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Computer Says Maybe Podcast

A podcast about the politics of technology
hosted by Alix Dunn

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Computer Says Maybe Podcast
AI Assistant or AI Boss? w/ Data & Society
Hosted by
Alix Dunn

Two years ago, we were told that ‘prompt engineer’ would be a real job — well, it’s not. Is generative AI actually going to replace and transform human labour, or is this just another shallow marketing narrative?This week Alix speaks with Aiha Nguyen and Alexandra Mateescu, who recently authored Generative AI and Labor: Power, Hype, and Value at Work. They discuss how automation is now being used as a threat against workers, and how certain ty...

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Podcast cover art: Computer Says Maybe Hosted by Alix Dunn
On Computer Says Maybe, host Alix Dunn interviews visionaries and cutting edge researchers to help you wade through the wacky and worrying world of new technology.
Contact us with your feedback and suggestions, or if you’re keen to explore your area in conversation. We have rotating co-hosts and expert guests that help us deep dive into a particular topic. Write to us anytime at pod@saysmaybe.com.