Responsible Bytes
Welcome to the Responsible Bytes podcast, where we talk about all things safe and responsible technology.
Technology is changing our world and the way we live in it. In this podcast we explore what those changes look like and what they mean for our present and our future. Listen in as I chat to people working in and around the technology sector, unpacking our increasingly complex and evolving digital world.
Responsible Bytes is created and hosted by Dr Zena Assaad.
Episodes
12 episodes
Responsible by design: An overview of the GC REAIM strategic guidance report with Sofia Romansky
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Sofia Romansky, an analyst at the Hague Center for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and project coordinator for the Global Commission on Responsible AI in the Military Domain ...
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Episode 12
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43:33
The Evolution of Human Control in Warfare with Lena Trabucco
In this episode of the Responsible Bites podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Dr. Lena Trabucco about the implications of AI and autonomous systems in military contexts. They explore the concept of human control in warfare, the differences betw...
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Episode 11
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47:22
Navigating the future of military AI with Jessica Dorsey
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Jessica Dorsey, an Assistant Professor of International Law, about the recent CCW GGE on LAWS meeting held in Geneva. They discuss the complexities of defining lethal...
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Episode 10
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51:59
Dignity in Technology with Lorenn Ruster
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad chats with Lorenn Ruster, a responsible AI researcher, to explore the concept of dignity in technology. They discuss the importance of placing dignity at the center of AI systems...
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Episode 8
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43:37
Navigating the Tech Landscape with Tracey Spicer
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad and Tracey Spicer AM discuss the intersection of technology and society, focusing on the implications of tech oligarchs' influence on politics, the need for regulation in AI, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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43:55
The Paradox of Responsible Nuclear Behavior with Luba Zatsepina
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Dr. Luba Zatsepina about nuclear deterrence, responsible nuclear behavior, and the implications of artificial intelligence in the context of nuclear security. They ex...
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Episode 7
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44:05
Lawful by Design: Embedding Responsibility in Military Technology with Damian Copeland
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Dr. Damian Copeland, director at Article 36 Legal, discussing the intersection of military technology, legal compliance, and the implications of AI and autonomy in war...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:32
Beyond the Mirror: AI, Social Media, and the Future of Expression with Nikki Chowdhury
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Nikki Chowdhury about the intersection of fashion and technology, particularly focusing on the role of AI in creativity and the implications of homogenisation in desi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:17
Navigating national security in the tech era with Miah Hammond-Errey
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Dr. Mia Hammond-Errey about the intricate relationship between technology and national security. They explore how technology impacts national security, the shifting p...
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Episode 4
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48:12
Is technological progress always good? with Ariel Conn
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad engages with technology and global risks expert Ariel Conn to explore the complex relationship between technological progress and human well-being. They challenge the na...
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Episode 3
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45:00
Navigating the legal landscape of AI in warfare with Nehal Bhuta
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad sits down with Professor Nehal Bhuta to explore the legal implications of autonomous and AI-enabled weapon systems. They dive deep into the principles of distinction and proporti...
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Episode 2
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39:34
The future of voice acting in the age of AI with Rhiannon Moushall
In this episode of Responsible Bytes, host Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with voice actor Rhiannon Moushall about the evolving landscape of voice acting in the age of AI. They discuss the impact of AI on the industry, the importance of the human eleme...
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Episode 1
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