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Radio Scotland,19 Feb 2026,33 mins

AI philosopher: Why we're not doomed

Scotcast

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Is AI coming for your job?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dl6n A glut of staff from the world's most powerful AI companies have resigned in the past month, with one warning the world is in 'peril'. AI philosopher Professor Shannon Vallor (pictured) from Edinburgh University tells us why she believes people have the power to make AI a force for good. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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