod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publisher

Joy Peddlers

Category

news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Feb 2026

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 25 episodes have a transcript.

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   23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Could AI Turn Us Into Creator Gods? | Rafie Faruq, CEO of Genie AI

   Hosts Lara Lewington and Ben Clark interview Rafie Faruq, CEO of Genie AI, about how artificial intelligence empowers humans to become "creator gods" and reshapes the future of work.

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   16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Can AI Cure Blindness? | Professor Pearse Keane on the Future of Medicine

   Host Lara Lewington and Ben Clark interview Professor Pearse Keane about how AI is revolutionizing medicine and potentially curing blindness.

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   9 Jul 2026

   The Future of AI Depends on Who Builds It | Anne-Marie Imafidon

   Who gets to shape the future of AI? In this episode of The Age of AI, hosts Lara Lewington and Ben Clark are joined by Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, CEO of Stemettes – the social enterprise inspiring and supporting girls and young women into STEM careers. Together, they explore why diversity isn't just a social issue—it's essential to building better technology. From AI bias and healthcare failures to education, sci-fi inspiration and the future of work, Anne-Marie explains why the people building AI today will shape the world we all live in tomorrow. In this episode: * Why diversity leads to better AI * The healthcare stories that changed the conversation * How STEM education needs to evolve * Why AI should solve everyday problems—not just flashy ones * The importance of imagination in building tomorrow's technology * Why the future of AI depends on who gets a seat at the table Whether you're interested in artificial intelligence, technology, education or innovation, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the human side of AI. Subscribe for more conversations exploring how AI is transforming our world. #artificialintelligence #stem #womenintech #futureofwork #theageofai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Could AI Turn Us Into Creator Gods? | Rafie Faruq, CEO of Genie AI

Published 23 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And for that, you need rules and guardrails so it doesn't go off piste. And how is this doing it for law? Because there are laws to law. There are guardrails there. There is certain information and specific boundaries that exist. So does that make it easier because you're working within that framework than something which is far broader? Yeah, it's a great question, Lara. It should make it easier. He says with great pain. But yeah, unfortunately, the law is sort of interpretable with case law and so on. So that's a really interesting problem because there isn't a right answer. But for us, it's all about ultimately data and making sure we have localized laws. […]

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