The What About AI? podcast, hosted by Pascal Van Hentenryck and Breon Martin, is a production of Georgia Tech's Tech AI initiative. It delves into how artificial intelligence is transforming education, society, and the workplace, addressing both the potential and challenges of AI.

Episode Highlights

Episode 1: Georgia Tech’s Big Plans for AI
In the inaugural episode, the hosts introduce Tech AI, Georgia Tech’s ambitious AI hub. They discuss the National Science Foundation's involvement in supporting this initiative and highlight Georgia Tech's leadership in AI research across various domains, including healthcare, education, and industry. The episode emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI development and the need for universities to guide society in harnessing AI for positive change.

Episode 2: AI Driving the Future of Mobility
The second episode focuses on the role of AI in reshaping urban mobility. Guests include Srinivas Peeta, a professor at Georgia Tech, who shares insights into the deployment of autonomous vehicles in cities like Atlanta. The discussion covers the promise and current limitations of driverless cars, the necessity of extensive real-world testing, and the significance of human-like driving behaviors in autonomous systems. The episode also highlights Georgia Tech’s investment in a $20 million national AI supercomputer aimed at accelerating breakthroughs across disciplines.

You can listen and download the episodes on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more.