The AI Lyceum
Claim This Podcastby Samraj Matharu
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<p>The AI Lyceum Podcast explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and society, bringing together voices from academia, industry, and policy. Hosted by Samraj Matharu - AI ethicist certified by OxEthica, University of Oxford, Visiting Lecturer at Durham University, and founder of The AI Lyceum - each episode unpacks the real-world impact of AI on business, governance, and human values.</p><p>Listeners can expect:</p><p>▸ Sharp discussions on AI ethics, regulation, and governance</p><p>▸ Insights from leading experts at OpenAI, University of Oxford and more.</p><p>▸ Practical perspectives on responsible AI adoption in business</p><p>▸ Philosophical reflections on how AI reshapes our world</p><p>🌐 <strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://theailyceum.com">theailyceum.com</a></p><p>🔗 <strong>Linktree:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/theailyceum">linktr.ee/theailyceum</a></p><p>This isn’t just another tech podcast - it’s a space for critical thinking, practical wisdom, and future-facing ideas. Whether you’re a policymaker, business leader, or AI practitioner, The AI Lyceum Podcast equips you with the clarity to navigate AI responsibly.</p><p>*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers alone. They do not represent the views of The AI Lyceum, its host, or any affiliated organisations. Each guest participates in a personal capacity. The AI Lyceum and its host accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or actions taken in reliance on the content of this podcast.</p>
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July 12, 2026
If AI Becomes Conscious, Does It Deserve Rights? – Anna Mikeda | 34
<p>What happens when AI stops being a tool and begins to resemble a mind—and what might humanity owe it?</p><p>In Episode 34 of The AI Lyceum™, Samraj Matharu speaks with Anna Mikeda, an AI psychology engineer and researcher helping to establish the emerging field of robopsychology.</p><p>Beginning with Isaac Asimov’s vision of robot psychology, they examine how artificial minds might develop motivations, make decisions and relate to humans. The conversation explores whether consciousness could emerge from computation, why today’s language models remain fundamentally limited, and how neurosymbolic and neuromorphic systems could move AI beyond imitation.</p><p>They also discuss AI therapy, emotional attachment, intimate data, cognitive debt, machine welfare and the possibility that future AI systems may deserve moral consideration. Finally, Anna explains why advanced AI may need mortality, limited resources and a genuine stake in its own continued existence.</p><p>“The worst thing we could do is to have something conscious and suffering, and not treat it as such.”</p><p></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p><p>0:00 ➤ Introduction to Anna Mikeda</p><p>2:29 ➤ Isaac Asimov and the Origins of Robopsychology</p><p>6:56 ➤ Motivations, Alignment and AI Decision-Making</p><p>10:15 ➤ Why Large Language Models Remain Black Boxes</p><p>14:40 ➤ Can Ethical Principles Be Engineered Into AI?</p><p>15:50 ➤ AI Therapy, Emotional Support and Intimate Data</p><p>24:07 ➤ Can Computation Produce Consciousness?</p><p>28:29 ➤ Neurosymbolic and Neuromorphic AI Explained</p><p>29:46 ➤ AGI, Superintelligence and Human–AI Partnership</p><p>33:52 ➤ Why the AI Race May Be Moving Too Quickly</p><p>39:44 ➤ Should Artificial Intelligence Be Mortal?</p><p>44:11 ➤ How Are Humans Different From AI?</p><p>48:12 ➤ Closing Reflections and the Question for Humanity</p><p></p><p>Samraj Matharu — Certified AI Ethicist (Oxford) | Visiting Lecturer (Durham)</p><p>The AI Lyceum™ is an independent community exploring responsible AI, philosophy and innovation.</p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@The.AI.Lyceum">https://www.youtube.com/@The.AI.Lyceum</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/034vux8EWzb9M5Gn6QDMza">https://open.spotify.com/show/034vux8EWzb9M5Gn6QDMza</a> Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-lyceum/id1837737167">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-lyceum/id1837737167</a></p><p>Listen on Amazon Music: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a67f821-89f8-4b95-b873-2933ab977cd3/the-ai-lyceum">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a67f821-89f8-4b95-b873-2933ab977cd3/the-ai-lyceum</a></p><p>Learn more: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theailyceum.com">https://theailyceum.com</a></p><p>Anna's substack: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://annamikeda.substack.com/"><strong>https://annamikeda.substack.com/</strong></a></p>
June 16, 2026
Should AI Be in the Classroom? The Human Cost of Generative AI [UCL Professor Wayne Holmes] #33
<p>In this episode of The AI Lyceum®, Samraj Matharu speaks with Professor Wayne Holmes, Professor of Critical Studies of AI and Education at UCL Knowledge Lab and UNESCO Chair in the Ethics of AI and Education.</p><p>Wayne offers a direct challenge to the hype around generative AI. He argues that many AI tools are being adopted in schools, universities, workplaces, and public life without enough independent evidence that they improve learning, protect students, or support human development. The conversation explores AI literacy, student agency, over-reliance, automation bias, regulation, environmental impact, big tech power, and why humans must retain the right to reject AI.</p><p>Guest quote: ‘There is no independent evidence at scale that the AI tools developed for education are effective.’