Best AI Grapple Podcasts (2025)

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South Korea’s legal profession grapples with the rise of AI 9:10

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Seoul correspondent Kim Jaewon about how tech and AI startups are transforming legal services in South Korea -- and the friction this sometimes creates with long-sta…

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China welcomes robotaxi rivalry with Tesla amid homegrown EV chips push 13:39

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about China's ambitious push for 100% domestic EV chips and the race for supremacy in the emerging robotaxi market. Check out this…

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Rich States Poor States Turns Eighteen: Across the States Special Edition 33:35

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On a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Executive Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: The ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Now in its 18th year, the report has become one of the most anticipated ann…

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Sappho Lost and Found: Reading Sappho in the Renaissance 8:56

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Horgan explores the legacy of the ancient Greek poet Sappho in her project, "Living Sappho: Imitation, Imagination, and Revivification in Early Modern England." A PhD student in English at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Horgan delves into the complex interplay between Sapph…

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States That Work: A Roadmap to Labor Policy Reform 9:24

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In a recent Breakdown from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Lars Dalseide sat down with ALEC Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force manager Alan Jernigan to discuss States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America. The report, spearheaded by Jernigan, evaluates each state’s labor policies based on ten model…

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Vietnam's latest move up the tech supply chain 11:41

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Mai Nguyen in Hanoi about the latest developments in Vietnam's AI ambitions. Check out this episode's ⁠⁠⁠featured story here⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠register for our weekly #tech…

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Nintendo looks to break hit-and-miss cycle with Switch 2 launch 11:52

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo correspondent Tamayo Muto about Nintendo's recent launch of the Switch 2, and how the company plans to navigate Trump's tariffs and avoid repeating its history…

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The Cavemen. & Peace Hyde on seeking African creative clout 13:52

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In this special edition we take a look at cutting-edge African culture. Peace Hyde, producer of three-season Netflix runaway success "Young, Famous & African" speaks to Georja about tackling myopic views about Africa by tapping into the diaspora to focus on the continent’s innumerably cosmopolitan, sexy and exciting facets. Georja also heads to the…

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How Your Neighbors Shape Your Politics 26:45

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We hate each other more than we used to, at least where politics is concerned. Measures of effective polarization, the animosity that Democrats have for Republicans and vice versa, have increased dramatically since the 1990s, according to a 2021 study by political scientists James Druckman and Jeremy Levy. Moreover, the most polarized folks are the…

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Draw Large and Startling Figures: Telling Your Scholarship Story 33:30

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The Fika Crew has a wide-ranging conversation about viewing scholarly work beyond the narrow confines of end products but rather how to capture the people, processes, and products to express its full impact. Use a framework. Consider using visuals. Speak the language of your audience. When you can assume that your audience holds the same beliefs yo…

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Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya 7:41

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2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Venturo-Conerly is on a mission to revolutionize access to effective mental health care—particularly for young people. Her research project, "Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya," focuses on creating and implementing effective, accessible mental heal…

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Afrikaners ‘free’ to become refugees in US, South Africa's deputy president says 12:45

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South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in an interview with FRANCE 24’s Georja Calvin-Smith, denied President Donald Trump’s claims of a “white genocide” in South Africa. Responding to Trump’s scheme to welcome white South Africans to the US as refugees, Mashatile said, “If they want to be refugees, it's their business. But they can’t bad-m…

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie 10:58

1M ago10:58

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a new media "garden," where trust beats engagement metrics and audiences matter more than ads. Learn why clicking …

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 14:49

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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The catastrophic risks of AI — and a safer path | Yoshua Bengio 14:49

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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India's deep tech startups seek deep-pocketed backers 14:11

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with India correspondent Sayan Chakraborty about how the South Asian country’s deep tech startups are vying for investor attention in a landscape long dominated by quick-…

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 9:46

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In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible.…

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How to make climate stories impossible to ignore | Katherine Dunn 9:46

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In environmental reporting, “it's not always about the big climate story,” says journalist Katherine Dunn. She challenges newsrooms to rethink how they cover climate change, connecting to the things readers love — whether that’s jobs, football or even a good mango — with three actionable tips for making overlooked stories irresistible.…

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 8:34

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You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum.…

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What if the climate movement felt like a house party? | Matthew Phillips 8:34

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You’re invited into a bold new vision for the climate movement — a space of trust and honesty, where artists inspire action and everyone has a role to play. Social impact leader Matthew Phillips explores how shared purpose and imagination can revive the fragmented approach to climate action and unlock the power of collective momentum.…

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Not just numbers: Quantifying development as metrology hits 150-year milestone 11:35

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If you can measure it, you can manage it. One of Kenya's metrology heavyweights speaks to Georja Calvin-Smith about how there is might in monitoring. There were no African signatories when 17 countries came together 150 years ago to set measurement standards for time, distance and weight, but as the continent's development has picked up pace, so ha…

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Trump administration talking to African countries about taking in US expelled migrants 12:10

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The US says that it's in talks with several African countries that might agree to take in migrants expelled by Washington. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson speaks to the State Department about those plans and progress on the Washington-brokered DR Congo peace plans.By FRANCE 24 English

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 25:34

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The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…

