The Life Scientific: Jim Al-Khalili in conversation with Mike Wooldridge

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Join the live recording of  BBC Radio 4 programme The Life Scientific, with Jim Al-Khalili and CHRISTMAS LECTURER Mike Wooldridge.

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Sentient computers; autonomous machines; robots with the potential to overthrow humankind… traditionally the stuff of sci-fi novels and horror movie plots. But, thanks to recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and ensuing public debate, this dystopian future might seem closer than ever.As the rhetoric ramps up, Mike Wooldridge – Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford and presenter of this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures series – reveals why he remains resolutely positive about the future of AI.In a specially recorded conversation for the popular Radio 4 programme The Life Scientific, Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to Mike about his life and career in computer research, and how he believes this technology can ultimately transform the world for the better.This event will include time for audience questions.By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Ri&#x27;s <a href="https://www.rigb.org/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event terms and conditions.</a>Event image by BBC life scientific

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