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Show Summary In this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military contexts, focusing on its integration into modern warfare, the ethical and legal dilemmas it presents, and public concerns about AI as a potential threat. They explore the intricacies of AI decision-making, the risks of misuse, and the urgent need for ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks. The conversation draws comparisons between AI and nuclear weapons, considering AI's transformative impact on warfare and the complexities of regulating open-source technologies.

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References

1. TechXplore. (2024, April). Vienna conference urges new rules on AI weapons. Retrieved from https://techxplore.com/news/2024-04-vienna-conference-urges-ai-weapons.html
2. TechXplore. (2023, November). Pentagon sees AI as key to making hard decisions in lethal scenarios. Retrieved from https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-pentagon-ai-hard-decisions-lethal.html
3. The Defense Post. (2024, February 12). Israel enhances military capabilities in Gaza with AI. Retrieved from https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/02/12/israel-military-ai-gaza/
4. Arab News. (2024, February 11). Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza War. Retrieved from https://www.arabnews.com/node/2457841/middle-east
5. Just Security. (2023, October 3). AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations. Retrieved from https://www.justsecurity.org/89033/ai-and-the-future-of-drone-warfare-risks-and-recommendations/
6. Bloomberg Quicktake - YouTube. (2024, February 09). AI Warfare is Already Here. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra7Ph1EK5uQ
7. TED - YouTube. (2023, July 10). War, AI, and the New Global Arms Race. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpipswT-LuE
8. PBS News Hour -YouTube. (2023, July 9). How Militaries are Using Artificial Intelligence On and Off the Battlefield. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdgh1JuKeXI
9. Wikipedia. (2024). Technological singularity. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity
10. Wikipedia. (2024). Roko's basilisk. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basilisk
11. InCyber. (2023, October 31). AI: A Potential Leviathan. Retrieved from https://incyber.org/en/article/ai-a-potential-leviathan/
12. Military.com. (2024, May 3). AI-powered fighter jet takes Air Force’s leader on a historic ride: What it means for war. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/03/ai-powered-fighter-jet-took-air-forces-leader-historic-ride-what-means-war.html
13. Conseil d'État. (2024, August 31). Artificial intelligence and public action: Building trust, serving performance. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.conseil-etat.fr/publications-colloques/etudes/intelligence-artificielle-et-action-publique-construire-la-confiance-servir-la-performance
14. OECD. (2019, November 21). Hello, World: Artificial Intelligence and its use in the public sector. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/governance/hello-world_726fd39d-en;jsessionid=DQVWnRT3Jhlti3iI0U_nbam0v8PmeGg3GGwbhDHp.ip-10-240-5-165

Credits A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri.

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Show Summary This episode covers Chris's visit to the University of Idaho, the development of mRNA vaccines, and the winners of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, and Economic Sciences. They explore the work of the laureates and the impact of their research. They also touch on the importance of representation and diversity in scientific recognition.

References

1. "ADA170953 - [Title of Document]." Defense Technical Information Center. Available at: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/citations/ADA170953
2. "Heart Study Summary - Vieques." Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Available at: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/vieques/heart_study_summary.html
3. Lindsay-Poland, John. "Health and the Navy in Vieques." Fellowship of Reconciliation, 2001. Retrieved on January 19, 2007.

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Today on NASA's Day of Remembrance, we revisit and give honor to the crew of Apollo 1 as we recount the events leading up to and after the events of Jan. 27 1967, the fatal fire that led to major design and engineering changes which made the Apollo spacecraft safer, and capable of carrying US Astronauts to the moon.

Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes

Links from the show Newton's Notes https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dor2019/#apollo1

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In this weeks episode, Carrie and I finish up our three part series on Sir Isaac Newton.

Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes

Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1

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This week Carrie and I continue our investigation into the life of Sir Issac Newton, the Father of Science.

Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes

Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1

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On this week's episode, we start a new scientist bio featuring Isaac Newton, listen as Carrie and I talk about his early years.

Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes

Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1

Promos Into the Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/

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This week Carrie and I discuss Stephen Hawking in recognition of his birthday this week, and the talk about my top science news picks from 2018

Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes

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This week Carrie and I chat about SPACE FORCE! The jokes, the memes, the proclimation, and what it actually is, with a history going back way further than President Trumps discussion in 2018.

Episode 24

Space Force

Recorded: July 16th 2018 Released: July 17th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes

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This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the third half  (Yes, you read that right?) of this special science bio, we talk Tesla vs Einsteing, crazy Tesla ideas, and his legacy.

Episode 23

The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 3

Recorded: June 249th 2018 Released: July 3rd 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes

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A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

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This week Carrie and I continue to chat about the life of the eccentric Nikola Tesla. In the second half  (of three halves) of this special science bio, we talk about his battle with Edison, his work in wireless light and power, and his World Wireless System

Episode 22

The Eccentric Nikola Tesla Part 2

Recorded: June 24th 2018 Released: June 26th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Carrie Dykes

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Promo: Into The Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/ On Twitter at @intotheportal1

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A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs in association with Dammit Chippy Productions. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions

A Dash of Science (c) 2017