6. We are not afraid enough of artificial intelligence

About the episode

In the sixth episode of “Polder in de Fik” we delve deeper into the world of artificial intelligence, entitled “Fear of AI.” As technology continues to develop, fear of the impact of artificial intelligence on our daily lives is growing. In this episode, we explore concerns about how AI could threaten our jobs, cause mass unemployment, and even lead to war between humanity and AI.

We explore how AI can not only be a boon by improving our daily lives, but also how it can create fear of takeover, and other potentially devastating consequences of AI. Scientists Jaren Eske and Hans Boutilier from VU University Amsterdam share their insights on this matter. Using examples from education, healthcare and banking, they discuss the extent to which AI is slowly but surely finding its way into all aspects of our existence and explain the fear of AI.

About the makers

Hans Boutilier (1953) A leading Dutch scholar in the field of security, crime and social order. He has built an impressive career as a professor, director, and consultant, and has published widely on important social topics. He was appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his contribution to society, politics and science.

Yaren Ask (1985) is Associate Professor of Public Administration and Co-Director of the Research and Innovation Laboratory in Resilience, Security and Civil Unrest (ReSCU) at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam. Before coming to VU, he was a senior lecturer at Liverpool John Morris University. He received his PhD from the University of Glasgow in 2015 and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.

Merthe van der Drift (1993) Sociologist and software maker. It presents radio programs on current affairs, science, arts and culture. She also reports from the radio bus at home and abroad about personal stories in the news.