</p><p></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS </strong></p><p>0:00 ➤ Intro / Guest Welcome </p><p>6:50 ➤ Why AI Is Complicated </p><p>8:05 ➤ Direct vs Indirect AI Impact </p><p>9:30 ➤ Bias, COMPAS, and High-Stakes AI </p><p>10:45 ➤ The Evidence Gap in AI Education </p><p>14:30 ➤ ChatGPT as a Cognitive Crutch </p><p>16:45 ➤ Agency, Learning, and Human Development </p><p>23:00 ➤ Regulation, Big Tech, and AI Literacy </p><p>28:55 ➤ AI, Smoking, and Hidden Long-Term Harm </p><p>34:40 ➤ AI Productivity Myths in Coding </p><p>44:00 ➤ Possible Futures for AI </p><p>53:30 ➤ Closing Question: What World Do We Want?</p><p></p><p>YouTube <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@The.AI.Lyceum">https://www.youtube.com/@The.AI.Lyceum</a></p><p>Spotify <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/034vux8EWzb9M5Gn6QDMza">https://open.spotify.com/show/034vux8EWzb9M5Gn6QDMza</a></p><p>Apple <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-lyceum/id1837737167">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-lyceum/id1837737167</a></p><p>Amazon <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a67f821-89f8-4b95-b873-2933ab977cd3/the-ai-lyceum">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a67f821-89f8-4b95-b873-2933ab977cd3/the-ai-lyceum</a></p><p>Website <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theailyceum.com">https://theailyceum.com</a></p><p>#AI #AIEducation #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Education #HumanAgency #TheAILyceum</p>
May 26, 2026
Robots Are Leaving the Lab: Physical AI, Humanoids and the Future of Work [Sacha Ghiglione] #32
<p>‘In the age where machines are becoming more intelligent, maybe that’s one of the most human questions left: what are we actually serving?’</p><p>In this episode of The AI Lyceum®, Samraj Matharu speaks with Sacha Ghiglione, Executive Director of Davos Tech Summit 2026, about physical AI, humanoid robots, Robot City, work, purpose and the future of intelligent machines in the real world.</p><p>From Brazilian jiu-jitsu and decision-making under pressure to robotics beyond the lab, Sacha explores why physical AI must be experienced, not just discussed. The episode asks where humanoids will arrive first, how robots may reshape labour and safety, and what humanity is actually serving as machines become more intelligent.</p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS</strong></p><p>0:00 ➤ Intro / Guest Welcome </p><p>1:20 ➤ Doing Hard Things Under Pressure </p><p>3:10 ➤ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, AI and Decision-Making </p><p>5:00 ➤ Joining Davos Tech Summit </p><p>6:40 ➤ Robot City and Physical AI </p><p>9:15 ➤ Humanoids, Drones and Industrial Robotics </p><p>12:30 ➤ Ethics, Safety and Robots in the Home </p><p>15:40 ➤ Jobs, Purpose and the Future Economy</p><p>20:40 ➤ Intelligence, Value and Human Skills </p><p>24:10 ➤ Children, Education and Values in the AI Age </p><p>28:00 ➤ Human in the Loop and Moral Judgment </p><p>31:10 ➤ Autonomous Systems and Responsibility </p><p>34:20 ➤ What Are We Actually Serving? </p><p>36:45 ➤ Audience Question and Closing Thoughts</p><p></p><p>YouTube </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@The.AI.Lyceum">https://www.youtube.com/@The.AI.Lyceum</a></p><p>Spotify <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/034vux8EWzb9M5Gn6QDMza">https://open.spotify.com/show/034vux8EWzb9M5Gn6QDMza</a></p><p>Apple </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-lyceum/id1837737167">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-lyceum/id1837737167</a></p><p>Amazon </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a67f821-89f8-4b95-b873-2933ab977cd3/the-ai-lyceum">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5a67f821-89f8-4b95-b873-2933ab977cd3/the-ai-lyceum</a></p><p>Website</p><p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://theailyceum.com">https://theailyceum.com</a></p><p>#AI #PhysicalAI #Robotics #HumanoidRobots #RobotCity #DavosTechSummit #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics #FutureOfWork #TheAILyceum</p>
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- What is The AI Lyceum?
<p>The AI Lyceum Podcast explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and society, bringing together voices from academia, industry, and policy. Hosted by Samraj Matharu - AI ethicist certified by OxEthica, University of Oxford, Visiting Lecturer at Durham University, and founder of The AI Lyceum - each episode unpacks the real-world impact of AI on business, governance, and human values.</p><p>Listeners can expect:</p><p>▸ Sharp discussions on AI ethics, regulation, and governance</p><p>▸ Insights from leading experts at OpenAI, University of Oxford and more.</p><p>▸ Practical perspectives on responsible AI adoption in business</p><p>▸ Philosophical reflections on how AI reshapes our world</p><p>🌐 <strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://theailyceum.com">theailyceum.com</a></p><p>🔗 <strong>Linktree:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/theailyceum">linktr.ee/theailyceum</a></p><p>This isn’t just another tech podcast - it’s a space for critical thinking, practical wisdom, and future-facing ideas. Whether you’re a policymaker, business leader, or AI practitioner, The AI Lyceum Podcast equips you with the clarity to navigate AI responsibly.</p><p>*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers alone. They do not represent the views of The AI Lyceum, its host, or any affiliated organisations. Each guest participates in a personal capacity. The AI Lyceum and its host accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or actions taken in reliance on the content of this podcast.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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