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The AI revolution is underhyped | Eric Schmidt 25:34

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The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capable of doing even the most complex tasks on their own. He explores the s…

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 13:48

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What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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The delicious potential of rescuing wasted food | Jasmine Crowe-Houston 13:48

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What if solving hunger isn't about growing more food but wasting less of it? Social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston has made that idea her mission with Goodr, a platform that reroutes surplus food to people in need. In conversation with journalist and "TED Radio Hour" host Manoush Zomorodi, she shares how a viral moment led to a nationwide effor…

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Ep 36: AI, Careers & Confidence: How to Future-Proof Your Professional Path with Dr. Kyle Elliott 30:47

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In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Dr Kyle Elliott, a career coach to tech executives and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com. From humble beginnings offering £5 CV reviews on Fiverr to coaching leaders into top roles at Meta, Google and Amazon, Kyle shares what’s really happening in the job market - and how AI is shifting …

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 13:52

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities.By Adam Aleksic

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 13:52

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities.By Adam Aleksic

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China pushes tech brands into new markets to skirt US tariffs 7:05

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Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about the Chinese tech industry's efforts to counter U.S. tariffs. Check out this episode's featured story here, and register for …

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 18:14

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At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the aut…

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How I make vegan food sexy | Pinky Cole 18:14

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At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the aut…

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The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan 9:44

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Duncan Keegan doesn't consider himself a poet, but this deeply beautiful talk shows otherwise. With simple grace and quiet eloquence, he celebrates family, connection and togetherness, often most called for at the hardest of times.By Duncan Keegan

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The poetry of family | Duncan Keegan 9:44

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Duncan Keegan doesn't consider himself a poet, but this deeply beautiful talk shows otherwise. With simple grace and quiet eloquence, he celebrates family, connection and togetherness, often most called for at the hardest of times.By Duncan Keegan

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Can AI help with the chaos of family life? | Avni Patel Thompson 8:29

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Tech innovator Avni Patel Thompson designed an app to shield busy parents from the chaos of scheduling school pickups, coordinating playdates, planning birthday parties and more — but as the product developed, something felt off. What might we lose when AI smooths over the friction of everyday family life? Patel Thompson explores her surprising dis…

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Can AI help with the chaos of family life? | Avni Patel Thompson 8:29

2M ago8:29

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Tech innovator Avni Patel Thompson designed an app to shield busy parents from the chaos of scheduling school pickups, coordinating playdates, planning birthday parties and more — but as the product developed, something felt off. What might we lose when AI smooths over the friction of everyday family life? Patel Thompson explores her surprising dis…

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A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats 9:56

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Andy Laats had the textbook fairytale family setup ... a great job, a happy marriage, three wonderful kids and everything going for them. Until one day, they didn't anymore. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny talk, Laats describes the profound lessons he's learned over the years as a father, offering insights that will resonate with anyone…

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A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats 9:56

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Andy Laats had the textbook fairytale family setup ... a great job, a happy marriage, three wonderful kids and everything going for them. Until one day, they didn't anymore. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny talk, Laats describes the profound lessons he's learned over the years as a father, offering insights that will resonate with anyone…

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You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar 9:22

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"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was shared, every story was sung and belonging meant survival — she explores how we can blend the old with the new to bu…

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You are the bridge to the next generation | Ndinini Kimesera Sikar 9:22

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"Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation?" asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was shared, every story was sung and belonging meant survival — she explores how we can blend the old with the new to bu…

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy 8:25

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AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy 8:25

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AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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Bridging the Know-Do Gap: Practice + Feedback + Incentives + Environment + Context 31:33

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The Fika Crew contemplates the know-do gap ... the gap between what we know research has documented is a helpful improvement and what we actually do. It's NOT a lack of knowledge or know-how, but rather a complex mix of factors that prevent us from translating what we know into practice. We explore some of these factors, but there are likely more! …

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Ep 35: Beyond Hype: Real Ways AI Is Changing How We Shop Online, with Simon Yencken 48:24

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In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Simon Yencken, Founder and CEO of Fanplayr. What if you could deliver hyper-personalised experiences that delight customers without creeping them out? Simon is a true pioneer at the intersection of AI, behavioural data, and e-commerce. His career has taken him from global finance and …

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The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy 13:31

2M ago13:31

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Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one else is around. In conversation with author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan, Darcy explores what we should expect and …

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The mental health AI chatbot made for real life | Alison Darcy 13:31

2M ago13:31

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Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especially when no one else is around. In conversation with author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan, Darcy explores what we should expect and …

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How art helped me grapple with grief | Navied Mahdavian 8:01

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With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped him grieve the death of his beloved grandmother, flaws and all.By Navied Mahdavian

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How art helped me grapple with grief | Navied Mahdavian 8:01

2M ago8:01

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With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped him grieve the death of his beloved grandmother, flaws and all.By Navied Mahdavian

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The economic opportunity hidden in the climate transition | Marielle Remillard 12:21

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The energy grid of the future demands a massive amount of materials: billions of solar panels, millions of wind turbines and more. Climate strategist Marielle Remillard reveals why there may be critical shortages ahead — and breaks down how this could also be the biggest business opportunity since the Industrial Revolution.…